Feathers of Love

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Feathers of Love

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The purpose of the reading is to: *

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introduce readers to the unique courtship rituals of different bird species

highlight the dangers faced by birds during courtship

describe the migration patterns of different bird species.

What is the writer's attitude about bird courtship? *

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fascinated and impressed

critical of their complexity

uninterested

The blank in paragraph 1 can be best completed with the following transition: *

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these

all of which

but

What is the main idea of paragraph 2? *

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peacocks have simple courtship behaviors with no risks involved

peacocks use colorful feathers and vocalizations to attract mates

peahens are not interested in the peacock's display

What do you think the word renowned in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to? *

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famous

mysterious

ordinary

In paragraph 2, the pronoun "she" refers to: *

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the male bird of paradise

the female nightingale

the female peacock

What is the main idea of paragraph 3? *

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female birds of paradise help the males perform their displays

birds of paradise are primarily found in urban areas

birds of paradise perform unique dances and displays to attract mates

The word "choreographed" in paragraph 3 means: *

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carefully arranged and rehearsed

clumsy and uncoordinated

spontaneous and unplanned

In paragraph 3, the pronoun "their" refers to: *

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male peacocks

male birds of paradise

seen in the picture

What is the main idea of paragraph 4? *

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singing does not require much energy or skill in nightingales

nightingales attract mates through complex and melodious songs

nightingales rely on colorful feathers instead of songs

What do you think the word intricate in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to? *

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simple

boring

complex

What do you think the best paraphrasing attempt of the following sentence is? (paragraph 4) "Beyond showcasing talent, singing serves as a measure of the male's health and vitality, as maintaining such performances demands significant energy, endurance, and physical fitness." *

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Singing is just a way for males to show off their talent with no connection to their health or physical capabilities.

Singing not only highlights the male's abilities but also reflects his physical health and strength as it requires high levels of energy and stamina.

Singing indicates a male's fitness and vitality because it is easy to perform.

The blank in paragraph 5 can be best completed with the following transition: *

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As a result

Whether

However

We can conclude from paragraph 5 that… *

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bird courtship behaviors are diverse and adapted to their environments

courtship rituals are unimportant for species survival

all birds rely on physical displays to attract mates

How do bird courtship behaviors connect to their environment? *

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The environment does not affect courtship behaviors.

All birds use the same methods to find mates.

Birds match their courtship to their abilities and surroundings.

Birds of paradise perform simple and unplanned movements during their courtship rituals. *

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true

false

Nightingales are known for their bright plumage rather than their singing abilities. *

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false

true

The health of a male peacock can be indicated by the quality of his tail feathers. *

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true

false

The courtship behaviors of birds are primarily for attracting mates. *

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false

true

Birds of paradise prefer to perform their dances at night to avoid predators. *

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true

false

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