Unit 5: Amazing Animals

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Match the words with their meanings.

1. d residence
2. e bond
3. b duration
4. f abstract
5. c pampered
6. a adapted

B. Comprehension. Answer the questions.

1. How is Punxsutawney Phil said to predict the weather on Groundhog Day?

If he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, then spring will arrive early.

2. How does Koko communicate?

Koko communicated using human sign language.

3. What kinds of words does Koko use?

Koko used both basic and abstract words.

4. What is the “Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office”?

Koko used both basic and abstract words.

5. How did Rendall and Bourke take care of Kristyan?

They kept Kristyn in their basement in London. They took him everywhere and pampered him.

6. What happened when Rendall and Bourke traveled to Africa to see Kristyan?

Kristyn remembered them and was very happy to see them.

2. Pair Work

Write a paragraph about an animal you know. Describe the animal and its behavior, but do not say what kind of animal it is. Exchange paragraphs with a partner. Guess what kind of animal your partner’s paragraph is about.

This animal is black. It is very fast that I can't follow. It is taller than me. When I ride it, I feel that I am free.

I like it when it runs fast. I feel that he is saying 'no one can steal my freedom from me'. This animal is very sensetive. At the same time, people can't live without it many years old.

People used to use it in racing or in taking photos. It is always the human's friend that none of them could live without the other.

3. Grammar

A. Circle A if the sentence is active. Circle P if it is passive.

1. Young animals are often difficult to control. A / P
2. Crocodiles are believed to be related to the dinosaur. A / P
3. Birds of prey can be found on every continent except Antarctica. A / P
4. Because they cannot fly, penguins must live in areas where food is plentiful. A / P
5. Penguins can stay alive in colder weather longer than any other animal on Earth. A / P
6. Cats are said to be more independent than other pets. A / P
7. Elephants in captivity should be given pedicures to keep their feet healthy. A / P
8. It is said that animals behave strangely before an earthquake. A / P

B. Change each sentence from active to passive. Do not include the subject.

1. If possible, people should adopt cats in pairs.

If possible, cats should be adopted in pairs.

2. You must vaccinate cats against diseases.

Cats must be vaccinated against diseases.

3. You should feed cats daily.

Cats should be fed daily.

4. You can train your cat not to bite or scratch.

Cats should never be trained not to bite or scratch.

5. People should never allow cats indoors.

Cats should never be aloud indoors.

6. You can find a lot of good information about caring for cats on the Internet.

A lot of good information about caring for cats can be found on the Internet.

7. You mustn’t separate newborn kittens from their mother.

New born kittens mustn’t be separated from their mother.

8. You can leave your cat alone all day if it has water and food.

Cats can be left alone all day if they have water and food.

9. Your veterinarian will suggest an appropriate diet for your cat.

An appropriate diet for your cat will be suggested by Your veterinarian.

C. Rewrite each sentence using the cue provided and the passive with a reporting verb.

1. People believe that elephants have good memories.
Elephants are believed to have good memories.

2. Scientists believe that reptiles are descendants of dinosaurs.
It is believed that reptiles are descendants of dinosaurs.

3. People believe that the cow is a quiet, docile creature.
The cow is believed to be a quiet, docile creature.

4. Historians say that Napoleon feared cats.
Napoleon is said to have feared cats.

5. Neighbors say that the old lady who lives on the corner has 25 cats.
The old lady on the corner is said to have 25 cats.

6. In China, people believe that the giant panda is a gentle animal.
In China, the panda is believed to be a gentle animal.

7. Conservationists calculate that pandas may become extinct in the wild over the next few decades.
It is calculated that pandas may become extinct in the wild.

8. People say that giraffes can spot a person over a kilometer away.
It is said that giraffes can spot a person over a kilometer away.

9. Witnesses claim that the horse threw off its rider.
The horse is claimed that the horse threw off its rider.

10. Biologists believe that dolphins can communicate with humans.
It is believed that dolphins can communicate with humans.

4. Conversation

About the Conversation

1. What problems is Jake having with his horse?

His horse doesn't follow instructions, will gallop instead of cantering, and won't turn when he needs him to.

2. What advice does Omar give him?

He tells him that he needs to set rules and stick by them.

3. How does Jake respond to Omar’s advice?

Jake says it is hard not to let his horse have his way.

5. Listening

Listen to the horse trainer talk about horse training. Make notes in the chart. Then talk about it in class.

7. Vocabulary Building

A. You will see these words in the reading on pages 74 and 75. Match the words with their meanings.

1. d consciousness
2. a alert
3. f disturbed
4. g deliberately
5. c speculates
6. h domesticated
7. e aggressive
8. b compassion

8 Reading

After Reading

Answer the questions.

1. In what way do animals have a sixth sense?

They are alert to danger before humans are.

2. What did Thunder do to protect Charlotte?

Thunder galloped towards Charlotte's house and with the noise she made saved everyone in the house from the earthquake,

3. What reputation do dolphins have? What story demonstrates this?

Dolphins are thought to be friends and protectors of humans. The example of how they saved Todd Endris demonstrates this.

4. What did dolphins do to save Todd Endris’s life?

Dolphins formed a protective circle around Endris to help him get to shore.

5. How was a young boy saved by a gorilla at the Brookfield Zoo?

The boy fell into the gorilla area. The gorilla picked himup and carried him to the zookeeper.

9. Speaking

1. Work in pairs or groups. Think about a story you have heard or read about, or an incident you have experienced where an animal helped a person.
2. Make notes in the chart and use them to talk about your story in class.

10. Writing

2. Read the text and find out about:

the origin of dolphins: marine mammals that are claimed to have evolved from land mammals some 50 or 60 million years ago.

types of dolphins and their eating habits: 32 types of dolphins that live in salt water.

special abilities dolphins have: recognize themselves in a mirror, scan objects in the water using sonar, sleep with one eye closed, whistle and recognize each other by their whistles, go to a depth of about 260 meters.

their relationship with people: connection with people, interested in people, have rescued people repeatedly.

B. 1. Choose a type of animal to research and write about.

Dogs

Many animals live in the world. Some of them might be wild and some others are could be pets.

As history profs that human being grows pets such as horses, cats or even camels. However, I totally prefer dogs as the best pets that a person could grow. Not only because they are loyal, but also, they are helpful.

Dogs are the most loyal animals in the world comparing to other animals. They would die for their owner without hesitating or thinking.

They could be used as a gourd or even as a child safer. As proof for the point, many people use dogs as a house keeper. moreover, dogs are very helpful.

They could be used for many useful purposes. They could be used as an assistant to blind people, they could be used as a guide in villages or open areas outside cities.

For example, my grandfather uses his dog to direct himself on mountains finally, all of above showed why dogs are the best animal to grow.

To sum up, dogs are the right choice to adopt. They are loyal and at the same time helpful. That's what I strongly believe. What do you think?

11 Form, Meaning and Function

A. Read the sentences and write the correct form of the adjective from the word(s) given in parentheses.

2. The lion is said to have been an affectionate and extremely cooperative cat. (Affection, cooperation)
3. When Kristyan saw his old friends, he ran towards them, stood on his back legs, and joyfully gave each of them a long and loving embrace. (joy, love)
4. Punxsutawney Phil is easily the most famous groundhog in the world. (fame)
5. Elephants in captivity should be given pedicures to keep their feet healthy. (health)
6. He’s a beautiful and strong horse. (beauty)
7. Ali owns a very energetic young horse. (energy)
8. Many true stories demonstrate that horses are loyal human companions. (loyalty)

C. Read the fact boxes about two well-known personalities. Write sentences about the two people using both, neither and either. Compare with a partner.

1. Both prince Sultan and Majed were born in Saudi Arabia.
2. Neither prince Sultan nor Majed travelled to China.
3. Neither prince Sultan nor Majed become president.
4. Neither prince Sultan nor Majed like traveling.

12. Project