（24-25高三下·重庆·阶段练习）During daily breaks from the world’s many dramas, I encountered another: The blue jay (松鸦) in my backyard is a ladies’ man.
Each day, he lands on the bird feeder and fills up on seeds and nuts, which makes him a good provider — an attractive mating advantage for birds that typically stay with one partner. He dutifully delivers food from my place to his home in a tree across the street. Then I noticed him paying regular calls to the row of oaks (橡树) a few doors down, his mouth full and his feathers a bright blue. I assumed he was visiting a second mate.
My wife was with me once when the jay took his love nest detour (绕路), and I pointed out what he was up to. My wife’s response was Socratic: “How do you know where that bird goes?” Based on the research, bird experts would ask the same question and argue that jays are actually no-nonsense birds. Smart, fierce and loyal. They are also industrious, stockpiling food in secret locations for later.
After considering my wife’s question, I realized that I might’ve been too quick to judge the jay. Further evidence soon arrived. After some blackbirds stuffed themselves at the feeder, making quick work of the seeds, I left it bare for several days to keep them away. Noticing the empty tray, the blue jay dashed into a nearby tree and pulled out a hidden peanut from the bark.
These birds don’t just store food; they build reserves. So after finishing the peanut, off he flew into the row of oaks — and emerged to head directly across the street to his home. It was all suddenly clear: That jay didn’t have a love nest. He had a nest egg, a little something put away in a few nearby trees to feed his family when food ran low.
Next time I encounter another one of the world’s dramas, I won’t be too quick to judge.
125．What did the author assume about the jay’s taking a detour?
A．It was building a new nest. B．It was guarding its territory.
C．It was attracted to some food. D．It was involved in a secret affair.
126．What caused the author to rethink his assumption about the jay?
A．A question from his wife. B．A research study on blue jays.
C．A sudden change in the jay’s behavior. D．A conversation with other bird experts.
127．Why did the jay make the detour?
A．To create a backup food source. B．To seek extra food for his family.
C．To build a shelter in a nearby tree. D．To take a brief rest during his flight.
128．What is the best title for this text?
A．A Bird-watcher’s Inspiring Tour B．What a Charmer: A Jay’s Love Story
C．The Feeder Drama: Who Ate the Seeds? D．The Mysterious Ladies’ Man in My Backyard
【答案】125．D 126．A 127．A 128．D
【知识点】记叙文、生活故事
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