PRACTICE

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Penguins are torpedo-shaped, flightless birds that live in the southern regions of the Earth.
Though many people imagine a small, black-and-white animal when they think of penguins, these
birds actually come in a variety of sizes, and some are very colorful.
For example, crested penguins sport a crown of yellow feathers. Blushes of orange and
yellow mark the necks of emperor and king penguins. What look like bright yellow, bushy eyebrows
adorn the heads of some species, such as the Fiordland, royal, Snares and rockhopper penguins. The
macaroni penguin's name comes from the crest of yellow feathers on its head, which looks like the
18th-century hats of the same name. A light yellow mask covers the face of the yellow-eyed penguin
around the eyes.
1. What is the purpose of the text above?
A. to describe about a penguin
B. to tell readers how penguins live
C. to inform the readers the kinds of penguins
D. to tell facts about penguins

2. Paragraph 2 describe penguins in terms of its…

A. shape C. sizes
B. habitat D. colour

3. “Penguins are torpedo-shaped, flightless birds that live in the southern regions of the Earth.”

What can we infer from the sentence?

A. Penguins have strong body. C. Penguins live on the ocean.
B. Penguins can not fly. D. Penguins live the north pole.

Lightning is one of nature’s most dangerous phenomenon. The average lightning flash could light a
100-watt light bulb for more than 3 months. The temperature of a lightning bolt may reach 27.760 C
which is hotter than the surface of the sun.
Lightning is not only an outdoor hazard. In houses without adequate lightning protection. It
can be dangerous to take a bath or shower. The electric shock could be delivered along the water
pipes. There is also the risk of lightning shocks being transmitted via telephone or plugged in
electronics in house without protection. Thus people who live in these houses should unplug
telephones, computers, and televisions during stroms, protecting them from damage in case of
lightning strike. If that is too much work, it’s much safer to at least install special socket inserts that
protect against surges.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A. The power of lightning. C. The definition of lightning.

B. The danger of lightning. D. The process of lightning.

5. Which of the following is prohibited to do when there is lightning in a house without lightning
protection?
A. Sweep the floor. C. Boil water.
B. Vacuum the carpet. D. Turn on the torch.