Ginger the Giraffe

Ginger the Giraffe

Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Ginger. Ginger lived in Kenya, a country in Africa. Like all giraffes, Ginger had a long neck and long legs. Because she was so tall, she was able to eat food from the very tops of the trees in the savannah. The savannah in Africa is an area with lots of grass and some trees. The other animals like zebras and antelopes could not reach where Ginger could reach. But Ginger always found food.

Multiple Choice

Like all giraffes, Ginger had....

• a long neck and short legs.

• a long neck and long legs.

• a short neck and long legs.

Multiple Choice

The savannah is...

• an area with lots of grass and some trees.

• an area with lots of trees.

• an area with very little grass.

One day Ginger was busy eating her favourite leaves along with some other giraffes. It had not rained for a long time so the land was very dry. Then she heard a noise. It was her friend Mickey the Monkey. He wasn't feeling well. Ginger knew what the problem was. Mickey couldn't find anything to eat and he was very hungry. So Ginger gave Mickey some leaves to eat. Mickey felt better.

Multiple Choice

It had not rained for a long time, so...

• the land was wet.

• the land was dry.

• the leaves were wet.

Multiple Choice

Mickey was hungry because...

• he couldn't climb a tree.

• he coudn't find his favourite food.

• he couldn't find food.

Then Ginger asked Mickey, "What's happened, Mickey? Why are you so hungry?" Mickey said, "It hasn't rained for so long and now there's no more food. All the other animals are also hungry. Some of them are thinking of leaving the savannah and trying to reach the jungle."

"That's a long trip", said Ginger. "Let's ask Leo the Lion. He's the smartest animal in the savannah. He'll know what to do!"

Multiple Choice

Why are the animals thinking of leaving the savannah?

• They want to see other places.

• There in no food in the savannah.

• They don't like it there.

Ginger and Mickey found Leo sitting on a rock. Ginger said, "Leo, there is no food left in the savannah because it's been so dry. Do you have any ideas? What should the animals do?" Leo thought for a while and then he said, "There's nothing we can do about the rain. When it comes all the plants will grow again and there will be lots of food for everybody. The only thing I can think of for everyone is to move closer to the jungle."

Multiple Select

Tick the correct sentences.

• Leo was sleeping when Ginger and Mickey came to see him.

• Leo lives in the savannah.

• Leo helped Ginger and Mickey.

• Leo didn't listen to Ginger and Mickey.

Ginger and Mickey didn't know how to gather all the animals together to start the journey. But the animals already gathered and waited for Ginger and Mickey. "If you help us get to the jungle, we are coming with you", said the animals. "Of course I'll help", said Ginger. I'm your friend.

Multiple Select

Tick the correct sentences.

• Ginger is helpful.

• The animals didn't want to go on a long journey.

• The animals wanted to go on a long journey.

• It was difficult to gather all the animals.

So they started their journey across the savannah to the jungle. It was so hot and there was no food or water. And then they heard it. It was thunder! The animals were scared. The lightning hit the dry grass and the savannah caught fire. The animals started to run. They could see the fire coming towards them. Ginger was very tall so she could lead the animals to a safe place.

Multiple Choice

What started the fire?

• The animals.

• People.

• The lightning.

Multiple Choice

Who led the animals to safety?

• Ginger.

• Mickey.

• The elephants.

And then the most wonderful thing happened. It started to rain! The rain put out the fire so they didn't have to run. Then the rain filled their watering holes and made the plants grow again. The animals didn't have to make that long trip to the edge of the jungle. Everyone would have enough food and water. So Ginger, the Giraffe went back to her favourite tree and continued to munch on the leaves and buds.

Multiple Select

In the end....

• It started to rain.

• The animals weren't happy.

• The animals didn't have to go to the jungle.

• There was enough food and water for all the animals in the savannah.