Listening -3- T. Mashael Al- Salem
I- Circle the correct definition of the underlined expression.
1. Let's continue with our study of the ecosystem of the Antarctica.
a. the study of the effect of plants and animals on earth
b. living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment
c. connection to living things or human life
d. the system of life in the environment
2. Well, we will begin talking about the Antarctica.
a. the curliest place on earth with vicious creatures living in
b. a desert covered with snow all time of the year
c. a desert like icy land where only tough creatures can survive
d. an isolated land with winter all years.
3. The penguin arrives in the relative warmth of spring.
a. time of year when the temperature is – 17° C
b. a period of time in the icy content when the degree is above zero Fahrenheit
c. the time of year close to the end of winter and the beginning of spring
d. the seasons when temperature gets warmer around the world.
4. After battles among penguins, the losers become the hooligans.
a. trouble makers that steal eggs, disturb nests and annoy happy couples
b. battle survivors that live at the edge of the nesting ground to recover their injuries
c. servants that are responsible of getting food to the group
d. outsiders that leave the nesting ground and swim far from shore
5. There is not much the penguin can do to protect themselves from the sea leopard.
a. a large animal of the cat family
b. a type of sea mammal like a large seal
c. a sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts
d. a sea animal that is a combination of a seal and a white shark
II- Write (T) for true statements and (F) for false ones.
1. ……………. Penguins live their entire life in the Antarctica.
2. ……………. The migratory birds choose a thick icy area to live in.
3. ……………. The first thing penguins do in their nesting ground is starting a civilized life.
4. ……………. Due to their large numbers, penguins live a not so organized life.
5. ……………. Fights among penguins result in death.
6. ……………. Penguins dive in the water to play games and have fun.
III- Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Why are penguins considered to be the fortune of the Antarctica?
2. How can penguins be able to survive the cold months?
3. What sort of fights may occur among the penguins?
4. Give four reasons to why almost three fourth of the penguins'' eggs are lost.
IV- Write an outline with main ideas and details.