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Records of humans and animals - Practice CAN
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In India, elephants
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use their trunks to pick up food and water. What else can elephants do with their trunks?
Climb trees
Spray water
Jump
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Usain Bolt, a world-famous sprinter,
can
run faster than most people. What is the record for his 100-meter sprint?
8.58 seconds
10.58 seconds
9.58 seconds
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In Indonesia, orangutans
can
swing through trees using their long arms. Why do they spend most of their time in trees?
To build houses
To swim in rivers
To find food and stay safe
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In Africa, cheetahs
can
run faster than most animals. How fast can cheetahs run?
Up to 120 km/h
Up to 80 km/h
Up to 50 km/h
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In Canada, beavers
can
build dams across rivers using sticks and mud. Why do beavers build dams?
To create a safe home
To play games
To store food
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In China, people
can
practice tai chi, which is good for balance and relaxation. Why do people enjoy tai chi?
It helps them stay calm and fit
It is fast and exciting
It is a form of music
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The Galápagos tortoise
can
live longer than most animals. How many years can it live?
Up to 150 years
Up to 50 years
Up to 100 years
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In the Arctic, polar bears
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swim long distances in icy water. Why do polar bears swim for so long?
To stay warm
To hunt seals
To escape other animals
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In France, artists
can
paint beautiful pictures of famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. Where is the Eiffel Tower?
Rome
Paris
London
10
The blue whale
can
grow to be the largest animal in the world. How long can a blue whale grow?
Up to 50 meters
Up to 15 meters
Up to 30 meters
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In Brazil, sloths
can
hang from trees for long periods. Why do sloths move so slowly?
To save energy
They are small animals
They like to sleep a lot
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In Spain, people
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run with bulls during a famous event in Pamplona. Why do people participate in this event?
To catch the bulls
To show their bravery
To learn about farming
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In Kenya, Maasai people
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jump very high during their traditional dances. Why do Maasai people do that?
To scare animals
To show strength and endurance
To rest their legs
14
The peregrine falcon
can
dive faster than any other bird. How fast can it dive?
Up to 400 km/h
Up to 200 km/h
Up to 300 km/h
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In Australia, kangaroos
can
jump great distances. What helps kangaroos jump so far?
Their small size
Their short legs
Their strong tails and long legs
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Michael Phelps, an Olympic swimmer,
can
swim faster than most people. How many Olympic medals has he won?
10 medals
28 medals
18 medals
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In South America, llamas
can
carry heavy loads over long distances. Where do llamas usually live?
In the mountains
In deserts
On beaches
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In the USA, bald eagles
can
fly very high and spot fish from far away. What do bald eagles use to catch fish?
Their beaks
Their wings
Their talons (claws)
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The Arctic tern
can
fly the longest migration distance of any bird. How far can it fly in one year?
Up to 40,000 km
Up to 5,000 km
Up to 10,000 km
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In Russia, Siberian huskies
can
run quickly through the snow. What are they often used for?
Hunting
Swimming
Pulling sleds
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The giraffe
can
reach higher leaves than any other animal. How tall can a giraffe grow?
Up to 6 meters
Up to 5 meters
Up to 3 meters