1 Complete the sentences with the words below.

1 guinea pigs
2 paper
3 proof
4 mate
5 genes
6 immune systems
7 offspring
8 organs

2 Read the Reading Strategy. Then read the text and try to guess the meanings of the
underlined words from the context. Check your answers in a dictionary

factor – noun: a fact or situation that influences the result of something; fancy – verb; to be
attracted to someone; leap – noun: to make a sudden movement from one place to another;
intimacy – noun; a close relationship with someone; swap – verb; exchange

3 Answer the questions about the article

1D
2C
3A
4B

4 Choose the correct answers (a-d).

1d
2c
3d
4a