Why Do Cats Act So Weird? — B1-B2 Interactive English Lesson
Video lesson + interactive tasks with instant checking.
Glossary: Key Vocabulary
STAGE 1
Before watching, review the words that will help you understand the video.
- predator — an animal that hunts other animals
- prey — an animal that is hunted and eaten
- feline — related to cats
- carnivore — an animal that eats meat
- vantage point — a high place from which you can see clearly
- survey — to look at something carefully, especially from above
- opportunistic — taking advantage of any available opportunity
- propensity — a natural tendency to behave in a particular way
- preyed upon — hunted by other animals
- tissue regeneration — the process of healing body tissue
Prediction: What Is the Video About?
STAGE 2
Using the new words, choose the most likely topic of the video.
1) What will the video most likely explain?
First Watch: Listening for Gist
STAGE 3
Watch the video once. Do not pause the video. Focus on the general idea.
1) Choose the best summary of the video.
Second Watch: Listening for Details
STAGE 4
Watch the video again. Focus on details. You may pause if necessary.
True / False
1) Cats were both predators and prey in the wild.
2) Cats climbed high places mainly to rest.
3) Wild cats needed to eat many small meals during the day.
4) Scratching helps cats stretch their muscles and relieve stress.
5) Cats purr only when they feel happy.
Multiple Choice
1) Why did cats climb to high vantage points?
2) Why does Grizmo chase and pounce on toys?
3) Why do cats scratch surfaces?
4) Why do cats prefer a clean litter box?
5) What is unusual about a cat's purr?
Vocabulary Practice
STAGE 5
Match Words and Pictures
TASK 1
Tap a word, then tap an image. Listen and pronounce.
Match Words and Definitions
TASK 2
Tap a word, then tap the correct definition. Scroll the definition list if needed.
Fill in the Gaps
TASK 3
Tap a word, then tap a gap. Wrong answers won't be placed. Tap a filled gap to clear it.
Spelling Challenge
TASK 4
Build the English words from letters. No repeats until all words are practiced.
Final Vocabulary Test
STAGE 6
Complete the final test. Navigate with buttons.