Reading - Runaway Tortoise Missing for Over 9 Months Found Just One Mile from Home

Read the news article "Runaway Tortoise Missing for Over 9 Months Found Just One Mile from Home" and complete the activities below.

VOCABULARY

• runaway: someone or something that has escaped
  The runaway tortoise was finally found after nine months.

• vanish: to disappear suddenly and completely
  The dog vanished from the garden without a trace.

• injured: hurt or harmed
  He was injured during the game but is recovering now.

• hibernate: to sleep through the winter
  Bears hibernate in caves when it gets cold.

• spot: to see or notice something
  She spotted her friend in the crowd.

• heat lamp: a special lamp that provides warmth, especially for animals
  The lizard sleeps under a heat lamp to stay warm.

• survive: to continue to live, especially after a dangerous situation
  He survived a long hike in the forest without food.

• escape: to get away from a place or situation
  The bird escaped from its cage.

• adventurous: willing to take risks or try new things
  He's an adventurous traveler who loves exploring wild places.

• boundary: a limit or border
  The dog never crosses the boundary of the garden.

 

ACTIVITIES

1 - Choose the correct answer:

2 - True or False?

3 - Match the word to its definition:

4 - Do you think tortoises make good pets? Why or why not? Write your answer in the comments below.