Chimpanzees and you - Review 1

C2 Proficiency · Multiple Choice Cloze · Close-up C2 Workbook, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

impassive

uneasy

overjoyed

inflexible

even

fewer

less

more

exert

assert

arouse

conduct

compulsive

adamant

cynical

jubilant

deducted

eroded

eradicated

deduced

vent

escape

conjure

brew

on

at

with

inside

vast

far

distant

remote

Some may be elated to hear this and others a tad (1) ___ , but the DNA of chimpanzees and humans differs by only around one per cent, making them more similar to us than (2) ___ gorillas. While they don't (3) ___ themselves entirely like humans, they exhibit behaviours and emotions originally thought only to be expressed by humans. They have a strong sense of community and are rather (4) ___ when a human they know enters the room, as can be (5) ___ from their jumping up and down. Their facial musculature resembles ours very closely, as is witnessed when they smile, express worry or (6) ___ their anger. While we and chimpanzees may be (7) ___ the same wavelength in some respects, there are huge differences. Even the most talented chimpanzee is no match for human intelligence and there isn't even a (8) ___ possibility that they will speak – they lack the vocal tracts necessary for language.

Chimpanzees and you

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