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 Bird Watching Equipment

Some items that might make bird watching more enjoyable are binoculars （ 双目望远镜） , a camera, some kind of system for keeping notes, and maybe a back pack． Birders often keep lists of the birds they see along with notes about the habits． There is some great bird log software that will let you keep records on your computer． For more details on choosing binoculars see our Binocular -Optics page．

 Clothes

If you are walking through a wooded area just wear clothes you would wear on any hike or field trip． You are best off wearing clothes with dull colors that mix into the background． Greens, browns, and grays are good． Avoid fabrics that rustle（沙沙响）easily． Depending on the birds you are watching you may want to get rain gear, rubber boots and warm clothing． For birds such as owls that you might look for in the evening a strong flashlight is also handy．

 Choosing a Bird Field Guide

Take a good field guide to identify birds． Look for clear color pictures that make it easy to recognize one bird from another． Next to each picture should be detailed descriptions of each bird's anatomy, habits, and what it eats． The guide should have information about what habitat each species uses． Many guides have maps showing the range of different birds along with their migration patterns．

 Where and When to see Birds

Learning the habitats of birds in your area will increase the number of birds you see, and make  your birding more enjoyable． If you know that Meadow larks are likely to be in open grassy areas, and  dippers are forage along stream beds, you may be looking for them if you are in those types of  habitats． Edge areas where different types of habitats meet will likely have more species in them． You  are more likely to see specific birds at certain times of the day． For example songbirds are easier to see  two to three hours after dawn, or just before sunset． This is when songbirds are most actively feeding．  Many small birds will be silent or even hidden during the rest of the day． After sunup is the best time to see eagles and hawks． Visibility is best for hunting at this time, and they can soar on the thermal currents from the warmed air． Birds like owls are more likely to be seen in the evening． Many  shorebirds and waders rest at high tide and feed when the water rises or falls．

Photographing Birds

Patience in Bird Photography

Most birds are afraid of people, and all species have their own comfort zone． With a little  time you can learn the comfort zone of the birds you are photographing． Once they know that you  are not a threat you may be able to get closer．

Type or Style

Your reason for photographing birds may determine your style and the kind of equipment you  use． If you are just recording the kinds of birds you see you don't need to get as close, and you  can use less expensive equipment, then you need for high quality prints.

Photographing Birds in Flight

Photographing birds in flight can be fun． Many digital cameras have a tracking function． With these you focus on the bird, and then as you track it the lens will keep focus．

Use Your Yard

Choose an open area where the birds will get direct sunlight, showing off their magnificent colors．

Try using props

Birds will often land on a stick or post near a seed feeder before going to the feeder． The background was just an out of focus fence but you can use anything you want for a background, and then wait for a bird to perch.

1.The main purpose of the passage is to _____.

A. attract more people to photograph birds

B. help birders learn how to identify and understand birds

C. call on people to set some comfort zones for birds

D. inform birders of the results of a scientific research on birds

2.Clothes in ______ are highly recommended when you are going bird watching．

A. red        B. yellow       C. brown           D. blue

3.________ are likely to be seen at 7 in the morning．

A. Owls     B. Shorebirds     C. Songbirds     D. Larks

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. A stick in the yard may scares birds off when you are photographing them．

B. It will be wise for birders to hire a guide for themselves．   

C. Birders have to bring some notebooks to keep records of birds' habits．

D. A flashlight will come in handy when you look for owls．

This site , all-birds. com, is about bird watching. Enjoy your browsing. There is much to learn and see.
Bird Watching Equipment
Some items that might make bird watching more enjoyable are binoculars （ 双目望远镜） , a camera, some kind of system for keeping notes, and maybe a back pack． Birders often keep lists of the birds they see along with notes about the habits． There is some great bird log software that will let you keep records on your computer． For more details on choosing binoculars see our Binocular -Optics page．
Clothes
If you are walking through a wooded area just wear clothes you would wear on any hike or field trip． You are best off wearing clothes with dull colors that mix into the background． Greens, browns, and grays are good． Avoid fabrics that rustle（沙沙响）easily． Depending on the birds you are watching you may want to get rain gear, rubber boots and warm clothing． For birds such as owls that you might look for in the evening a strong flashlight is also handy．
Choosing a Bird Field Guide
Take a good field guide to identify birds． Look for clear color pictures that make it easy to recognize one bird from another． Next to each picture should be detailed descriptions of each bird's anatomy, habits, and what it eats． The guide should have information about what habitat each species uses． Many guides have maps showing the range of different birds along with their migration patterns．
Where and When to see Birds
Learning the habitats of birds in your area will increase the number of birds you see, and make  your birding more enjoyable． If you know that Meadow larks are likely to be in open grassy areas, and  dippers are forage along stream beds, you may be looking for them if you are in those types of  habitats． Edge areas where different types of habitats meet will likely have more species in them． You  are more likely to see specific birds at certain times of the day． For example songbirds are easier to see  two to three hours after dawn, or just before sunset． This is when songbirds are most actively feeding．  Many small birds will be silent or even hidden during the rest of the day． After sunup is the best time to see eagles and hawks． Visibility is best for hunting at this time, and they can soar on the thermal currents from the warmed air． Birds like owls are more likely to be seen in the evening． Many  shorebirds and waders rest at high tide and feed when the water rises or falls．
Photographing Birds
Patience in Bird Photography
Most birds are afraid of people, and all species have their own comfort zone． With a little  time you can learn the comfort zone of the birds you are photographing． Once they know that you  are not a threat you may be able to get closer．
Type or Style
Your reason for photographing birds may determine your style and the kind of equipment you  use． If you are just recording the kinds of birds you see you don't need to get as close, and you  can use less expensive equipment, then you need for high quality prints.
Photographing Birds in Flight
Photographing birds in flight can be fun． Many digital cameras have a tracking function． With these you focus on the bird, and then as you track it the lens will keep focus．
Use Your Yard
Choose an open area where the birds will get direct sunlight, showing off their magnificent colors．
Try using props
Birds will often land on a stick or post near a seed feeder before going to the feeder． The background was just an out of focus fence but you can use anything you want for a background, and then wait for a bird to perch

1. 1.

   The main purpose of the passage is to _____

   1. A.
      attract more people to photograph birds
   2. B.
      help birders learn how to identify and understand birds
   3. C.
      call on people to set some comfort zones for birds
   4. D.
      inform birders of the results of a scientific research on birds
2. 2.

   Clothes in ______ are highly recommended when you are going bird watching．

   1. A.
      red
   2. B.
      yellow
   3. C.
      brown
   4. D.
      blue
3. 3.

   ________ are likely to be seen at 7 in the morning．

   1. A.
      Owls
   2. B.
      Shorebirds
   3. C.
      Songbirds
   4. D.
      Larks
4. 4.

   Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?

   1. A.
      A stick in the yard may scares birds off when you are photographing them．
   2. B.
      It will be wise for birders to hire a guide for themselves．
   3. C.
      Birders have to bring some notebooks to keep records of birds' habits．
   4. D.
      A flashlight will come in handy when you look for owls．

Although international students want to dive into American culture, it is easier to stay close to the families.

“Most international students told me that they want to meet and make friends with as many Americans as they can,” said Mark Galloway, Institute for International Studies (IIS) student adviser at State University.

“But in reality, they are comfortable with being around people from their own country, if possible. ”

Testing of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an admission test for international students enrolling in American universities. Galloway said students’ scores decreased when they spend less time with American students.

More than 450 international students are on campus at Murray State University. Thailand, Japan, South Korea, China and Germany are countries with the most students this semester, according to an IIS report.

Wichien Eampromate, Thai Student Association President, said poor English ability and cultural differences make it difficult for Thai students to spend time with Americans.

“We eat different things; we do different kinds of things,” said Eampromate.

On the other hand, Joon-Seong Bae, an exchange student from Korea University, said he tried to avoid hanging around other Koreans.

But it is not easy for him. He said he is less comfortable with Americans because he cannot say everything he wants to say, and not all Americans are patient with his limited English.

“There were two or three Americans and me,” Bae said. “We talked about something. As time went by, I was kind of excluded(排斥在外) because they talked to each other.

  While international students venture outside their comfort zones, American students also have the opportunity to be exposed to other cultures.

“I know there are a lot ( of American students) who want to get to know international students,” said Philip Lee, senior from Boonville, Indiana. “They are just uncomfortable. ”

Lee said he has learned about life from his international friends, although it is sometimes a challenge.

“ I can’t live a comfortable life all the time,” Lee said. “ I realized there is a great benefit of stepping out of my comfort zone to meet people. ”

60. From the first paragraph we learn that ______________.

A. international students enjoy American culture with difficulty

B. international students all go to America without preparation.

C. American culture, in fact, is the same as others

D. American culture is easy to deal with

61. What Bae has experienced tells us that ____________.

A. he is willing to help Koreans with their English

B. he prefers to stay home rather than meet Americans

C. he can’t express himself well with American students.

D. He doesn’t have any chance to meet American students

62. It can be inferred from this passage that ___________.

A. international students go to America in order to improve their English

B. international students can hardly make any friends in America

C. it is necessary for international students to make friends with Americans

D. it is bad for international students to get along with Americans

England is the largest of the four countries and ________ it is divided roughly into three zones．

1. A.
   in convenience
2. B.
   with convenience
3. C.
   for convenience
4. D.
   at convenience