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Bird Watching Equipment
Some items that might make bird watching more enjoyable are binoculars ( 雙目望遠鏡) , 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(沙沙響)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.
小題1:The main purpose of the passage is to _____.
A.a(chǎn)ttract 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
小題2:Clothes in ______ are highly recommended when you are going bird watching.
A.redB.yellowC.brownD.blue
小題3:________ are likely to be seen at 7 in the morning.
A.Owls B.ShorebirdsC.SongbirdsD.Larks
小題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.

小題1:B
小題2:C
小題3:C
小題4:D

試題分析:
本文介紹了一些觀鳥的基本知識,包括觀測設備、如何衣著、觀測指南、觀測時間與地點以及拍攝。
小題1:主旨大意題。全文旨在向觀鳥者介紹觀鳥的相關知識。故B項正確。A項不能覆蓋全文。由Once they know that you  are not a threat you may be able to get closer一句可知,鳥類的comfort zone在它們認為你不會威脅到它們時是可以進入的,故而C項錯誤。D項意為告知讀者鳥類科研成果,顯然不是本文的寫作意圖。
小題2:細節(jié)題。由Greens, browns, and grays are good.一句可確定C項正確。
小題3:細節(jié)題。由For example songbirds are easier to see  two to three hours after dawn, or just before sunset.一句可確定C項正確。
小題4:推斷題。由Birds like owls are more likely to be seen in the evening.一句可推定D項正確。flashlight: 手電筒。由文章最后一句“鳥類喜歡落在stick或post(柱子)之類的東西上”可知A項錯誤。
B項文中沒有提及,文中的Bird Field Guide指手冊、指南等書籍,而非導游。由文章第一段There is some great bird log software that will let you keep records on your computer.一句可知,觀鳥者可以使用軟件在電腦上記錄,故C項錯誤。
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