Chapter 1 English grade 9

The orangutan is a large primate that lives in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. It has reddish-brown hair and long arms, which help it move from tree to tree. Orangutans are very intelligent and use tools to help them find food. They eat fruits, leaves, bark, and insects.
Unfortunately, orangutans are endangered because of deforestation and illegal hunting. Many conservation efforts are being made to protect them.

What does the text tell us about?

• gorillas

• orangutans

• forest animals

• insect

The orangutan is a large primate that lives in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. It has reddish-brown hair and long arms, which help it move from tree to tree. Orangutans are very intelligent and use tools to help them find food. They eat fruits, leaves, bark, and insects.
Unfortunately, orangutans are endangered because of deforestation and illegal hunting. Many conservation efforts are being made to protect them.

Where do orangutans live?

• in the desert

• in the savanna

• in the rainforest

• in the zoo

The orangutan is a large primate that lives in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. It has reddish-brown hair and long arms, which help it move from tree to tree. Orangutans are very intelligent and use tools to help them find food. They eat fruits, leaves, bark, and insects.
Unfortunately, orangutans are endangered because of deforestation and illegal hunting. Many conservation efforts are being made to protect them.

Why are orangutans endangered?

• Because they eat insects

• 
  Because of natural disasters

• 
  Because of forest destruction and illegal hunting

• Because they don’t eat meat

The orangutan is a large primate that lives in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. It has reddish-brown hair and long arms, which help it move from tree to tree. Orangutans are very intelligent and use tools to help them find food. They eat fruits, leaves, bark, and insects.
Unfortunately, orangutans are endangered because of deforestation and illegal hunting. Many conservation efforts are being made to protect them.

.What is the main food of orangutans?

• fish

• 
  grass

• fruits and leaves

• small animals

The orangutan is a large primate that lives in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. It has reddish-brown hair and long arms, which help it move from tree to tree. Orangutans are very intelligent and use tools to help them find food. They eat fruits, leaves, bark, and insects.
Unfortunately, orangutans are endangered because of deforestation and illegal hunting. Many conservation efforts are being made to protect them.

“They eat fruits, leaves, bark, and insects.” What does “they” refer to?

• gorillas

• 
  conservationists

• rainforests

• orangutans

The rhinoceros is one of the largest land animals. It has thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose. Rhinos are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Rhinos are very strong, but their eyesight is poor. They rely on their sense of smell and hearing to stay safe.

What is the text about?

• Herbivores in Africa

• Rhinoceros

• Horned animals

• Dangerous animals

The rhinoceros is one of the largest land animals. It has thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose. Rhinos are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Rhinos are very strong, but their eyesight is poor. They rely on their sense of smell and hearing to stay safe.


How do rhinos protect themselves?

• By seeing clearly

• With their strong legs

• Using their smell and hearing

• Using their teeth

The rhinoceros is one of the largest land animals. It has thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose. Rhinos are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Rhinos are very strong, but their eyesight is poor. They rely on their sense of smell and hearing to stay safe.


What is the meaning of “herbivore”?

• An animal that eats meat

• An animal that eats plants

• An animal that hunts other animals

• An animal that sleeps during the day

The rhinoceros is one of the largest land animals. It has thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose. Rhinos are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Rhinos are very strong, but their eyesight is poor. They rely on their sense of smell and hearing to stay safe.


How many horns can a rhino have?

• only one

• one or two

• two or three

• four

The rhinoceros is one of the largest land animals. It has thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose. Rhinos are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. Rhinos are very strong, but their eyesight is poor. They rely on their sense of smell and hearing to stay safe.


What color is a rhino’s skin?

• black

• black

• gray

• white