Reading Comprehension_b1-Unit 2

What is the main idea of the text?

• to discuss about snakes

• to explain how some animals are misunderstood and unfairly disliked

• to explain the role of people

• to show the importance of snakes to the ecosystem.

What is the myth behind the snakes?

• Snakes are slimy and dangerous to touch but also poisonous

• Snakes are filthy and eat rubbish

• Snakes love scaring people

• Snakes infect people

How do cockroaches help the environment?

• they stay in clean places

• they produce more oxygen and absorb more carbon dioxide

• they clean themselves, help break down decaying matter and are forced to hide because of people

• they clean the air

What do most wasps use their sting for?

• to eat more blood as a food

• to protect themselves and their babies

• to infect people

• to clean themselves and the environment

Snakes aren't _____ and they won't attack humans

Almost all snakes, even ______ prefer to escape or hide unless they're surprised or attacked first.

Cockroaches are covered in germs and never clean themselves ...

• True

• False

All wasps sting humans whenever they get the chance.

• True

• False

Snakes will only attack humans if provoked...

• True

• False

Some animals we dislike actually play important roles in the ecosystem.

• True

• False