广东省佛山市南海区2014届高三题例研究 英语试题
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Birds enjoy sunbathing as much as humans do, according to the RSPB, the bird charity. The RSPB said it received up to 100 calls from people __1__ at seeing birds lying with their feathers and wings __2__ to the sun. But the charity has said it is nothing to be worried about; the animals are __3__ sunbathing. Studies suggest that birds sun themselves after heavy rain because it helps to soothe (缓和) their skin. It is __4__ that the sun helps straighten the birds’ feathers.
Gemma Rogers from the RSPB said, “People become concerned about these birds, because their eyes seem to show no expression, because they are not __5__ on anything, because they are entranced (使神情恍惚) by the sun.”
“They don’t let themselves overheat at all. The feathers would __6__ them from the sun as well. But the biggest concern is that their predators (捕食者) will attack while the birds enjoy a __7__ moment in the sun. They are on the __8__, having their heads up and their legs wide open, but usually they fly away once a predator __9__. Their hearing is very good as well, so even if they aren’t focusing they will __10__ something coming. ”
While blackbirds are the most __11__ spotted sunbathers, pigeons and sparrows enjoy the sun too. Sparrows also appear to enjoy going to the __12__ as much as humans, according to Miss Rogers. “Sparrows often find a hot sandy area as well to have a sand or dust bath. That looks really __13__. They bed themselves down and get in the sand and __14__ their feathers.
While they may enjoy the __15__, however, the RSPB appealed to people to put water out to stop birds overheating.
1.A. amazed B. concerned C. nervous D. confused
2.A. accessible B. related C. available D. exposed
3.A. simply B. exactly C. truly D. barely
4.A. suggested B. recognized C. predicted D. thought
5.A. depending B. focusing C. working D. feeding
6.A. treat B. protect C. warm D. prevent
