RE 8.2 8A Reading comprehension

What is the main idea of the reading?

• The life of a penguin

• Penguins live together in groups

• Emperor penguins are the largest penguins on Earth

• Male emperor penguins help take care of their young

A: What is the largest penguin on Earth?

• King Penguin
• Emperor Penguin
• Gentoo Penguin
• Adelie Penguin

B: How many eggs to emperor eggs lay at a time?

• Five eggs
• Three eggs
• One egg
• Two eggs

B: What is a brood pouch on a penguin?

• a special piece of skin to cover eggs

• a place to store food

• something to help them swim better

• a mating display feature

C: Which parent penguin takes care of the egg for the first 2 months?

• The male penguin
• The female penguin
• Both parents share the responsibility

• The oldest chick takes care of the egg

D: When does the penguin egg hatch?

• by August

• by December

• by July

• by May

E: Why do the parent penguins go to the ocean?

• To migrate to warmer climates.
• To socialize with other penguins.
• To build nests.
• To hunt for food.

F: When does winter end for the emperor penguins?

• August

• in a few months

• December

• April

How much can emperor penguins weigh?

• two kilograms

• 40 kg

• a single kilogram

• 36.5 kg

What does the word 'hatch' mean?

• To paint a surface.
• To break something apart.
• To come out from an egg.

• To build a nest for birds.