Lesson 1_Unit1_Reading and Writing_Social Relationship

Fill in the Blank

What are some examples of nonhuman primates?

Open Ended

What similarities have researchers discovered between humans and other primates?

Audio Response

Describe what you see in the photo within 1 minute:

What behaviors do you see that are similar to human behavior?

Open Audio Recorder

Multiple Choice

People often form strong bonds with the animals they frequently interact with, such as dogs or horses.

• (n) pain, either mental or physical

• (adj) involving a lot of different parts; difficult to understand

• (adv) occurring many times

• (n) a feeling of connection with someone or something else

• (n) the way someone or something acts

Multiple Choice

Other people, however, believe emotions like sadness or kindness are too complex for nonhuman species.

• (n) pain, either mental or physical

• (adj) involving a lot of different parts; difficult to understand

• (adv) occurring many times

• (n) a feeling of connection with someone or something else

• (n) the way someone or something acts

Multiple Choice

But even rats show human-like behavior.

• (n) pain, either mental or physical

• (adj) involving a lot of different parts; difficult to understand

• (adv) occurring many times

• (n) a feeling of connection with someone or something else

• (n) the way someone or something acts

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, rats pulled a lever and received food. After the rats had done this repeatedly, the researchers added something:

• (n) pain, either mental or physical

• (adj) involving a lot of different parts; difficult to understand

• (adv) occurring many times

• (n) a feeling of connection with someone or something else

• (n) the way someone or something acts

Multiple Choice

The rats then stopped pulling the lever, suggesting they wanted to prevent the other rats' suffering.

• (n) pain, either mental or physical

• (adj) involving a lot of different parts; difficult to understand

• (adv) occurring many times

• (n) a feeling of connection with someone or something else

• (n) the way someone or something acts

Multiple Choice

Regular exercise can help with physical fitness and cognitive function.

• relating to one's lifestyle

• relating to thinking and understanding

Multiple Choice

There's a growing recognition that all species are important for the health of the planet.

• a belief that something is false

• an understanding that something is true

Multiple Choice

People should treat animals with kindness because they are living creatures, too.

• to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

• to give advice or suggestions about a problem

Multiple Choice

Some animals appear to express grief when a member of their family dies.

• a very confused feeling

• a very sad feeling

Multiple Choice

The idea that animals might feel emotions is controversial and has resulted in some intense debate.

• causing disagreement

• easily understood

Audio Response

How is the way you treat animals different from how you treat your friends or family?

(answer within 1 minute)

Open Audio Recorder

Audio Response

When you were a child, how did your parents reward good behavior?

(answer within 1 minute)

Open Audio Recorder

Match

Match each heading with the correct paragraphs from the reading passage.

• e. How Special Are Humans?

• b. Inside the Animal Mind?

• d. It's All About Family

• c. The Importance of Play

• a. A new appreciation

Paragraphs A-B

Paragraphs C-F

Paragraphs G-H

Paragraphs I-J

Paragraphs K-L

• Paragraphs A-B

• Paragraphs C-F

• Paragraphs G-H

• Paragraphs I-J

• Paragraphs K-L

Open Ended

What do you remember the most in today's lesson?