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The zebra finch,a native of Australia,is a popular domestic pet in the United States.The bird has many attributes (特性) which allow it to be kept at home,though there are also a few negative aspects.The attributes are nest-building,breeding and a lively attitude.The potential negatives are over-breeding and the wildness of the birds.
One of the main attributes of zebra finches is their ability to breed.They are the rabbits of the domestic bird world.Once you have two birds,male and female,you will soon have six,as they breed quite easily and have strong babies,usually four at a time.An added attribute is their ability to build their own nests.You can place branch in their place along with some kind of structure,and they will create a nest on their own.It's very pleasant to see the ways males and females divide some labors and share others,and the babies grow up quickly.Overall,zebra finches are energetic birds,and they can make every place where they live delightful lives.
On the negative side,they will breed and in-breed.Often,in-breeding does little harm and does not cause genetic defects (缺陷),as happens more often in other species.However,no one can tolerate just any population level.One has to either remove their nests altogether,which basically removes their personal living place,or check for eggs regularly once a week (the gestation period is 13days,so even a one-week neglect can lead to births).Eggs can be replaced with false plastic eggs,and this prevents females from laying too many.If they do lay too many,they will die from mineral loss.Since these birds do not tame well,removing eggs can be an unpleasant process of repeatedly invading their personal space.
Overall,it is unfortunate that zebra finches are inexpensive birds due to their high level of breeding.They require considerable care to live happy lives.The best care-takers are true avian fanciers-people who have appropriate space for the nests and enough time to allow them to nest-build and breed without over-breeding.
70.What is the passage mainly about?C
A.Zebra finches over-breed by nature and its consequent ill effects.
B.Only people who love birds can take care of Zebra finches.
C.Domestic zebra finches require a lot of care to live happy lives.
D.Zebra finches never become completely tame.
71.By saying"They are the rabbits of the domestic bird world",the writer means that both rabbits and Zebra finchesA.
A.have good ability to breed
B.are difficult to be raised
C.live delightful lives
D.share responsibilities
72.In paragraph 3,the word"gestation"probably meansD.
A.the period when eggs remain fresh
B.the time when finches build up their nest and lay eggs
C.the time required for the parents to create a nest
D.the time required for baby birds to develop and to be born
73.According to the passage,attributes of domestic zebra finches includeB.
A.their rareness and easiness to be tamed
B.their nest-building,sharing of responsibilities and delightful personalities
C.their in-breeding,which does not cause as much genetic harm as in other species
D.the fact that they are from Australia and have difficulty in adapting themselves.
分析 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了澳大利亚一种土生土长的鸟--斑胸草雀.它有很多特性:它们自己筑巢,共享责任与快乐的个性,可以用来家养.但是.它们也有不好的特性:它们繁殖能力强而且可以同系/内部繁殖,有野性不易驯服.
解答 70.C 推理判断题.根据文章最后一段中的"They require considerable care to live happy lives"可知,这种鸟需要很大的精心照顾,故选C.
71.A 推理判断题.根据第二段中的"Once you have two birds,male and female,you will soon have six,as they breed quite easily and have strong babies,usually four at a time"和文章最后一段中的"it is unfortunate that zebra finches are inexpensive birds due to their high level of breeding"可知,这种鸟它们的繁殖能力很好,故选A.
72.D 词义猜测题.根据文章第三段中的"so even a one-week neglect can lead to births"可知,鸟宝宝出生所花的时间,即妊娠期.故选D.
73.B 细节理解题.根据第一段中的"The attributes are nest-building,breeding and a lively attitude."及第二段中的"It's very pleasant to see the ways males and females divide some labors and share others,and the babies grow up quickly.Overall,zebra finches are energetic birds,and they can make every place where they live delightful lives."可知,这种鸟儿的特性是它们自己筑巢,共享责任与快乐的个性",故选B.
点评 解答细节理解题时,一个常用的方法就是运用定位法,即根据题干和选项中的关键词从原文中找到相关的句子,与选项进行比较从而确定答案;推理判断题既要求学生透过文章表面文字信息推测文章隐含意思,又要求学生对作者的态度、意图及文章细节的发展作正确的推理判断,力求从作者的角度去考虑,不要固守自己的看法或观点.
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