Activity 1
Places to visit on vacation
According to the text decide if the following statements are true or false by choosing the appropriate option. You will see your score at the end of the exercise.
| True | False | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Whale sharks are mammals. Although these animals are very large they do not belong to the family of mammals, but are considered as fish.They are the biggest fish in the world, it is mentioned in the text. Well done! | |||
| 2. Whale sharks are fast swimmers. The text mentions that swimming with these large fish is like moving a very slow train.The movement of these animals according to the text is very slow, so much so that it does not seem to swim with a living creature. All right! | |||
| 3. February to May is the best date to see whale sharks. Of course, these months are the best for the time, although you can see the whale sharks from November to June. Excellent!February to May are the best months to swim with whale sharks. | |||
| 4. There are a few boat operators that allow you to snorkel with these animals. Remember that the text mentions 'Plenty of eco-operators'.You noticed the keyword 'plenty'. Very good! | |||
| 5. Snorkeling is a very safe activity so you do not need to know anything about these animals. Although it is a common activity in this region and whale sharks are not considered dangerous animals, some precautions should be taken.It is important to know how to behave in front of animals, more when you are in their habitat in order not to disturb them and avoid an accident. You answered correctly! |
