[HS] – Which animal is the smartest on the Earth?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Smartest animal on the planet

Chimpanzees are one of the four kinds of great apes. Unlike monkeys, chimpanzees are larger and they do not have tails. Also, their brains are larger and more developed than that of monkeys. Other than the size of their brain, there are things that prove chimpanzees’ intelligence. According to some researchers, chimpanzees can perform about the same as humans when it comes to memory tests. On certain memory tests, chimpanzees can do a lot better than humans. They are good when it comes to playing games. They can also make and use tools that can be used in eating. There are a lot of intelligent animals on the planet. But since chimpanzees are closely related to humans, they can do a lot more things than most animals.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. According to some researchers, what is the smartest animal on the planet?

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2. What makes chimpanzees different from monkeys?

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3. Why can chimpanzees do a lot more things than other animals?

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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
researcher _______________________________________________
ape _______________________________________________
prove _______________________________________________
memory _______________________________________________
intelligent _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 

1. Other than chimpanzees, what animals do you think are smart?

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2. Do you think animals can be smarter than humans?

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3. What is your opinion about animals being compared to humans?

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4. Do you think chimpanzees can be kept as pets?

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5. Do you think training animals will make them smarter?

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6. Would you like to train animals?

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7. Do you think it is possible to train some animals to be able to talk like humans?

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