THE MASAAI AND THE LION (LISTENING)

THE MASAAI AND THE LION (LISTENING)

by MOHAMED RIZAL

Choose the correct answer​

Multiple Choice

How much does the average male lion weigh? (kilograms)

• 180

• 12

• 81

Multiple Choice

How many years does a lion in the wild live?

• between 2 and 4

• 12

• 20

Multiple Choice

How many cubs can a female lion have in one litter?

• 12

• 6

• between 2 and 4

Multiple Choice

What is the fastest speed a lion can run? (kilometres per hour)

• 20

• 81

• 120

Multiple Choice

How many hours a day do lions spend resting?

• 20

• 12

• between 2 to 4

​Now, lets listen to the audio recording

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Choose the best answer to these questions.​

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Multiple Choice

How did the Maasai people feel about lions in the past?

• They strongly disliked them.

• They were not sure how they felt.

• They loved them.

Multiple Choice

What is the aim of the Lion Guardians scheme?

• To move the lions to a different, safer area.

• To protect the lions and allow experts to do research.

• To train local people to protect the lions.

Multiple Choice

Why do the Lion Guardians tell local farmers where lions are?

• So they can kill the lions.

• So they can take their cows to a different area.

• So they can protect their families.

Multiple Choice

How do other local people feel about the Lion Guardians?

• They respect them.

• They don’t understand them.

• They are annoyed by them.

Multiple Choice

Why did Olubi Lairumbe change his mind about killing lions?

• He saw how dangerous hunting lions could be.

• He killed a pregnant lion and felt very bad about it.

• He learnt more about lions and realised he was wrong.

Multiple Choice

How does Mingati Makarot know where the lions are?

• He uses special tracking equipment.

• He uses his knowledge of the area and hunting skills.

• He uses information provided by his team.

Multiple Choice

How do Maasai warriors get a lion name, traditionally?

• By killing a lion.

• By having the characteristics of a lion.

• By doing something brave.

Multiple Choice

How has the naming tradition changed?

• Young men have to kill more lions to a get a name.

• Young men can use their father’s name.

• Young men are given special names without killing lions.

Multiple Choice

What do the Lion Guardians do to help people see lions as part of the community?

• Give people photos of the lions.

• Tell people stories about the lions.

• Give the lions Maasai names.

Multiple Choice

What is the key factor in the scheme's success?

• The Maasai have changed their culture but kept their identity

• The Maasai can influence people from neighbouring areas.

• The Maasai have always wanted to protect lions.

Thank you for your co-operation.​

See you next time!

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