GE L12 Unit 7 (Reading: Tiny Creatures)

Reading activity
Tiny Creatures

Global English Level 12

Read the text in 10 minutes

Pygmy Possum

What is paragraph 1 about?

This paragraph introduces the idea that Earth is home to many amazing creatures of different sizes. It explains that the text will focus on some of the smallest creatures found on land, in the air, and in the sea.

What is paragraph 1 about?

Pygmy Possum

What is paragraph 2 about?

This paragraph introduces the pygmy possum. It explains where it lives (Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia), its size, and its special physical features, such as its pouch and prehensile tail.

What is paragraph 2 about?

And explains the behavior and lifestyle of the pygmy possum. It describes that the possum is nocturnal, how it moves between trees, and how it uses its tail to grip branches.

What is paragraph 2 about?

Pygmy Possum

What is paragraph 3 about?

This paragraph explains the role of the pygmy possum in the ecosystem. It describes what the possum eats (nectar), how it helps pollinate plants, and why it is important for the environment.

What is paragraph 3 about?

Pygmy Possum

What is paragraph 4 about?

This paragraph discusses the threats faced by the pygmy possum. It explains dangers such as predators, bushfires, and habitat destruction, and mentions that some species are now classified as critically endangered.

What is paragraph 4 about?

Bee humimngbird

What is paragraph 1 about?

This paragraph explains what the bee hummingbird is and why it is special. It focuses on its size, stating that it is the smallest bird in the world, and gives details about its length, weight, and lifespan.

What is paragraph 1 about?

Bee humimngbird

What is paragraph 2 about?

This paragraph describes where the bee hummingbird lives and how it moves. It explains its habitat in Cuba, how it flies in different directions, and how fast its wings beat.

What is paragraph 2 about?

And explains the bee hummingbird’s diet and role in nature. It describes how it feeds on nectar, how it helps pollinate flowers, and the dangers it faces, such as habitat loss and climate change.

What is paragraph 2 about?

Pygmy Seahorse

What is paragraph 1 about?

This paragraph introduces the pygmy seahorse and explains where it lives. It describes its habitat in warm seas and coral reefs and mentions different species and their very small sizes.

What is paragraph 1 about?

Pygmy Seahorse

What is paragraph 2 about?

This paragraph focuses on the pygmy seahorse’s special features and behavior. It explains how it camouflages itself, moves using its fins and tail, and how it reproduces.

What is paragraph 2 about?

And discusses the threats faced by pygmy seahorses. It explains environmental problems such as temperature changes and reef damage, and mentions that it is difficult to know exactly how endangered they are due to limited data.

What is paragraph 2 about?

Tiny Pollinators

What is the text about?

The text is about tiny pollinators, especially bees, and their important role in pollinating plants and producing food. It explains how bees pollinate flowers, the threats they face such as pesticides, climate change, and habitat loss, and why protecting bees is important for food production and ecosystems.

What is the text about?

• Bees are important pollinators that help plants produce fruit by transferring pollen while collecting nectar for food.

• Bees face many threats, including pesticides, climate change, and habitat loss caused by deforestation and human activities.

• Bees can travel long distances in search of food, sometimes flying several kilometres to find nectar and pollen.

The three facts about bees

• a. Susceptible = Vulnerable

  • Susceptible: Mudah terpengaruh atau rentan terhadap sesuatu

• b. Eradicate = Destroy or kill

  • Eradicate: Memberantas atau memusnahkan sesuatu hingga benar-benar hilang.

• c. Foraging = Gathering

  • Foraging: Kegiatan mencari atau mengumpulkan makanan

• d. Scarce = Difficult to find

  • Scarce: Langka atau jumlahnya sangat sedikit

The three facts about bees