Why do cats act so weird?

Do you have a cat? Does it act weird? How do you feel about its behaviour?

Before watching.
Match the words and their definitions.
1. claw a. an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food predator
2. hide b. an animal that is hunted, killed and eaten by another animal
3. tissue c. a soft, vibrating sound made by cats purr
4. purr d. a sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal claw
5. prey e. the way in which a person or animal acts behavior
6. evolve f. to live, especially in difficult conditions survival
7. hunt g. to notice spot
8. heal h. to search for and kill wild animals for food hunt
9. survival i. to put oneself in a place so that not to be seen or found hide
10. spot j. a strong desire to know or learn something new curiosity
11. behaviour k. to develop gradually over time evolve
12. predator l. a group of similar cells that perform a specific function within an
13. curiosity organism's body tissue
m. to become healthy again after an injury or illness heal

Fill in the gaps with the words above.

1. A first aid kit can help _____________ small cuts and bruises.
2. Muscle __________ contracts to initiate movement in the body.
3. ___________ skills are important when camping or hiking.
4. The lion waited patiently for its __________ to come closer.
5. When I pet my cat, it starts to _____________.
6. Animals ____________ over time to adapt to their environment.
7. I like to ________ in my room and read books.
8. Can you _______________ the difference between these two pictures?
9. A shark is a very dangerous _______________ in the ocean.
10. My child has so much _________________ about the world around us.
11. Tigers _____________ for food in the jungle.
12. Good _________________is rewarded in school.
13. The cat used its _________ to catch the mouse.

Watch and answer the questions.
1. What is the main topic of the video?
a) The behavior of cats
b) The evolution of cats
c) The anatomy of cats
2. What is the reason for cats being
entertaining?
a) They are cute and lovable
b) They have unique muscular structure
c) They are prey for larger predators
3. Why do cats climb high?
a) To find and hunt down dinner
b) To stretch their back and leg muscles
c) To spot prey in the wild
4. Why do cats prefer small meals?
a) Because they are adventurous
b) Because they need to eat many times a day
c) Because they prefer to play with little toys
5. What is the reason for Grizmo's love for
getting into containers?
a) She is compelled by curiosity
b) She is looking for a place to hide
c) She is trying to sharpen her claws
6. Why do cats sharpen their claws?
a) To keep them conditioned and ready
b) To relieve some stress
c) To stretch their back and leg muscles
d) All of the above
7. What is the reason for Grizmo ripping
things to shreds?
a) Because she hates your furniture
b) Because she wants to keep her claws in tip-
top shape
c) Because she is stressed
8. Why do cats prefer a clean and odor-free
litter box?
a) Because they are picky
b) Because that's less likely to give away their
location to any predators
c) Because they like the smell of it
9. What is the reason for cats purring?
a) To show happiness
b) To show stress
c) To show hunger
d) All of the above
10. What is the reason for the frequency of
cats' purrs?
a) To promote tissue regeneration
b) To heal their muscles and bones
c) To communicate with other cats