EXERCISE
REPORT TEXT
Read the following text for questions number 1 to 3
The Elephant
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are known for their long trunks, which
they use to pick up food, drink water, and even communicate with each other. There are two
main species of elephants: African elephants and Asian elephants. African elephants are larger
than their Asian counterparts and have bigger ears.
Elephants live in a variety of habitats, including savannas, forests, and grasslands. They are
herbivores and eat a wide range of vegetation, including grass, fruits, and tree bark. Elephants
play a crucial role in their ecosystems by helping to maintain the balance of plant life. Their
large size allows them to move through forests and clear paths, which benefits other species.
1. How do elephants use their trunks?
2. Why are elephants important to their ecosystem?
3. What is the main difference between African elephants and Asian elephants?
4. Read the following text to fill in the gaps
The kangaroo is a large marsupial native to (1) ____. It is known for its strong hind legs, which
it uses to travel long distances by (2) ____. Kangaroos are herbivores and mainly feed on (3)
____ such as grass and leaves.
There are several species of kangaroos, including the red kangaroo, which is the largest and
can grow up to (4) ____ meters tall. Kangaroos live in groups called mobs, which help protect
them from predators. These animals are well adapted to the (5) ____ conditions of the
Australian outback.
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Read the following text for questions number 5 and 6
The Tiger
The tiger is a large and powerful carnivorous animal found mainly in Asia. Tigers have a
distinctive orange coat with black stripes, which helps them blend into the tall grasses and
dense forests of their habitat. They are solitary hunters and primarily prey on large mammals,
such as deer and wild boar.
There are several subspecies of tigers, including the Bengal tiger, Siberian tiger, and Sumatran
tiger. Tigers are an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts
are being made to protect them and their natural habitat.
5. What is the tiger’s physical characteristic that helps it blend into its environment?
6. Why are tigers endangered?
7. What are the differences between descriptive and report text?
8. Read the paragraph below then choose either the statement true or false
Sunflowers are bright, yellow flowers that are known for their tall stems. They grow best in
warm weather and need plenty of sunlight to thrive. The sunflower plant can grow very tall,
sometimes reaching the height of a person or even taller. Their large flowers face toward the
sun, a behavior known as heliotropism, where the flowers turn to follow the sun’s movement
across the sky.
Sunflowers have seeds in the middle of their flowers. These seeds are not only used to grow
new sunflowers but can also be eaten. Sunflower seeds are a popular snack for both humans
and animals. The plant’s stem holds up the flower and carries water from the roots to the rest
of the plant, helping it grow strong.
a. Sunflowers grow best in cold weather. (T/F)
b. Sunflowers always face the sun, even when it's cloudy. (T/F)
c. Sunflower seeds can be eaten and also used to grow new sunflowers. (T/F)
d. The stem of the sunflower carries water from the roots to the flowers. (T/F)
e. Sunflowers only grow to be very small plants. (T/F)
9. Read the following text, then fill in the blank with the appropriate answer
a. Tigers are (large)_________ than lions.
b. Lions are (good) __________ running than tigers
c. Tigers are as (strong) ________ as lions
d. Lions are (social) _________ than lions
10. Write down the differences between these two animals using a degree of comparison