T2 Report Text

An earthworm uses its pointed head end to dig a hole in the soil. It searches for loose soil and forces the soil apart. Slowly, the worm draws the rest of its body until it disappears into the hole. The earthworm has many narrow rings which enable it to change shape.

The earthworm will eat the soil if it is too hard to be pushed aside. It opens up channels through which air can enter by burrowing into the soil. Because of this, the soil will be oxygenated. The roots of plants planted in that soil can breathe. In this way earthworms act as gardeners and cultivators of the soil.

How does an earthworm go through a small hole?

• Its body has many narrow rings to help it change shape.

• Its body has a very soft sponge that can change shape.

• Its body is very small and slim.

• Its body is tiny, long and slim.

An earthworm uses its pointed head end to dig a hole in the soil. It searches for loose soil and forces the soil apart. Slowly, the worm draws the rest of its body until it disappears into the hole. The earthworm has many narrow rings which enable it to change shape.

The earthworm will eat the soil if it is too hard to be pushed aside. It opens up channels through which air can enter by burrowing into the soil. Because of this, the soil will be oxygenated. The roots of plants planted in that soil can breathe. In this way earthworms act as gardeners and cultivators of the soil.

Why is an earthworm called a gardener?

Because...

• it plants many trees.

• it makes the soil good for plants.

• it has many plants near its burrow.

• it makes the plants bigger and better.

An earthworm uses its pointed head end to dig a hole in the soil. It searches for loose soil and forces the soil apart. Slowly, the worm draws the rest of its body until it disappears into the hole. The earthworm has many narrow rings which enable it to change shape.

The earthworm will eat the soil if it is too hard to be pushed aside. It opens up channels through which air can enter by burrowing into the soil. Because of this, the soil will be oxygenated. The roots of plants planted in that soil can breathe. In this way earthworms act as gardeners and cultivators of the soil.

".. . by burrowing into the soil." (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word means...

• to make a hole in the wall.

• to have babies and take care of them.

• to keep the nest in good condition for a long time.

• to make a hole or a tunnel in the ground by digging.

An earthworm uses its pointed head end to dig a hole in the soil. It searches for loose soil and forces the soil apart. Slowly, the worm draws the rest of its body until it disappears into the hole. The earthworm has many narrow rings which enable it to change shape.

The earthworm will eat the soil if it is too hard to be pushed aside. It opens up channels through which air can enter by burrowing into the soil. Because of this, the soil will be oxygenated. The roots of plants planted in that soil can breathe. In this way earthworms act as gardeners and cultivators of the soil.

What is the best title for the text?

• The kinds of earthworms.

• The habitat of earthworms.

• The breeding of earthworms.

• The benefit of earthworms for soil.