Full name ____Le Thi Thuy Tien____ Class____K25ATCB_____

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Unit: ___ Reading Title: Animal minds: Parrot Alex

1. What is the reading passage mostly about?

The reading passage describes Irene Pepperberg's research with an African
grey parrot named Alex to explore animal cognition. Despite initial skepticism
from the scientific community, Pepperberg taught Alex to communicate using
human language, recognize colors and shapes, and perform simple arithmetic
tasks.

2. What places are mentioned in the reading?

The reading mentions the following places:
- Harvard University: Irene Pepperberg was a recent graduate of Harvard
University when she began her research with Alex.
- Brandeis University: Pepperberg's lab, where she conducted her studies with
Alex, was located at Brandeis University.
- Chicago: Pepperberg bought Alex from a pet store in Chicago.

3. In a few words, give the topic or main idea of each paragraph

A. Introduction to Pepperberg's research.
B. Belief goes against the crowd.
C. Discovering skills in animals
D. Long-term Studies with Alex
E. Comparison with Other Animals
F. Alex's Learning Process
G. Testing Alex's Understanding
H. Alex's Personality and Abilities

4. Make a list of 10 highlighted words in the text. Then make a sentence for
each

Research Many scientists dedicate their lives to research to uncover

new knowledge.
Tutelage Under the expert tutelage of the coach, the athlete improved
significantly.
Chimpanzees Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives in the animal
kingdom.
Futile Despite their efforts, their attempts to reach a compromise
were futile.
Automatons Robots are often described as automatons due to their
programmed responses.
Vocal The singer has a beautiful vocal range.
Controversial The new policy was controversial, sparking debate among
experts.
Approximatel The journey took approximately three hours.
y
Distinguish It's important to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Moody Teenagers may be moody due to changes in work
environment.