wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Reading Explorer 1 Unit 3 Vocab (1-3)

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

method

1.

a way of doing something

b)

assist

2.

to help

c)

smart

3.

clever

d)

special

4.

better or more important than others

e)

advantage

5.

something that helps you succeed

2.

Orangutans and humans are __1__ in some ways. Both are very __2__ animals. For example, to stay dry when it rains, orangutans take leaves from trees and use them like umbrellas. These apes don't have a complex language __3__ like humans do. But today, some orangutans are learning basic sign language to express their thoughts and __4__. New research also suggests that orangutans can __5__ about the past just like humans.

a)

alike

b)

intelligent

c)

system

d)

feelings

e)

communicate

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
3.

What is the ____ between a dolphin and a porpoise?

a)

different

b)

difference

c)

differance

4.

The fact that apes use tools shows that they have great ____.

a)

intelligent

b)

intelligence

c)

intelligance

5.

Whales will often give ____ to other whales that are in danger

a)

assist

b)

assistance

c)

assistence

6.

Match the following

a)

creature

1.

animal

b)

shape

2.

round

c)

survive

3.

live

d)

develop

4.

better or stronger

7.

The ____ of whales is connected to the health of the ocean.

a)

survive

b)

survivor

c)

survival

8.

These plants cannot ____ in very cold conditions.

a)

survive

b)

survivor

c)

survival

9.

The plane crash had only one ____.

a)

survive

b)

survivor

c)

survival

10.

Reef squid - like their relatives, octopuses - have an amazing __1__: They can quickly change their physical __2__ in order to __3__ from predators. They can also use this skill to send messages; they can even __4__ two messages at the same time! For example, a male reef squid swimming near a female squid can create colorful, attractive __5__ on the side of its body closest to the female. On the other side, it shows black and white lines that tell other male squid to stay away.

a)

ability

b)

appearance

c)

hide

d)

produce

e)

patterns

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
11.

If something is ancient, it is very ____.

a)

expensive

b)

old

12.

____ is an example of a modern invention.

a)

The cell phone

b)

Paper

13.

A record of an event will help you ____ it.

a)

change

b)

remember

14.

If something is a challenge, it is ____ to do.

a)

difficult

b)

easy

15.

Match the following

a)

advice

1.

Words that help someone know what to do

b)

goals

2.

Things you want to accomplish

c)

journey

3.

A long trip; adventure

d)

relax

4.

No stress; recovery

e)

route

5.

A way or path to get somewhere

16.

We found a strange ____ among the ruins.

a)

address

b)

object

c)

record

17.

Once I've found somewhere to live, I'll send you my new ____.

a)

address

b)

object

c)

record

18.

You should ____ your travels in a travel diary.

a)

address

b)

object

c)

record

19.

If you lead an ____ lifestyle and want to learn an extreme sport, consider whitewater kayaking.

a)

almost

b)

active

20.

Many people head to Chile every year to kayak along the many rivers and rapids that the ____ is known for.

a)

bravery

b)

nation

21.

I am ____ there! I will be there in 5 minutes!

a)

almost

b)

familiar

22.

She ____ him with her car. Now he's in the hospital.

a)

active

b)

century

c)

hit

d)

tie

23.

Something that is ____ is the very first of its kind.

a)

century

b)

original

c)

familiar

d)

escape

24.

100 years

a)

familiar

b)

original

c)

century

d)

active

25.
a)

escape

b)

tie

c)

hit

d)

original

26.

To run away from something

a)

tie

b)

familiar

c)

escape

d)

hit

27.

Music can sometimes ____ you from your work.

a)

control

b)

distract

c)

pay attention

d)

mood

e)

social

28.

I'm in a great ____ because I just got paid!

a)

control

b)

distract

c)

pay attention

d)

mood

e)

social

29.

If you want to have better ____ of your health, you should exercise and eat well.

a)

control

b)

distract

c)

pay attention

d)

mood

e)

social

30.

More schools organize ____ events like dances and concerts for students.

a)

control

b)

distract

c)

pay attention

d)

mood

e)

social

31.

You should ____ in class! The teacher is saying important things.

a)

control

b)

distract

c)

pay attention

d)

mood

e)

social

32.

If you are (a)   control of a company, you have the power to make important decisions about the way it is run.

33.

If a situation is (a)   control, it is being dealt with successfully and is unlikely to cause any problems.

34.

If something is (a)   of control, it cannot be dealt with successfully.

35.

Match the following

a)

ignore

1.

don't pay attention to

b)

certain

2.

only one

c)

concentrate

3.

think very hard

d)

skills

4.

things you do well

e)

overall

5.

as a whole; entirely

36.

There's an important ____ between Saudi Arabia and the United States.

a)

connection

b)

damaged

c)

improved

d)

normally

e)

sharp

37.

Since I've started my classes, my English has really ____!

a)

connection

b)

damaged

c)

improved

d)

normally

e)

sharp

38.

The building was ____ by the car crash. They will have to fix it.

a)

connection

b)

damaged

c)

improved

d)

normally

e)

sharp

39.

I ____ drink coffee in the mornings. It helps me wake up.

a)

connection

b)

damaged

c)

improved

d)

normally

e)

sharp

40.

She is very ____! She passes all of her quizzes.

a)

connection

b)

damaged

c)

improved

d)

normally

e)

sharp

41.

Scientist still have a lot to learn about the ____ between language and music.

a)

connection

b)

action

c)

discussion

d)

reaction

42.

The new Taylor Swift song has received mixed ____.

a)

connection

b)

action

c)

discussion

d)

reactions

43.

The issue of music education in schools is a major topic of ____ these days.

a)

connection

b)

action

c)

discussion

d)

reactions