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人事部三级笔译（CATTI）2008.11完形填空原文 One of Natures most fascinating mysteries is how pigeons find their way home over vast distances. No matter how far away they are taken, they almost always return to their lofts. Now German scientists believe they have discovered how the birds do it. Research has revealed that tiny iron structures in their beaks allow them to analyse the earths magnetic field - much like a compass. Through the signals picked up, the birds can work out where they are and set out on the best course home. As well as pigeons, many migrating birds display a remarkable ability to fly thousands of miles to return to a specific garden or tree year after year. Scientists are suggesting they may have similar iron- containing cells in their beaks. The amazing abilities of homing pigeons made them invaluable during both world wars, with both sides using them to send messages over enemy lines. Thirty-two of the 250,000 pigeons used by UK forces in World War Two were even awarded medals for valour. In 2005, the film Valiant recorded the exploits of a group of fictional wartime homing pigeons. In the past, experts have suggested the birds use the sun and stars to navigate, although in 2004 researchers found that many follow roads rather than their internal compass to plan their route. Italian scientists also recently found that the birds can create odour maps of areas they fly over, which may help them find their way. However scientists have long believed that they can in some way use the natural magnetism of the earth to navigate. The recent study by German scientists has revealed how this may be possible. 人事部三级笔译（CATTI）2006.11英译汉真题 For all the natural and man-made disasters of the past year, travelers seem more determined than ever to leave home. Never mind the tsunami devastation in Asia last December, the recent earthquake in Kashmir or the suicide bombings this year in London and Bali, among other places on or off the tourist trail. The number of leisure travelers