18.Amazing Facts About Elf Owls
Brief Introduction
The elf owl (a kind of owl) is mostly found in the southwestern parts of the United States and Mexico.During the spring and summer seasons,it moves to Arizona and New Mexico.It returns to Mexico for the winter.The elf owl doesn't build its nest.It lives in tree holes.
Features
The elf owl is a yellow bird.Its wings are dark and about.48-61centimeters long.Its eyes are bright yellow.Its feet are large.It is the smallest owl of the species.It is about 12.5-14.5centimeters long.It is also the world's lightest owl,weighing not more than 40grams.In general,female elf owls weigh more than male ones.
The female usually lays three eggs at a time.After the young elf owls are born,their mother will feed them with worms(蠕虫) for up to 3-4weeks.After 10weeks,the young ones are fully grown and ready to take flight.
Living Habits
The elf owls are not aggressive birds.When danger comes,they will fly away in the other direction,rather than stay and fact the danger or the enemies.Besides flying,the elf owl can also walk and climb like a parrot.The elf owl is most active after dusk,during the night,and just before dawn.It can produce many different kinds of sounds.It can live for 3-6years in the wild.If they are kept in cages,they can live for 10-14years.The elf owls are now in danger because of the loss of habitat.Cutting down trees will result in lack of places for them to live in.
21.According to the first and second paragraphs,an elf owl mayD.
A.build its nest in trees
B.have yellow wings
C.have big and dark eyes
D.live in Mexico in winter
22.What can we learn from the text?A
A.The female elf owl takes care of her children for about four weeks.
B.The elf owl sleeps at night and looks for food during the daytime.
C.The female elf owl lays one egg at one time.
D.The elf owl can live no longer than six years.
23.What is the character of the elf owl?B
A.Shy.
B.Peace-loving.
C.Hard-working.
D.Selfish.
分析 本文主要介绍了精灵猫头鹰的栖息地生活习性等的特点.
解答 21.D.细节理解题.根据句子It returns to Mexico for the winter.它会回到墨西哥过冬.所以答案选D.
22.A 细节理解题.根据句子After the young elf owls are born,their mother will feed them with worms(蠕虫) for up to 3-4weeks小精灵猫头鹰出生后,他们的母亲会喂给他们长达3-4周的蠕虫.可见妈妈照顾孩子大约是四周是符合题意的,所以答案选A.The elf owl is most active after dusk,during the night,and just before dawn,看见它们晚上活跃,所以B选项是错误的;The female usually lays three eggs at a time一次下三个蛋,可见C选项错误;It can live for 3-6years in the wild.可以存活3到6年,不超过6年是不正确的,所以答案选A.
23.B 细节理解题.根据句子The elf owls are not aggressive birds精灵猫头鹰不是好斗的鸟.所以答案选B.
点评 本文考查细节题为主,细节题可以在文章中直接找到与答案有关的信息?或是其变体.搜查信息在阅读中非常重要它包括理解作者在叙述某事时使用的具体事实、数据、图表等细节信息.在一篇短文里大部分篇幅都属于这类围绕主体展开的细节.做这类题一般采用寻读法?即先读题,然后带着问题快速阅读短文,找出与问题有关的词语或句子,再对相关部分进行分析对比,找出答案.