Chapter 4: Identifying Facts & Negative Facts (1)

8: Eagles

70~90cm , 35~41cm .
Identifying Facts & Negative Facts
According to, paragraph X, which of the following is[is NOT] mentioned?.

Seen as symbols of strength, courage, determination and immortality since
ancient times, Eagles are found throughout the world with the exceptions of Antarctica
and New Zealand. Eagles are powerful birds renowned for their keen vision. All eagles
have powerful sharp claws called talons as well as heavy hooked beaks or bills. This
combination makes them feared predators as they swoop down from on high and attack
small animals such as fish, rodents, birds, snakes, rabbits and even monkeys. The eagle
uses its powerful talons and beak to tear apart prey that is too heavy to carry. Eagles also
sometimes steal the catch of other predatory birds such as ospreys. Most of the 50
species of eagles are in the range of 2 to 3 feet long and have wingspans of
approximately 6 feet.

1.
-Looks or appearance of Eagles
2.
-Seen as symbols of strength, courage, determination and immortality since ancient times
Eagles .
-too A to B A B
3.
-immorality (= living forever)
-swoop down (=fly down)

Eagles live in air or nests, which they build high in trees or on rocky ledges
inaccessible by other animals. The nest must be kept secure because young eagles are
helpless for a long period after hatching and remain in the nest from 50 to 100 days

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depending on the species. Made of sticks and lined with leaves and grass, the same nest
may be used by a pair of birds for a number of years. The female lays one to three
brownish speckled eggs and these are incubated by either parents or just the female.
Young eagles are covered in down and don't develop adult coloration until they reach two
years of age.

1.
-The nests of eagles and young eagles
2.
-~high in trees or on rocky ledges (which are) inaccessible by other animals.
which be are .
-Made of sticks and lined with leaves and grass, ~ the
same nest .
-not A until B B A
3.
-hatch
-speckled

A particularly famous species of eagle is the Haliaeetus Leucocephalus or Bald
Eagle which is the national emblem of the United States. The Bald Eagle is not in fact bald
and the moniker was applied because of the contrast between its white head and brown
body. The Bald Eagle is extremely rare and for many years it was feared that this
magnificent creature would become extinct, however, due to conservation efforts this
tragedy has been averted. The Bald Eagle and eagles in general have few natural
enemies; it is human beings who are the greatest threat to their survival. The hunting and
capture of eagles for sport, the use of agricultural pesticides and urban encroachment
upon their natural habitats have all proved extremely dangerous to the survival of this
majestic bird.

1.
-The Bald Eagle
2.
- The Bald Eagle and eagles in general have few natural enemies;~ (;)
.
3.

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-extinct (= no longer in existence)
-avert (= turn away), , (= prevent)
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down: soft fine feathers or hair
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Question 1:
According to the passage, why are eagles such successful hunters?
(A) They have large wingspans.
(B) They are national emblem of the United States.
(C) There are more than 50 species of eagles.
(D) Their beaks and claws are powerful and sharp.

Question 2:
Why is it important that eagles' nests can NOT be reached by other animals?
(A) The female eagle lays one to three eggs.
(B) Baby eagles can't protect themselves against other animals.
(C) They are built on rocky ledges or high in trees.
(D) The same nest is used year after year.

Question 3:
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a threat to the Bald Eagle's
survival?
(A) hunters
(B) natural enemies
(C) the use of pesticides
(D) the expansion of cities

Question 4:
According to the passage, which would NOT be a typical location for an eagles nest?
(A) in a tall tree
(B) on a mountain ledge
(C) in a hole in the ground
(D) on a high cliff

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(D) .

[] All eagles have powerful sharp claws called talons as well as heavy
hooked beaks or bills. This combination makes them feared predators. .
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[] (D)

2. ?
(A) 1-3 .
(B) .
(C) .
(D) .

[] The nest must be kept secure because young eagles are

helpless .
[] (B)

3. ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

[] The hunting and capture of eagles for sport, the use of

agricultural pesticides and urban encroachment ,
natural enemies .
[] (B)

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(A)
(B)
(C)

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inaccessible by other animals. , ,
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[] (C)

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