Unit 5 Theme parks language points课时作业

一、阅读理解

文体 记叙文 题材 个人经历 　　It was simply laziness that led me to fall in love with a blackbird.I'd not got round to harvesting all my grapes，and as I watched them rot，I felt a pain at how terrible a gardener I'd become.Fruit left on the vine too long may harbour diseases.I'd look out at plenty of bunches slowly turning into one dark，weak mass and say，"Tomorrow，I'll do it tomorrow."

　　Then I saw a blackbird settle on my outdoor table and fly to pluck(摘)a grape and return to the table to eat it.This task was repeated day after day.

　　I don't know why this took me by surprise.Blackbirds like all the fruits once they're soft enough to eat.Still，I felt delighted and relieved.

　　There are lists upon lists of plants that are good for birds，whether because they attract insects，or because they are rich in berries(浆果)or nuts.There is a theory that fruits that are similar in colour to our native types are more desirable to birds，so white fruit will not be as favoured as red or orange.However，anyone who has grown dogwood(梾木)will know that once those yellow leaves drop to expose deep red stems decorated with white berries，the birds begin to eat them.They are able to learn new tricks.

　　If you don't have space for bigger－berried trees，make attractive bird feeders in large pots that are no longer needed for summer bedding or vegetables.To give small birds some protection，tie together strong stems to form loose cages.Into these bring seed heads，using the stems to hold them in place.Sunflower heads，for example，can be put in.Position the pots close to the house，and you can watch them quietly from indoors.

　　[语篇解读]　本文是一篇记叙文，作者看到自己的葡萄在枝条上腐烂而心生愧疚，但是看到一只鸟啄食葡萄后明白了自己的葡萄可以是鸟的食物，从而减轻了负罪感而爱上了鸟。在文中作者还介绍了在院子里喂食鸟的一些建议。

　　1．How did the author feel when he watched the grapes rot on the vine?

　　A．Horrible.　　　　 B．Guilty.

　　C．Helpless. D．Surprised.

　　解析：推理判断题。根据首段中的"as I watched them rot，I felt a pain"以及第三段的内容，特别是第三段中的"I felt delighted and relieved"可知，当作者看到葡萄在枝头腐烂的时候内心充满了愧疚，故选B。

　　答案：B

　　2．What can be inferred about dogwood according to the text?

A．It bears hard nuts.