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WorksheetsReading Explorer 1 Unit 3 Vocab (1-3)
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 47mins
method
a way of doing something
assist
to help
smart
clever
special
better or more important than others
advantage
something that helps you succeed
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.
alike
intelligent
system
feelings
communicate
What is the ____ between a dolphin and a porpoise?
different
difference
differance
The fact that apes use tools shows that they have great ____.
intelligent
intelligence
intelligance
Whales will often give ____ to other whales that are in danger
assist
assistance
assistence
creature
animal
shape
round
survive
live
develop
better or stronger
The ____ of whales is connected to the health of the ocean.
survive
survivor
survival
These plants cannot ____ in very cold conditions.
survive
survivor
survival
The plane crash had only one ____.
survive
survivor
survival
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.
ability
appearance
hide
produce
patterns
If something is ancient, it is very ____.
expensive
old
____ is an example of a modern invention.
The cell phone
Paper
A record of an event will help you ____ it.
change
remember
If something is a challenge, it is ____ to do.
difficult
easy
advice
Words that help someone know what to do
goals
Things you want to accomplish
journey
A long trip; adventure
relax
No stress; recovery
route
A way or path to get somewhere
We found a strange ____ among the ruins.
address
object
record
Once I've found somewhere to live, I'll send you my new ____.
address
object
record
You should ____ your travels in a travel diary.
address
object
record
If you lead an ____ lifestyle and want to learn an extreme sport, consider whitewater kayaking.
almost
active
Many people head to Chile every year to kayak along the many rivers and rapids that the ____ is known for.
bravery
nation
I am ____ there! I will be there in 5 minutes!
almost
familiar
She ____ him with her car. Now he's in the hospital.
active
century
hit
tie
Something that is ____ is the very first of its kind.
century
original
familiar
escape
100 years
familiar
original
century
active
escape
tie
hit
original
To run away from something
tie
familiar
escape
hit
Music can sometimes ____ you from your work.
control
distract
pay attention
mood
social
I'm in a great ____ because I just got paid!
control
distract
pay attention
mood
social
If you want to have better ____ of your health, you should exercise and eat well.
control
distract
pay attention
mood
social
More schools organize ____ events like dances and concerts for students.
control
distract
pay attention
mood
social
You should ____ in class! The teacher is saying important things.
control
distract
pay attention
mood
social
If you are (a) control of a company, you have the power to make important decisions about the way it is run.
If a situation is (a) control, it is being dealt with successfully and is unlikely to cause any problems.
If something is (a) of control, it cannot be dealt with successfully.
ignore
don't pay attention to
certain
only one
concentrate
think very hard
skills
things you do well
overall
as a whole; entirely
There's an important ____ between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
connection
damaged
improved
normally
sharp
Since I've started my classes, my English has really ____!
connection
damaged
improved
normally
sharp
The building was ____ by the car crash. They will have to fix it.
connection
damaged
improved
normally
sharp
I ____ drink coffee in the mornings. It helps me wake up.
connection
damaged
improved
normally
sharp
She is very ____! She passes all of her quizzes.
connection
damaged
improved
normally
sharp
Scientist still have a lot to learn about the ____ between language and music.
connection
action
discussion
reaction
The new Taylor Swift song has received mixed ____.
connection
action
discussion
reactions
The issue of music education in schools is a major topic of ____ these days.
connection
action
discussion
reactions
