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鳥界建築師― 群織雀 Little Birds with Large Nests
Little Birds with Large Nests
12/2 解析英語
作者 Nick Kembel
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鳥界建築師― 群織雀 Little Birds with Large Nests
群織雀是織布鳥科中的一種鳥類，牠們使用植物碎片來編織複雜精細的鳥巢。
目錄 / More to Learn / Grammar Tips / 中文翻譯(& 答案)
閱讀測驗
The sociable weaver is a species of bird in the weaver family that uses pieces of vegetation to weave intricate nests. Within the species, there are four subspecies each of which inhabits a different region of southern Africa that includes parts of South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. One thing these sparrow-like birds all have in common, which also sets them apart from other weavers, is that they work together to construct massive community nests.
In contrast to other birds, which typically build their nests during the breeding season, sociable weavers build, use, and maintain their nests throughout the year. The nests resemble large haystacks hanging in trees or on telephone poles. One nest can house anywhere from to 500 individual birds, with the largest nests reaching four meters in height. The nests have multiple entrance tunnels around seven centimeters wide, and within the structure, there are cozy nesting chambers for each family. The birds use hard twigs to form the roof, soft grasses for the nesting chambers, and sharp spikes of straw to protect the entrances. Sociable weaver families come and go over time; thus, the same nest may be continuously inhabited for up to 100 years.
Sociable weavers aren’t taught to make these nests—they just instinctively know how to. The nests provide them with not only protection from predators and the elements but also a warm place to live in winter and a cool one in summer. When major weather changes or events occur, the nest allows them to adapt easily. From many points of view, sociable weavers’ nests are truly impressive works of bird architecture.
1. What topic is NOT covered in the passage?
(A) Where sociable weavers live.
(B) What materials sociable weavers use.
(C) Why sociable weavers build huge nests.
(D) How sociable weavers weave vegetation.
2. According to the passage, what can be inferred about sociable weavers’ nests?
(A) Each one has a king or queen bird.
(B) The tunnels lead to the nesting chambers.
(C) They are soft on the outside and hard on the inside.
(D) One nest usually only houses one generation of birds.
3. According to the passage, which of the pictures is most likely where sociable weavers live?
答案：1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B
單字片語整理
Words in Use
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individual [͵ɪndəˋvɪdʒʊəl]
adj. 個別的，個人的
n. 個人，個體
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massive [ˋmæsɪv]
a. 巨大的；大量的
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chamber [ˋtʃembɚ]
n. 房間；會議廳
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continuously [kənˋtɪnjʊəslɪ]
adv. 持續不斷地
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multiple [ˋmʌltəp!]
a. 多重的，眾多的
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resemble [rɪˋzɛmb!]
.vt. 和……相似
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species [ˋspiʃiz]
n. 物種（單複數同形）
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adapt [əˋdæpt]
.vt. & vi. （使）適應（與介詞 to 並用）
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twig [twɪg]
n. 細枝，嫩枝
vt. & vi. 突然明白
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vegetation [͵vɛdʒəˋteʃən]
n. 植物 (總稱，不可數)
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element [ˋɛləmənt]
n. 要素
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cozy [ˋkozɪ]
a. . 舒適溫暖的〔美〕（= cosy〔英〕）
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inhabit [ɪnˋhæbɪt]
n. . 居住於；棲息於
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sociable [ˋsoʃəb!]
adj. 擅交際的
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sparrow [ˋspæro]
n. . 麻雀
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instinctively [ɪnˋstɪŋktɪvlɪ]
adv. 本能地；直覺地
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intricate [ˋɪntrəkɪt]
a. 複雜的，精細的
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spike [spaɪk]
n. （數量或比率的）激增
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subspecies [sʌbˋspiʃɪz]
n. 亞種（單複數同形）
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breeding [ˋbridɪŋ]
n. 繁殖
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haystack [ˋhe͵stæk]
n. 乾草堆
Practical Phrases
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apart from... 除了……
= except for
= aside from
John occasionally goes hiking. Apart from that, he hardly has any hobbies.
約翰偶爾會健行。除此之外，他幾乎沒有什麼嗜好。
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up to... 多達⋯⋯
The stadium is very large and can hold up to 60,000 people.
那間體育館很寬敞，可容納多達六萬人。
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have... in common 有⋯⋯共通點
Terry and his brother have nothing in common.
泰瑞跟他哥哥沒有任何共通點。
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set A apart from B 使 A 不同於 B
What sets Mike apart from Bill is his willingness to work on a team.
麥克有別於比爾的地方在於他樂於參與團隊工作。
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anywhere from A to B 介於 A 到 B 之間
During the holidays, I usually spend anywhere from NT$1,000 to NT$4,000 on presents.
節日期間，我通常花新臺幣一千元到四千元不等的錢來買禮物。
More to Learn
in contrast to... 與⋯⋯成對比/相反
• In contrast to her sister, Susan is very talkative.
和姊姊相反的是，蘇珊很愛說話。
以下介紹 contrast 的其他常見用法:
► contrast [ ˋkɑn͵træst ] n. 對比，對照;差異
a. in sharp / stark contrast to... 與⋯⋯成鮮明對比
stark [ stark ] a. 明顯的
• The actor’s life in Hollywood is in sharp contrast to his impoverished childhood.
這位演員童年的貧困與現今在好萊塢的生活成了鮮明對比。
b. in / by contrast 相較之下
• This eatery is wonderful. By contrast, the one I went to yesterday was horrible.
這家小吃店很棒。相較之下，我昨天去的那家很糟。
c. a / the contrast between A and B
A 與 B 之間的對比
• The photographer likes to show the contrast between the rich and poor.
那名攝影師喜歡呈現貧富之間的對比。
► contrast [ kənˋtræst ] vt. & vi.(形成)對照/對比
a. contrast A with B 將 A 與 B 做對比
• After contrasting the prices here with those at the other store, I made my purchase.
對比這裡和另一間商店的價格後，我才買了東西。
b. contrast sharply / strikingly with... 和⋯⋯形成鮮明對比
• These yellow flowers you bought contrast sharply with my dark purple roses.
你買的這些黃色花朵與我的深紫色玫瑰形成鮮明對比。
Grammar Tips
One nest can house anywhere from 10 to 500 individual birds, with the largest nests reaching four meters in height.
介紹 with 引導的情狀介詞片語用法
基本結構:with + 受詞 + 受詞補語
with 可引導情狀介詞片語，用來補充說明句中子句的 原因或狀態，亦可用來表示句中主詞所處的情形或附 帶狀況，通常為次要動作伴隨主要動作時，主要動作 以動詞表示，次要動作則使用情狀介詞片語，可置於主要子句之前或之後。
情狀介詞片語的受詞補語有下列幾種:
※ with + 受詞 + 過去分詞(表被動狀態)
• Larry left the bank with his money stuffed in a leather briefcase.
賴瑞離開銀行時，皮製公事包裡裝滿了錢。
※ with + 受詞 + 現在分詞(表主動狀態，本文用法)
• Kelly sat on the bed with a cat sleeping on her lap.
凱莉坐在床上，一隻貓咪睡在她的大腿上。
※ with + 受詞 + 不定詞片語(表未來要做的事)
• With so much work to do, Carl cannot leave the office on time.
有這麼多工作得做，卡爾無法準時離開辦公室。
※ with + 受詞 + 形容詞
• With all the files ready, I can start to do the project.
所有檔案都準備好了，我可以開始做這個專案了。
※ with + 受詞 + 介詞片語
• With his child in his arms, Ted began running down the street after the bus.
泰德手裡抱著他的小孩，開始一路追著那輛公車跑。
※ with + 受詞 + 介副詞
• Betty feels beautiful with the necklace on.
貝蒂戴著那條項鍊覺得很美。
精選試題
I can’t study with my neighbors _____ noise all night long.
