[AGE 26

VOCABULARY

1. Wildlife
2. Species
3. Polar bears
4. Cute
5. Whales
6. Hippos
7. Apes
8. Behavior
9. Zoologists
10. Sight

GRAMMAR

1. True
2. Didn’t you
3. Won’t they
4. Do we
5. True

One of the most intelligent animals is the octopus. Octopuses can solve puzzles and can even an
open jar to get food. And when they solve a puzzle, they can remember how to do it if they see a puzzle
again. Scientists estimate that an octopus is about as intelligent as a three years old child.

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A. I think the world in general is getting worse. Although we can make things a lot easier than
before with the help of advanced technological devices, environmental pollution and distance
between people is an important problem.
B.
C.
1. We ignore evidence that goes against what we believe
2. The managers will notice positive results, such as increased sales, before they notice
negative ones, such as increased costs. That could be expensive for the business.
3. Groups of online friends often agree with each other. They easily share information and
news stories that support their opinions.
4. You can make an effort to listen to people with different views. You can visit websites that
present a different opinion from yours.
D. I think Confirmation bias is a important problem, because it can cause misunderstandings. For
example, there is a person who wants to be friends with you, but you hear other people say that
 he is not good, so you refused. Then you get help from that person, you realize you
misunderstood a good friend.

VOCABULARY

1. Pay attention on
2. Rarely
3. Ignore
4. Evidence
5. Make an effort
6. Relevant
7. Concentrate on

When I finish my homework, I will go to sleep

I will study hard until I graduate from college

After the epidemic is over, I will play football with my friend