If your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds can not talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger. They have their own ways to make the young birds do certain thing.
The jackdaw is a kind of blackbirds that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together in flocks. ( 群) Yong jackdaws do not know their enemies. When an older jackdaw sees a dog , it makes a loud tattling (格格响的)sound.The young birds know this sound means an enemy is nearby. The sounds warns them to know their enemy.
If a young jackdaw is in a dangerous place, a jackdaw parent flies over him from behind.The parent bird flies low over the young bird’s back, the parents’ tail feathers move quickly from side to side, It is trying to say, “ Follow me.”
At the same time , the parent calls out, “ Key-aw ,Key-aw.” The parent means, “ Fly home with me.” The young bird then follows the older one home.
Young jackdaws do not have to learn what certain sounds mean.They know the meaning of these sounds from the time they hatch.
1.The jackdaw lives in _____ .
A. Europe B . Australia C. America D .Africa
2.When an old jackdaw sees a dog , it _____ .
A. calls out “Follow me .” B . makes a loud sound
C. flies away D. fights the dog .
3. Parent jackdaw can use their tail feathers to ______ .
A . ask their young to follow them B . play a game with the young
C. tell the meal time D.give a warning of a fire
4.The story tells much about _____ .
A.the danger of jackdaws.
B .in which mother can talk to their children.
C. the way jackdaws warn their young of danger.
D. how the jackdaws are living.
5. Which of the following does this story lead you to believe ?
A. All animal parents can talk to their young.
B . Dogs are the most dangerous enemies for jackdaws.
C. Young jackdaws know the meaning of their parents’ sound when they grow older .
D. Some birds can give certain information to one another.
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Column 1.
Excellent room for women begins Jan. 2. 4 or 8 month lease. Singles,$250~$290.Double,$320.Call for appointment. 800-1932.
Column 2.
Female Grad Student wanted:to there q2-bdrm,furnished apt. ,own rm. 1/2 block from Frieze Bldg. $265/mo. Starting Jan. 1.Call 800-6157 after 5:00.
Column 3.
Wedding Invitations—Mod. Or traditional. Call 800-0942 anytime.
Column 4.
Passport and Application Photos. Call 800-0552 or 800-9668,ask for Steve.
Column 5.
Mature Student would take care of children during Christmas vacation. 800-0441 eves.
Column 6.
Typing and editing. Call Jean. 800-3594.10 a.m.~10 p.m.
Column 7.
Experienced Guitar Teacher wants students. Fold/jazz.Bob.800-7535.
Column 8.
Found:Cat,6 months old,black and white markings. Found near Linden and South U. Steve. 800-4661.
Column 9.
Come to our moving sale—plants, pottery,books,clothes etc,Sat,Dec. 14—9:00~5:00.1612 Ferndale,Apt.1,800-4696.
Column 10.
Overseas Jobs—Australia,Europe,S. America,Africa Students all professions and occupations $1 000 to $5 000 monthly. Expenses paid,overtime,sight-seeing. Free information.
1.What can Steve do for you?
A.Rent you an apartment.
B.Offer you a modern wedding.
C.Take pictures for you.
D.Take care of your children.
2.If you want to get your graduation paper typed,when should you call?
A.10 a.m.~10 p.m. B.After 5:00.
C.9:00~5:00. D.Anytime.
3.If you want to know how to play the guitar you should call .
A.800-1932 B.800-0942 C.800-0441 D.800-7535
4.If your cat is missing,you should read the information in Column .
A.1 B.2 C.8 D.9
5.What CANNOT be found at the moving sale?
A.Plants. B.Books. C.Clothes. D.Cassettes.
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LOST AND FOUND | ROOMATES |
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white marking. Found near Linden and South U.Steve, 800---4661 | FEMAL ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $80 per month until March 1st.$129 there after. Call Jill for details,800—7839. |
LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800---2896 | NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan. 1st. Call 800---6157 after 5:00 |
FOR SAIL | HELP WANTED |
MOVING: Must sell.TV b/w2 seconds, $50; AM/FM transistor radio A/c or battery, $15;cassette tape recorder,$10; music records.Call John or Pat, 800—0739 after 5 or weekends. | BABYSITTER-MY HOME If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore days 800—1111, evenings and weekends 800—4964. |
USED FUR COATS and JACKETS GOOD CONDITION. $50---¥125. Call 800---0436 after 12 noon. | WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.---5 p.m. Apply in person, 207 s. Mai.Curtis Restaurant. |
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LOST AND FOUND | ROOMATES |
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white marking. Found near Linden and South U.Steve, 800---4661 | FEMAL ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $80 per month until March 1st.$129 there after. Call Jill for details,800—7839. |
LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800---2896 | NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan. 1st. Call 800---6157 after 5:00 |
FOR SALE | HELP WANTED |
MOVING: Must sell.TV b/w2 seconds, $50; AM/FM transistor radio A/c or battery, $15;cassette tape recorder,$10; music records.Call John or Pat, 800—0739 after 5 or weekends. | BABYSITTER-MY HOME If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore days 800—1111, evenings and weekends 800—4964. |
USED FUR COATS and JACKETS GOOD CONDITION. $50---¥125. Call 800---0436 after 12 noon. | WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.---5 p.m. Apply in person, 207 s. Mai.Curtis Restaurant. |
A.LOST AND FOUND | B.ROOMMATES | C.FOR SALE | D.HELP WANTED |
A.800---0436 | B.800—0739 | C.800—4661 | D.800—4964 |
A.$160 | B.$ 129 | C.$ 209 | D.$418 |
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LOST AND FOUND |
ROOMATES |
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white marking. Found near Linden and South U.Steve, 800---4661 |
FEMAL ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $80 per month until March 1st.$129 there after. Call Jill for details,800—7839. |
LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800---2896 |
NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan. 1st. Call 800---6157 after 5:00 |
FOR SAIL |
HELP WANTED |
MOVING: Must sell.TV b/w2 seconds, $50; AM/FM transistor radio A/c or battery, $15;cassette tape recorder,$10; music records.Call John or Pat, 800—0739 after 5 or weekends. |
BABYSITTER-MY HOME If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore days 800—1111, evenings and weekends 800—4964. |
USED FUR COATS and JACKETS GOOD CONDITION. $50---¥125. Call 800---0436 after 12 noon. |
WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.---5 p.m. Apply in person, 207 s. Mai.Curtis Restaurant. |
73. If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?
A.LOST AND FOUND B. ROOMMATES C. FOR SAIL D.HELP WANTED
74. You will call____ if you want to buy a radio.
A. 800---0436 B. 800—0739 C.800—4661 D.800—4964
75. If your aunt wants to rent a room from Feb.1st to Apri.1st, how much money should she pay?
A. $160 B. $ 129 C. $ 209 D. $418
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LOST AND FOUND |
ROOMATES |
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white marking. Found near Linden and South U.Steve, 800---4661 |
FEMAL ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $80 per month until March 1st.$129 there after. Call Jill for details,800—7839. |
LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800---2896 |
NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan. 1st. Call 800---6157 after 5:00 |
FOR SALE |
HELP WANTED |
MOVING: Must sell.TV b/w2 seconds, $50; AM/FM transistor radio A/c or battery, $15;cassette tape recorder,$10; music records.Call John or Pat, 800—0739 after 5 or weekends. |
BABYSITTER-MY HOME If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore days 800—1111, evenings and weekends 800—4964. |
USED FUR COATS and JACKETS GOOD CONDITION. $50---¥125. Call 800---0436 after 12 noon. |
WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.---5 p.m. Apply in person, 207 s. Mai.Curtis Restaurant. |
1.If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?
A.LOST AND FOUND |
B.ROOMMATES |
C.FOR SALE |
D.HELP WANTED |
2. You will call____ if you want to buy a radio.
A.800---0436 |
B.800—0739 |
C.800—4661 |
D.800—4964 |
3. If your aunt wants to rent a room from Feb.1st to Apri.1st, how much money should she pay?
A.$160 |
B.$ 129 |
C.$ 209 |
D.$418 |
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