(1) The Girl Who Grew a Forest

My name is Lina, and I live in a small village with my brother Sami. A few years ago, our
village was very dry. There were not many trees, and the ground was hard and dusty. When it
rained, the water ran away quickly, and our crops did not grow well.

One day, our teacher, Mr. Kareem, told us about planting trees. He said trees help keep water in
the soil and make the air clean. Lina had an idea. “What if we plant trees in our village?” she
asked.

At first, it sounded difficult. We did not have many tools, and the weather was hot. But Lina did
not give up. She talked to her family and friends. Soon, more people wanted to help.

Every morning, Lina and Sami woke up early. They carried small buckets of water and planted
tiny tree seeds in the ground. Some days were very tiring. The sun was strong, and the work was
slow. But they kept going.

After a few months, something amazing happened. Small green leaves began to appear. The trees
started to grow. Birds came back to the village, and the air felt cooler.

Years passed, and the village changed. There were now many trees, and the land was no longer
dry. Farmers could grow fruits and vegetables again. People were happier, and children had a
beautiful place to play.

One day, visitors came to see the village. They were surprised and asked, “Who made this place
so green?”

Everyone smiled and pointed to Lina.

Lina laughed and said, “We all did it together.”

And from that day on, Lina was known as The Girl Who Grew a Forest. 🌱
A) Answer from the text.
1. Where did Lina live?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. What was the village like before planting trees?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. What did Mr. Kareem teach the students?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

4. What did Lina and Sami do every morning?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

5. What changes happened in the village after a few years?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B) Choose the correct answer.

1. The village was…
a) full of water
b) dry and dusty
c) full of trees
2. Lina got her idea from…
a) her brother
b) her teacher
c) a visitor
3. Lina and Sami carried…
a) books
b) buckets of water
c) food
 4. After some time, the trees…
a) died
b) did not grow
c) began to grow
5. What came back to the village?
a) cars
b) birds
c) shops
6. Who made the village green again?
a) Lina alone
b) the visitors
c) everyone in the village

C) True or False.
1. The village had many trees at the beginning. (True/False)

2. Lina gave up because the work was hard. (True/False)

3. The children planted seeds in the ground. (True/False)

4. The village became greener after some years. (True/False)

5. Only Lina helped plant the trees. (True/False)

 (2) Math Is Everywhere!
Math is not only in your classroom—it is all around you! You use math when you count your
toys, share snacks, or play games with your friends. Math can be fun, easy, and exciting if you
look closely.

Math in Daily Life

Every day, we use math without thinking. When you wake up, you look at the clock to know the
time. When you help in the kitchen, you measure water or count spoons of sugar. Even when you
play sports, you count points and keep scores. Math helps us in many simple ways.

Fun Number Games

There are many fun games with numbers. One game is “Number Jump.” Start with number 1,
then add 2, then add 3, and keep going. You will see how fast numbers grow! Another game is
guessing numbers. Your friend thinks of a number, and you ask questions to find it. These games
help your brain think faster.

Patterns Around Us

Look around you—can you see patterns? Tiles on the floor, stripes on your clothes, and shapes
in buildings all show patterns. Patterns help us understand how things repeat and change. You
can even make your own patterns using colors or shapes.

Math Puzzles

Puzzles are a great way to enjoy math. Try this: Think of a number. Add 5. Double it. Then
subtract 4. Can your friend guess your number? Puzzles like this make math fun and interesting.

Math Is Fun!

Math is like a game. The more you practice, the better you get. So next time you play, look for
numbers, shapes, and patterns—you will find math everywhere! 😊
A) Answer from the text.

1. When do we use math in daily life?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. What is one example of a number game?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Where can we see patterns around us?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B) Choose the correct answer.

1. Math is used…
a) only at school
b) everywhere in daily life
c) only in games

2. In the kitchen, math helps us…

a) sleep
b) measure and count
c) run fast

3. “Number Jump” is a game where you…

a) subtract numbers
b) add numbers step by step
c) draw shapes

4. Patterns can be found in…

a) clothes and buildings
b) only books
c) only numbers
C) Match the main idea with evidence.

Match each main idea (A–E) with the correct evidence (1–5):

Main Ideas:
A. Math is used in daily life.
B. Math can be fun through games.
C. Patterns are everywhere.
D. Puzzles make math interesting.
E. Math helps us in simple activities.

Evidence:

1. You can see stripes on clothes and shapes in buildings.

2. You measure water and count spoons of sugar.

3. Games like “Number Jump” help your brain think faster.

4. You look at the clock and count points in sports.

5. You can think of a number and do steps to guess it.

 (3) The Secret of the Old Clock Tower
Maya and her cousin Leo were visiting their grandfather in a small mountain town.
Behind his house stood an old clock tower. It was tall, dusty, and had not worked for
many years.

One afternoon, Maya noticed strange marks on the wooden door of the tower. They
looked like numbers: 3 – 6 – 9 – 12.

“Why are these numbers here?” she asked.

Leo looked closely. “Maybe it’s a code,” he said.

They pushed the door open and stepped inside. The tower was dark, but a small
window let in sunlight. In the middle of the room, there was a large clock with
broken hands.

Just then, a beam of sunlight shone through the window and touched the number 3
on the floor.

“Look!” Maya said. “The light is pointing to something.”

They waited, and slowly the light moved to 6… then 9… then 12.

“It’s showing time!” Leo said excitedly.

Maya followed the light to the wall. There, she found a loose brick. She carefully
pulled it out.

Inside, there was a small wooden box.

They carried the box outside and opened it. Inside was an old letter.

Maya read it aloud:

“To the finder of this box,
This tower once helped people tell the time using sunlight. I hid this message to
remind others that time is always moving. Use it wisely.
— Mr. Hassan, 1952”

Leo smiled. “So the tower was like a giant clock!”

Grandfather came outside and laughed. “You found the old secret! This tower helped
the village long ago.”

Maya looked at the sky and said, “Even if the clock is broken, time still moves.”

From that day on, Maya and Leo visited the tower every afternoon, watching how
sunlight told the time in its own quiet way.

A) Answer from the text

1. Where were Maya and Leo going?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. What numbers did Maya see on the door?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. What was inside the box?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B) Choose the correct answer

1. The clock tower was…
a) new and clean
b) old and dusty
c) small and colorful
2. The light came from…
a) a lamp
b) the moon
c) the sun
 3. The light moved to different…
a) colors
b) numbers
c) doors
4. The letter was written by…
a) Maya
b) Leo
c) Mr. Hassan

C) Match the main idea with evidence

Match each main idea (A–E) with the correct evidence (1–5):
Main Ideas:
A. The children discover something strange.
B. The sunlight helps them understand the code.
C. They find a hidden object.
D. The tower had an important use in the past.
E. The message teaches a lesson about time.
Evidence:
1. The light moved from 3 to 6 to 9 to 12.
2. Maya saw numbers on the wooden door.
3. They found a small wooden box inside the wall.
4. The tower helped people tell the time using sunlight.
5. The letter said to use time wisely.
 Exploring Fossils: Clues from the Past
Fossils are the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago.
They can be bones, teeth, shells, or even footprints. Fossils form when living things
die and are slowly covered by sand or mud. Over many years, these materials harden
into rock and preserve the shape of the living thing.

Scientists who study fossils are called paleontologists. They carefully dig in the
ground to find fossils. This work is called excavation. Paleontologists use special
tools like brushes and small picks so they do not damage the fossils.

Many fossils are found in places that were once underwater. For example, some
deserts today were once oceans millions of years ago. This is why scientists
sometimes find fish fossils in dry areas. Fossils help us understand how Earth has
changed over time.

Fossils can also tell us about ancient animals. By studying teeth, scientists can learn
what animals ate. By looking at bones, they can understand how animals moved.
Some fossils even show skin patterns or feathers.

Not all fossils are large. Some are very small, like tiny plants or insects trapped in
rock. Others are very big, like dinosaur bones. One famous example is the
Tyrannosaurus rex, a large dinosaur discovered through fossils.

Fossils are important because they help us learn about life in the past. They show us
how plants and animals have changed over millions of years. Without fossils, it
would be very difficult to understand Earth’s history.

Next time you see a rock, remember—it might hold a secret from long ago!
A) Answer from the text

1. What are fossils?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. What are scientists who study fossils called?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. What can fossils tell us about animals?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

B) Choose the correct answer

1. Fossils are formed when…

a) rocks melt
b) living things are covered and turn into rock
c) animals grow

2. Paleontologists use…
a) big machines only
b) water and sand
c) brushes and small tools

3. Some deserts were once…

a) forests
b) oceans
c) mountains

4. Fossils can help scientists learn about…

a) the future
b) space
c) the past
C) Match the main idea with evidence
Match each main idea (A–E) with the correct evidence (1–5):

Main Ideas:
A. Fossils form over time.
B. Scientists study fossils carefully.
C. Fossils show changes on Earth.
D. Fossils give information about animals.
E. Fossils can be different sizes.

Evidence:

1. Some fossils are tiny, while others are very large.

2. Living things are covered by sand or mud and turn into rock.

3. Scientists use brushes and tools to dig them up.

4. Some deserts were once oceans millions of years ago.

5. Teeth and bones help scientists know what animals ate and how they moved.