Unit 5: SKILLS
READING
Wonderful nature
1.What can the animals or the leaves in the pictures do that people can’t?
-a: A bird can fly.
-b: A dolphin can swim and stay underwater for a long time.
-c. A lotus leaf does not get wet. It washes water away.
People have invented an aeroplane, a ship or submarine, and a waterproof raincoat to make up for what they cannot do as well as these animals or leaves.
2.What is the most suitable title of the text?
b. Imitating Nature
3.Match the word with their meanings.
1.b
2.e
3.a
4.c
5.f
6.d
4.Answer the questions.
1.The inventions that imitate animals are the aeroplane and the submarine.
2.The inventions that imitate plants are Velcro, the self-cleaning glass window and umbrella fabric.
3.The aeroplane is considered one of the greatest inventions in our history because it helps us to travel long distances in the air and encourages the development of tourism and trading.
4.A submarine can help scientists to learn about life under the sea.
5.The material that makes up the glass window has the ability to wash away the dirt in the rain.
6.An aeroplane: ‘its wings and shape imitating those of a bird’
A submarine: ‘imitates a dolphin’s shape’
The Velcro: ‘hook-and loop fastener’, ‘two fabrics sticking together thanks to the hooks on one surface and the loops on the other.’
5.Which of the four inventions mentioned in the text is the best imitation of nature? State your reasons.