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3. Re-order the letters to form 2 words that describe the animals at the bottom of the picture?
lipteers = (reptiles) / repadstor = (predators)
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4. Question
4. What is the name of the bird’s long, pointed mouth and nose?
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That’s right!! And technically, it’s called a bird’s ‘bill’.
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Sorry, they’re all similar in spelling, but maybe it helps to remember, ‘If a bird could speak, it would use its beak‘
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5. Which of the animals has the longest lifespan?
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Rhino: Rhinos can live 30 to 50 years, depending on the species. Songbird: Songbirds have diverse lifespans, but many live 5 to 10 years, with some exceptions. Nile crocodile: These reptiles have a lifespan of around 70 to 100 years in the wild. Pony: The lifespan of a pony can vary depending on the breed and care, but on average, they live 20 to 30 years.
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Sorry, those crocs live as long as us!!
Rhino: Rhinos can live 30 to 50 years, depending on the species. Songbird: Songbirds have diverse lifespans, but many live 5 to 10 years, with some exceptions. Nile crocodile: These reptiles have a lifespan of around 70 to 100 years in the wild. Pony: The lifespan of a pony can vary depending on the breed and care, but on average, they live 20 to 30 years.
Hint
If we don't eat them, and they don't eat us, we live for roughly the same number of years.
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1. Listen to a short description of life on the African savanna, and order the following elements. (See ‘Answer’ below to check.)
a) an animal must always be aware of its surroundings
b) many creatures wear the evidence of past fights, but this one stands out for its most defining feature.
c) Among the calm and quiet, darker forces spectate.
d) Humans have made it suffer, through their ignorance.
Answer
1. b)
2. d)
3. a)
4. c)
2. Listen again, and decide if statements a-f are true, false, or not mentioned.
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a) Rhinos often get injuries.
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“Its thick, grey skin carries the scars of countless battles.”
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“Its thick, grey skin carries the scars of countless battles.”
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b) The rhino is different from other animals because of its size.
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“But what sets the rhinoceros apart is it’s single, enormous horn.”
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“But what sets the rhinoceros apart is it’s single, enormous horn.”
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c) Rhino horns have strong medicinal qualities.
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“…yet for centuries, people believed in its healing properties”
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“…yet for centuries, people believed in its healing properties”
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d) Nowadays, people understand the need to protect rhinos.
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This isn’t mentioned.
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This isn’t mentioned.
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e) Speed and vision aid rhinos in dealing with danger.
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“…surprising agility for its size…”
“its eyes, small and alert, scan the grasslands for signs of danger.”
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“…surprising agility for its size…”
“its eyes, small and alert, scan the grasslands for signs of danger.”
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f) Sometimes, animals on the savanna are unaware of nearby threats.
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“And there, hidden in the shadows, hungry reptiles look on”
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“And there, hidden in the shadows, hungry reptiles look on”
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1/4 Listen to the first part, from “In the heart of the African savanna…” to “…single, enormous horn.”
When you have finished listening, match the words you heard to the definitions.
Sort elements
roams
command
countless
rival
apart
move around without any purpose: "_____ a massive, prehistoric-looking mammal"
deserve and get respect: "_____ respect"
marks of very many fights: "scars of _____ battles"
competing males: "_____ males"
makes the rhino distinct: "sets the rhinoceros _____"
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2. Question
2/4 Listen to the second part, from “Composed of the same…” to “…among rhino communities”
When you have finished listening, complete the text.
"Composed of the same material as our hair and (nails), the horn is anything but (delicate), rising threateningly from the rhino’s (snout). It is neither magical nor mythical, yet for centuries, people believed in its healing properties, grinding it into powders and (potions). In reality, the horn serves as a weapon, a tool for (digging) up roots, and a status symbol among rhino communities."
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3. Question
3/4 Listen to the third part, from “The rhinoceros moves…” to “…to be reckoned with.”
When you have finished listening, complete the expressions.
scanforceagilitysturdybulkalertcharge
a) "surprising (agility) for it's size" b) "its massive (bulk)" c) "supported by (sturdy) legs" d) "Its eyes, small and (alert)" e) "(scan) the grasslands" f) "ready to (charge)" g) "a (force) to be reckoned with"
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4. Question
4/4 Listen to the final part, from “Amidst the grasses…”.
When you have finished listening, arrange the text in the correct order.
"Amidst the grasses, songbirds fly
around, their long, fine beaks
probing for insects.
Nearby, small ponies
graze, their strong but slender
legs resting from a long run
across the plains. And there, hidden
in the shadows, hungry reptiles
look on, patiently waiting —old
masters too, of evolution and survival."
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1. Listen to each word as your read the written form.
2. Say the word and listen again to compare your pronunciation.
3. Flip the card and read the definition.
4. Say the word to complete the example sentence. (Flip the card back to check if necessary.)
5. Listen to the example sentence, and say it yourself.
beak
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NOUN: hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth
“Parrots use their ____s for opening nuts, cleaning their feathers, and even to climb branches.”
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horn
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NOUN: hard, pointed part that grows from the head of cattle, goats, rhinoceros etc.
“It looks like that goat’s used its ____s in a few fights.”
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snout
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NOUN: nose and mouth that stick out from the face of animals like pigs and dogs
“Pigs’ _____s help them find tasty food buried in the earth.”
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trunk
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NOUN: long, tube-shaped nose of an elephant
“Did you know that elephants can even use their _____s to pick up a peanut gracefully?”
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