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Adult call ducks are rather small compared to other ducks. They have round heads, button-like dark eyes, short bills and necks and plump bodies. They may have white, gray or black feathers. Despite their small stature, they fly well and will take off if threatened or scared.
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Today, call ducks are more likely to be kept as ornamental animals rather than for hunting. If you’re considering raising call ducks at home, here are some helpful tips:
● Shelter: Provide an enclosed space in your garden with access to clean water for swimming and drinking.
● Feeding: Feed them a balanced diet that includes grains and vegetables. Avoid giving them bread, which lacks essential nutrients.
● Companionship: Call ducks are social animals that need company, so consider keeping several around to ensure they remain happy.
The call duck is a friendly and lovable breed. Plus, their cute appearance allows them to stand out and become beloved pets.
成年柯爾鴨與其他鴨子相比相對較小隻。牠們有著圓頭、鈕扣般的深色眼睛、短喙短脖以及豐滿的身軀。牠們的羽毛可能是白色、灰色或黑色。儘管身材矮小,牠們卻很會飛,而且遭遇威脅或受到驚嚇時會飛起來。
如今,柯爾鴨比較有可能被當作觀賞動物飼養,而不是用於狩獵。如果你正在考慮在家養柯爾鴨,這裡有一些有用的建議:
● 遮蔽處:在你的庭院裡提供一個封閉的空間,要有可以游泳和飲用的乾淨水源。
● 餵食:餵牠們吃均衡的飲食,包含穀物和蔬菜。不要給牠們麵包,麵包缺乏必須的養分。
● 陪伴:柯爾鴨是需要陪伴的群居動物,所以可以考慮多養幾隻鴨子以確保牠們保持開心。
柯爾鴨是友善且可愛的一個品種。此外,牠們的可愛外表還讓牠們脫穎而出成為備受喜愛的寵物。
(*標題的big personalities原是形容一個人特別突出、讓人留下深刻印象,此處用於強調柯爾鴨的與眾不同。)
What Did You Learn?
1. Why were call ducks used for hunting?
(A) They could locate prey with good hearing.
(B) The sounds they made drew prey into traps.
(C) The smell they produced was appealing to wild birds.
(D) They were small enough to enter areas unreachable for humans.
2. Which of the following is NOT recommended when one keeps call ducks as a pet?
(A) Give them space to swim.
(B) Feed them a lot of bread.
(C) Let them stay with their kind.
(D) Allow them to drink clean water whenever they want.
3. What can we learn about call ducks from the passage?
(A) They stay underwater to avoid threats.
(B) They fly well only when they feel scared.
(C) They quack loudly when they see other ducks.
(D) They are now raised as pets instead of being helpers for hunters.
參考答案
1. B 2. B 3. D
Words in Use
4. trap vt. 設陷阱捕捉 & n. 陷阱;捕捉器
The man finally trapped the mouse that was sneaking around his house.
該男子終於捉到在他屋內溜來溜去的那隻老鼠。
Jacob found a rabbit caught in a trap in the forest and released it.
雅各發現森林裡有隻小兔子被捕獸夾捉到,便放了牠。
5. incredible a. 驚人的
The incredible discovery of the ancient city excited the archeologists.
那座古城的驚人發現讓考古學家們感到興奮。
6. feather n. 羽毛
The feathers on the ground indicate some birds have nests in this tree.
地上的羽毛顯示,這棵樹上有鳥築巢。
Practical Phrases
4. stand out 突出,出眾
Emma’s red gown made her stand out at the ceremony.
艾瑪的紅色禮服讓她在該典禮中特別出眾。
5. be appealing to... 對……有吸引力
The job’s pay is appealing to job seekers, but very few
people meet the requirements.
那工作的薪資對求職者有吸引力,但很少人符合要求。
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