[HS] – Do animals have emotions?

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Animal Emotions

An emotion is a mental reaction and a strong feeling toward different actions. According to some scientists, animals have emotions. It is said that the emotions they feel are similar to that of humans. They feel happiness, sadness, fear and other feelings. Their emotions can be recognized easily. Animals often show how they feel through their facial expressions and behavior.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What is an emotion?

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2. Do animals have emotions similar to that of humans?

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3. How do animals show their emotions?

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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
emotion _______________________________________________
mental _______________________________________________
similar to _______________________________________________
facial expression _______________________________________________
behavior _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

 

1. Do you think animals should be taken care of like human beings?

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2. Do you think animals feel the same way humans do?

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3. What do you think are the things that make animals happy?

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4. What do you think are the things that make animals sad?

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5. Do you think we can change animals’ behavior by training them?

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6. Do you think talking to animals will improve their understanding of humans?

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7. Do you think animals live better in the wild?

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