Session 2-Literal

The Philippine eagle, also known as the monkey-eating eagle, is one of the largest and rarest eagles in the world. It is found only in the Philippines and is considered critically endangered due to deforestation and hunting. This eagle has a wingspan of up to seven feet and feeds mainly on monkeys, snakes, and other small animals.

Q1. What is another name for the Philippine eagle?

• a) Haribon

• b) Monkey-eating eagle

• c) King eagle

• d) Golden eagle

Q2. Where can the Philippine eagle be found?

• a) Indonesia

• b) Malaysia

• c) Philippines

• d) Thailand

Q3. Why is the Philippine eagle considered critically endangered?

• a) Natural disasters

• b) Deforestation and hunting

• c) Climate change

• d) Lack of food

The chocolate hills are a famous tourist attraction in Bohol, Philippines. There are over 1,200 cone-shaped hills that turn brown during the dry season, resembling chocolate mounds. These hills are made of limestone and were formed by the uplift of coral deposits and erosion over thousands of years.

Q4. Where can the Chocolate Hills be found?

• a) Palawan

• b) Cebu

• c) Bohol

• d) Davao

Q5. Why are they called Chocolate Hills?

• a) They are covered in chocolate trees.

• b) They turn brown during the dry season.

• c) They are made of chocolate rocks.

• d) They are shaped like chocolate bars.

A life cycle follows a sequence of stages. For example, a butterfly’s life cycle has four main stages. It starts as an egg, then hatches into a larva (caterpillar). After that, it forms a pupa (chrysalis), where it undergoes transformation. Finally, it emerges as an adult butterfly.

Q6. What is the first stage in a butterfly's life cycle?

• a) Larva

• b) Pupa

• c) Egg

• d) Adult

Q7. Which stage comes after the larva (caterpillar)?

• a) Egg

• b) Adult

• c) Pupa

• d) None of the above

Q8. What happens in the pupa stage?

• a) The butterfly lays eggs.

• b) The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.

• c) The caterpillar eats leaves.

• d) The butterfly emerges from the egg.

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Cooking rice follows a step-by-step sequence. First, measure the rice and rinse it with water to remove excess starch. Next, add water in the correct ratio, usually one cup of rice to one and a half cups of water. Then, cook the rice using a rice cooker or a pot on the stove. Finally, let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the grains to settle and become fluffy.

Q9. What is the first step in cooking rice?

• a) Add water

• b) Rinse the rice

• c) Measure the rice

• d) Cook the rice

Q10. Why do you rinse the rice before cooking?

• a) To add flavor

• b) To remove excess starch

• c) To make it cook faster

• d) To change the color of the rice