TEXT 1.
The bald eagle is a majestic bird. The adult bird has a brown body, brown wings, white head, and large, hooked yellow bill. Younger birds appear all brown.
Bald eagles almost always live near water because their main food source is fish. Sometimes, however, bald eagles will eat dead animals (carrion). They will even steal food from other birds such as ospreys and gulls! It was for this reason that the famous patriot Benjamin Franklin preferred the wild turkey as America's national symbol. Nevertheless, the bald eagle remains America's symbol.[/i]
Answer questions:
1. The author seemed surprised that....
A bald eagles steal food from other birds.
B the bald eagle is America's symbol.
C bald eagles have white heads.
D bald eagles eat fish.
2. Why do bald eagles usually live near water?
A Bald eagles eat fish.
B It protects the nest from predators.
C Because they steal food.
D Bald eagles like to swim.
3. What color is the bald eagle's bill?
A black
B yellow
C brown
D white
4. Benjamin Franklin thought....
A the wild turkey was a better choice as America's symbol than the bald eagle.
B neither the wild turkey or bald eagle were good choices as America's symbol.
C the bald eagle was a fine choice as America's symbol.
D the bald eagle was a better choice as America's symbol than the wild turkey.
5. How are younger bald eagles different from adult bald eagles?
A They have black bills.
B They are smaller.
C They are totally brown.
D They have lighter bodies.