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1) Match each word with its definition. (5pts, 0.5 each).

Words Definition

1. Genres A. Limited or restricted to certain group of people

2. Exclusive B. Forming the base, from which everything else develops

3. Pioneer C. A person who is one of the first people to do something

4. Stationery D. The things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils,
and envelopes
5. Investigate E. To experience something that is unpleasant or something
that involves a change
6. Fundamental F. Something that is unique is easy to recognize because it is different
from other things
7. Culinary G. Type or style of music, art or literature

8. Undergo H. To examine a crime, problem, statement,

etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth
9. Stimulate I. To encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

10. Distinctive J. Connected with cooking or kitchens

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 2) Read the passage. Choose the correct answer for each question. (5pts, 0.5 each).

Animals and Intelligence

Humans are unique. We think, talk, invent, imagine the future, and remember the past. We have a
sense of self-awareness and know our place in the world. Our intelligence gives us enormous
advantages as a species. But what about other animals? How intelligent are they?
All animals have a certain amount of intelligence. In fact, some studies are showing surprising
levels of intelligence in animals such as dogs. In one experiment, researchers in Germany studied a
border collie called Rico. They discovered that Rico had impressive language skills: he was able to
remember the names of 200 different toys, and could learn words as quickly as a two- or three-
year-old child.
To continue their study, the researchers worked with Betsy, another border collie. Betsy had a
vocabulary of more than 300 words and, like Rico, was able to learn new words remarkably quickly.
This time, the researchers wanted to see whether dogs are able to work out the meanings of symbols
—a skill that requires a high level of intelligence.
First, the researchers showed Betsy an image of a dog’s toy (a Frisbee) that she had never seen
before. Then they asked her to find it. After looking at the picture, Betsy ran into the kitchen,
where the Frisbee was placed among different toys and pictures of each toy. Betsy was able to find
either the Frisbee or the photograph of the Frisbee every time. The study suggested that Betsy
could use a picture to find a real object. In other words, she understood that the picture of the toy
(a symbol) and the actual toy were related.
Why do border collies seem particularly good at learning words? "Maybe these collies are especially
good at it because they’re working dogs and highly motivated," says Juliane Kaminski, one of the
researchers. "In their traditional herding jobs, they must listen very closely to their owners."
Through experiments like these, it is clear that humans are not the only species that can use higher-
level thinking skills. Other species, like dogs, appear to be capable of learning in similar ways to
us. Humans are certainly unique, but perhaps not quite as unique as we once thought.

1. The main point of this article is to __________.

A. describe some recent research related to animal intelligence

B. compare the intelligence of different species of animals

C. explain why one species of dog is smarter than other species

2. The word unique in the first sentence of paragraph 1 means __________.
A. active

B. special

C. skillful

3. Rico was an extraordinary dog because __________.

A. he was able to express original ideas

B. he could remember people’s names

C. his language learning ability was comparable to a child’s

4. The two experiments described in the article __________.

A. involved the same researchers

B. measured the same skills

C. involved the same dogs

5. Betsy was able to locate the correct toy after __________.
A. hearing its name

B. smelling it

C. seeing a picture of it.

6. The word they in the last sentence of paragraph 5 refers to __________.
A. researchers

B. border collies
 C. dog owners
7. Both of the experiments took place in Germany.
A. True

B. False

C. Not given
8. Betsy understood that the photo of the toy represented the actual toy.
A. True

B. False

C. Not given
9.Juliane Kaminski suggests that border collies have good language skills because in their role
as herders, they had to listen carefully.
A. True

B. False

C. Not given
10. The writer believes that the way dogs learn and the way humans learn are quite different.
A. True

B. False

C. Not given

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