Reading - The Forest

THE FOREST

The forest is a beautiful and interesting place. There are many tall trees, and there are also many animals. In the morning, birds sing sweet songs, and the sun shines brightly through the green leaves. Sometimes, it rains, and the river gets bigger. There are fish in the river, and there are frogs near the water. Many people like to walk in the forest because it is calm and peaceful. There are paths to follow, and there are benches to sit on. In the forest, there is fresh air, and there is no noise from the city. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.

VOCABULARY

• Forest: A large area with many trees and plants.
• Example: The forest is full of life.

• Trees: Tall plants with trunks, branches, and leaves.
• Example: There are many trees in the forest.

• Birds: Animals with feathers that can fly.
• Example: Birds sing in the morning.

• River: A large natural stream of water.
• Example: The river gets bigger when it rains.

• Paths: Trails or roads for walking.
• Example: There are paths to follow in the forest.

• Benches: Places to sit, usually made of wood or stone.
• Example: There are benches to rest on in the forest.

• Fresh air: Clean and healthy air.
• Example: In the forest, there is fresh air.

• Relax: To rest and feel calm.
• Example: Many people relax in the forest. 

ACTIVITIES

1 - Comprehension Questions

A. What do birds do in the morning?

B. Why does the river get bigger?

C. Why do people like to walk in the forest?

2 - Fill in the Blanks

A. There are many __________ in the forest.

B. The sun shines through the __________.

C. There are __________ to sit on in the forest.

3 - True or False

A. There are fish in the river.

B. The forest is noisy because of the city.

C. There are paths to follow in the forest.

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ANSWER KEY

1 -

A. Birds sing sweet songs in the morning.

B. The river gets bigger because it rains.

C. People like to walk in the forest because it is calm and peaceful.

2 -

A. Trees

B. Leaves

C. Benches

3 -

A. True

B. False (The forest is quiet and peaceful.)

C. True