Understanding Trees in Meadows

The speaker expresses a desire to be a tree in a wide-open meadow to receive full sunlight without competition, unlike in a forest. They admire the beauty of a solitary tree in a field, which invites people to sit under it and adds romance to their lives. However, they acknowledge the risk of being struck by lightning due to the tree's exposure, but consider the risk worth it for the beauty and fullness of the tree's plumage.

Why does the speaker prefer to be a tree in a meadow?

• To be closer to animals

• To avoid competition for sunlight

• To be surrounded by other trees

• To have more water

What does the speaker want to achieve by being in a meadow?

• To have full plumage

• To be closer to water

• To grow faster

• To produce more seeds

What happens to the lower branches of trees in a rainforest?

• They produce more leaves

• They become stronger

• They grow faster

• They drop dead

How does the speaker describe the life of trees in rainforests?

• Easy and abundant

• Competitive and challenging

• Dry and barren

• Peaceful and quiet

What does the speaker find beautiful about a solitary tree?

• Its height

• Its bark

• Its leaves

• Its ability to invite people to sit under it

What does the speaker hope to add to people's lives?

• A sense of adventure

• A dimension of romance

• A feeling of safety

• A sense of mystery

What is a risk for a tree in the middle of a field?

• Being cut down

• Being struck by lightning

• Being eaten by animals

• Being uprooted by wind

Why does lightning prefer to strike trees in open fields?

• Because trees are taller

• Because trees are isolated

• Because trees are wet

• Because trees are dry

What does the speaker consider worth the risk of lightning?

• Having a strong trunk

• Being an ornament in the field

• Growing taller

• Producing more fruit