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1、高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练 七选五专题十三Every day, bird lovers get to watch tiny wildlife documentaries unfold from their own windows the search for food, the predator-prey relationship, even the ways that climate change shifts a species typical habitat. _1_Attract birds with food A feeder is the quickest way to crea
2、te a backyard feast, but its not the only one. _2_Many birds love seed-bearing plants, and just about every plant will naturally bring bugs, another key food source. In his books “Bringing Nature Home” , Doug Tallamy identifies “powerhouse plants” that attract appealing insects like caterpillars. Th
3、e National Audubon Society offers more guidance for creating a bird-friendly yard and suggestions of plants that provide food. _3_There are, however, some risks to feeding wild birds from a feeder, including the possibility of inadvertently spreading disease. To prevent this, Audubons experts recomm
4、end scrubbing your feeders with a solution of 10 percent non-chlorinated bleach a few times a year. _4_Offering birds a comfortable, safe place to hang out is another way to bring them to your yard. If you want to attract songbirds looking for shelter, you might collect a little pile of brush. Some
5、species, such as Eastern towhees and common yellow throats, will make their nests in brush piles. _5_Birds can be incredibly particular about the height, size and orientation of the opening, so get advice from Cornells Nestwatch site. Birdbaths are more than decoration, too they help birds care for
6、their feathers and remove pests when water is scarce; in winter, place a bird bath in the sun or find one that plugs in, to keep it from freezing.【The Washington Post(March 23, 2023)】A. Create a bird-friendly habitat B. Let the birdwatching beginC. Once youve set up that natural buffet, you can also
7、 fill a few feeders with seed.D. To capture those details better, get a solid pair of binoculars.E. With the right approach, you can make those visits far more likely.F. You can also build or buy a bird box, which essentially mimics a tree cavity.G. The best long-term approach to bring birds to your
8、 yard is to add native plants.An at-home wedding is special. Getting married at home has benefits: Its meaningful, your venue will be unique and, in some cases, it can be more cost-effective. However, its not nearly as easy or cheap as some couples might assume. _1_And turning it into one can be a c
9、omplicated affair. Weddings at home generally require more effort, because there are more pieces of the puzzle that the couple, their families or a wedding planner must contend with. Extra bathrooms, parking permits, a flat dance floor and generators are just some details you might have to consider.
10、 _2_Although the price of renting your parents lawn is zero dollars, once you add up the expenses of bringing in every fork and tablecloth to transform the home, the savings can quickly dwindle. Practical ways to stay on budget while planning a wedding at home include limiting your guest list, hosti
11、ng the nuptials off season, celebrating on a day other than Saturday or, tapping friends and family for supplies._3_ It may seem obvious, but it gets dark when youre outside and away from the glow of the house. Still, no matter the time of year, youll need a tent to keep from stressing about the wea
12、ther. _4_The pandemic forced many weddings to be smaller, outdoors and held in family homes. _5_As documented in “Its our Day: Americas Love Affair with the White Wedding, 1945 -2005,” before World War II, couples were “either married informally or staged weddings that were a patchwork of home-produ
13、ced and purchased goods and services.”【The Washington Post(March 23, 2023)】A. Tiki torches or lanterns can make a path to the restroom trailers.B. Many wedding venues cost well into five figures.C. But the homespun wedding was far from invented during covid.D. Most couples probably cant relate to ve
14、ry much about that lavish affairE. One place not to skimp: lighting.F. It is clear the tent is a necessity when rain will threaten the party and ruin the mood. G. The typical house is not a natural event space, after all.I often keep a single flower in a small bottle on my desk, where I can enjoy it
15、. I learn a lot from studying that flowers cycle. A flower in a bottle may seem insignificant compared to a full bouquet or a flower bed, but that single flower invites us to study every detail more deeply. Even over just a few days, the changes are breath-taking. _1_Over time, studying these flower
16、s has helped me acquire what other gardeners have referred to as “gardeners eyes.” _2_It was a new sensibility for me, one I didnt have before I began gardening seriously and closely observing these single blooms on my desk. Once I started digging in the dirt, I noticed ecosystems I had taken for gr
17、anted. Id pause to study a surprising color combination on a single flower or a mix of plants. _3_Gardeners eyes can lead you to gaze at the texture of turf,the imaginative plantings on a brownstone stoop, the splendor of a February cherry blossom. _4_It seems like simple wisdom, but its powerful no
18、netheless. If you are new to gardening and feel confused, visit more gardens, spend an afternoon at your local nursery and talk to the gardeners. _5_They know the feeling of gardeners eyes moving from muddled to clear. But if you cant watch a gardener or visit a garden right away, then perhaps start
19、 the way I did: with a single flower, kept close. 【The Washington Post(March 23, 2023)】A. Ask questions and listen to their stories.B. The best thing about gardeners eyes is that you bring them with you everywhere.C. After years of reading about plants and simply spending more time in gardens big an
20、d small, I was able to see more clearly.D. Ive watched a tulips petals double in size and seen a rose clinging to the last glimmers of its fading bloom.E. Soon,looking carefully at plant life became my habit.F. You see the world with gardening eyes, you see what is growing where, you appreciate and assess.G. At that time, I was a new gardener, and I asked if he had any tips for a fresh practitioner of the craft. 答案EGCAFGBEFCDFEBA学科网（北京）股份有限公司