The 1,000-Year Bird Song
According to the selection, which is true of swamp sparrows?
a. They know a wide variety of songs
b. They are mostly silent
c. They have an excellent memory for songs
d. They frequently change their calls.
c. They have an excellent memory for songs
Which is an example of a famous UNESCO World Heritage site?
a. the art of pizza-making in Naples
b. the Taj Mahal
c. the Beijing opera
d. the Mediterranean diet
b. the Taj Mahal
Definition: the result of mixing or combining two or more things
Combination
Which is the antonym of "deny"?
a. promote
b. wrap
c. approve
d. ban
c. approve
Where do Swamp Sparrows come from?
The Northeastern United States
Which detail provides an example of conformist bias?
a. "... they pick up commoner songs rather than rarer songs."
b. ... the calls of thousands of swamp sparrows can be heard...
c. ... the sparrows don't remember every song they hear...
d. "Swamp sparrows very rarely make mistakes..."
a. "... they pick up commoner songs rather than rarer songs."
According to the selection, why is Arabic coffee considered intangible heritage?
a. Sharing coffee is an important aspect of Arab hospitality
b. Arabic coffee is a symbol of marriage
c. Sharing coffee is an example of a martial art practiced by Arabs
d. Arabic coffee is traditionally drunk at the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
a. Sharing coffee is an important aspect of Arab hospitality
Definition: relating to the habits, traditions, or beliefs of a group
Cultural
Define "diverse".
a. to officially accept a plan or proposal
b. made up of different kinds or sorts
c. to cover or enclose something with paper, cloth, or other material
d. all of the things by which a person or group is known, such as qualities, beliefs, etc.
b. made up of different kinds or sorts
Define "mimicry".
The action, practice or art of copying the actions of another.
Which can be concluded from the following excerpt?
"The research revealed that only 2 percent of male sparrows sung a different song from the standard tune."
a. The birds in the study sang similar songs.
b. A large number of birds in the study could not sing.
c. A small number of birds in the study sang similar songs.
d. Each bird in the study sang a different song.
a. The birds in the study sang similar songs.
Why do some cultural items need protection?
a. They are becoming more widespread.
b. More people are moving away from cities.
c. They are becoming less popular.
d. Less people support peace in the world.
c. They are becoming less popular.
Definition: to change, develop, or improve slowly over time.
evolve
The weaver bundled up the woolen blankets he had woven so that he could sell his ......... at the market.
a. crafts
b. weddings
c. identities
d. sites
a. crafts
Give two example of "intangible cultural heritage".
Traditional art forms, such as music, dance, and craft-making.
According to the selection, what future research could songbird studies lead to?
a. research about how other species pass on skills to the next generation.
b. research about how songbird music affects groups of people.
c. research about why certain species do not have the ability to sing.
d. research about why people develop memory problems.
a. research about how other species pass on skills to the next generation.
Which detail shows that cultural traditions are becoming less popular?
a. Today, Al Sadu is mostly practiced by older women whose numbers are declining.
b. The tradition has passed from one generation to the next, and marks the community's cultural identity.
c. The main goal of UNESCO is to promote peace through respect for the world's varied cultures and common humanity.
d. An example is Al Sadu - traditional weaving in the United Arab Emirates.
a. Today, Al Sadu is mostly practiced by older women whose numbers are declining.
Definition: the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another.
exchange
More bloggers are ......... restaurants on their social media platforms in exchange for free food.
a. diverse
b. promoting
c. wedding
d. wrapping
b. promoting
What does UNESCO stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
What is the author's purpose for writing this selection?
a. to convince readers to save an endangered bird species
b. to inform the readers about an interesting bird species
c. to explain the meanings of various bird calls
d. to show how birds can sound like humans.
b. to inform the readers about an interesting bird species
Which of the following would be the best title for the selection?
a. The Downfall of Humankind
b. Holding onto Traditions
c. Creating New Rituals in Modern Society
d. A History of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
b. Holding onto Traditions
Definition: a major influence or effect that one things has on another.
impact
Stan displays the flag of Ireland outside his house because he is proud of his ........ as an Irishman.
a. ceremony
b. craft
c. site
d. identity
d. identity
In what year did UNESCO begin to identify cultural traditions?
2008