Stage 5 ESL - Unit 8.2 Indigenous People

What does the word "humid" mean in the sentence: "The rainforest is a very wet, humid place."?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and dry

• Warm and wet

• Cool and breezy

What is the meaning of "dense" in the phrase "dense canopy of trees"?

• Thin and scattered

• Thick and closely packed

• Short and spread out

• Empty and open

In the phrase "The noise is incredible!", what does "incredible" mean?

• Impossible to believe

• Very loud and amazing

• Soft and calming

• Not real

Which word means the sound insects make with their wings?

• Howling

• Chirping

• Humming

• Roaring

What does "buzzing" mean in the sentence: "the buzzing of the insects"?

• The sound of a bee, wasp, or mosquito

• The sound of a bird singing

• The sound of rustling leaves

• The sound of water dripping

What does "chirping" refer to in the passage?

• The sound a monkey makes

• The sound a bird makes

• The sound of the wind

• The sound of raindrops

What does "howling" mean in the sentence: "monkeys are howling from high above"?

• Making a loud crying sound

• Singing a soft tune

• Whispering quietly

• Jumping from tree to tree

What is the meaning of "tribe" in the sentence: "This is the home of the Yanomami tribe"?

• A group of people who share customs and traditions

• A type of house in the rainforest

• A large modern city

• A kind of animal

What does "local" mean in the phrase "they survive by living off the local land"?

• Far away and distant

• From their own area

• Dangerous and unknown

• Made by machines

What does the word "shelters" mean in "They build shelters called 'shabonos'"?

• Protective buildings or places to live

• A type of weapon

• A type of food

• A kind of pet