Question

Different Kinds of Birds

Avocets

There are 4 different species of Avocet found around the world-Pied Avocet , Red-necked Avocet, Andean Avocet, and American Avocet. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. This long-legged bird has webbed feet and an upturned, thin bill.

Bald Eagles

The bald eagle is found in wetlands and near coastlines. They have very large and broad wings, with a broad tail. The head and tail are white in color, which is the major distinguishable factor of the bald eagle. The long, hooked bill is yellow in color. They feed on fish, ducks, rabbits, geese, etc.

Eastern Bluebirds

These are around 61／2 inches in length .Such birds are found mainly in gardens woodlands, and orchards with the arrival of spring. Male Eastern Bluebirds are bright blue on the upper half and have a white belly. Female Eastern Bluebirds have a grayish head with shades of blue as well. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.

Flamingos

These pink-bodied birds with a unique beak, are generally found in large groups. The beaks are capable of removing mud before they can eat their food. Flamingos can be found in many African countries, areas of Florida, and one particular type of species is found only in the Andean highlands.

Kingfishers

There are over 90 various species of Kingfishers found in the woodland areas as well as wetlands across the world. They are excellent divers when it comes to catching fish in the rivers. Their pointed bills are what help them bag the catch. Kingfishers have good eyesight whether they are in air or underwater.

1.____ most probably mean the same.

A. Bill and beak    B. Head and beak     C. Bill and belly          D. Leg and feet

2.Which of the following is true?

A. Eastern Bluebirds are all blue in color.

B. Avocets can be found around the world.

C. The white head and tail make Bald Eagles distinguishable.

D. More Kingfishers can be found in wetlands than in the woodland areas.

3.Birds that can be found only in the Andean highlands are ________.

A. Bald Eagles                  

B. Female Eastern Bluebirds

C. Andean Avocets               

D. one special type of Flamingos

4.It can be inferred from the passage that what Bald Eagles and Kingfishers have in common is their____.

A.habitats   B. shapes   C. ability to catch fish   D. eyesight in air or under water

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.C

【解析】

试题分析: 文章主要讲五种不同的鸟儿，分别介绍了他们的外形特征和一些生活习性等。

1. This long-legged bird has webbed feet and an upturned, thin bill.，第二段 The long, hooked bill is yellow in color. 第四段The beaks are capable of removing mud before they can eat their food. 和第五段Their pointed bills are what help them bag the catch. 可知，有的鸟类的bill是向上翘而且细长的，有的是钩状的，它的功能是帮助装它们猎取到的食物。而beak能够在它们吃食物前清除脏物。而鸟类一般是用喙啄除东西的，也是用嘴巴叼着食物的，故推测bill和break是相同的意思。故选A。

2.The head and tail are white in color, which is the major distinguishable factor of the bald eagle. 可知头部和尾巴是白色的，这是区别秃头鹰最主要的因素。故选C。

3.Flamingos can be found in many African countries, areas of Florida, and one particular type of species is found only in the Andean highlands.可知选D。

4.They feed on fish, ducks, rabbits, geese, etc.和第五段They are excellent divers when it comes to catching fish in the rivers. 可知，Bald Eagles以鱼，鸭，兔子和鹅等为食物。而Kingfishers 擅长在河里捕鱼。说明两者都会捕食鱼。故选C。

考点：考查说明类短文阅读。