Cats

10/10/2020 4:32:00 PM

Do you know?

Cats are nearsighted, but their peripheral vision and night vision are much better than that of humans.
A cat’s learning style is about the same as a 2- to 3-year-old child.

Let's learn more about this cute animal in the following passage!

FACT: Cats are believed to be the only mammals who don’t taste sweetness.

Listen and choose the correct answers.

Choose one true statement about the whiskers of cats.
What do cats like?

The whiskers of cats _____.

protect them in different weather conditions
allow them see well in the dark
help them discover the way in the dark

What do cats like?

Being super clean
Being brushed and petted
Sitting on their owner's legs

Complete the text you are listening to by dragging the correct word to each blank.

Do you have a cat at home? If so, you know what amazing creatures they are.

Cats learn about the weather from their 3.1. They can tell if it is hot or cold, wet or dry. Their whiskers also help them to find their way in the dark.

3.2 cats like to play with balls. They also love to play with strings. You can 3.3 a catnip mouse and train your cat to bring it back to you.

One of the best things about cats is their fur. They keep themselves very clean. They are soft and warm. Most cats like to be brushed and petted. They also like to sit on your 3.4.

Many cats do not have a home. They are cold and hungry. You can 3.5 one from your local shelter. Then, you will have an amazing creature of your own.

Read and answer the following questions.

Do you have a cat at home? If so, you know what amazing creatures they are.

Cats learn about the weather from their whiskers. They can tell if it is hot or cold, wet or dry. Their whiskers also help them to find their way in the dark.

Indoor cats like to play with balls. They also love to play with strings. You can toss a catnip mouse and train your cat to bring it back to you.

One of the best things about cats is their fur. They keep themselves very clean. They are soft and warm. Most cats like to be brushed and petted. They also like to sit on your lap.

Many cats do not have a home. They are cold and hungry. You can adopt one from your local shelter. Then, you will have an amazing creature of your own.

Source: Daily Warm-ups Reading Grade 1

Cats learn about the weather from their _____.

tails
fur
whiskers
teeth

You can train your cat to _____.

cook dinner
bring back a catnip mouse
brush your hair
play football

How do you think a cat cleans its fur?

by taking a shower
by swimming in the ocean
by soaking in the bathtub
by licking itself

Put the right word in each blank. The sentences are from the text.

1. Cats learn about the weather from their 7.1. They can tell if it is hot or cold, wet or dry.

2. You can 7.2 a catnip mouse and train your cat to bring it back to you.

3. 7.3 cats like to play with balls.

4. They also like to sit on your 7.4.

5. You can 7.5 one from your local shelter.

Put the right word in each blank. These are new sentences for words in the text.

1. She 8.1 the ball high in the air.

2. He watched the cat cleaning the milk off her 8.2.

3. Poor 8.3 air quality can result in an increased risk of asthma and allergies.

4. The couple 8.4 two children.

5. There's only one seat so you'll have to sit on my 8.5.