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What was the rabbit bragging about?

The rabbit was bragging about how fast he could run. He claimed he was the fastest animal in the forest.

Why did the tortoise challenge the rabbit?

The tortoise challenged the rabbit because he was tired of his boasting.

What happened when the rabbit took a nap?

The rabbit took a nap midway through the race and fell behind the tortoise.

What lesson does this story teach? Tick the correct answer.

<p>Slow and steady wins the race (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write two adverbials of time from the passage.

<p>midway through the race (C), One sunny morning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was this article written?

<p>September 10, 2024.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lead archaeologist mentioned in the article?

<p>Dr. Emily Carter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify two facts about the items found in the shipwreck.

<p>The items found were pottery, coins, and tools. These items reveal important details about ancient Greek trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The team is ______ studying the items.

<p>carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of this text? Tick the correct answer.

<p>To inform about a recent discovery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are historians excited about this discovery?

<p>Historians hope to uncover more secrets about the past hidden under the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ship of the archaeologist

<p>the archaeologist's</p> Signup and view all the answers

Circle the correct form of the verb.

<p>The archaeologists (find/finds) clues about ancient life. (A), They (is/are) studying old coins and pottery. (B), The tortoise (move/moves) slowly but steadily. (C), The rabbit (think/thinks) he is the fastest animal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Large → larger →

<p>largest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strong → stronger →

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Flashcards

Rabbit's boast

The rabbit's claim of being the fastest animal in the forest.

Tortoise's challenge

The tortoise's response to the rabbit's boasting, proposing a race.

Rabbit's nap

The rabbit's decision to take a break during the race, leading to his loss.

Lesson of the story

The story teaches that slow and steady wins the race, and overconfidence can lead to failure.

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Adverbial of time

A word or phrase that describes when an action occurred.

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One sunny morning

Expresses when a specific event in the story started.

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Midway through the race

A point during the race that is exactly half-way.

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Date of breaking news

The date when the news about the shipwreack was published.

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Lead archaeologist

The main scientist in charge of the team of archaeologists studying the ancient shipwreck.

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Ancient shipwreck findings

The objects like pottery, coins, and tools found inside an old shipwreck, revealing details about ancient Greek trade.

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Ancient Greek trade

The process of exchange of goods by people of ancient Greece.

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Purpose of news text

The main reason an article or news report is created- information, education or excitement..

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Historian excitement

The enthusiasm of historians due to the discovery of valuable secrets from the past, that are now revealed.

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Ancient Greek cargo

The valuable goods that were transported by the ancient Greek ship.

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Study Notes

Section A: Fiction

  • Rabbit's boasting: The rabbit bragged about being the fastest animal in the forest.
  • Tortoise's challenge: The tortoise challenged the rabbit to a race.
  • Rabbit's initial speed: The rabbit ran quickly and got far ahead in the race.
  • Rabbit's nap: The rabbit took a nap midway through the race.
  • Tortoise's steady pace: The tortoise continued the race slowly but steadily.
  • Rabbit's loss: The rabbit woke up and found the tortoise near the finish line; he ran as fast as he could, but the tortoise had already won.
  • Moral of the story: The moral of the story is "Slow and steady wins the race."

Section B: Non-Fiction

  • Ancient Shipwreck Discovery: Archaeologists uncovered a 2,500-year-old shipwreck off Greece.
  • Valuable Cargo: The shipwreck contained pottery, coins, and tools.
  • Lead Archaeologist: Dr. Emily Carter.
  • Date of article: September 10, 2024
  • Purpose of Discovery: Helps understand ancient Greek trade and travel
  • Significance: Important for historians studying past civilizations and trade routes.

Section C: Grammar and Vocabulary

  • Apostrophes for Possession:
  • "ship of the archaeologist" becomes "the archaeologist's ship"
  • "tools belonging to the sailors" becomes "the sailors' tools"

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