MegaGoal Book 4 Unit 5: Amazing Animals

Question type: Fill in the Blank

Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

aggressive	bond	abstract	
adapted	duration	residence	

1. Groundhog Day is a fun holiday on which a groundhog predicts the ____________________ of winter.

2. Some of the rescued animals ____________________ well into the zoo environment, but many did not.

3. Many pet owners develop a ____________________ with their pets. 

4. The elephant’s new ____________________ will be the San Diego Zoo.

5. Lions are known to be ____________________ animals. They shouldn’t be approached in the wild.

6. Many ____________________ ideas can be difficult to understand because they do not involve real objects.

Grammar

Write the active or passive form of the verb in parentheses. 

7. Some people ____________________ that keeping wild animals in zoos is cruel. (think)

8. Write the active or passive form of the verb in parentheses.
It ____________________ that mosquitoes are the most dangerous insects because they spread disease. (say)

9. Write the active or passive form of the verb in parentheses.
For their health, fish should ____________________ in clean tanks. (keep)

10. Write the active or passive form of the verb in parentheses.
It ____________________ that pets can help people to live happier lives. (believe)

11. Write the active or passive form of the verb in parentheses.
Birds should ____________________ fresh water every day. (give)

Question type: Multiple Choice

Read the active sentence. Choose the correct passive sentence. 

12. They will release the dolphin back into the wild once it is healthy.

A. The dolphin would release back into the wild once it is healthy.
B. The dolphin will be released back into the wild once it is healthy.
C. The dolphin has to be released back into the wild once it is healthy.
D. The dolphin may be released back into the wild once it is healthy.

13. You must give your turtle more food each day.

A. Your turtle must be given more food each day.
B. Your turtle may be given more food each day.
C. Your turtle will be given more food each day.
D. Your turtle can be given more food each day.

Reading

Read the text and answer the questions. Choose the best answer to each question. 

Hero

Time and time again, it has been shown that the bond between a person and his horse is incredibly strong. This has been proved by the countless stories about horses that have saved their owners’ lives. This past weekend in Canada, once again a boy owes his life to his horse. 

Alan is a twelve-year-old boy who lives with his family, in the country. Alan was out with his horse, “Hero” when it started getting dark. The horse seemed alert and moved cautiously. When they reached home, Alan could hardly see anything. He was about to dismount and lead his horse to the stable, when the horse started stomping and neighing uncontrollably, making it impossible for Alan to get off. In panic, Alan made out the shape of a cougar about to attack him as the horse reared on his hind legs, protecting the boy. 

In the fight that followed, the horse managed to get closer to the house and shake Alan off onto the patio. Alan ran into the house for help. The family called 911 and waited for help to arrive as the horse and the cougar continued to fight outside their door. Luckily the police arrived just in time to save the horse. They were able to shoot the cougar and pull it away. The horse was seriously injured in the fight, but is expected to make a full recovery. 

Alan’s parents were grateful that Hero was able to protect their son from the cougar. Hero is sure to be pampered for the rest of his life by the whole family. 

14. Choose the main idea of the story.
A. A horse fought with a cougar and won.
B. A horse saved the life of its owner.
C. A boy loves his horse.
D. Everyone should have a horse.

15. Alan _____.
A. was saved from a cougar by his horse
B. was saved from a horse by a cougar
C. saved his horse from a cougar
D. saved a cougar from a horse

16. Choose the meaning of the underlined word.
Hero seemed alert and moved cautiously.
A. ready and aware
B. happy and playful
C. hungry
D. tired

17. Choose the meaning of the underlined word.
Hero is sure to be pampered for the rest of his life.
A. kept at the hospital
B. in bandages
C. indulged and treated well
D. given a new home

18. Which sentence is correct?
A. It is expecting that Hero will be fine.
B. It expects that Hero will be fine.
C. It is expect that Hero will be fine.
D. It is expected that Hero will be fine.

Listening

Question type: True/False

Listen to the text and answer the questions. Write T or F at the end of each question/statement. 

19. It is claimed that dolphins have evolved from land mammals some 50 or 60 million years ago. .

20. Scientists have finally agreed on the origin of dolphins and whales. ____

21. Dolphins do not vary their eating habits. ____

22. Dolphins control their food intake according to the fat content of the fish they eat and how hungry they are. ____

23. Dolphins use sonar to scan objects on land and whistle ____

24. All dolphins show an extraordinary connection with humans. ____

25. Dolphins are known to support and rescue people and other species that are in danger. ____ 

Form, Meaning and Function

Question type: Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer.

26. Prince Sultan bin Salman was born in Riyadh. Majed Ahmed Abdullah was not born in Riyadh. Majed Ahmed Abdullah moved to Riyadh when he was a child.

A. Neither Prince Sultan bin Salman and Majed Ahmed Abdullah were born in Riyadh.
B. Both Prince Sultan bin Salman and Majed Ahmed Abdullah were born in Riyadh.
C. Both Prince Sultan bin Salman and Majed Ahmed Abdullah grew up in Riyadh.

27. My nephew likes all kinds of animals. He especially likes birds but he can’t decide on his favorite.
A. My nephew likes both animals.
B. My nephew’s favorite bird is either a parrot or an eagle.
C. My nephew’s favorite animal is a parrot.