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In the Kumaon Hills, I saw the real size of a black eagle(鹰) when it landed on an oak tree. The branches bent under its weight. Its wings were about three feet wide. The bird looked less graceful on＜dot＞the tree than when it was flying over the green valley. Sitting on a high spot in the mountains, I drank a cup of chai and saw the dark tips of its wings.
Most people think of the Himalayas as very high mountains with hard climbs. But my trip to Uttarakhand showed me a softer side. Travellers came to this little-known corner near Nepal not to climb mountains but to see birds.
The next morning, I met a guide named Deepak Joshi. He told me how climate change has changed the birds. “Usually the birds come back in April,” Deepak said. “But this year they started coming back in February. It’s a big difference.” Deepak took photos of birds in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary for his work.
Although the area is only 20 square miles, it is famous for its large population of 200 bird species, including several types of eagles, woodpeckers and the giant Himalayan vulture (兀鹫). Because the south of India is getting hotter and more birds are moving north, these hills now have even more kinds of birds.
Later, I walked the paths that connect Khali
Estate with village guesthouses. Another guide, Hem Joshi, joined me. He was very good at finding birds. He showed me a parakeet in a pine tree and pointed out a serpent eagle flying above us.
We passed the village of Dalar. “I hope tourism will help families stay in the mountains instead of moving to the cities for work,” Hem said. From his house, I saw the snow-covered Himalayas. The view was so beautiful that I felt lucky to see both nature and the life of this special land.
1. Why did the travellers come to Uttarakhand?
A. To enjoy local foods.
B. To climb mountains.
C. To watch birds.
D. To explore Nepal’s culture.
2. What can we know about the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. It is home to many kinds of birds.
B. It is crowded in summer.
C. It covers over 20 square miles.
D. It offers the locals well-paid jobs.
3. What can be inferred about Hem in the last paragraph?
A. He had to part with his family.
B. He was tired of seeing the views.
C. He planned to move to a big city.
D. He preferred living in the mountains.
4. What is the text mainly about?
A. A warm-hearted visitor.
B. An unforgettable experience.
C. An admirable tour guide.
D. A snow-covered mountain.
In the Kumaon Hills, I saw the real size of a black eagle(鹰) when it landed on an oak tree. The branches bent under its weight. Its wings were about three feet wide. The bird looked less graceful on＜dot＞the tree than when it was flying over the green valley. Sitting on a high spot in the mountains, I drank a cup of chai and saw the dark tips of its wings.
Most people think of the Himalayas as very high mountains with hard climbs. But my trip to Uttarakhand showed me a softer side. Travellers came to this little-known corner near Nepal not to climb mountains but to see birds.
The next morning, I met a guide named Deepak Joshi. He told me how climate change has changed the birds. “Usually the birds come back in April,” Deepak said. “But this year they started coming back in February. It’s a big difference.” Deepak took photos of birds in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary for his work.
Although the area is only 20 square miles, it is famous for its large population of 200 bird species, including several types of eagles, woodpeckers and the giant Himalayan vulture (兀鹫). Because the south of India is getting hotter and more birds are moving north, these hills now have even more kinds of birds.
Later, I walked the paths that connect Khali
Estate with village guesthouses. Another guide, Hem Joshi, joined me. He was very good at finding birds. He showed me a parakeet in a pine tree and pointed out a serpent eagle flying above us.
We passed the village of Dalar. “I hope tourism will help families stay in the mountains instead of moving to the cities for work,” Hem said. From his house, I saw the snow-covered Himalayas. The view was so beautiful that I felt lucky to see both nature and the life of this special land.
1. Why did the travellers come to Uttarakhand?
A. To enjoy local foods.
B. To climb mountains.
C. To watch birds.
D. To explore Nepal’s culture.
2. What can we know about the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. It is home to many kinds of birds.
B. It is crowded in summer.
C. It covers over 20 square miles.
D. It offers the locals well-paid jobs.
3. What can be inferred about Hem in the last paragraph?
A. He had to part with his family.
B. He was tired of seeing the views.
C. He planned to move to a big city.
D. He preferred living in the mountains.
4. What is the text mainly about?
A. A warm-hearted visitor.
B. An unforgettable experience.
C. An admirable tour guide.
D. A snow-covered mountain.
答案
[语篇导读] 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在Uttarakhand的旅行经历。作者在旅行中观察当地的鸟类资源，了解气候对鸟类的影响，并欣赏当地的自然与人文风貌。
1. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But my trip to Uttarakhand showed me a softer side. Travellers came to this little-known corner near Nepal not to climb mountains but to see birds.”可知，游客们来到Uttarakhand的目的是观鸟。
2. A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Although the area is only 20 square miles, it is famous for its large population of 200 bird species, including several types of eagles, woodpeckers and the giant Himalayan vulture.”可知，宾萨尔野生动物保护区是多种鸟类的栖息地。
3. D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“'I hope tourism will help families stay in the mountains instead of moving to the cities for work,' Hem said.”可知，Hem希望人们能留在山区生活，由此可以推断他更喜欢住在山区。
4. B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章以作者的视角展开，讲述了其在Uttarakhand看到黑鹰、了解气候对鸟类迁徙时间的影响并跟随向导观鸟以及欣赏当地美景的全过程，整体围绕这次难忘的旅行经历展开。因此本文主要讲述了一段难忘的经历。
词汇积累
branch n. 树枝 graceful adj. 优美的 little-known adj. 鲜少为人知的 species n. 物种；种 woodpecker n. 啄木鸟 land on 降落于；落在 under one's weight 在……的重量之下 wildlife sanctuary 野生动物保护区 move north 向北迁徙 point out 指出
1. C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But my trip to Uttarakhand showed me a softer side. Travellers came to this little-known corner near Nepal not to climb mountains but to see birds.”可知，游客们来到Uttarakhand的目的是观鸟。
2. A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Although the area is only 20 square miles, it is famous for its large population of 200 bird species, including several types of eagles, woodpeckers and the giant Himalayan vulture.”可知，宾萨尔野生动物保护区是多种鸟类的栖息地。
3. D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“'I hope tourism will help families stay in the mountains instead of moving to the cities for work,' Hem said.”可知，Hem希望人们能留在山区生活，由此可以推断他更喜欢住在山区。
4. B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章以作者的视角展开，讲述了其在Uttarakhand看到黑鹰、了解气候对鸟类迁徙时间的影响并跟随向导观鸟以及欣赏当地美景的全过程，整体围绕这次难忘的旅行经历展开。因此本文主要讲述了一段难忘的经历。
词汇积累
branch n. 树枝 graceful adj. 优美的 little-known adj. 鲜少为人知的 species n. 物种；种 woodpecker n. 啄木鸟 land on 降落于；落在 under one's weight 在……的重量之下 wildlife sanctuary 野生动物保护区 move north 向北迁徙 point out 指出
