Reading test 2nd Term. 11th grade

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Dolphins speak a common language with each other Dolphins have a reputation as the smiling diplomats of the sea, often shown as happy, hyper-intelligent friends to people in feel-good films and more. In truth, dolphins are extremely smart and often really do react in diplomatic clicks and whistles when faced with problems. Now, the BBC reports that new evidence shows dolphins are good at not just speaking with their own immediate family members, but also with distantly-related cousins.

University of Puerto Rico biologist Laura May-Collado noticed this while studying the dolphins of the Costa Rica's Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is home to Bottlenose and Guyana dolphins, and May-Collado discovered that the two distant species often communicated with each other. It seems that the two species of dolphins - which both use their own distinct language - pick a language they can both understand when they meet up. As May-Collado told the BBC, "I was surprised by these findings, as I was expecting both species to emphasize, perhaps exaggerate, signals specific to their own species. Instead, the signals recorded during these encounters became more alike. This was a very exciting discovery."

At present, it is still unclear if one species is changing its signals for the other, or if both species are attempting to communicate with each other. As May-Collado points out, all dolphins are known to communicate through squeaks, whistles, blowing, and slapping the sea with their bodies.

Dolphins are already known to change their language when they talk to each other. According to May-Collado, "I wouldn't be surprised if they can change their signals to copy, and even possibly communicate with other species. Particularly when their home ranges force them to communicate every day, which is what happened in this situation."

But some people say that this situation may not necessarily be one of friendly interaction or diplomacy. Bottlenose dolphins are much bigger than their Guyana cousins and have been known to bully the smaller species. Dr. May-Collado points out that the Guyana dolphins could even have been transmitting distress calls to make the Bottlenose dolphins go away. Bottlenose dolphin group together in pods usually consisting of 10 to 30 members. Some pods have been known to even include a thousand dolphins! They are an impressive presence in the sea and can measure up to 3.8m long. The Guyana dolphins look a lot like a smaller Bottlenose, measuring around 2.1 m long.

What is TRUE about dolphins, according to the first paragraph?

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Dolphins speak a common language with each other Dolphins have a reputation as the smiling diplomats of the sea, often shown as happy, hyper-intelligent friends to people in feel-good films and more. In truth, dolphins are extremely smart and often really do react in diplomatic clicks and whistles when faced with problems. Now, the BBC reports that new evidence shows dolphins are good at not just speaking with their own immediate family members, but also with distantly-related cousins.

University of Puerto Rico biologist Laura May-Collado noticed this while studying the dolphins of the Costa Rica's Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is home to Bottlenose and Guyana dolphins, and May-Collado discovered that the two distant species often communicated with each other. It seems that the two species of dolphins - which both use their own distinct language - pick a language they can both understand when they meet up. As May-Collado told the BBC, "I was surprised by these findings, as I was expecting both species to emphasize, perhaps exaggerate, signals specific to their own species. Instead, the signals recorded during these encounters became more alike. This was a very exciting discovery."

At present, it is still unclear if one species is changing its signals for the other, or if both species are attempting to communicate with each other. As May-Collado points out, all dolphins are known to communicate through squeaks, whistles, blowing, and slapping the sea with their bodies.

Dolphins are already known to change their language when they talk to each other. According to May-Collado, "I wouldn't be surprised if they can change their signals to copy, and even possibly communicate with other species. Particularly when their home ranges force them to communicate every day, which is what happened in this situation."

But some people say that this situation may not necessarily be one of friendly interaction or diplomacy. Bottlenose dolphins are much bigger than their Guyana cousins and have been known to bully the smaller species. Dr. May-Collado points out that the Guyana dolphins could even have been transmitting distress calls to make the Bottlenose dolphins go away. Bottlenose dolphin group together in pods usually consisting of 10 to 30 members. Some pods have been known to even include a thousand dolphins! They are an impressive presence in the sea and can measure up to 3.8m long. The Guyana dolphins look a lot like a smaller Bottlenose, measuring around 2.1 m long.

What discovery did May-Collado make?

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Dolphins speak a common language with each other Dolphins have a reputation as the smiling diplomats of the sea, often shown as happy, hyper-intelligent friends to people in feel-good films and more. In truth, dolphins are extremely smart and often really do react in diplomatic clicks and whistles when faced with problems. Now, the BBC reports that new evidence shows dolphins are good at not just speaking with their own immediate family members, but also with distantly-related cousins.

University of Puerto Rico biologist Laura May-Collado noticed this while studying the dolphins of the Costa Rica's Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is home to Bottlenose and Guyana dolphins, and May-Collado discovered that the two distant species often communicated with each other. It seems that the two species of dolphins - which both use their own distinct language - pick a language they can both understand when they meet up. As May-Collado told the BBC, "I was surprised by these findings, as I was expecting both species to emphasize, perhaps exaggerate, signals specific to their own species. Instead, the signals recorded during these encounters became more alike. This was a very exciting discovery."

At present, it is still unclear if one species is changing its signals for the other, or if both species are attempting to communicate with each other. As May-Collado points out, all dolphins are known to communicate through squeaks, whistles, blowing, and slapping the sea with their bodies.

Dolphins are already known to change their language when they talk to each other. According to May-Collado, "I wouldn't be surprised if they can change their signals to copy, and even possibly communicate with other species. Particularly when their home ranges force them to communicate every day, which is what happened in this situation."

But some people say that this situation may not necessarily be one of friendly interaction or diplomacy. Bottlenose dolphins are much bigger than their Guyana cousins and have been known to bully the smaller species. Dr. May-Collado points out that the Guyana dolphins could even have been transmitting distress calls to make the Bottlenose dolphins go away. Bottlenose dolphin group together in pods usually consisting of 10 to 30 members. Some pods have been known to even include a thousand dolphins! They are an impressive presence in the sea and can measure up to 3.8m long. The Guyana dolphins look a lot like a smaller Bottlenose, measuring around 2.1 m long.

According to May-Collado, it is still unclear if ……