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【题目】阅读理解

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

Annie slept in the front of the seat with her father drove through the darkness. “We’re almost there!” Dad announced cheerfully. “Soon well be observing and counting owls at the state park.” Yawning, Annie nodded and smiled. The time was 4:30 a.m. Looking out into the darkness, Annie remembered learning in school that most owls are active at night, when they hunt for food. During the day, they sleep in hard-to-find spots.

“Dad, why do you need to count owls?” she asked. “It’s important for the scientists to have current information about bird populations,” he explained. “We want to know which birds have decreased in number and whether any new kinds of birds are coming into a certain area. You and I will write down the kinds of birds that we see today and keep a record of how many times we see each kind. The we’ll send out a report to a scientific organization that is collecting about birds from people all over the county.”

Dad pulled into the parking lot of the state park. Then, with flashing in hand, they began their hike into the woods. Annie zipped up her coat and tried to keep from trembling. She had not expected the morning to be so frigid. Luckily her gloves were in her pocket.

Suddenly Annie’s father stooped and gestured for her to be still. Obeying, Annie did not take another step. She thought she heard a low crying up head. “That’s certainly a screech owl,” her father whispered. “Let’s get a look at it.” After looking more closely, Annie could see that it was a small owl. Sensing danger, the owl narrowed its eyes and pulled its feathers tightly against its body. Annie carefully wrote down in her notebook that they had seen a screech owl.

Walking a little farther, they came to a tall oak tree. “This looks like a perfect spot to attract owls,” Dad said. “I’m going to play a recording of common call of the barred owl. Maybe we can get one to answer.’ Annie could hardly believe her ear. The recorded all sounded as if the bird were asking, “who cooks for you?” Moments later Annie thought she heard a return call in distance. She held her breath and waited. Suddenly a huge bird landed very quietly on a branch above them.

Annie had long forgotten how cold it was. She stood in wonder, shining her flashlight on the bird and studying it carefully. The barred owl was nearly two feet tall. Gray feathers surrounded its dark eyes. The bird did not matter. Annie would never forget the image of the powerful barred owl.

【1】Why did Annie and her father go to the state park to ?

A. To catch owls.

B. To collect information about owls.

C. To record the call of owls and feed them.

D. To carry out an experiment on owls and study.

【2】Annie could study the barren owl carefully with the help of ________.

A. scientists

B. moonlight

C. flashlight

D. a recorder

【3】How did Annie feel when she saw the barren owl?

A. Bored.

B. Relaxed.

C. Frightened.

D. Amazed.

【4】What would be the best title?

A. The Owl Count.

B. A Study on Owls.

C. Observation of Birds.

D. A Cheerful Early Morning.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【4】A

【解析】文章讲述了Annie与父亲一起观察猫头鹰，计算猫头鹰的数量是否减少。

【1】B细节理解题。根据文中Soon well be observing and counting owls at the state park很快就在国家公园里观察和计数猫头鹰。故选B。

【2】C细节理解题。根据文中She stood in wonder, shining her flashlight on the bird and studying it carefully. 由此可知他们带的是手电筒。故选C。

【3】D推理判断题。根据文中She stood in wonder, shining her flashlight on the bird and studying it carefully. 她惊奇地站着，把手电筒照在这只鸟儿上，仔细地研究它。故选D。

【4】A主旨大意题。根据文中的Soon well be observing and counting owls at the state park；“It’s important for the scientists to have current information about bird populations,” he explained. “We want to know which birds have decreased in number and whether any new kinds of birds are coming into a certain area. 可以得知文章大意：文章讲述了Annie与父亲一起观察猫头鹰，计算猫头鹰的数量是否减少。故选A。