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Graded vocabulary worksheet Unit 4

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Different parts of an animal

You have found some riddles about animal parts on the Internet. Answer the
riddles with words about different parts of an animal.

1 I am the hair that covers cats and 6 I cover the bodies of fish.
dogs. I protect them from sharp objects.
I protect them from heat and cold. What am I?
What am I? scales
fur

2 I am a hard bony structure on the 7 I am the parts of animals that live

faces of birds. underwater.
I am used for eating, killing prey and I help them swim and move through
fighting. the water.
What am I? What am I?
beak fins

3 I am an essential part of all the fish in 8 I am what four-legged animals use to

the sea. walk, run and jump.
I get oxygen from the water. You will often find sharp claws on me.
What am I? What am I?
gills paws

4 I am a part of a bird’s feet. 9 I cover the bodies of birds.

I help them hang onto tree branches. I keep them warm and dry, and help
them fly.
What am I?
What am I?
claws
feathers

5 I am the long, thin parts on the faces

of dogs and cats.
I help them sense their surroundings
What am I?
whiskers

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Graded vocabulary worksheet Unit 4

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Caring for animals

Your friend just got a puppy. You are texting him about how to care for his new
puppy. Complete the text messages with words about caring for animals. Make
sure your answers are grammatically correct.

Jim: My new puppy is so cute, but he always misbehaves! He keeps biting my

shoes. 
You: Well, he’s just a puppy. You need to spend some time (1) training him, so
that he can learn how to behave properly. I can send you links to some
helpful Youtube videos about that.
Jim: Oh, thanks. Hopefully that’ll help.
You: Is everything else OK with the little guy?
Jim: Well, I had a bit of a scare yesterday. I took him for a walk in the park, but
he ran off on his own. I couldn’t find him. Then I heard a loud bark. I ran
towards the sound and found him, but there was a huge dog growling at
him. A man was walking that large monster, but he just laughed. I was so
infuriated. I thought that big dog was going to maul my little Max.
You: If that dog likes to bite other dogs, the owner should have put a
(2) muzzle on it. However, to keep your puppy safe when you go out, you
should put him on a (3) lead, so that he can’t run off on his own.
Jim: You know quite a lot about caring for pets! Any other tips?
You: Remember to take your puppy to the (4) veterinarian regularly. He’ll need
to get (5) vaccinations to protect him from deadly diseases.
Jim: Oh, that’s very important. I’ll make an appointment right away!
You: You should also (6) groom Max regularly. It’s important to brush his fur
often and keep him clean. Otherwise, he may get (7) fleas, which will
cause him to constantly scratch himself.
Jim: That’s another good tip. Oh, he is barking again. I guess he wants more
food.
You: How many times do you feed him every day?
Jim: I usually feed him when he barks. So, I guess that’s around about five to
six times a day.
You: That’s way too much! Don’t (8) overfeed your puppy! He’ll get very fat and
unhealthy. Only feed him the amount of food recommended on the dog
food bag or can.
Jim: Oh, I didn’t know that. Thanks for your advice. You’re a life saver!

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Graded vocabulary worksheet Unit 4

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Understanding onomatopoeia
A veterinarian visited your school recently to give a talk and answer questions
from students. You are writing a transcript of the Q & A session for the school
newspaper. Complete the transcript with onomatopoeic words.

Dr Leung: OK, now I’ll be happy to answer any of your questions. Yes?
Student 1: I have a question. Why do bees make a (1) buzz sound?
Dr Leung: Well, it’s actually their wings that make this sound. Did you know
that they can flap their wings about 230 times per second?

Student 2: Excuse me, why do birds (2) tweet?

Dr Leung: A good question. They usually do this to mark their territory or
attract a mate. Similarly, doves (3) coo for the same reasons.

Student 3: What about a snake’s (4) hiss? What’s that for?

Dr Leung: They do that when they sense danger or want to scare away
predators. Any other questions?

Student 4: Yes, I have a question. Why do owls only (5) hoot at night?
Dr Leung: Well, owls are nocturnal. That means they sleep during the day
and are awake at night. That’s why you can only hear their calls at
night.

Student 5: I really like frogs. Can you tell me any interesting facts about them?
Dr Leung: Hmm, let me think. Oh, did you know that all species of frogs have
a unique (6) croak? This means that frogs can identify each other
by the sounds they make.

Student 6: Do horses (7) neigh for the same reason?

Dr Leung: Horses usually do that when they want to know if other horses can
see them.

Student 7: I visited a farm recently and saw some ducks, but they did not
(8) quack. Isn’t that strange?
Dr Leung: Not necessarily. Actually, only mallard ducks make that sound.
Other species of ducks make various other types of sounds.

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Graded vocabulary worksheet Unit 4

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Consolidation
You are browsing a pet forum online. Fill in the blanks with words about different
parts of animals, words about caring for animals and onomatopoeic words.
Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.

TerryM: Yesterday, I took my dog to the park. He saw a snake and it (1) hissed at
him. I guess it terrified him because he ran off. When I finally found him
again, he tried to bite me! What should I do?
Vetgal: First of all, you should always put your dog on a (2) lead when you go out.
That is for his safety and the safety of others. Secondly, if your dog is
aggressive, you should put a (3) muzzle on him when you go out so that
he doesn’t bite anyone. I’d suggest that you do some (4) training with him
to teach him not to bite. Remember to be patient throughout the process.
Brad03: Hi, I also have a question about my dog. Recently, she has been
scratching herself a lot with her (5) paws/claws. I’m not sure what to do.
Vetgal: Well, if she’s scratching herself a lot, that may be a sign of (6) fleas. You
can use a special shampoo to get rid of them. You should also (7) groom
your pet daily. That means brushing her (8) fur. You should also bathe
and brush her teeth regularly.
qbbgal: Hi! Could you answer my question too? I have a pet bird. It used to
(9) tweet all the time, but now it barely makes a sound. What’s up with
that?
Vetgal: Well, I can’t say anything for sure without examining the bird. However, in
general, birds do that a lot more in spring and summer than in winter, so I
don’t think it’s anything out of the ordinary. For birds, just make sure their
(10) feathers are clean. They need them to stay warm. Also, make sure
your bird has something to hang onto with its (11) claws and that its food
dish isn’t too deep for it to reach into with its (12) beak.
HenryO: Hi, I found a scared kitten wandering alone in the street. It looks really
cute and has long (13) whiskers on its face. I’d like to keep it, but I’m not
sure what to do.
Vetgal: Henry, you should take the kitten to a (14) veterinarian as soon as
possible to make sure it’s healthy. You’ll also be able to get proper advice
about how to feed the kitten. Remember, it’s important not to (15)
overfeed it. Eventually, it’ll also need (16) vaccinations to keep it from
getting any deadly diseases.
MonMon: Doc, I have a pet goldfish at home. It used to swim around its bowl quite
quickly, but now it only moves around slowly. What should I do?
Vetgal: Try to have a look at its (17) fins. Fish need these to swim through the
water. It’s possible it has an injury. Also, make sure to keep its bowl clean.
Remember, fish breathe through their (18) gills. If the water is too dirty, it’ll
affect your fish’s health.

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