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Level six

Reading sheet 1

This is a kangaroo. She is looking for some

food. She is hungry but is going to make

sure it is safe before she starts to eat.

The kangaroo has a baby with her. She has

the baby in her pouch.

The baby kangaroo likes to be in it’s

mother’s pouch.

A baby kangaroo is called a joey.

When his mother is moving along, the joey

is safe in the pouch. After the joey is born it

climbs into the mothers pouch, where there

is milk to drink.

The joey will be safe in the pouch until it is

big enough to look after itself.

When the mother kangaroo finds some

good grass to eat, the joey will hop out of

the pouch and eat grass too.

Kangaroos live in Australia.


Level six

Comprehension sheet 1

1.What animal is this?

2. Where is the baby?

3. What does the kangaroo like to eat?

4. What will the baby kangaroo do when his

mother is eating?

5. What is a baby kangaroo called?

Write something you have learnt from the

information.


Level six

Activity sheet 1

Write whether the information is true or false

1. The kangaroo is eating meat.

2. The baby kangaroo likes to

ride in the pouch

3. Kangaroo’s like to skip in the

grass.

4. The kangaroo has a joey in

the pouch.

5. The dog is hungry.

Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) Kangaroos live in Australia.

(B) Kangaroos can swim fast.

(C) Kangaroos use their long feet to jump along.

(D) A joey will stay in the pouch to keep it safe.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 2 Koalas are bear like animals, but they are

not bears.

The koala is often grey in colour. They look

soft and cuddly, but have sharp claws

which they will use to protect themselves.

This mother koala has her baby on her

back. Koalas carry their babies this way so

that their hands and feet are free to climb

trees.

The mother koala has a pouch for her baby

too. The pouch is not like the kangaroos, it is

at the back. This is so the koala can climb

trees and the baby can stay safe.

Did you know a baby koala is called a joey

the same as the kangaroo.

The mother gives her baby milk to drink.

Koalas live in gum trees. They go from tree

to tree eating only one sort of gum leaf.

Koalas live in Australia.


Level six


1. Where does the koala live?

2. Where is the baby?

3. What does the koala like to eat?

4. What is a baby koala called?

5. Where is the koalas pouch?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 2

Write whether the information is true or false 1. The koala only eats gum leaves

2. The koala has no pouch.

3. Koalas do not live in Australia.

4. The Koala feeds its baby milk.

5. The koala is a sort of bear.


(A) Koalas carry the joey on its back

(B) Koalas eat all sorts of leaves.

(C) A baby koala is called a joey.

(D) A koala is often black in colour.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 3 This animal is a platypus. It lives near rivers in

many parts of Australia.

The platypus is not like other animals. It has

a bill just like a duck and webbed feet like

a duck too.

The platypus has fur like a kangaroo.

The platypus lays eggs but it feeds its

babies milk.

The platypus lays her eggs deep in long

winding tunnels by river banks.

When the platypus is happy that it’s eggs

will be safe, she lays her eggs.

When the eggs hatch, the platypus feeds

her babies milk until they are big enough to

look after themselves.

The platypus hunts and eats insects, worms

and shellfish.

The platypus is a shy animal. It is very hard

to spot her as she swims in by the river bank.


Level six


1. What country does the platypus live in?

2. What sort of feet does a platypus have?

3. What does the platypus like to eat?

4. Where does the platypus lay her eggs?

5. What does the platypus feed her babies?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 3

Write whether the information is true or false 1. The platypus does not live in

Australia.

2. The platypus lays her eggs

in the river.

3. The platypus eats insects.

4. The platypus feeds her babies

milk.

5. The platypus is an Australian

animal. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) Platypuses have bills like a duck.

(B) A platypus is a type of kangaroo.

(C) A mother platypus lays eggs.

(D) The platypus eats leaves.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 4 The saltwater crocodile is an Australian

reptile. It lives in rivers in the North of

Australia. A reptile is a cold blooded animal

like lizards and snakes.

Crocodiles have a hard scaly skin a long

tail and big sharp teeth.

The crocodile lays eggs in the sand and

mud near the river, and when the eggs

hatch the baby crocodiles have to make

their own way down to the water.

Crocodiles stay in the deep water of rivers

so that they look like logs. They use their tails

to swim and with only their eyes showing.

The crocodile will often use it’s tail to knock

it’s prey into the water, where it can then

be eaten by it’s strong teeth.

People have to be very careful when

swimming in places where crocodiles like to

swim.


Level six


1. A crocodile is from what family?

2. Where would you find a crocodile?

3. How does a crocodile catch it’s prey?

4. Where does the crocodile lay her eggs?

5. What sort of skin does a crocodile have?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 4

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Crocodiles have live babies.

2. The crocodile is an animal.

3. The crocodile is a reptile.

4. Crocodiles swin on top of the

Water.

5. Crocodiles can be found in the

Northern part of Australia. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) Crocodiles are an Australian reptile.

(B) A crocodile has a little tail.

(C) Crocodiles are fun to play with.

(D) Crocodiles have big sharp teeth.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 5

An echidna is an egg laying mammal.

It has a short nose and short strong legs.

The legs have powerful claws to help the

echidna dig the hard ground.

The back of the echidna is covered with

stiff spines. The echidna’s stiff spines help to

protect it from other animals.

The echidna has a mouth with a long sticky

tongue which it uses to catch ants.

The echidna lays one or two eggs which

the mother echidna puts into a pouch of

skin where it hatches.

Echidna’s love to eat ants. They dig down

until they find ants and then pick them up

with their long tongues.

The echidna is very useful where there are

a lot of ants and some people even keep

them as pets.


Level six


1. How does an echidna protect itself?

2. What helps the echidna dig the hard

ground?

3. Where does the echidna keep her eggs?

4. What do echidnas’ eat?

5. What does the echidna use to catch ants?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 5

Write whether the information is true or false 1.Echidnas lay eggs.

2. The echidna eats meat.

3. The echidna eats ants.

4. The echidna has long legs

5. An echidna will make a good

pet. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) Echidnas have long tails.

(B) An echidna lays eggs.

(C) Echidnas have soft furry coats.

(D) Echidnas have short strong legs.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 6

Lizards are reptiles. They have dry scaly skin

and most have claws on their feet

Most lizards are small with four legs and a

long tail. Their tails break easily but can

grow back again.

Lizards move in different ways. Some run

very quickly while others move slowly taking

the time to sit in the sun.

Some lizards climb trees and some lizards

can run across water.

Lizards are cold blooded and need to sit in

the sun to get warm.

Most lizards live on insects but some eat

bird eggs and very small animals.

Lizards lay eggs which are left to hatch by

themselves. Most lizards are harmless and

good to learn about. Australia has lots of different sorts of lizard.


Level six


1. What sort of skin does a lizard have?

2. How many legs do lizards have?

3. What happens if a lizard loses it’s tail?

4. What do most lizards eat?

5. How do lizards make themselves warm?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 6

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Lizards are warm blooded.

2. Lizards are cold blooded.

3. Most lizards are harmless.

4. Lizards have live babies

5. A lizard is good to learn about.


(A) Lizards have two long legs.

(B) Most lizards eat meat.

(C) Lizards can grow a new tail.

(D) Lizards have dry scaly skin.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 7

Snakes are reptiles. That means they are

cold blooded animals.

They mostly lay eggs, but some snakes

have live babies.

Snakes sleep in the cold winter months and

like to come out and lay in the sun when

the days become warm.

Australia has many different kinds of snakes.

Most of them are not harmful, but there are

some that will bite to protect themselves.

Snakes are very hard to spot in the long

grass, so people need to take care when

they are out walking.

Snakes need to be near water so it is

important to be careful around places

where there is water.

Some lizards look like snakes but have eye

lids that move and lizards have short legs.


Level six


1. What is a reptile?

2. What does a snake do in winter?

3. When do people need to watch for snakes?

4. What do snakes do to get warm?

5. What country has lots of snakes?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 7

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Snakes have legs.

2. Australia has no snakes.

3.Australia has many snakes.

4. Snakes sleep in summer.

5. Snakes lay eggs.


(A) Snakes sleeps in winter.

(B) Snakes have long legs.

(C) Snakes like to sleep on roads in the warm sun.

(D) Snakes are warm blooded.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 8

Turtles are reptiles with a hard shell. They

have been alive on earth even before the

dinosaurs came.

Turtles carry their homes on their backs and

can protect themselves by pulling their

heads into their shell.

Turtles have no teeth and mostly eat green

vegetation in the sea.

Turtles lay eggs in deep holes and if the

baby turtle makes it into the ocean after

hatching can live a very long life.

Turtles have webbed feet which helps them

to swim. They spend most of their time in

the water and only come on land to lay

their eggs.

The turtle is an endangered animal and

people need to protect them.


Level six


1. What is a turtle?

2. What does a turtle have on it’s back?

3. Where do turtles lay their eggs?

4. What helps a turtle to swim?

5. How long do turtles live?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 8

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Turtles are endangered.

2. Turtles have live babies.

3. Turtles eggs are laid in holes.

4. Turtles like to swim in the sea.

5. Turtles only live for a short time.


(A) Turtles were on earth before dinosaurs.

(B) Turtles are reptiles.

(C) Turtles have soft shells.

(D) Turtles lay their eggs in deep holes on the sand.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 9

Turtles and tortoises are the names for

reptiles that have a hard shell that encloses

the insides of the body.

In some countries the name turtle means

the animal that lives in the ocean, while

tortoise is the name of the animal that lives

on the land.

Turtles, those who live in the sea are mostly

meat eaters. Tortoises, those who live on

land, mostly eat vegetation.

Both species lay eggs, which they bury in

holes.

Both turtles and tortoises live long lives,

some for more than 100 years.

Tortoises can come in many different sizes.

Some are small enough to fit into a hand,

while others grow big enough to ride on.


Level six


1. What is a tortoise?

2. What is the hard shell for?

3. Where do tortoises live?

4. What do tortoises eat?

5. How small could a tortoise be?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 9

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Tortoises live in the ocean.

2. Tortoises lay eggs in a nest.

3. Tortoises dig holes in which to

lay their eggs.

4. Tortoises have a hard shell.

5. Tortoises can live until over 100.


(A)Tortoises are reptiles.

(B)Tortoises can grow a new shell.

(C)Tortoises eat meat.

(D)Tortoises eat vegetation.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 10

This strange looking animal looks a lot like a

dog, although it was alive more than 213

million years ago.

It had powerful jaws, with three kinds of teeth,

which were used for biting, stabbing and

shredding its food.

This animal was a reptile and liked to live in

warm places, because it was cold blooded

and depended on the environment for

warmth.

If this reptile did live in a cold climate it

probably hibernated during the cold winter

months and that might be why it is now extinct

as it was hard to survive in really cold weather.

Most reptiles today are found in the warmer or

tropical places around the world. They like to

lay around on warm rocks where they make

the most of the warm sunlight.


Level six


1. When was this animal alive?

2. How many sets of teeth did it have?

3. What would it do in cold climates?

4. Why might this animal be extinct now?

5. Where do reptiles like to be?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 10

Write whether the information is true or false 1. This animal was like a dog.

2. This animal had no teeth.

3. This animal is now extinct.

4. This animal lives in rainforests.

5. This animal lives more than 213

million years ago. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A)This animal is alive today.

(B)This animal was a reptile.

(C)This animal lived 213 million years ago.

(D)This animal eats only vegetation.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 11

People have dogs for many different reasons.

Some dogs help people who are blind. Some

dogs are working dogs and some are racing

dogs. There are dogs who keep people

company and dogs that guard property.

Dogs are great to have whatever they are

used for.

It is important that dogs are looked after well.

They need to be trained to do whatever they

have been asked to do. They need to be

checked by a vet to make sure they stay

healthy. They need to be fed good food every

day and they need exercise.

It is good to have a dog, but they do need lots

of attention.

Some people get dogs because they are cute

when they are puppies, but when they grow

big they can become a problem and then are

not wanted.

It is very important to look after dogs properly.


Level six


1. Name one reason for having a dog?

2. How can a dog help people?

3. What do people need to do to look after a

dog?

4. Name one thing dogs need?

5. Why do some people get dogs?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 11

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Dogs are not useful animals.

2. Some dogs help blind people.

3. All dogs look the same.

4. Dogs make good pets.

5. Dogs train themselves.


(A)Some dogs make good guard dogs.

(B)Dogs need lots of training.

(C)Dogs can never be trained.

(D)Dogs do not make good pets.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 12

Cats come in all shapes and sizes. There are

many different breeds of cat and each breed

is quite different.

Some people keep cats because they make

good pets. They love to cuddle up close or sit

on laps.

Some cats are kept as working cats. They often

sleep in barns and hunt for mice and rats. That

is their job.

Some cats are show animals. They have their

coats brushed every day and are taken to cat

shows. The people who own them like to come

home with a blue ribbon, which means they

have won.

Cats are good to have for a pet, but they

need to be looked after. They need to go to

the vet every year to make sure they stay

healthy. They need to have fresh food every

day and also fresh clean water.

Cats make really good pets.


Level six


1. What would a working cat do?

2. How do people get a show cat ready for a

show?

3. What do pet cats like to do?

4. Name one thing a cat needs?

5. Why do you think a cat would be a good

pet?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 12

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Cats are not good pets.

2. Some cats are working animals.

3. There is only one sort of cat.

4. Cats don’t have cat shows.

5. Cats like to sit on peoples laps.


(A)Cats are good pets to have.

(B)Cats do not eat mice or rats.

(C)Cats chase mice and rats.

(D)People feed cats to dogs.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 13

Goldfish are good pets to have.

They are easy to look after and fun to watch.

It is important to clean a goldfish bowl when

the water starts to get dirty.

It is also important not to put too many fish into

one small bowl, because there will not be

enough room for them all to swim freely.

Fish need to be fed only a small amount each

day. Fish flakes are often used. They are

sprinkled on top of the water and the fish will

eat what they want.

At the pet shop people can buy different

things to put into a fish tank or bowl, and the

fish will swim in and out of them.

It is fun to watch fish swimming in the tank.

Some people spend lots of money setting their

tanks up with very special fish from other

countries.

Whether a big tank or a small bowl, fish can be

fun to have.


Level six


1. Why is it good to have goldfish?

2. Where do people keep goldfish.

3. Why would you not put too many fish into a

small bowl or tank?

4. Where can people get things to put in

fish tanks?

5. When would a fish tank need to be

cleaned?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 13

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Goldfish are kept as food for cats.

2. Goldfish make good pets.

3. A fish tank does not need cleaning.

4. Fish tanks can hold lots of fish.

5. Goldfish like to eat meat.


(A)Goldfish make good pets.

(B)Fish are kept in a cage.

(C)Fish are kept in a bowl or tank.

(D)We can only see fish In the sea.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 14 Guinea pigs are great little animals to have as

pets. They are small and cuddly and as long as

they are handled properly are friendly.

Guinea pigs need to be kept in a clean, warm

cage. The cage needs to be cleaned out

every week and fresh hay or paper needs to

be put in the bottom of the cage.

Guinea pigs like to eat fresh fruit and

vegetables every day and need to be fed

pellets and given fresh water to drink. The

pellets can be bought at pet shops.

Guinea pigs usually have two or three babies

at a time. The babies when they are born are

almost like small adults. They are born with their

hair and with their eyes open. They look very

sweet.

Guinea pigs do get sick very easily, so it is

important to keep their cages clean and fresh.

Guinea pigs can have long or short hair and

are often several different colours.

Guinea pigs are fun to keep as pets.


Level six


1. Where would a guinea pig live?

2. How do people keep the cages clean?

3. What do guinea pigs eat?

4. What do baby guinea pigs look like?

5. Why do cages need to be clean?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 14

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Guinea pigs are all the same.

2. Guinea pigs live in cages.

3. A guinea pig eats only meat.

4. Baby guinea pigs have no hair.

5. Guinea pigs make good pets.


(A)Guinea pigs need to have clean cages.

(B)Baby guinea pigs are just like the adults..

(C)Guinea pigs lay eggs.

(D)Guinea pigs have scaly bodies.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 15

Many people keep birds as pets. They enjoy

watching them fly around the cage and like

looking at their lovely colours.

Most pet birds are budgerigars or canarys, but

some people like to keep other types of birds.

Birds are usually kept in cages or avaries. If

there is only one or two birds they would

probably stay in a cage, but when people

have lots of birds, they need more room to fly

around.

It is fun to watch birds fly around. They can be

trained to sit on fingers or shoulders. Some birds

can be taught to talk too.

Birds need to have clean cages and be fed

fresh fruit and vegetables to keep them

healthy. They also need a mixture of seeds that

the bird would find in the wild.

Birds make good pets. If people are careful

they can fly around in houses, but they need to

be trained to come back to their cage first.


Level six


1. Why would people keep birds as pets?

2. Where would a bird be kept?

3. What might a bird eat?

4. Why is it important to feed fresh food?

5. Why do people need to be careful when

a bird is flying around the house?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 15

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Only budgerigars are kept as pets.

2. Birds make good pets to have.

3. Pet birds can fly anywhere.

4. Birds only eat seeds.

5. Pet birds need fresh fruit to eat.


(A)Birds live in cages.

(B)Birds do not make good pets.

(C)Birds can be trained to sit on fingers.

(D)A pet bird can be trained to talk to people.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 16

Chickens are baby hens or roosters.

When they are born they hatch out of eggs.

They are usually yellow in colour and are cute

and cuddly.

Chickens grow very quickly. They soon lose

their soft downy feathers and grow strong

colourful coats.

Hens are useful farm animals as they provide

people with eggs and also with meat.

Some hens are kept as egg birds, while others

are bred to use for chicken meat.

Hens lay eggs even if there is no rooster. These

are the eggs people eat.

If a rooster mates with the hen and she sits on

her eggs after they have been laid, they will

hatch into baby chickens.

There are special show chickens with curly

fancy feathers. People compete to win prizes.

These chickens are bathed and groomed to

prepare them for the shows.


Level six


1. Why do people keep chickens?

2. What happens when chickens lose their soft

downy coat?

3. What do chickens come out from?

4. What happens if a rooster mates with a

hen?

5. Where might chickens be found?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 16

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Chickens always hatch out of

eggs.

2. Chickens are born with downy

yellow coats.

3. Chickens provide people with

meat.

4. Hens are adult chickens.

5. Eggs are good to eat.


(A)All chickens grow into roosters.

(B) Female hens lay eggs.

(C) Some chickens are good to take to shows.

(D) Hens live on farms.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 17

Cows are farm animals. They are kept either for

their meat or for milk.

Milk cows live on dairy farms. They need to

have good green grass to eat so that they

produce lots of creamy milk. The cows are

milked twice a day. They come into a barn.

Their udders are cleaned. A machine is then

fitted to the udders and the cow produces the

milk. The milk then goes into a big tank, before

being sent to the factory. From there it is made

into cheese, yoghurt or ice-cream. The finished

products then go to the supermarket for

people to buy.

Meat cows are kept in grassy paddocks until

they are ready to be transported to a place

where they are killed and cut up into meat. The

meat is then packed into freezers, before

being packaged and sent to the supermarket

or butchers for people to buy.

Cows provide people with good food to eat.


Level six


1. What sort of farm are milk cows kept on?

2. Where does the milk go after the cows have

been milked?

3. What is made from milk?

4. Where do the finished products go?

5. Why are cows useful animals?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 17

Write whether the information is true or false 1. All cows produce milk.

2. Dairy farms are for milk production.

3. Some cows provide people with

meat.

4. Cows are milked once a week.

5. We buy meat at a supermarket.


(A)Cows live on farms.

(B) Cows need their udders cleaned before milking.

(C) People feed cows with milk.

(D) People buy cows meat to eat.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 18

Sheep live on many different types of farm. In

some places the farm is hundreds of acres and

there would be thousands of sheep. People

check on them by motor bike or even

helicoptors.

In other places they might live in one small

paddock, where the farmer can just walk over

and check on them.

Sheep are kept for their meat and wool.

Sheep are sheared every year, when their

coats are thick and heavy. Shearers work

quickly to cut the wool from the sheep.

The wool is packed into big bags and sent off

to factories, where it is made into clothing for

people to wear.

Sheep also provide people with meat.

The sheep are killed and the meat is put into

freezers, where it is then sent to supermarkets

and butchers, ready to be cut and packeged

for people to buy.


Level six


1. What are sheep used for?

2. Where do sheep live?

3. What happens to wool after it is cut off the

Sheep?

4. Where can people buy meat from a sheep?

5. Why are sheep shorn?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 18

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Sheep give people milk to drink.

2. Sheep have thick woolly coats.

3. Sheep always live in small

paddocks.

4. People keep sheep as pets.

5. Sheep provides people with

meat and wool. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) Sheep are farm animals.

(B) People keep sheep for fun.

(C) Farmers breed sheep for their meat and wool.

(D) Farmers shear sheep every year.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 19

Some farmers keep pigs but there are not as

many pig farms as there are sheep and cows.

Pigs are bred for their meat. They grow quickly

and they have a large number of babies.

These babies are called piglets.

They also eat many different foods which

makes them easy to feed.

Pigs used to live in the wild, but after a long

time have become used to being on farms.

A pigs skin is used for making leather bags,

footwear, gloves and handbags. This type of

leather is called pigskin.

Pigs have bristles on their skin which is used for

making brushes.

People enjoy eating pig meat. Ham is made

from pig meat and so is bacon. Pork meat is

often eaten as a roast at Christmas as well.

So you can see that pigs have a lot of uses for

people.


Level six


1. What is something that can be made from

pigskin?

2. Where do pigs live?

3. What is the name of a type of meat from a

pig?

4. When is a favourite time to eat pork?

5. Why are pigs easy to feed?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 19

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Pigs are bred only for their skin.

2. Pigs have many piglets.

3. Pigs grow very quickly.

4. Pigs are hard to feed.

5. Pork is a type of meat from a

pig. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) Pigs are farm animals

(B) Pigs have only one baby

(C) Piglets are the name for baby pigs.

(D) Pigs provide people with meat.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 20

Turkeys are becoming a very good type of

farming as more people are eating turkey

meat.

Turkeys are raised in huge barns, where they

are fed with special grains which helps to

fatten them quickly.

At first turkeys were sold whole and eaten at

special times such as Christmas.

As more people started to eat turkey meat,

butchers sold different parts of the bird.

Turkeys are called poultry as are chickens and

ducks. Poultry meat is becoming cheaper to

buy and so more people are eating it.

The meat from a turkey has less fat then beef

lamb or pork, and many people choose to eat

that rather than a fattier meat.

Turkeys lay eggs. When they hatch the babies

grow into more turkeys.

Turkey meat is white in colour and looks and

tastes very like chicken.


Level six


1. What sort of animal is a turkey?

2. Where do people keep turkeys?

3. What is the colour of turkey meat?

4. Why do some people prefer turkey to beef

or lamb?

5. What does turkey meat taste like?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 20

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Turkeys are bred for their eggs.

2. Turkeys are bred for their meat.

3. Turkey meat is red and fatty.

4. Turkey meat tastes like chicken.

5. Poultry is a name for turkeys and

chickens. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) turkeys provide people with meat

(B) turkeys have white meat like a chicken

(C) turkeys have live babies

(D) turkeys lay eggs

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 21

Bears are found in many countries around the

world. There are eight different types of bear,

but they all have heavy bodies, short rounded

ears and short tails. Bears have flat padded

feet with five toes.

All types of bear are similar although they have

developed some differences to suit their

habitat.

Polar bears eat mainly seals and fish, while

grizzly bears eat berries, grasses and nuts as

well as dead or living animals.

Bears live on all continents except for Australia,

Africa and Antartica.

While bears are the largest meat eating animal

they are all able to climb trees, which they do

to escape preditors and to find food to eat.

Black, brown and polar bears all hibernate

during the winter months. The hibernation

usually lasts for between 3 to 5 months, when

they go without food or water.


Level six


1. How many types of bear are there?

2. What is the same about all bears?

3. What do polar bears eat?

4. What is something all bears can do?

5. Which bears hibernate?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 21

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Bears live in Australia.

2. Polar bears eat seals and fish.

3. Brown bears eat berries and nuts.

4. All bears hibernate.

5. Bears have long pointy ears.


(A) bears are all the same

(B) there are eight different types of bear

(C) bears do not live in Australia or Africa.

(D) bears hibernate during the summer months.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 22

Camels are desert animals coming from Asia

and northern Africa. There are two types of

camel, with either one hump or two. The

humps are full of flesh and fat, which is stored

for when food is scarce. A camel can survive

without water for several days.

The camel has been used by people for

thousands of years. They have become used to

carrying heavy loads and adapt easily to

conditions in desert countries. Camels are still

used as pack animals in many countries.

Australia has many feral camels which were

introduced into the country between 1840 and

1907. They were used to transport goods across

the country, until the train lines were built.

The camels were turned loose into the desert

when they weren’t needed any more, where

they have grown in numbers. They are now a

problem as they eat and drink what the native

animals need.


Level six


1. What is the differences between camels?

2. What is stored in a camels hump?

3. Where did camels come from?

4. When were camels introduced into

Australia?

5. Why are camels a problem in Australia?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 22

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Camels came from Australia.

2. Camels carry flesh and fat in

Their humps.

3. Camels are not used any more.

4. Camels are feral animals in

Australia.

5. Camels never drink water.


(A) Camels came to Australia during 1840 to 1907.

(B) there are two different types of camel.

(C) Camels are still used as pack animals.

(D) Camels are good to keep in australia.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 23

Cheetah is the common name for a large cat.

They are mostly found in Africa. They are similar

to a leapard, but have a longer body, much

longer legs and a smaller head. The coat is

yellowish brown with black spots. The cubs also

have spotted coats

The female cheetah is pregnant for 3 months

and she has between two and four cubs,

which she looks after for between 13 and 20

months.

The body of the cheetah is made for running

and it takes prey in this way. The cheetah has

good eyesight which is used when searching

for prey. The cheetah stalks its prey until it is

close and then the chase begins.

Over short distances the cheetah is the fastest

animal in the world.

In tropical Africa where the cheetah now lives

on the open plains, it is an endangered

species.


Level six


1. What does the name cheetah mean?

2. Where are cheetahs found?

3. How many cubs does a female cheetah

usually have?

4. How does a cheetah catch its prey?

5. Why is the cheetah a special animal?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 23

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Cheetahs are endangered.

2. A cheetah will smell out its prey.

3. Cheetahs come from Africa.

4. A cheetah cub is born black.

5. A female cheetah will have 2-4

cubs. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) the cheetah is increasing in numbers.

(B) the cheetah is an endangered animal.

(C) cheetah cubs are born with a spotted coat.

(D) cheetahs are the fastest animals on earth.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 24

There are many different types of deer and

they live in many countries.

All male deer grow antlers, but with the

reindeer both male and female deer have

antlers. The male reindeer have antlers that are

long and branched, while the female has

smaller simpler ones.

The reindeer comes from subartic and Artic

regions of Europe and Asia

The reindeer are sturdy, short legged animals

with a dark brown coat in summer. This coat

gets lighter in colour in winter

The reindeer feed on vegetation and grasses,

which in winter they find by scraping away the

snow and ice with their hooves and antlers.

The male reindeer is called a stag and the

female a doe

For many years reindeer have been

domesticated to wear harnesses and used for

pulling sledges.


Level six


1. Where do reindeer come from?

2. What is the name of a male reindeer?

3. How do reindeer find food in winter?

4. What have reindeer been taught to do?

5. Why are reindeer different to other deer?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 24

Write whether the information is true or false 1. All deer are the same.

2. Reindeer live in the Artic.

3. Female reindeer grow horns.

4. A reindeer has a black coat.

5. The reindeer can be used to tow

sledges. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) the reindeer female is called a doe.

(B) the male reindeer is called a stag.

(C) reindeer hibernate in winter.

(D) in winter reindeer have light coats.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 25

There are two types of elephant. One is the

African and the other the Indian elephant.

They are quite different to look at. The African

elephant is bigger and has longer ears than the

Indian elephant.

Both the Indian and the African male elephant

have tusks. The female African elephant has

tusks as well.

An elephants skin hangs in folds and is very

wrinkled.

To cool itself down the elephant needs to flap

its ears or hose itself with its trunk. Rolling in mud

helps to keep the elephants cool and also acts

as a sunscreen.

A female elephant usually has one calf at a

time which she feeds for about two years.

Elephants only movel slowly on land, but can

swim for a long time without getting tired.


Level six


1. How many types of elephant are there?

2. How is the African elephant different to the

Indian elephant?

3. How does an elephant keep cool?

4. Where can an elephant move for a long

time?

5. What is a baby elephant called?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 25

Write whether the information is true or false 1. African elephants are smaller

than Indian elephants.

2. Some elephants live in India.

3. Female elephants have more

than one baby at one time.

4. A baby elephant is called a

calf.

5. An elephant likes to swim.


(A) elephants live in Africa and India.

(B) elephants hibernate in winter.

(C) elephants like to run.

(D) A baby elephant is called a puppy.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 26

The fox is the smallest member of the dog

family and is one of a group of mammals

including wolves, coyotes and jackels.

Foxes have short legs, a pointed muzzle, thick

fur and a long bushy tail.

Most foxes feed on mice, rabbits, birds eggs,

large insects and fruit. Because they are small

foxes tend to hunt by themselves rather than in

packs.

The red fox is the most common. This fox has a

reddish coat. It lives close to humans and hunts

for animals that can be found around houses.

Chickens are often targeted by the red fox,

which was brought to Australia to help rid the

country of rabbits.

Unfortunately the fox has adapted well to the

Australian climate and has now become a

threat to the native animals in this country.


Level six


1. What group of animals does the fox

belong to?

2. What other animals are in this group?

3. What does a fox look like?

4. What do foxes mostly eat?

5. Why were foxes brought to Australia?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 26

Write whether the information is true or false 1. A fox is the smallest animal in the

dog family.

2. Foxes come from Australia.

3. Foxes were brought to Australia

to kill rabbits.

4. Foxes have short stubby tails

5. Foxes kill native animals.


(A) Foxes have long bushy tails.

(B) Foxes only eat fruit.

(C) Foxes hunt by themselves.

(D) The red fox has black fur.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 27

The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world. It

has a long neck which enables it to reach up

into the high branches of trees for the leaves.

All giraffes have between two and four short

blunt skin-covered horns. They have long

movable tongues and strong lips which they

use to rip leaves from branches. They also eat

twigs and fruit.

Giraffes usually have brown splotches on their

bodies with creamy background that blend

with the shadowy tree branches.

Giraffes usually live for about 26 years, they

have good hearing and a good sense of smell.

They also have excellent eyesight.

Giraffes tend to move around in herds, led by

an adult bull. They travel hundreds of miles,

getting their water from the leaves on trees.

Female giraffes give birth to only one calf at a

time. The calf matures at about 4 years of age.

Giraffes are now a protected species.


Level six


1. Why does a giraffe have a long neck?

2. How many horns does a giraffe have?

3. Why do giraffes have long movable

tongues?

4. How long do giraffes live?

5. How far are giraffes likely to travel?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 27

Write whether the information is true or false 1. A giraffe has one horn on its head.

2. Giraffes have long flexible necks.

3. A giraffe has a long neck to

reach birds nests in trees.

4. A giraffe only has one calf at a

time.

5. Giraffes only live for about 10

years. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) giraffes have two to four horns on their heads.

(B) giraffes do not eat leaves on trees.

(C) giraffes have cream coats with brown splodges.

(D) giraffes have two or more calves at a time.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 28

Gorillas are the largest and most powerful

apes. They have black course hair and a short

muzzle with a flat nose and strong powerful

jaws. The skeleton is similar to humans, but the

arms are longer and the legs shorter. At times

the gorilla can walk on its two back legs, but

generally walks using its knuckles to support it.

Gorillas live in small groups usually with an older

male, a couple of young males, some females

and the young.

At night gorillas make a camp after a day

searching for berries and leaves, which is what

they eat. Sometimes the females and young

gorillas sleep in trees while the males sleep in

the grasses underneath.

All gorillas beat their chests, but if there is any

fear of danger the adult male will charge while

the female and young run for safety.

The gorilla is now an endangered species as

their habitat is shrinking.


Level six


1. What animal group does a gorilla belong

to?

2. How is a gorilla like a human?

3. Where do gorillas sleep at night?

4. What do gorillas eat?

5. Why are gorillas endangered?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 28

Write whether the information is true or false 1. Gorillas have black course hair.

2. Gorillas have short arms and legs.

3. Gorillas live in small groups.

4. Only male gorillas beat their

chests.

5. Gorillas are an endangered

species. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) gorillas belong to the ape family.

(B) gorillas are not at all like humans.

(C) gorillas eat small animals

(D) Female gorillas sleep in trees with the young.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 29

Lions are often called the king of beasts

because of their size, power and bearing.

Lions are members of the cat family, mostly

living in Africa although there are some in

India.

Lions in Africa are now an endangered species

and in some parts are so small that they are

almost extinct. This has come about as humans

and domestic animals have spread out across

the land. When lions are spotted they are shot

by hunters.

Many lions are now kept in sanctuaries where

they are under no threat and where tourists

can go to see them.

The male lion has a mane which covers its

head and neck. The roar is usually heard

before the lion hunts, after a successful hunt

and in the early morning. Lions do not hunt

every day, spending much time sleeping in the

sun.


Level six


1. What name is often given to lions?

2. Where do most lions live?

3. Why are lions becoming endangered.

4. Where are lions kept for tourist to see?

5. What do lions do before hunting?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 29

Write whether the information is true or false 1. All lions have manes.

2. Lions roar after hunting.

3. Lions hunt for food every day.

4. Lions spend a lot of time sleeping.

5. Lions are endangered animals.


(A) There are lots of lions everywhere.

(B) Male lions have manes.

(C) Lions roar all the time.

(D) Lions mainly live in Africa.

True or false


Level six

Reading sheet 30

A mule is an offspring of a jackass (male ass)

and a mare ( a female horse).

It is much valued in many countries as a beast

of burden. The head, ears, hindquarters and

tail are like those of an ass, but the bulk and

size resemble that of a horse.

The mule is very sure footed and can travel for

long distances, which is why it is much valued.

People often used to travel over mountains by

mule. They were considered safer than horses

because they were sturdy and sure footed.

Male mules cannot produce babies, so the

jackass and mare are kept to produce mules.

Mules are often used in countries such as India

and Mexico, where they not only carry heavy

loads, they are also used to help with farming.

Mules are bred for their strength and are much

valued by farming communities.


Level six


1. What is a mule?

2. Why are mules valued?

3. What is it a mule cannot do?

4. Which countries use mules?

5. When are mules used instead of horses?


information.


Level six

Activity sheet 30

Write whether the information is true or false 1. A mule is a name for a horse.

2. Mules are very strong.

3. Mules are valued in some

Countries.

4. Mules have foals.

5. Mules are good to ride over

mountains. Put a circle around the correct answers

(A) mules are part horse and part ass.

(B) mules carry heavy loads.

(C) mules are good on farming areas.

(D) mules are useless animals.

True or false

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