Hunting with birds is a very old sport. In some countries the golden eagle is used for hunting wild animals. They are used for hunting foxes and wolves.
Training an eagle to hunt takes a long time. Hunters catch young eagles in nets made of hair. After being trained the eagle is taken to a field. A blindfold over the bird’s eyes keeps it quiet until the hunter is ready.
The eagle sits in the arm of the hunter. The hunter’s arm is covered with a long, special glove to protect it from the sharp claws of the bird. In the field, as soon as the hunter sees a fox or a wolf, he removes the blindfold. The eagle quickly flies into the air and began to look for the wild animal.
The eagle sees the animal and catches it with claws like steel. Its beak and claws are strong enough to hold the animal. Usually, the bird carries the animal back to the hunter. Sometimes fast animals with good eyes can get away.
61.A hunting eagle is trained when_________.
A.it is still young          B.it is taken to a field
C.its eyes are covered with a blindfold
D.the hunter is ready
62.Hunters use nets made of hair to ________.
A.train young foxes     B.catch young wolves
C.train young eagles    D.catch young eagles
63.The trained eagle_______.
A.carries the hunter home
B.wears a blindfold when hunting an animal
C.is covered with a long, special glove
D.has strong claws like steel
64.A hunter wears a special glove to _______.
A.protect his arm from the sharp claws of a trained eagle
B.protect his arm from the sharp claws of a young fox
C.protect his arm from the sharp claws of a young wolf
D.protect his arm from the sharp claws of wild animals
65.According to the text, which of the following is true?
A.Fast animals with sharp eyes are sometimes difficult to catch
B.As soon as the blindfold is removed, the eagle flies into a tree
C.Hunters always blindfold young eagles before training them.
D.Sometimes hunters train young foxes they have caught.
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