Sharing the Planet documentaryOnline version Exercises on the theme. by Carolyn Day 1 How is the plight of the giraffes described? a extinction b a mission c a silent extinction d a horrifying predicament 2 What is the purpose of this documentary? a Follow giraffes b Show giraffes in their natural habitats c Show how they are trying to be saved from extinction d Highlight the breeding patterns of the giraffes 3 What does the ranger say about giraffes a People think they're strange but beautiful b People think they are the most beautiful creature c People think they're creepy d People think they're horrible looking 4 What do humans and giraffes have in common? a Same length tongue b Same length leg c Same number of vertebrae d Same length eyelashes 5 How old is the oldest giraffe on record? a 18 years old b 20 years old c Older than 20 years old d 30 years old 6 The giraffe's black tongue is sun proof. a True b False c Older than 20 years old d 30 years old 7 He doesn't know for certain but he thinks and implies that... a the giraffes are discussing the weather b the giraffes are communicating who takes it in turn to sleep c the giraffes are talking about leaves d the giraffes are talking about lions 8 Why are they tranquillising the giraffes? a To tag them for research b To take samples for experiments c To prove there is only one species d To prove there are many species 9 The population in Ethiopia is going up 2 million a year a True b False c To prove there is only one species d To prove there are many species 10 Why is it important they get to the giraffe quickly according to the researcher? a Administer an antidote b To get there before lions c To stop it from panicking d To give it more drugs before they wear off 11 Who is the biggest risk to the rangers? a Lions b Giraffes c Poachers d To give it more drugs before they wear off 12 They have 1 week to capture 20 giraffes a True b False c Poachers d To give it more drugs before they wear off Explanation 12 They have 2 weeks to capture 20 giraffes. End of listening activity.
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