If your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds cannot talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger. They have their own way to make the young birds do certain things.

The jackdaw is a kind of blackbirds that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together in flocks（群）.Young jackdaws do not know their enemies. When an older jackdaw sees a dog, it makes a loud rattling（格格响的）sound. The younger birds know this sound means an enemy is nearby. The sound warns them to know their enemies.

If a young jackdaw is in a dangerous place, a jackdaw parent flies over him from behind. The parent bird flies low over the young bird’s back. The parent’s tail feathers（羽毛） move quickly from side to side. It is trying to say,“Follow me.”At the same time, the parent calls out,“Ｋey-aw,”key-aw.”The parent means,“Ｆly home with me.”The young bird then follows the older one home. Young jackdaws do not have to learn what certain sounds mean. They know the meaning of these sounds form the time they hatch（孵出）.

72．The jackdaw lives in       .

A．Europe     B．Australia   C．America   D．Africa

73．Which of the following does this story lead you to believe?

A．All animal parents can talk to their young.   

B．Dogs are the most dangerous enemies for jackdaws.

C．Young jackdaws know the meaning of their parents’ sound when they grow older.

D．Some birds can give certain information to one another.

74．Parent jackdaw can use their tail feathers to       .

A．ask their young to follow them      B．play a game with the young

C．tell the meal time            D．give a warning of a fire

75．This story tells much about       .

A．the danger of jackdaws   

B．ways in which mother can talk to their children

C．the way jackdaws warn their young of danger

D．how the jackdaw are living

76．When an old jackdaw sees a dog, it       .

A．calls out,“Follow me.”       B．makes a loud sound

C．flies away               D．fights the dog

 

If your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds can not talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger. They have their own ways to make the young birds do certain things.

The jackdaw is a kind of blackbirds that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together in flocks(群). Young jackdaws do not know their enemies.When an older jackdaw see a dog, it makes a loud tattling(格格响的) sound. The young birds know this sound means an enemy is nearby.The sounds warn them to know their enemy.

If a young jackdaw is in a dangerous place, a jackdaw parent flies over him from behind. The parent bird flies low over the young bird’s back, the parents’ tail feathers move quickly from side to side. It is trying to say, “Follow me.”

At the same time,the parent calls out, “Key-aw, Key-aw.” The parent means, “Fly home with me.” The young bird then follows the older one home.

Young jackdaws do not have to learn what certain sounds mean. They know the meaning of these sounds from the time they hatch.

1.The jackdaw lives in ______.

  A. Europe       B. Australia                C. America                 D. Africa

2.When an old jackdaw sees a dog, it ______.

A. calls out “Follow me.”        B. makes a loud sound

C. flies away                  D. fights the dog

3.parent jackdaw can use their tail feathers to ______.

  A. ask their young to follow them       B. play a game with the young

  C. tell the meal time                  D. give a warning of a fire

4. The story tells much about ______

  A. the danger of jackdaws

  B. in which mother can talk to their children

  C. the way jackdaws warn their young of danger

  D. how the jackdaws are living

 

Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspired thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life.
He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight – golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times.
One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958.
Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlie’s accomplishments and truly admired his skills.
“Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan?” asked out Charlie.
“I can’t play you for money, it wouldn’t be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.
“Aw, come on Mr. Hogan…$ 1,000 per hole!”
“I can’t, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance?” replied the sighted golfer.
“Chicken, Mr. Hogan?”
“Okay,” replied the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!”
“I wouldn’t expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell.
“Now that you’re on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!”
The very self – assured Boswell responded, “10 o’clock … tonight!”
【小题1】Why didn’t Mr. Hogan want to play Charlie for money?

A．He was worried he would lose the match.

B．He thought it was unfair for Charlie.

C．He didn’t care about money.

D．He preferred chicken to money.

【小题2】According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean?

A．ignorant

B．selfless

C．confident

D．sincere

【小题3】It can be inferred from the text that         .

A．Mr. Hogan was not good at playing golf

B．Charlie did well in other sports before playing golf

C．Mr. Hogan didn’t try his best to play

D．Charlie Boswell was born blind

【小题4】What would be the result of the match?

A．Charlie won.	B．Hogan won.
C．Neither of them won.	D．Not mentioned.

【小题5】Which of the following can best describe Charlie?

A．Competitive and generous	B．Energetic and reliable
C．Careful and considerate	D．Confident and smart

If your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds cannot talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger.

         The jackdaw is a kind of blackbirds that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together. Young jackdaws do not know their enemies. When an older jackdaw sees a dog, it makes a loud rattling sound. The younger birds know this sound means danger is nearby. The sound warns them to know their enemies.

         If a young jackdaw is in a dangerous place, a jackdaw parent flies over him from behind. The parent bird flies low over the young bird’s back. The parent’s tail feathers move quickly from side to side, trying to express, “Follow me.” At the same time, the parent calls out, “Key-aw, key-aw. ”The parent mean, “Fly home with me.” The young bird then follows the older one home. Young jackdaws do not have to learn what certain sounds mean. They know the meaning of these sounds from the time they hatch（孵出）.

1.The jackdaw lives in     .

A．Europe        B．Australia      C．America      D．Africa

2.Which of the following does this story lead you to believe?

A．All animal parents can talk to their young.  

B．Dogs are the most dangerous enemies for jackdaws.

C．Young jackdaws know the meaning of their parents’ sound when they grow older.

D．Some birds can give information to one another.

3.Parent jackdaw can use their tail feathers to     .

A．ask their young to follow them

B．play a game with the young        

C．tell the meal time

D．give a warning of a fire

 

If your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds can not talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger. They have their own ways to make the young birds do certain thing.
The jackdaw is a kind of blackbirds that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together in flocks. ( 群) Yong jackdaws do not know their enemies. When an older jackdaw sees a dog , it makes a loud tattling (格格响的)sound.The young birds know this sound means an enemy is nearby.  The sounds warns them to know their enemy.
If a young jackdaw is in a dangerous place, a jackdaw parent flies over him from behind.The parent bird flies low over the young bird’s back, the parents’ tail feathers move quickly from side to side, It is trying to say, “ Follow me.”
At the same time , the parent calls out, “ Key-aw ,Key-aw.” The parent means, “ Fly home with me.” The young bird then follows the older one home.
Young jackdaws do not have to learn what certain sounds mean.They know the meaning of these sounds from the time they hatch.
【小题1】The jackdaw lives in _____ .

A．Europe

B．Australia

C．America

D．Africa

【小题2】When an old jackdaw sees a dog , it _____ .

A．calls out “Follow me .”	B．makes a loud sound
C．flies away	D．fights the dog .

【小题3】 Parent jackdaw can use their tail feathers to ______ .

A．ask their young to follow them	B．play a game with the young
C．tell the meal time	D．give a warning of a fire

【小题4】The story tells much about _____ .

A．the danger of jackdaws.

B．in which mother can talk to their children.

C．the way jackdaws warn their young of danger.

D．how the jackdaws are living.

【小题5】 Which of the following does this story lead you to believe ?

A．All animal parents can talk to their young.

B．Dogs are the most dangerous enemies for jackdaws.

C．Young jackdaws know the meaning of their parents’ sound when they grow older .

D．Some birds can give certain information to one another.