سؤال قراءة ستيب محلول — المفردات في السياق (تدريب 4655)

(1) When I see pigeons all around outside, a part of in admires them while another part is disgusted by them, admire them for their ability to adapt to and flourish in their environment, no matter where they are and I am disgusted by how dirty they can be! (2) In all the places I have travelled, whether it is North America. Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or East Asia, pigeons are always a natural part of the scenery. They build nests wherever there is a suitable space in the urban or country environment. In the city, you’ll find them on window ledges or any other relatively safe nook or cranny. On the countryside, they build nests in trees, bushes, or on the ground. (3) In addition to living in many different locations, pigeons also come in numerous sizes and colors. The smallest pigeons are the size of sparrows, whereas the largest can grow up to the size of a turkey! Some fruit-eating pigeons are very brightly colored, with red. pink, or orange feathers. Some pigeons even have crests or other distinctive ornamentation. Most pigeons I see in the city, however, are a dull-colored gray, with occasional splash of subtle dark green or purple plumage around the neck. (4) While perhaps pigeons mind their own business in their natural green environment. in the city they are often considered pests. I myself have often thought of them as “rats with wings.” Like rats, they show up wherever there are scraps of food to be eaten, but unlike nocturnal rats, they do it during all times of the day. Many pigeons are also not afraid of humans, but will walk very close to them to peck up any crumbs. (5) The worst aspect of pigeons living alongside us in the city is that they produce a lot of smelly waste! I hate having to walk over sidewalks that are coated in pigeon droppings, and have more than once had to hold my breath to avoid the stench. Often, urban pigeons also look very dirty. because their feathers are coated with particulate matter from the city’s polluted air. (6) Despite their negative characteristics, though. I respect pigeons because they are useful to people in several ways. They have served as a cheap form of protein and have also been successfully trained to carry important messages. Furthermore, they are a form of entertainment for young children at the park who love watching them walk around with their characteristic head bobbing. Pigeons also help clean up dropped food that would otherwise go to waste. If only they didn’t also leave their own waste everywhere as a result.