"Dog Tears" Reading Lesson

Dog Tears

Grade 8 Reading and Writing​

Poll

Do you have a dog or did y?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do you think dogs cry?

• Yes

• No

Dog Tears

There is a saying in English that says a dog is a man's (and woman's) best friend. Dogs and humans have shared close and loving relationships for thousands of years. Scientists believe the bond between humans and dogs is deeper than we thought. The scientists discovered that dogs cry tears of joy when they see their owners after a period of absence.

Some text here about the topic of discussion

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Finish the sentence.

A dog is man's or woman's ____ ______

Multiple Choice

According to the article, how long have dogs and humans shared close and loving relationships?

• Hundreds of years

• Thousands of years

• Millions of years

Multiple Choice

Scientists believe the bond between humans and dogs is deeper than we thought.

What does the word BOND mean in this sentence?

• Color

• Hunger

• Relationship

Multiple Choice

The scientists discovered that dogs cry tears of joy when they see their owners after a period of absence.

What does ABSENCE mean here?

• not being together

• fighting

• being hungry

Dog Tears

The scientists held a small study on 22 dogs. They tested the behaviour of the dogs. In particular, they looked at how the dogs acted when they were reunited with their owners and with other people they had daily contact with. The scientists said that when the dogs saw their owners, they cried.

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How many dogs did they study?

Multiple Choice

they looked at how the dogs acted when they were reunited with their owners and with other people they had daily contact with

What does reunited mean?

• Separated

• Brought together

• Ate

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What happened when the dogs saw their owners again?

Dog Tears

The researchers, from Azabu University and Jichi Medical University, put small pieces of paper under the dogs' eyes. They then checked to see if, and when, the dogs cried. The scientists found that when the humans and dogs were reunited after five to seven hours of separation, the dogs shed tears.

Some text here about the topic of discussion

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The researchers, from Azabu University and Jichi Medical University, put small pieces of paper under the dogs' eyes. They then checked to see if, and when, the dogs cried. The scientists found that when the humans and dogs were reunited after five to seven hours of separation, the dogs shed tears.

Which word in the first sentence means someone who does a scientific study?

Multiple Choice

The researchers, from Azabu University and Jichi Medical University, put small pieces of paper under the dogs' eyes. They then checked to see if, and when, the dogs cried. The scientists found that when the humans and dogs were reunited after five to seven hours of separation, the dogs shed tears.

What's another word for small pieces of paper?

• slips

• blocks

• rolls

Fill in the Blank

The researchers, from Azabu University and Jichi Medical University, put small pieces of paper under the dogs' eyes. They then checked to see if, and when, the dogs cried. The scientists found that when the humans and dogs were reunited after five to seven hours of separation, the dogs shed tears.

How long did they separate the dogs from their owners?

Dog Tears

Researcher Takefumi Kikusui said: "We had never heard of the discovery that animals shed tears in joyful situations, such as reuniting with their owners." He added: "Their tears might play a role in the deepening of mutual relationships." He believes the tears may make humans love their dogs more. He said: "It's possible that dogs who show teary eyes during human interaction would be cared for more."

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Multiple Choice

Researcher Takefumi Kikusui said: "We had never heard of the discovery that animals shed tears in joyful situations, such as reuniting with their owners."

According to Kikusui, dogs reuniting with their owners makes dogs _____.

• angry

• happy

• sad

Multiple Choice

He added: "Their tears might play a role in the deepening of mutual relationships."

What does deepening mutual relationships mean?

• Dogs and humans become better friends

• Dogs and humans don't become better friends

• Dogs and humans have no change in their relationship

Multiple Choice

He believes the tears may make humans love their dogs more. He said: "It's possible that dogs who show teary eyes during human interaction would be cared for more."

What may make humans love their dogs more?

• When dogs follow instructions

• When dogs lick their faces

• When dogs cry

Open Ended

What do you think about dog tears? Type up to 50 words saying what you learned about dogs from the article.