This chapter titled "We are All Family" delves into the extraordinary relationships between humans and animals, which harks back to olden times when man coexisted harmoniously with nature. In contrast to the modern relationship between....
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The common factor in the three passages is:
a. Humans co-existing with animals in the wild
b. unconventional relationships between humans and animals
c. exploration of animal behaviour in their natural environment
b. unconventional relationships between humans and animals
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In the table below, the items in columns B, C and D are not arranged in the proper order. Rearrange these details in your notebook so as to conform to the names of the people mentioned in column A.
A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|
Carr-Hartleys | Nairobi, Kenya | giraffes | research |
Tippi Degre | Namibia, S Africa | many wild animals | saving endangered |
Shaun Ellis | Idaho, America | wolves | experience |
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a. Â Â The Carr-Hartley family, bought Giraffe Manor and the surrounding estate in 1932. Â Â Â ...........................
b. Â Â The giraffes are released into the forest when they grow so that they can breed. Â Â Â Â Â ...........................
c. Â Â Â Tipi Degre spent her entire life living with animals in the wild. ...........................
d.   The careers of Tippi’s parents had an influence on her later in life. ...........................
e.   Shaun lived in the wild as part of his research project at a wolf-research centre.  ...........................
f. Â Â Â The wolves accepted Shaun and he never felt threatened by them. ...........................
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The Carr-Hartleys, who grew up in the same town where the house is located, are invested in counting the legacy of the Manor as a sanctuary for these animals.
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Examine the following sentences that have been taken from the text. Identify the sentences as simple (S), compound (CD) or complex (C).
The house has seen a long line of owners over the years.
The current inhabitants of the Giraffe Manor are members of the Carr-Hartley family, who purchased the house and surrounding estate in 2009.
The Carr-Hartleys, who grew up in the same town where the house is located, are invested in counting the legacy of the Manor as a sanctuary for these animals.
The owners have done this over the years so the animals get a chance to breed and grow in numbers.
Tippi was born to two French wildlife photographers in Namibia in 1990 and lived among the animals and indigenous populations in the jungles of Southern Africa.
Even though her family moved back to Paris when she was ten, Tippi’s experiences as a child have followed her into adulthood.
Shaun Ellis’ childhood fascination with wolves developed into a deep interest in the natural world.
When they hunted, they brought food back for Shaun to eat.
In spite of the difference in the nature of these two species, they lived side by side in harmony for an entire year.
The house has seen a long line of owners over the years. (S - Simple)
The current inhabitants of the Giraffe Manor are members of the Carr-Hartley family, who purchased the house and surrounding estate in 2009. (C - Complex)
The Carr-Hartleys, who grew up in the same town where the house is located, are invested in continuing the legacy of the Manor as a sanctuary for these animals. (C - Complex)
The owners have done this over the years so the animals get a chance to breed and grow in numbers. (C - Complex)
Tippi was born to two French wildlife photographers in Namibia in 1990 and lived among the animals and indigenous populations in the jungles of Southern Africa. (CD - Compound)
Even though her family moved back to Paris when she was ten, Tippi’s experiences as a child have followed her into adulthood. (C - Complex)
Shaun Ellis’ childhood fascination with wolves developed into a deep interest in the natural world. (S - Simple)
When they hunted, they brought food back for Shaun to eat. (C - Complex)
In spite of the difference in the nature of these two species, they lived side by side in harmony for an entire year. (C - Complex)
Now identify the following elements from the sentences in Exercise A and complete the given table.
Three independent clauses: | Three dependent clauses: | Two coordinating conjunctions: | Two subordinating conjunctions: | One relative pronoun introducing a dependent clause: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Respect for Nature and Wildlife:
The chapter highlights a deep respect for nature and wildlife, awakened through living closely with it. This is evident in the story of the Carr-Hartley family, who live harmoniously with giraffes and support their natural growth and dispersion into......
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1. Respect for Nature Relating to Man-Animal Relationships:
The chapter begins by pondering the close relationship our ancestors shared with nature and the evolution and modification.........
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1. "It is generally accepted that our ancestors shared a closer intimacy with the world of nature than does modern man."
Importance: It sets the premise of the chapter, emphasizing the harmonious relationship our ancestors had with nature.
2. "The Giraffe Manor is.....
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Manor: a large country house on a large piece of land
The old manor sat at the heart of the sprawling estate.
Suburban: on the outskirts of the city
They chose to live in a suburban neighborhood for a quieter life.
Endangered: liable to becoming extinct
Efforts are being .........................
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