📖 Read the text and answer the questions:
Where Do Animals Live?
Animals live in many different habitats. Some live in water, like
fish and whales. Some live on land, like lions and elephants.
Other animals, like frogs, can live both on land and in water.
Each habitat has the things animals need to survive.
Questions:
1. Where do fish live?
2. What animal can live both on land and in water?
3. Name one animal that lives in the desert.
4. What do animals need from their habitats?
5. A big water habitat where whales and dolphins live called
…………………….
6. A cold place where penguins live called …………………..
7. A dry place with very little rain is called ………………………….
8. Monkeys swing from tree to tree in this place.
……………………………..
9. Animals like frogs live both on land and in ……………………………..
10. A place where cows and horses live ……………………………..
11. A big river animal with wide mouth and sharp teeth
……………………………..
🐾 Reading: Animals and Their Special Features
Animals are amazing! Each animal has special features that help it
live in its habitat.
The elephant has a long trunk. It uses its trunk to drink water,
pick up food, and even take a bath! Its big ears help it stay cool
in hot weather.
The giraffe has a very long neck. It can reach leaves high up in the
trees that other animals cannot eat.
The fish has gills to breathe in the water. Its fins help it swim fast
and move easily in the sea or river.
The bird has wings and feathers. These help it to fly high in the
sky and move from one place to another quickly.
The camel lives in the hot desert. It has a hump on its back that
stores fat, so it can live without food and water for many days.
Every animal is special in its own way!
🐾 Comprehension Questions
1. What does the elephant use its trunk for?
2. Why does the giraffe have a long neck?
3. How does a fish breathe in the water?
4. What helps birds to fly?
5. Why is the camel’s hump important?
🐼 Text 1 – Giant Panda
The giant panda is one of the most famous animals in the world. It
lives in the mountain forests of China. Pandas have black and
white fur, round faces, and short tails. They are easy to
recognize because of the black patches around their eyes.
Pandas mostly eat bamboo. They spend about twelve hours a day
eating. Sometimes, they also eat small animals or fruits. Pandas
are very good at climbing trees and swimming, even though
they look heavy.
Unfortunately, pandas are endangered animals. The destruction of
bamboo forests has made it hard for them to find food. The
Chinese government and many organizations have built special
reserves to protect them.
Questions:
1. Where do giant pandas live?
a. In the zoo
b. In the forests of China
c. In the mountains of Japan
d. In the fields of Thailand
2. What do pandas mostly eat?
a. Fruits
b. Bamboo
c. Meat
d. Leaves from trees
3. What does the word endangered mean?
a. Safe
b. Protected
c. In danger of extinction
d. Easy to find
4. How long do pandas usually spend eating each day?
a. 6 hours
b. 8 hours
c. 10 hours
d. 12 hours
5. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
a. Pandas live in the forest
b. Pandas are in danger and need protection
c. Pandas eat bamboo
d. Pandas can climb trees
🐧 Text 2 – Penguins
Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They live mostly in the Southern
Hemisphere, especially in Antarctica. Penguins have black and
white feathers and short wings shaped like flippers. They use
these flippers to swim fast in the water.
Penguins eat fish, squid, and krill. They spend most of their lives in
the ocean but return to land to lay eggs and take care of their
babies. Penguins usually live in large groups called colonies to
stay warm and protect each other.
Although penguins look cute, they are strong swimmers and can
dive deeply to hunt for food. Some penguins can stay
underwater for up to 20 minutes.
Questions:
6. Where do penguins mostly live?
a. In Africa
b. In Europe
c. In the Southern Hemisphere
d. In the Northern Hemisphere
7. What helps penguins swim fast?
a. Their long necks
b. Their flippers
c. Their wings
d. Their tails
8. What do penguins eat?
a. Fish, squid, and krill
b. Seaweed and plants
c. Worms and insects
d. Fruits and nuts
9. What is a colony?
a. A group of penguins
b. A place for swimming
c. A kind of food
d. A kind of bird
10. How long can some penguins stay underwater?
a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 20 minutes
d. 30 minutes
🦒 Text 3 – Kangaroos
Kangaroos are large marsupial’s native to Australia. They are
famous for their powerful back legs and long tails. Kangaroos
use their strong legs to jump long distances and their tails to
help them balance while moving.
Kangaroos eat grass and leaves, which makes them herbivores.
They usually live in open grasslands or forests. Female
kangaroos carry their babies, called joeys, in a special pouch on
their belly until the babies are ready to live outside.
Kangaroos are social animals. They often move in groups called
mobs. Although they are peaceful, male kangaroos sometimes
fight to show strength or protect their group.
Questions:
11. Where do kangaroos come from?
a. Africa
b. Australia
c. America
d. New Zealand
12. What do kangaroos eat?
a. Meat
b. Grass and leaves
c. Insects
d. Fish
13. What is the name of a baby kangaroo?
a. Joey
b. Kid
c. Cub
d. Calf
14. What do kangaroos use their tails for?
a. Jumping
b. Fighting
c. Balancing
d. Swimming
15. The word herbivore means an animal that eats….
a. Plants
b. Meat
c. Insects
d. Both meat and plants
🦋 Text 4 – Butterflies
Butterflies are colorful insects that are found all over the world.
They have six legs and two pairs of large wings covered with tiny
scales. The color and pattern of a butterfly’s wings help it to hide
from predators or attract mates.
The life of a butterfly begins as an egg. Then it becomes a
caterpillar that eats leaves and grows quickly. After that, it turns
into a pupa (chrysalis), and finally, it becomes an adult butterfly.
This process is called metamorphosis.
Butterflies usually eat nectar from flowers using a long tongue
called a proboscis. They are important for pollination, helping
plants to reproduce.
Questions:
16. What do butterflies eat?
a. Honey
b. Nectar
c. Water
d. Leaves
17. What is metamorphosis?
a. A butterfly’s sleeping time
b. The process of changing form
c. The color of butterfly wings
d. The way butterflies fly
18. What helps butterflies drink nectar?
a. Their wings
b. Their legs
c. Their tongue
d. Their eyes
19. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a. The stages of a butterfly’s life
b. The color of a butterfly
c. The food of a butterfly
d. The types of butterflies
20. What is the function of a butterfly for plants?
a. To eat the flowers
b. To make nectar
c. To help pollination
d. To protect the leaves