2019年雅思阅读模拟试题

1、2019 年雅思阅读模拟试题 (1)This reading test contains 14 questions. You should spend about 20 minuteson this task.To make it more authentic, download the test and do it with pen andpaper.Read the passage below and answer 14 questions.Bird Body LanguageABirds are becoming popular as pets, but unlike with more

2、 common pets,owners of birds are often not familiar with the behavioural patterns of theanimal which allow them to recognise what the pet needs and wants. For example,most of us can recognise the behaviour a dog exhibits when he is hungry or wantsattention, but how many of us know how birds go about

3、 showing the same feelings?By learning about the behavioural patterns of birds, its owner can forge astronger relationship with his pet. Owners can learn how to read bird bodylanguage, including movements of the eyes, wings, tail and beak. In addition,the sounds the bird makes can also indicate the

4、mood, desires, and requirementsof the pet.BA bird s eyesare different from a humans. While bothbirds and humanshave pupils and irises (the black and coloured parts respectively), birds havethe ability to control the size of their pupils by enlarging and reducing theiririses quickly. This behaviour,

5、flashing, is something birds may do when theyare angry, interested, or frightened.CA bird also communicates through the use of their wings.A bird may lift oropen his wings as a sign of happiness. But if the bird starts opening andclosing their wings, it may signal anger or pain. If a bird fails to f

6、old itswings against its body, and instead lets them hang by their side, the bird maybe ill. Healthy adult birds will typically tuck their wings against their bodieswhen they are at rest.D Birds often use their tail feathers to communicate, so an understandingof this behaviour will help the pet his

7、tail from sides owner. A bird may moveto side, called wagging, to express happiness (similar to dogs in behaviour andmeaning). Happiness is also the emotion expressed by other kinds of tailmovement, such as up and down. However, if a bird fans his tail feathers out, itis usually a way to show anger

8、or aggression.EWhile the bird s beak is used mainly for eating and grooming, a bird mayalso communicate by using beak movements. For example, a bird may click his beakonce as a greeting, and several clicks can be taken as a warning. Birds maysometimes bite, but it is often difficult to determine the

9、 reason behind it birds bite as a way to defend territory, show anger or express fear.FFinally, the sounds a bird makes are very important in communication. Birdsuse vocalisations to communicate with each other (and with their owners).Singing is the sign of a happy bird, and many birds love to sing

10、when others arearound. Birds may also purr, though this is not the same as a cat's purr. Abird's purr sounds more like a low growl, and may indicate annoyance. Finally, abird may click his tongue against his beak, and this often indicates a desire tobe picked up and petted.QuestionsComplete

11、the summary below.Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.Part of the bodyEyesWingsWingsWingsTailTailBeakBeakMovementRapid change _(1)_ size of pupils, called_(2)_Wings in an _(3)_ position_(4)_ of wingsWings _(5)_(7)_ in any directionFanning outOne clickSeveral clicks ReasonA

12、nger, interestContentmentAnger or pain_(6)_HappinessAggression_(8)_WarningThe Reading Passage has six paragraphs, A-F. Which paragraph contains the following information? Write the correct letter A-F in boxes 9-14 on youranswer sheet.NB You mayuse any letter more than once.9) Mentions behaviour connected to a birds state ofhealth10) Describes how birds say hello11) Compares the behaviour of two different pets12) Compares humans and birds13) Discusses the importance of learning about bird behaviour1