City Stars 8 (Starlight). Revision test. Module 6. Reading Task. Focus on RNE.

Read the text. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence. This is what parrots would naturally do when they live in the wild, as they are very sociable animals. As well as being able to speak to her owners, Bibi demonstrates her fluency by responding appropriately to requests. These actions exhibit an intelligence that is not often attributed to birds. 4

Read the text. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence. But how does a bird produce such a large range of sounds? Well, for a start, birds have no vocal chords, so they are physically unable to `talk.` 6 With a larger voice box, a bird can produce a wider range of sounds, such as in the case of parrots like Bibi.

Read the text. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence. If one were to see Bibi in action, one would probably think the same thing. She has an excellent vocabulary and can use it to get what she wants! 2 She can also identify a variety of other foods and will even remind her owners to walk their dogs at the same time every day!

Read the text. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence. Like Bibi`s owner, many parrot breeders believe that their pets fully or partially comprehend the words which they say. 5 Instead, they believe that parrots simply imitate sounds in order to fit in with their surroundings or to get attention.

Read the text. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence. Not all parrots will learn to speak like Bibi. In fact, they will only attempt to do so if they develop a close relationship with humans. 3 So in order to fit in with her new `flock`, Bibi has managed to learn their language.

Read the text. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence. The extraordinary voice of Bibi has made her a worldwide sensation. She has even been featured on American news programmes and has an Internet fan club with thousands of followers! 7 Viewers can tune in via Bibi’s own website, where they can also see recordings of Bibi at her very best. Perhaps birds aren’t so bird-brained after all!

Read the text. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence. It is common knowledge that parrots have the ability to speak like humans. But one parrot takes this one step further by being able to communicate in 20 different languages! Bibi is an African Grey parrot. 1 In fact, Bibi knows over 275 different words and phrases in English, French, Japanese and many more! Not only that, but her owner's claim that she can understand most of the words says!