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The document is about a boy describing his baby brother Sam. Some key details are: - The boy's baby brother is named Sam - When Sam cries, the boy tries to cheer him up - The boy's older brother likes to play peekaboo with Sam - The next day, the family is going to the park for a picnic.

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English Short Stories

The document is about a boy describing his baby brother Sam. Some key details are: - The boy's baby brother is named Sam - When Sam cries, the boy tries to cheer him up - The boy's older brother likes to play peekaboo with Sam - The next day, the family is going to the park for a picnic.

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My Baby Brother

I love my baby brother. His name is


Sam. He sleeps a lot. Sometimes he smiles
when he is asleep. When my brother cries,
I try to cheer him up. I like to read stories to
my brother. He laughs when I do silly
voices. My older brother likes to play
peekaboo with Sam. He thinks it is very
funny Mom and Dad are taking us to the
park tomorrow for a picnic.

Questions:
1. My baby brother is called __________.
a) Ben b) Sam c) Tom
2. When he cries, I _________.
a) sing to him b) try to cheer him upc) clap lily hands
3. My older brother likes to play ______with Sam.
a.) hide and seek b.) catch c.) peekaboo
4. Tomorrow we are going to the __________.
a.) park b.) seaside c.) zoo
Marcus the Monkey

My name is Marcus. I am a monkey. I


have five fingers and five toes, just like you.
I have long arms and a long tail. live in the
trees in the rainforest. It is very hot in the
rainforest. I have great fun swinging from
the branches. I like to munch on fruit and
leaves. Bananas ate my favorite food.
Bananas are good for you. I live with lots of
other monkeys. A group of is troop. I am
very clever animal. My brain is very big.

Questions:
1. What is Marcus?
a.) koala b.) monkey c.) tiger d.) bear
2. Where does Marcus live?
a.) dessert b.) woods c.) rainforest d.) cave
3. Dose Marcus have a tail?
a.) Yes b.) No
4. What is his favorite food?
a.) bananas b.) carrots c.) grapes d.) pears
My name is Pacho. I am a panda. I am
a type of bear. I live in a forest with lots of
bamboo.Bamboo is a type of grass. It is my
favorite food. I eat lots of bamboo every
day. I spend most of my day resting in the
tress. Sometimes I go to sleep in the trees. I
also sleep in caves. I am a good climber.
I can swim too. I have a black and white
wooly coat to keep me warm, I have sharp
claws and large teeth. I have a round head
and small black ears. I am very shy.

Questions:
1. What is Pacho?
a.) koala b.) panda c.) sheep d.) dog
2. Where does Pacho sleep?
a.) hole b.) nest c.) tress and cave d.) floor
3. What does Pacho eat a lot everyday?
a.) meat b.) fruit c.) fish d.) bamboo
4. Is Pacho a good climber?
a.) No b.) Yes
My name is Farley. I am a
fox. My ears are shaped like
triangles and my tail is long and
bushy. I have a reddish coat and
a pointed snout. At night, I like to
catch mice and rabbits. I
eat fruit and vegetables too. I was
born in a den. I have two brothers. We live in a forest. I
like to play hide and seek with my brothers. I like to hide
behind trees. My mum says that I'm not allowed to go near
farms, Farmers don’t like foxes. Some foxes chase the
chickens, I don't chase the chickens. I am a good tox.

Questions:
1. What is Farley?
a.) fox b.) chicken c.) cat d.) hamster
2. What shape are Farey’s ear?
a.) square b.) circle c.) triangle d.) rectangle
3. What color is Farley’s coat?
a.) white b.) black c.) yellow d.) red
4. Where was Farley born?
a.) den b.) stable c.) hospital d.) pond
My name Is Poldo. I am a polar
bear. I am the biggest of all bears! I live
in an icy cold place called the Arctic It
gets very cold here. The ice is very
slippery. I have rough pads on my feet to
help me walk on the ice. My thick fur
keeps me warm. I like to swim in the water. I use my feet to
paddle. I eat meat. Seals are yummy! When it is time for bed,
I dig a pit in the snow to sleep in. It keeps me warm. I like
playing in the snow. Do you Ike playing in the snow?

Questions:
1. What is Poldo?
a.) koala b.) panda c.) polar bear d.) dog
2. Where does Poldo live?
a.) Arctic b.) woods c.) dessert d.) forest
3. What helps Poldo walk on the ice?
a.) small ears b.) rough pads c.) thick fur d.) shoes
4. Can Poldo swim?
a.) No b.) Yes
My name is Henry. I am a
hedgehog. I have sharp spines all
over my back. I can curl up into a
ball. I can climb trees and I can
swim in the water. I like eating
beetles and digging for earthworms. I use my sense of smell
to find food. I sleep under rocks and in the tall grass. I have
short legs and a short tail. I do not like the winter. It is too
cold for me, so I have to hibernate. This means that I curl up
into a ball and go to sleep. After a few months, I wake up
and I am very hungry!

Questions:
1. What is Henry?
a.) worm b.) beetle c.) hedgehog d.) snail
2. Can Henry swim?
a.) Yes b.) No
3. What sense does Henry use to find food?
a.) sight b.) hearing c.) smell d.) taste
4. Does Henry have a short or long tail?
a.) a short tail b.) a long tail
My name is Harriet. I am a
hippo. I have a very big mouth. I can
run very fast. I like to bath in the water.
This helps me stay cool in the sun. My
teeth are very big. My eyes and ears
are on top of my head. I can close my ears and nostrils when
I swim under water. I am a good swimmer. I like to swim. I
have webbed toes. I can walk along the bottom of the river.
I can hold my breath for a long time. At night I like to eat lots
of grass. Grass is my favorite food. I live in Africa. It is very hot
here. Is it hot where you live?

Questions:
1. What is Harriet?
a.) walrus b.) hippo c.) fish d.) elephant
2. Is Harriet a good swimmer?
a.) Yes b.) No
3. Can Harriet run fast?
a.) Yes b.) No
4. What is Harriet’s favorite food?
a.) cake b.) grass c.) biscuits d.) peanut butter
My name Shaun. I am
sheep. I have a thick wooly coat
and a short tail. I have two toes on
each hoot. During the daytime like
to graze on grass and berries. I live
in a field with lots of other sheep. A
group of sheep is called a flock. I
have a baby brother called Sam. Did you know that a baby
sheep is called a lamb? Sheep wool is used to make clothes
like jumpers and socks. Can you think of anything else that
is made from wool?

Questions:
1. What is Shaun?
a.) pig b.) goat c.) sheep d.) cow
2. How many toes does Shaun have on each food?
a.) four b.) five c.) two d.) six
3. Where does Shaun live?
a.) stable b.) sty c.) house d.) field
4. What is a baby sheep called?
a.) lamb b.) cub c.) puppy d.) calf
My name is Chester. I am a
cheetah. I can run very fast. I am the
fastest animal on land. I live in a place
called Africa. It Is very hot here. I have
a yellow coat with black spots all over
my body. When I happy I purr. I
cannot roar. I have long legs. I have a long tail. I like to eat
meat. I like to hunt for food during the day. What do you 'Ike
to eat?

Questions:
1. What is Chester?
a.) lion b.) tiger c.) bird d.) cheetah
2. Where does Chester live?
a.) Inda b.) China c.) Africa d.) England
3. Can Chester roar?
a.) Yes b.) No
4. When does Chester like to hunt?
a.) at night b.) during the day
My name is George. I am a
grasshopper. I have six legs and five
eyes. I do not have ears or a nose, I have
holes along my body which is how
breathe. I like to eat leaves and grass.
The farmers do like me because I eat
their crops. I can hap, walk and fly
around. I can sing by rubbing my legs and wings together. I
live in fields and meadows. I can jump very high. I hide from
lizards and birds. They like to eat grasshoppers. It is very hard
to catch me. I can see forwards, backwards and sideways.

Questions:
1. What is George?
a.) lizard b.) grasshopper c.) spider d.) bird
2. How many legs does George have?
a.) two b.) five c.) six d.) four
3. What does George like to eat?
a.) meat b.) leaves and grass c.) cheese d.) insects
4. How many eyes does George have?
a.) two b.) three c.) four d.) five
My name is Boris. I am a fruit
bat. I have fur on my body. I like to
flap my wings. I can fly very fast. I
have a thumb and four fingers, just
Ike you. I have five toes, just like you.
I have long claws. I like to sleep in the
daytime. I hang upside down in the trees. I come out at night
to look for food. I eat lots of fruit. I live ln a big group called
camp. It can get very noisy in the camp. I have a very good
sense of smell. My sense of smell helps find food.

Questions:
1. What is Boris?
a.) butterfly b.) bird c.) fruit bat d.) dragonfly
2. Does Boris have fur on his body?
a.) Yes b.) No
3. What does Boris like to eat?
a.) chocolate b.) crisps c.) fruit d.) cake
4. What is a group of bats called?
a.) camp b.) herd c.) swarm d.) group
My name Is Oscar. I arn an otter.
I like to swim in the river. I never get
cold My thick fur keeps me warm in
the cold water. I have short legs and
webbed feet. I have a long tail and lots
of whiskers. I love to play. I slide clown
slippery slopes and muddy hills. I like to chase fish
underwater. Fish is my favorite food. I eat frogs, snails and
turtles. I am a very fast swimmer. I can lie on my back and
float in the water. I sunbathe on the rocks during the day.
When I am tired I go to sleep in my burrow.

Questions:
1. What is Oscar?
a.) bear b.) otter c.) rat d.) seal
2. What is Oscar’s favorite food?
a.) fish b.) worms c.) lizards d.) peanuts
3. Where does Oscar sleep?
a.) bed b.) bush c.) tree d.) burrow
4. Does Oscar have a short or long tail?
a.) a short tail b.) a long tail
My name is Marcus. I am a
monkey. I have five fingers and five
toes just like you. I have long arms
and a long tail. I live in the trees in
the rainforest. I have a great fun
swinging from the branches. I like to
munch on fruits and leaves.
Bananas are my favorite food. Bananas are good for you. I
live with lots of other monkeys. A group of monkeys is called
a troop. I am a very clever animal. My brain Is very big.

Questions:
1. What is Marcus?
a.) koala b.) monkey c.) tiger d.) bear
2. Where does Marcus live?
a.) desert b.) woods c.) rainforest d.) cave
3. How many fingers does Marcus have?
a.) three b.) four c.) five d.) six
4. What is his favorite food?
a.) bananas b.) carrot c.) grapes d.) pears
My name Is Oliver. L am an
Ostrich. L am the biggest bird in the
world. I have short wings and lots of
soft feathers. I cannot fly. I have a long
neck. I have tong legs. I have no
teeth. I can run very fast. I have two
toes and a claw on each foot. My
eyes are very big. I am a vegetarian. I don’t eat meat. I eat
roots and leaves. I also eat flowers and seeds. I hatched from
an egg. Ostrich eggs are big and white. I like having bath. I
can snort and whistle. Can you whistle?

Questions:
1. What is Oliver?
a.) eagle b.) sparrow c.) ostrich d.) bat
2. Can Oliver fly?
a.) Yes b.) No
3. Does Oliver have teeth?
a.) Yes b.) No
4. What does Oliver hatch from?
a.) flower b.) egg c.) hive d.) tree
My name Is Percy. I am a pig.
I live on a farm. I like to eat corn and
potatoes. I like to roll around in the
mud when I get too hot. I have a
baby sister. Baby pigs are called
piglets. My feet are called hooves. I
have four toes each hoof but only walk on two. I have a very
good sense of smell and I am very clever. I have a large
head and a long snout. I use my nose to dig in the soil. I have
a curly tail, but my sister has straight tail. I am a good
swimmer.

Questions:
1. What is Oliver?
a.) eagle b.) sparrow c.) ostrich d.) bat
2. Can Oliver fly?
a.) Yes b.) No
3. Does Oliver have teeth?
a.) Yes b.) No
4. What does Oliver hatch from?
a.) flower b.) egg c.) hive d.) tree

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