Often mistaken for common swallows, swifts are one of the most amazing species of birds in the sky. The resemblance betw...

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23 tháng 6 2021 lúc 21:34

Often mistaken for common swallows, swifts are one of the most amazing species of birds in the sky. The resemblance between swifts and swallows is due to their similar lifestyles, which are both based on catching insects in flight. Concerning their appearance, there's not much to say about either species – they have long pointed wings, chunky bodies and are gray, brown or black in color. However, one feature which differentiates these wonderful birds is their tiny feet, which are so weak that they are hardly ever used. Their scientific name, Apodidae, originates from ancient Greek and means "without feet". In fact, a swift which lands on flat ground may not be able to get back into the air.

What makes swifts so incredible is their flying skill. Larger species of swifts are among the fastest fliers in the animal kingdom, reaching a speed of up to 160 km/h, and in a year, even the common swift can cover at least 200,000 km. What's more, they eat, drink and sleep on the wing, traveling across continents in search of warmer weather. A young swift may spend the first three years of its life in constant flight before it breeds.

Swifts' numbers are dwindling so they are fully protected by international law. As they always return to their nests, care must be taken not to destroy the wall or porch where nests may have been built. There is very good reason why these birds are so well loved. They do no harm and

make little or no mess,feeding on pesky insects such as mosquitoes and flies. But above all, they treat us to dramatic air shows through the spring and summer.

Question 11: What distinguishes swifts from swallows?

A. Swifts feed on insects. B. Swifts have very small feet.

C. Swifts sometimes land on the ground. D. Swifts catch their food while flying.

Question 12: What do we learn about swifts?

A. They prefer to live in warm climates.

B. There is no faster species than the swift.

C. They do not eat or drink while flying.

D. They can fly up to 200,000 km in their lifetime.

Question 13: In the first sentence of the third paragraph, what does dwindling mean?

A. spreading B. defending C. decreasing D. wasting

Question 14: What does the writer tell us about the birds’ nests?

A. They are often destroyed. B. They are used more than once.

C. They are protected by law. D. They are full of insects.

Question 15: Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. Swifts and swallows have many similarities.

B. Swifts are becoming extinct all over the world.

C. Swifts are admirable and deserve protection.

D. Swifts are harmful but beautiful.

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23 tháng 6 2021 lúc 21:38

Question 11: What distinguishes swifts from swallows?

A. Swifts feed on insects. B. Swifts have very small feet.

C. Swifts sometimes land on the ground. D. Swifts catch their food while flying.

Question 12: What do we learn about swifts?

A. They prefer to live in warm climates.

B. There is no faster species than the swift.

C. They do not eat or drink while flying.

D. They can fly up to 200,000 km in their lifetime.

Question 13: In the first sentence of the third paragraph, what does dwindling mean?

A. spreading B. defending C. decreasing D. wasting

Question 14: What does the writer tell us about the birds’ nests?

A. They are often destroyed. B. They are used more than once.

C. They are protected by law. D. They are full of insects.

Question 15: Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

A. Swifts and swallows have many similarities.

B. Swifts are becoming extinct all over the world.

C. Swifts are admirable and deserve protection.

D. Swifts are harmful but beautiful.

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23 tháng 6 2021 lúc 21:39

Question 11: What distinguishes swifts from swallows?

A. Swifts feed on insects.

B. Swifts have very small feet.

C. Swifts sometimes land on the ground.

D. Swifts catch their food while flying.

Question 12: What do we learn about swifts?

A. They prefer to live in warm climates.

B. There is no faster species than the swift.

C. They do not eat or drink while flying.

D. They can fly up to 200,000 km in their lifetime.

Question 13: In the first sentence of the third paragraph, what does dwindling mean?

A. spreading B. defending

C. decreasing D. wasting

Question 14: What does the writer tell us about the birds’ nests?

A. They are often destroyed. B. They are used more than once.

C. They are protected by law. D. They are full of insects.

Question 15: Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

A. Swifts and swallows have many similarities.

B. Swifts are becoming extinct all over the world.

C. Swifts are admirable and deserve protection.

D. Swifts are harmful but beautiful.

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