🎧 Listen to today’s story
📚 Key Words
| Word | Meaning | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| Apes | Large monkeys like chimpanzees that do not have tails. | 类人猿 |
| Scientists | People who study how the world and nature work. | 科学家 |
| Peanuts | Small nuts that grow under the ground. | 花生 |
| Nervous | Feeling worried or afraid about something. | 紧张的 |
| Peaceful | Quiet and calm; without any fighting. | 和平的 |
| Glue | Something used to join things together and keep them close. | 胶水/纽带 |
| Stressed | Feeling worried because you have too much to do or worry about. | 有压力的 |
| Cousins | People or animals who are in the same family. | 表亲/亲戚 |
📖 Read the story
Chimpanzees and bonobos are amazing animals. They are like our cousins. Scientists in Africa studied these apes. They saw something very special. The apes love to hug and hold hands. They also pat each other on the back. The scientists gave the apes some peanuts. There was not much food, so the animals felt worried and nervous. However, the apes did not fight. Why? They hugged each other before they ate. This made them feel calm and happy. They shared the peanuts and stayed peaceful. Touching and hugging is very important for animals. It is like glue for their group. It helps them feel less stressed. We can do this too! If you are nervous about a school test, you can hug a friend. A hug helps people stay friendly. It is a great way to feel better and stay calm with your friends.
✏️ Answer the questions
1. Where did the scientists study the apes?
- A.In a school
- B.In Africa
- C.In a big city
- D.In a hospital
2. What snack did the scientists give to the apes?
- A.Apples
- B.Bananas
- C.Peanuts
- D.Candy
3. How did the apes feel when there was not much food?
- A.Nervous
- B.Angry
- C.Sleepy
- D.Bored
4. What stopped the apes from fighting?
- A.Running away
- B.Eating fast
- C.Sleeping
- D.Hugging each other
5. When can a hug help a student?
- A.Before a test
- B.During a meal
- C.When they are sleeping
- D.When they are running