Why do cats act so weird
TED video + interactive tasks with instant checking.
Stage 1
GLOSSARY
Before watching, review the words that will help you understand the video.
- feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ — related to cats
- carnivore /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ — an animal that eats meat
- vantage point /ˈvɑːntɪdʒ pɔɪnt/ — a high place from which you can see clearly
- survey /səˈveɪ/ — to look at something carefully, especially from above
- opportunistic /ˌɒpəˌtjuːˈnɪstɪk/ — taking advantage of any available opportunity
- propensity /prəˈpensəti/ — a natural tendency to behave in a particular way
- preyed upon /preɪd əˈpɒn/ — hunted by other animals
- tissue regeneration /ˈtɪʃuː rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/ — the process of healing body tissue
Stage 2
PREDICTION
Using the new words, choose the most likely topic of the video.
1) What will the video most likely explain
Stage 3
FIRST WATCH — Listening for Gist
Watch the video once. Do not pause the video. Focus on the general idea.
1) Choose the best summary of the video.
Stage 4
SECOND WATCH — Listening for Details
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
Stage 5
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
Task 1
Match the word and the picture
Tap a word, then tap an image. Listen and pronounce.
Task 2
Match the word and the definition
Tap a word, then tap the correct definition. Wrong answers won’t be placed.
Task 3
Fill in the gaps
Tap a word, then tap a gap. Wrong answers won’t be placed. Tap a filled gap to clear it.
Stage 6
FINAL VOCABULARY TEST (Score)
Complete the final test. Click Submit & Score.