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You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1–13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.
Even as the tallest animals on Earth, giraffes can be easy to overlook. Despite being familiar animals, until recently almost nobody studied giraffes in the wild. "When I first became interested in giraffes in 2008 and started looking through the scientific literature, I was really surprised how little research had been done," said Megan Strauss, an animal researcher at the University of Minnesota. That is changing fast, as a growing number of researchers seek to understand the biology and behaviour of this graceful giant in its native habitat.
Giraffes, found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, are currently classified as a single species, although there are varieties that differ by features like head shape and whether the fur on their legs is spotted. The giraffe is listed as endangered, but researchers point to evidence that in the wild the population has fallen somewhat faster.
Recent studies have allowed researchers new insights into giraffes' social structure. Female giraffes, for example, have been found to form close friendships that can last for years. "We are at the beginnings of trying to understand this kind of behaviour," Dr Strauss said. Friendships can last for years or more, and it makes sense they might rely on each other for clues to threats, help with taking care of their young, or the reduction of stress, by staying in groups.
Mother giraffes have displayed signs of grief after losing their young, known as calves. Strauss described one case in which a mother spent four days at the place where her calf died, refusing food, and often in the company of two other adult females. Young calves are vulnerable to predators, and though mothers will fight valiantly to keep their young safe – kicking forward and backward – half of all calves are killed in their first year of life.
Male giraffes, known as bulls, generally become more important with age, and establish dominance physically and behaviourally: as their neck muscles grow, the male's posture becomes prouder and more vertical. Recent observations show young bulls, when left on their own, often imitate their elders: head held high and neck puffed out. But should a dominant older bull appear, younger males instantly try to make themselves look small and innocent.
The younger bulls have reason to fear their elders. Clashes have been witnessed in which each bull repeatedly "necks" the other, using his massive neck to slam his head into his opponent. One giraffe somehow survived with a broken neck.
The skin of a giraffe is mostly gray. The coat has dark patches separated by lighter areas, providing camouflage, allowing them to blend in with the light and shade patterns of the trees on which they feed. Grazing giraffes are hard to see even a few metres away.
Research indicates that giraffes also have excellent sight, can see in colour and over long distances, which helps them to spot lions and keep track of each other. In addition, a giraffe has lips and tongue that can together grasp a branch and then pluck away the leaves.
🔹 Passage adapted for IELTS practice.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?
TRUE if the statement agrees, FALSE if contradicts, NOT GIVEN if no information.
Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage.
Answer the questions. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage.
III. New Understanding of Giraffes in the Wild: Đề luyện tập IELTS READING (IELTS Reading Practice Test)
READING PASSAGE 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1–13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.
New Understanding of Giraffes in the Wild
Even as the tallest animals on Earth, giraffes can be easy to overlook. Despite being familiar animals, until recently almost nobody studied giraffes in the wild. "When I first became interested in giraffes in 2008 and started looking through the scientific literature, I was really surprised how little research had been done," said Megan Strauss, an animal researcher at the University of Minnesota. That is changing fast, as a growing number of researchers seek to understand the biology and behaviour of this graceful giant in its native habitat.
Giraffes, found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, are currently classified as a single species, although there are varieties that differ by features like head shape and whether the fur on their legs is spotted. The giraffe is listed as endangered, but researchers point to evidence that in the wild the population has fallen somewhat faster.
Recent studies have allowed researchers new insights into giraffes' social structure. Female giraffes, for example, have been found to form close friendships that can last for years. "We are at the beginnings of trying to understand this kind of behaviour," Dr Strauss said. Friendships can last for years or more, and it makes sense they might rely on each other for clues to threats, help with taking care of their young, or the reduction of stress, by staying in groups.
Mother giraffes have displayed signs of grief after losing their young, known as calves. Strauss described one case in which a mother spent four days at the place where her calf died, refusing food, and often in the company of two other adult females. Young calves are vulnerable to predators, and though mothers will fight valiantly to keep their young safe – kicking forward and backward – half of all calves are killed in their first year of life. >> 🔥 Form đăng kí giải đề thi thật IELTS 4 kĩ năng kèm bài giải bộ đề 100 đề PART 2 IELTS SPEAKING quý đang thi (update hàng tuần) từ IELTS TUTOR
Male giraffes, known as bulls, generally become more important with age, and establish dominance physically and behaviourally: as their neck muscles grow, the male's posture becomes prouder and more vertical. Recent observations show young bulls, when left on their own, often imitate their elders: head held high and neck puffed out. But should a dominant older bull appear, younger males instantly try to make themselves look small and innocent.
The younger bulls have reason to fear their elders. Clashes have been witnessed in which each bull repeatedly "necks" the other, using his massive neck to slam his head into his opponent. One giraffe somehow survived with a broken neck.
The skin of a giraffe is mostly gray. The coat has dark patches separated by lighter areas, providing camouflage, allowing them to blend in with the light and shade patterns of the trees on which they feed. Grazing giraffes are hard to see even a few metres away.
Research indicates that giraffes also have excellent sight, can see in colour and over long distances, which helps them to spot lions and keep track of each other. In addition, a giraffe has lips and tongue that can together grasp a branch and then pluck away the leaves.
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?
In boxes 1–5 on your answer sheet, write
| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | if there is no information on this |
1 Before 2008, there had been extensive scientific research on giraffes in the wild.
2 Giraffes are currently classified as a single species with no variations.
3 Female giraffes have been observed forming close friendships that can last for many years.
4 Mother giraffes often abandon their calves immediately after birth.
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Questions 6–9
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6–9 on your answer sheet.
6 Young giraffes are referred to as _______________.
7 Male giraffes establish dominance physically and behaviourally as their _______________ grow.
8 When a dominant older bull appears, younger males try to look small and _______________.
9 One giraffe was observed to have survived despite suffering a broken _______________.
Questions 10–13
Answer the questions below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 10–13 on your answer sheet.
10 What percentage of calves are killed in their first year of life?
11 What part of a giraffe's body does it use to slam into an opponent during a clash?
12 What colour is most of a giraffe's skin?
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IV. Dịch bài đọc New Understanding of Giraffes in the Wild
V. Giải thích từ vựng New Understanding of Giraffes in the Wild
VI. Giải thích cấu trúc ngữ pháp khó New Understanding of Giraffes in the Wild
VII. Đáp án New Understanding of Giraffes in the Wild
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
6. calves
7. neck muscles
8. innocent
9. neck
10. half
11. massive neck
12. gray
13. lions
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