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I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.

I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.

I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.

The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.

Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.

A nervous night to be sure,but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all — LUNCH!The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.

1.What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according ro paragraph 1?

A.Efforts made in vain.

B.Getting injured in his work.

C.Feeling uncertain about his future.

D.Creatures forced out of their homes.

2.Why was the author called to Muttontown?

A.To rescue a woman.

B.To take care of a woman.

C.To look at a baby owl.

D.To cure a young owl.

3.What made the chick calm down?

A.A new nest.

B.Some food.

C.A recording.

D.Its parents.

4.How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?

A.It’s unexpected.

B. It’s beautiful.

C. It’s humorous.

D. It’s discouraging.

Visitor Guide to Birch Aquarium General Information

Thank you for respecting the health of our animals and the experience.

◆ Keep voices low in exhibit areas.

◆ No tapping on marine life displays.

As a courtesy, please silence cell phones.

◆ Please use trash and recycling bins.

◆ Birch Aquarium is smoke-free facility.

Photography

For the safety of our live animals, please do not use flash photography. Visitors may be photographed or videotaped by aquarium staff for professional use, or by the media covering aquarium news. Entry into the aquarium grants permission for use of these images.

Refreshments

Splash Cafe offers a variety of gourmet, sustainable, and organic sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.

Drinks, food, and gum are not permitted inside the aquarium.

Restrooms & Baby Care

Changing tables are located in both the men’s and women’s restrooms.

Re-entry

Please keep your ticket or have hand stamped at the Visitor Service Office if you plan to exit and re-enter the same day , including visits to Splash Coffee Shop.

Visitors with Disabilities

See the Visitor Information Center for assistance. All exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available at no charge.

Emergencies /First Aid/ Lost & Found

Go to the Visitor Service Office or alert the nearest staff member.

Don’t Miss!

Watch a diver hand-feed the fishes----including three species of sharks----during our Kelp Tank Dive Show.

Learn about this unique and beautiful undersea world during a live, interactive presentation. After your visit, view the exhibit at home through our live, online Kelp Cam.

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Visitors can attract the fish in the tank by knocking on the window of the tank.

b. Visitors can come back to the aquarium with the ticket whenever they need to.

c. Visitors are allowed to refresh themselves with snacks while enjoying the exhibition.

d. You can’t smoke freely during your visit to the Birch Aquarium.

e. You can’t take photos but can be photographed by the staff.

f. Babies can get changed by either mother or father.

g. The disabled have to pay for the wheelchairs provided by the aquarium.

A. a b B. c e

C. d f D. f g

2.What does the underlined phrase “as a courtesy” probably mean?

A. To save electricity. B. For your own safety.

C. When answering the phone. D. As good manners.

3.What information is necessary for visitors but not included in this Visitor Guide?

A. Opening hours B. Animal Feedings

C. Membership Cards D. Volunteer Work

4.In which section of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?

A. Fashion B. Travel

C. Sports D. Science

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