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A2 Level Questions
- What animals do you know that yawn?
- Have you ever seen a cat yawn? What does it look like?
- Why do you think animals yawn?
- Do you yawn when you are tired?
- Can seeing someone yawn make you yawn?
B1 Level Questions
- What do you think yawning means for different animals?
- Have you noticed if yawning is contagious among animals?
- Why do people and animals yawn when they are bored or tired?
- Do you think yawning is a way for the body to wake up?
- What are some situations where you find yourself yawning the most?
B2 Level Questions
- Discuss the possible reasons scientists believe yawning might cool the brain.
- How do you think yawning affects social bonds in groups of animals?
- Can yawning be considered a sign of empathy? Why or why not?
- Why might yawning be more contagious among people who are close to each other?
- How does yawning differ between humans and animals in terms of social cues?
C1 Level Questions
- Analyze the physiological mechanisms behind yawning and its potential evolutionary benefits.
- How do cultural perceptions of yawning differ around the world?
- Discuss the role of yawning in non-verbal communication among humans and animals.
- Evaluate the evidence supporting the theory that yawning helps increase brain oxygen levels.
- How might yawning serve as an adaptive behavior in social species?
C2 Level Questions
- Critique the various scientific theories that attempt to explain the phenomenon of yawning.
- Explore the potential neurological disorders associated with excessive yawning.
- Discuss the implications of yawning being a phylogenetically ancient, cross-species behavior.
- Examine the relationship between yawning and alertness in predator-prey dynamics.
- Debate whether yawning should be considered a purely physiological response or if it has deeper social and psychological implications.
