Page 9 - Grasp English C1+ (Workbook)

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C. Read the text. Look at the words in bold in the text. Identify what type of word they are (e.g.,
noun, adjective) and write a definition for each one.

word type of word definition

erratic
howl
scent
hug
gesture
utter
mimic
sign language

D. Read the text again. Mark the sentences as true (T) or false (F).

1. Birds sing to each other erratically.
2. If you can hear a wolf howling, it’s probably very close to you.
3. Cats rub against objects as a way of marking their territory.
4. Some animals use colour to avoid predators eating them.
5. Some animals don’t use their noses to smell.
6. Giraffes show attraction by rubbing their legs together.

7. When rabbits feel safe, they sit ready to jump.
8. People have taught parrots sign language.

E. Complete the mindmap below with examples from the text. Add your own examples, too.

cats

OLFACTORY VISUAL

peacock

How do animals
communicate?

wolves

AUDITORY TACTILE

gorillas

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