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READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “The Incredible Dolphin,” what abilities do you expect dolphins to have?
Do you think dolphins are as smart as humans? Why or why not?
What are some ways animals communicate with each other?

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READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

Are dolphins intelligent? (thinking and communication) (00:00 – 00:58)

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1. What question does the speaker ask about dolphin intelligence?

Whether dolphins can read human body language
Whether dolphins are afraid of humans
Whether dolphins are as smart as humans or more like cats and dogs
Whether dolphins can live on land

2. According to the speaker, in what way are dolphins and humans alike?

They sleep in the same way
They live in the same kinds of families
They have the same diet
Communication

3. What is a dolphin’s “name,” according to the video?

A mark given by scientists
A color pattern on its skin
A sound made by its tail
A special whistle

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

Dolphin conversation and playing in pods (00:58 – 01:28)

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1. What does the speaker say about humans understanding dolphins?

Many people already speak dolphin
No one speaks dolphin yet
Dolphins cannot communicate
Only fishermen can speak dolphin

2. What is a group of dolphins called?

A pod
A swarm
A flock
A pack

3. What do dolphins sometimes throw back and forth while playing?

Fish nets
Stones
Seaweed and other objects
Shells only

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

Teamwork with fishermen in Brazil (01:28 – 01:58)

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1. Where does the video give an example of dolphins using an intelligent method to get food?

Near the Arctic Ocean
In the seas of southern Brazil
In the rivers of northern Canada
In the lakes of central Africa

2. What do dolphins signal fishermen to do when fish are near a boat?

Feed the dolphins first
Start the engine faster
Stop fishing immediately
Put their nets in the water

3. Why do dolphins assist the fishermen?

They want to become pets
There is an advantage for them: they can eat some escaping fish
They are paid with money
They are trying to scare the fish away

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

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1. What main idea connects all the examples in the video?

Dolphins and humans share signs of intelligence, especially communication and planning
Dolphins cannot learn new things
Dolphins are dangerous animals
Humans understand dolphin language very well

2. Which behavior does the video suggest is linked to intelligence in animals?

Playing together
Sleeping all day
Living alone
Being silent

3. What is one benefit dolphins get from working with fishermen?

They get to ride in boats
They get new names from humans
They can eat fish that escape from the nets
They learn to build nets

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 1A THE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN

Do you believe having a “name” (a special whistle) shows intelligence? Why or why not?
Why might it be difficult for humans to understand dolphin communication?
Is playing always a sign of intelligence? Give examples from animals or humans.
What are the benefits and possible problems when wild animals and humans work together (like dolphins and fishermen)?