Listening Part 7: Multiple-choice:single
PTE Listening Part 7- Sample 9: Multiple Choice Question Single Answer
With every evolving species, the horses adapted themselves to run in order to escape themselves from predators. Along with this, they also developed a sense of balance and a robust fight or flight response. In order to protect themselves from their predators, they also developed a very unusual trait in them which is the ability to sleep both while standing up as well as lying down. The lifespan of an average horse is around 25 to 30 years but horses can become fully adult till the age of 5 years. Young horses or foals have the ability to stand and run within a short span after birth. The female horses known as mares give birth to young ones after a gestation period of 11 months. Which uncommon feature of the animal is mentioned by the speaker? Ability to escape from predators Sense of balance Fight or flight response Sleeping while standing Answer: Sleeping while standing