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Name : Class :
Date : Task 1
Read the following text and then do the follow up activity.
Task 2 Match these words. Try to predict the meaning based on the text without
opening your dictionary. Number one is done for you.
Words Meaning
a. Longevity n 5
1. membantu
b. eyesight n
2. membuka
c. aid v
3. teman
d. Servant n
4. Tumbuh-tumbuhan
e. Vegetation n
5. Panjang umur
f. Strength n
6. penglihatan
7. kekuatan
Task 3 Based on the text, answer the following questions.
1. What is the topic of the text?
2. What does paragraph two tell you about?
3.
What is elephants‘ unique social behavior? The Elephant
Elephants are the largest living land mammals which are best known for their huge size, unique body parts, social behavior, and
longevity. Elephants can live for up to 70 years. They live in tight social units led by an older matriarch. Males leave the herd between the ages of
12 and 15 years. Elephants are herbivores and eat all types of vegetation such as
grasses, leaves, fruits, and bark. They spend about 16 hours a day eating. They consume as much as 495 pounds of food per day.
Although elephants have a large body, their eyes are small and its eyesight is poor. It also happens for their ears. Although the size of their
ears is large, the elephant‘s hearing is poor. It is because elephant‘s ears are used to aid ventilation.
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Why does the author say that elephants are best known for their longevity?
5. Why is elephants‘ hearing poor?
6. From the text above, it can be implied that elephants spend much of
their time in a day for …. 7.
―It also happens for their ears‖?line 9. What does the word ―it‖ refer to?
Task 4 Have you ever seen a movieserial about animals?
Discuss with your group a movieserial about animals. Write some information about the movies the title, the story 1-2
sentences, the character of the animal main character. You may choose a movieserial from the following list.
Tom and Jerry Kungfu Panda
Finding Nemo Shaun The Sheep
Madagaskar Oscar Oasis
Larva For example:
Title : Bernard Bear Summary: This serial is about the life of a white bear. Its name is Bernard.
He always has bad days in his life. Character: Bernard is a careless bear.
Write the information here.
