The eagle

The eagle is a bird-of-prey. It has a strong beak and sharp talons. It also has a pair of strong wings for flying.

It flies high above the ground looking for prey with its keen eyes. It can glide effortlessly in the air for hours, circling patiently looking for any sign of food below.

As it flies over a pond, it sees a fish resting near the surface of the water. The fish is not aware of danger from above. The eagle dives straight for the unsuspecting fish. In a flash it is upon the fish. Its talons fasten around the doomed fish.

The fish struggles furiously, splashing water all over, but it is a hopeless struggle. The eagle is far stronger than the fish.

The mighty wings of the eagle beat strongly and the eagle ascends with the struggling fish in its talons. The eagle heads for its nest where it will soon make a meal of the fish.

Vocabulary

Talons : a sharp powerful curved nail on the feet of hunting birds. 利爪

Keen : good sense 敏锐

Furiously : wild , uncontrolled 狂暴的