Lesson 1_Unit1_Reading and Writing_Social Relationship

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?

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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)

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Audio Response

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

(answer within 1 minute)

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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?