The Amazing Penguin Rescue is a story about the rescue of 40,000 penguins from an oil spill in South Africa. The story starts with the story of the oil spill that happened in June 2000, which was caused by the sinking of the MV Treasure, a bulk carrier that was carrying crude oil. The oil ..............................
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Lauren Tarshis is an American author and editor, best known for her children's book series "I Survived". She was born on May 21, 1963, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut. Tarshis attended the University of Connecticut, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Education. She began her writing career as a freelance journalist and later worked as an editor at Scholastic Press.
Tarshis is the author of more than 30 books for children, including "Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree" and the "I Survived" series, which focuses on young characters who survive historical disasters and events. Some of the events covered in the series include the sinking of the Titanic, the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the Battle of Gettysburg. Tarshis has received numerous awards for her work, including the 2011 Cybil Award for "I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916".
In addition to her writing, Tarshis serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Scholastic News, a classroom magazine for elementary school students. She lives in Westport, Connecticut, with her family.
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Complete the sentences with correct words from the passage.
- As the penguins plunge into the sea, their wings become powerful________________
- A cargo ship named ________________ split apart, and as it sank, about 1,300 of toxic oil gushed into the ocean.
- Ten miles from the island, outside the city of Cape Town, a team of workers and volunteers had transformed a warehouse into a ________________
- In the wild, penguins hunt for ________________ and gobble them up while they are still alive and wriggling.
- Nearly ________________ penguins were saved in the penguin rescue mission.
- As the penguins plunge into the sea, their wings become powerful propellers.
- A cargo ship named Treasure split apart, and as it sank, about 1,300 of toxic oil gushed into the ocean.
- Ten miles from the island, outside the city of Cape Town, a team of workers and volunteers had transformed a warehouse into a penguin resuce center.
- In the wild, penguins hunt for sardines and gobble them up while they are still alive and wriggling.
- Nearly 40,000 penguins were saved in the penguin rescue mission.
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The journey, usually effortless, is an agonizing ordeal.
- What ordeal is the author talking about?
- Did the species in question complete the journey? What does it tell you about them?
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Unlock now 🔓Every hour brings new terrors - the force feedings, the ointment applied to your eyes, the tube stuck down your throat to pump liquid charcoal into your stomach.
- Why are the penguins being treated like this? Can we justify this treatment?
- What effects does this treatment have on the penguins?
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- What had gone wrong with the world of the penguins?
- How do we know that the world of penguins had returned to normal?
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Unlock now 🔓She holds you close to her chest. You do not try to get away. Why does the penguin not try to get away?
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Unlock now 🔓How do rescue-workers offset the harm done to the penguins by humans?
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Unlock now 🔓A shift of perspective occurs in the middle of the story. What is this shift?
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Unlock now 🔓Sometimes, overwhelming situations and adversities make hope seem like a far-fetched dream. But human beings become a source of hope and new life for these penguins. How does this story convey the idea that there is always hope?
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Unlock now 🔓Imagine you are one of the penguins and you are writing a heartfelt thank you note to the humans who saved you. How would you thank them?
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Unlock now 🔓Leopards are often sighted in the now concrete locality of Powai, a suburb in Mumbai. Twenty years ago it was a dense jungle. People living there complain about leopard sightings. What could have led to this situation?
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Unlock now 🔓The number of sparrows is reducing day by day due to various human interventions. Write a narrative monologue from the perspective of a sparrow to make humans aware of the drastic consequence that their activities have on your life.
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Back Exercises - The amazing penguin rescue | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 6 Literature | English
Read the passage given below. Replace the underline words with their synonyms from the text and rewrite the paragraph in your notebook.
A mighty earthquake struck the east coast of India. The earth shook for a long time. Huge buildings swayed and the roads cracked. Old historic monuments crumbled. The earthquake had disastrous effects. Even days after the quake, people starved for food, and relief did not reach them. The callousness of the government authorities was repulsive. People were bewildered to see that the newer buildings which were supposed to withstand earthquakes were badly affected, too. Clearing the rubble and rescuing all the injured seemed like a colossal task. People from across the world sent their help to the places that were affected the most. The unpleasant experience will come to an end only when houses are rebuilt.
Geologists had warned of this impending disaster. They had also recommended that the houses should be constructed in such a way that they are safe from earthquakes. The warning signs were ignored and the recommendations overlooked, thus leading to loss of lives. People are scared of the aftershocks as they kept jolting the place at short intervals.
The powerful earthquake also triggered a tsumani in the Bay of Bengal and water lashed the coastal cities with great force. Everything seems quiet. The stench of dead livestock fills the air. But hope still prevails. People from varied backgrounds from across the world have joined their hands to help those in need.
A strong earthquake hit the eastern coast of India. The ground shook for a long time. Enormous buildings swayed and the streets cracked. Ancient historic monuments crumbled. The earthquake had devastating effects. Even after several days, people were starving for food, and aid did not reach them. The indifference of the government authorities was revolting. People were dazed to observe that the modern buildings, which were supposed to endure earthquakes, were also severely affected. Clearing the debris and rescuing all the injured seemed like a monumental undertaking. People from around the world sent their assistance to the most affected areas. The ordeal will only end when homes are reconstructed.
Geologists had predicted this impending catastrophe. They had also advised that the houses should be built in a way that they are secure from earthquakes. The warning signs were ignored, and the recommendations were neglected, resulting in the loss of lives. People are terrified of the aftershocks as they continued to jolt the area at frequent intervals.
The powerful earthquake also triggered a tsunami in the Bay of Bengal, and water struck the coastal cities with great force. Everything appears silent. The smell of dead livestock permeates the air. But hope still exists. People from diverse backgrounds from all over the world have come together to help those in need.
Make a list of the words from the box that would be on a page with indulge and inexhaustible as the guide words, and then put them in alphabetical order.
- industrial
- inevitable
- infant
- indistinct
- inedible
- inequality
- inexplicable
- industry
- inept
- inexhaustible
- ineffective
- individual
- inefficient
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Unlock now 🔓Look at the following words. You probably recognise them, but defining them precisely can be more difficult. Find them again in the passage, then write a definition from each one, and below it, copy the definition you find in a dictionary.
- stagger
- devastating
- survival
- enduring
- exhausting
- restrain
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Unlock now 🔓Submerged and submarine both begin with sub. What does sub mean? Use a dictionary to find ten more words that begin with sub. Write five sentences, each using one of the sub words in a meaningful way.
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Unlock now 🔓Imagine you interviewed Mr C.H. Stengel shortly after his ordeal on the Titanic. Decide what questions you would ask him and write them out with his responses.
For example:
- Interviewer: What were you doing when the Titanic hit the iceberg?
- Mr Stengel: I was asleep in my cabin.
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Unlock now 🔓Imagine you were involved in the rescue of the penguins from the massive oil slick. Write a report to explain how the rescue was done. You will need to include:
- an introductory paragraph to make it clear what you are explaining
- following paragraphs to explain the steps of the rescue
In your report use:
- sub-headings for the stages of the rescue:
- Spotting the penguins
- Making a plan
- The rescue
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Unlock now 🔓Themes - The amazing penguin rescue | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 6 Literature | English
🏞️ Environmental conservation
The book highlights the importance of preserving the natural habitats of animals like penguins. It emphasizes how human actions can have a significant impact on the environment and how we should take responsibility for our actions.
🐧 Animal welfare
The story focuses on the rescue and rehabilitation of penguins affected by an oil spill. It highlights the importance of caring for animals and the need to ...
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"Imagine you are an African penguin living on an island in the South Atlantic Ocean."
This line sets the tone for the rest of the passage and invites the reader to empathize with the penguin's perspective.
"As you plunge into the sea, your wings become powerful propellers."
This line highlights the penguin's unique abilities and adaptations for survival in the ocean.
"That's when something goes wrong."
This line creates suspense and foreshadows the upcoming disaster.
"As you come to the surface for air, the water feels unfamiliar. It is too thick; it burns your eyes."
This line effectively conveys the immediate and devastating impact of the oil spill on the penguins' physical condition.
"But your instinct for survival is strong, and somehow you struggle back to shore, fighting against the current."
This line highlights the resilience and determination of the penguins in the face of extreme adversity.
"They are humans, but you don't know that. You have never seen a human before."
This line highlights the perspective of the penguins and how ...
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I. Disaster Strikes the Penguins:
A typical day for an African penguin living on an island in the South Atlantic Ocean turned disaster on June 23, 2000, when a cargo ship, the Treasure, split....
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- dote on be very fond of
She dotes on her pet dog and showers it with affection. - waddle walk with small steps and a swaying motion
The penguin waddled across the icy terrain with small steps and a swaying motion. - stubby short and thick
The toddler had stubby......................
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