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TOEFL Listening Class Unit 1 Passage 17
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130. Why did the professor choose to discuss crows?
Crows are in the same family as golden eagles and
spotted owls.
Some varieties of crows have become endangered.
She thinks that common birds are not given enough
attention.
She has recently completed a long research study
on crows.
131. According to the professor, which aspect of studying
crows is most difficult?
Following a flock's movement from day to day
Identifying individual members of a flock over time
Keeping crows alive in captivity
Finding food that attracts wild crows
132. What does the professor imply about tagging crows?
It is practically impossible to do.
The tags often fall off the birds.
The tags can prevent injury.
It is the most common way to identify crows.
133. What does the professor say about the relationship of
crows to their environments?
Crows are difficult to see in their natural
environments.
Crows are becoming sick from polluted urban
environments.
Crows are sensitive to disruptions in their
environments.
Crows adapt well to many different environments.
134. What change have researchers observed among crows
in the last forty years?
They must travel longer distances to find food.
Their population is expanding rapidly.
They are moving into cities.
The markings on their bodies are changing.
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