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If you want to take pictures of a solar eclipse (日食) with your mobile phone, your big shot is coming up on April 8 local time. You’ll be able to catch a total eclipse in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. An eclipse is among the most challenging things to photograph, you don’t get many chances. But with the right preparation, you can still take pretty good pictures.

Get a tripod (三脚架). The steadiness of a tripod is especially important if you are taking video of the event, but even if you’re going for photos, a tripod will help prevent the blurriness (模糊强度) of a handheld shot. Eclipses don’t happen every day, so you don’t want to mess it up by going handheld.

To get a perfect shot, plan and practice in advance. The un-eclipsed sun has the same brightness as the edges of the sun that will appear during an eclipse. You can use that to adjust your filter (滤镜) and the exposure and focus settings on your phone. Don’t rely on your phone’s automatic settings. You want to go full manual here.

Avoid using damaged solar eclipse glasses. You can’t use regular sunglasses to view an eclipse safely. You should only use glasses that are specifically designed for solar eclipse viewing. If you have an old pair of eclipse viewing glasses, make sure they’re fully intact. If they’re damaged in any way, just throw them out.

Take pictures of more than just the eclipse. The eclipse is the main event, but photographing everything around the eclipse might result in more interesting shots. Some ideas: Take photos that highlight the changing nature of the light as the big moment approaches. Take pictures of the people you’re watching the eclipse with. Take a selfie with the eclipse in the background. Take some shots of the wonder on your child’s face as they watch the sun disappear.

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1.What’s the key element when choosing a tripod?

A Its stability.

B Its price.

C Its company.

D Its size.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句的“The steadiness of a tripod is especially important”可知，三脚架的稳定性是最重要的因素。故选A。

2.What does the underlined word “manual” mean?

A Powered by electricity.

B Operated by hand.

C Driven by nature.

D Created by people.

解析：选B。B 词义猜测题。根据划线部分前文的“Don’t rely on your phone’s automatic settings.”不要依赖手机的自动设置，可知，此处意为：你应该全部“手动操作”。故选B。

3.Why should we avoid damaged glasses?

A To keep pace with the times.

B To bring forth new ideas.

C To take perfect pictures.

D To ensure our security.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句“You can’t use regular sunglasses to view an eclipse safely.”可知避免使用损坏的眼镜是为了安全着想。故选D。

4.What’s the last paragraph mainly about?

A Prepare in advance.

B Think creatively.

C Purchase equipment.

D Set up your phone.

解析：选B。B 段落大意题。根据最后一段第一、二句“Take pictures of more than just the eclipse. The eclipse is the main event, but photographing everything around the eclipse might result in more interesting shots.”不要只拍日食的照片。日食是主要事件，但拍摄日食周围的一切可能会产生更有趣的镜头。可知，作者鼓励读者要创新。故选B。