1 11.4.2 11.4.3 Read the text and for questions 1-5, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
1 From the text, we can infer that the term
'birdbrain'
A would not be used by Irene Pepperberg.
B means a person who acts in a rude manner.
C is not in general use anymore.
D was coined by researchers studying bird
behaviour.
2 Pepperberg's desire to work with animals
A developed slowly over many years.
B decreased during university studies.
C began as a child.
D came about unexpectedly.
3 In paragraph C, we learn that Alex
A was named after a famous experiment.
B was not bought as a pet.
C lived an unusually long time for a parrot.
D was not born in the wild.
4 Compared to other parrots, Alex spoke English
A with a better pronunciation.
B using a wider vocabulary.
with notual understanding.
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