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Bird watching is a wonderful year-round activity. It is a wonderful way to learn about nature and enjoy many of the delights of nature. In addition, it is an activity that can be enjoyed almost anywhere in the world. Here are a few great destinations in the United States for bird watching lovers to visit.
Hakalau Forest, Hawaii
This beautiful Hawaiian forest on the Manua Kea on the Big Island is a good destination to see some of Hawaii’s unique birds. Birders should be sure to look for the Hawaiian Honeycreeper(旋蜜雀), as well as 3 kinds of Hawaiian ducks and more.
Ramsey Canyon Preserve, Arizona
Southeast of Tucson, this is a wonderful place for watching hummingbirds (蜂鸟). Birders can see up to 14 kinds of these fun little birds. In addition, about other 75 kinds of birds call the valley home, including red-faced birds, and many others.
San Luis Complex, California
The place within the San Joaquin Valley provides enough opportunity for birders to enjoy many species of California birds. Birders even have the opportunity to see Aleutian Canada Geese. Visitors to this place should also keep an eye out for the groups of tule elk (驼鹿) that call the area home.
Klamath Basin Complex, Oregon
This Oregon destination is an amazing bird watching place. Many types of geese and ducks call this place home. Visitors to the place can see Snow Geese, Canada Geese and a lot of kinds of animals.
1. What kind of birds can be seen in Ramsey Canyon Preserve?
A. Hummingbirds. B. Canada Geese.
C. Honeycreepers. D. The Hawaiian ducks.
2. What is special about San Luis Complex?
A. Many kinds of birds live there. B. It is a good place for bird watching.
C. Visitors can see some geese. D. Visitors can see some kind of deer.
3. From which is the text probably taken?
A. A biology textbook. B. A travel magazine.
C. A research paper. D. A health magazine.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章为观鸟爱好者介绍了在美国的几个观鸟好去处。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ramsey Canyon Preserve, Arizona中“Southeast of Tucson, this is a wonderful place for watching hummingbirds (蜂鸟). （在图森市的东南部，这是一个观赏蜂鸟的好地方。）”可知，在Ramsey Canyon保护区可以看到蜂鸟。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据San Luis Complex, California中“Visitors to this place should also keep an eye out for the groups of tule elk (驼鹿) that call the area home.（到这个地方的游客也应该留意以该地区为家的驼鹿群。）”可知，在San Luis Complex游客可以看到一些驼鹿。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Here are a few great destinations in the United States for bird watching lovers to visit.（以下是观鸟爱好者在美国的几个好去处。）”可知，这篇文章可能摘自一本旅游杂志。故选B项。
