TRAVELLING IN SPACE

Years and years ago man never

thought he could travel in space.
Rocket ships were only for the
comic books. Now, rocket ships
travel in space. They have orbited
Earth and landed on the Moon.
Men who travel in space are called
astronauts or cosmonauts. They are
very brave men. The first man to
orbit our Earth in a spaceship was a
Russian cosmonaut. The first man
to land on the Moon was an
American astronaut. These men
have become international heroes.
1. In what place did man think he could not
travel?
a. Around the Earth c. in the space
b. In the sky
2. When were rocket ships only for comic
books?
a. Recently c. some years ago
b. Years and years ago
3. Where have rocket ships orbited?
a. Around the Earth c. around the star
b. Around the sun
4. Where do rocket ships travel?
a. In water b. on land c. in space
5. Who are astronauts?
a. Men who travel in space
b. Men who travel on land
c. Men who travel on seas
6. What kind of men are astronauts?
a. Very kind c. afraid to die
b. b. very brave
7. Who was the first to orbit the Earth in a
spaceship?
a. A Russian c. An African
b. An American
8. Who was the first to land on the Moon?
a. A Russian c. An African
b. An American
9. What have these men become?
a. International brothers
b. Kings of space
c. International heroes
10. What is the Russian name for astronaut?
a. Pilot b. Flierc. Cosmonaut
 THE LIGHTNING
Lydia saw a flash of bright light. Clap! Br-r-r-
m-m! The sound of the thunder rolled on. Lydia
covered her ears with her hands and ran to her
mother.
“What’s wrong, Lydia?” asked Mother.
“You’re safe in the house. The lightning won’t
hurt you here.”
“Mother, why won’t the lightning hurt me?”
“First of all you are in the house,” explained
Mother. “More often lightning strikes people in
an open space. It finds the highest place to strike.
Farmers walking alone in the field or riding on
carabaos are often struck by lighting. If a farmer
is caught in a thunderstorm, he should lie down
on the ground and wait until it is over. He should
stay away from his carabao and avoid staying
under a tree.
1. What did Lydia see?
a. A flash of bright light
b. Lightning and thunder
c. Lightning on the street
2. What followed it?
a. Sound of music
b. Sound of thunder
c. c. sound of gunfires
3. What did Lydia do?
a. Closed her eyes c. covered her ears
b. Jumped with joy
4. Where was Lydia?
a. In the yard c. in the house
b. On the street
5. Was was Lydia?
a. Yes b. No c. The story does not tell
6. Where does lightning often strike people?
a. In a closed space
b. In an open space
c. In a crowded place
7. Is a field a closed space?
a. Yes b. No c. Sometimes
8. What place does lightning strike?
a. The lowest place c. the highest place
b. The crowded place
9. What should a farmer on the field do when
lightning occurs?
a. It on his carabao
b. Stay under some trees
c. Lie down on the ground
10. What should a person avoid when there is
lightning?
a. Staying in the house
b. Standing under a tree
c. Walking in a closed place
 Marcus the Monkey
My name is Marcus. I am a
monkey. I have five fingers and five
toes, just like you. I have long arms
and a long tail. I live in the trees in
the rainforest. It is very hot in the
rainforest. I have great fun
swinging from the branches. I like
to munch on fruit and leaves.
Bananas are my favorite food.
Bananas are good for you. I live
with lots of other monkeys. A group
of monkeys is called a troop. I am a
very clever animal. My brain is
very big.
 Pacho the Panda
My name is Pacho. I am a panda. I
am a type of bear. I live in a place
called China. I live in a forest with
lots of bamboo. Bamboo is a type of
grass. It is my favorite food. I eat lots
of bamboo every day. I spend most of
my day resting in the trees.
Sometimes, I go to sleep in the trees.
I also sleep in caves. I am a good
climber. I can swim too. I have a
black and white wooly coat to keep
me warm. I have sharp claws and
large teeth. I have round head and
small black ears. I am very shy.
 Pacho the Panda
My name is Pacho. I am a panda. I
am a type of bear. I live in a place
called China. I live in a forest with
lots of bamboo. Bamboo is a type of
grass. It is my favorite food. I eat lots
of bamboo every day. I spend most of
my day resting in the trees.
Sometimes, I go to sleep in the trees.
I also sleep in caves. I am a good
climber. I can swim too. I have a
black and white wooly coat to keep
me warm. I have sharp claws and
large teeth. I have round head and
small black ears. I am very shy.
1. What is Pacho?
a. A koala
b. A panda
c. A sheep
2. Pacho is a type of?
a. Monkey
b. Car
c. Bear
3. Where does Pacho sleep?
a. In a hole
b. In a nest
c. In the trees and caves
4. What does Pacho eat a lot everyday?
a. Meat c. Fish
b. Fruit
5. Where does Pacho live?
a. China b. England C. Spain
 Farley the Fox
My name is Farley. I am a fox. My
ears are shaped like triangles and my
tail is long and bushy. I have a reddish
coat and a pointed snout. At night, I
like to catch mice and rabbits. I eat
fruits and vegetables too. I was born
in a den. I have two brothers. We live
in a forest. I like to play hide and seek
with my brothers. I like to hide behind
trees. My mum says that I’m not
allowed to go near farms. Farmers
don’t like foxes. Some foxes chase the
chickens. I don’t chase the chicken. I
am a good fox.
1. What is Farley?
a. A fox
b. A chicken
c. A cat
2. What shape are Farley’s ears?
a. Square
b. Circle
c. Triangle
3. What does Farley do at night?
a. He catches mice and rabbits
b. He plays with his friends
c. He sleeps
4. What color is Farley’s coat?
a. White c. Red
b. Yellow
5. Where does Farley live?
a. Dessert b. Forest C. House
 Poldo the Polar Bear
My name is Poldo. I am a polar
bear. I am the biggest of all bears! I
live in an icy cold place called the
Arctic. It gets very cold here. The ice
is very slippery. I have rough pads on
my feet to help me walk on ice. My
thick fur keeps me warm. I like to
swim in the water. I use my feet to
paddle. I eat meat. Seals are yummy!
When it is time for bed, I dig a pit in
the snow to sleep in. It keeps me
warm. I like playing in the snow. Do
you like playing in the snow?
1. What is Poldo?
a. A koala
b. A panda
c. A polar bear
2. Where does Poldo live?
a. In the Arctic
b. In the woods
c. In the dessert
3. What helps Poldo walk on the ice?
a. His small ears
b. His rough pads
c. He wears shoes
4. What keeps Poldo warm?
a. His small nose c. his big head
b. His thick fur
5. Can Poldo swim?
a. Yes b. No C. Maybe
 Henry the Hedgehog
My name is Henry. I am a
hedgehog. I have sharp spines all
over my back. I can curl up into a
ball. I can climb trees and I can swim
in the water. I like eating beetles and
digging for earthworms. I use my
sense of smell to find food. I sleep
under rocks and in the tall grass. I
have short legs and short tail. I do
not like winter. It is too cold for me
so I have to hibernate. This means
that I curl up into a ball and go to
sleep. After a few months, I wake up
and I am very hungry.
1. What is Henry?
a. A worm
b. A beetle
c. A hedgehog
2. Where does Henry likes to eat?
a. Fish and chips
b. Sandwiches and crisps
c. Beetles and Earthworms
3. What sense does Henry use to find food?
a. Smell C. sight
b. hearing
4. Does Henry have a short or long tail?
a. Short tail b. long tail
5. How longdoes Henry sleep during winter?
a. Few days C. few months
b. Few years