Everyone except John __ __ present yesterday.

Dineo had __ __ accident on Monday.

Lesego is well-known __ __ he is a famous artist

This is the police officer __ __ cap was stolen

Mpho is the __ __ runner in the school.

Read the following passage and answer question 13 to 23 .

THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

What colour are female ostriches?

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

How long does an ostrich egg takes to hatch?

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

Ostriches are said to be herbivorous because they

Read the following passage and answer question.

THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

What does the word extinct in paragraph 1 mean

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

When do male Ostriches watch over the eggs?

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

ln which type of areas are ostriches mostly found?

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

Why are Ostriches often killed?

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of 5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

Which of the following statements about ostriches is true?

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas of central and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

Which continent are ostriches found?

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

Choose the meaning of the word in bold as it is used in the passage.

Huge

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THE OSTRICH

Ostriches are the largest living birds. They are unmistakable. They are huge and can stand up to two metres tall. When fully grown an adult ostrich can weigh between 90 and 130 kilograms. Male ostriches are black and white while females are greyish brown. Ostriches do well in captivity and may live up to 50 years, both in and out of the wild. Their powerful legs are their main defence against enemies. They can achieve a speed of up to 65 kilometres per hour and, if cornered, they can deliver a powerful blow with their legs. Up until 1941 ostriches were found in Syria, Arabia and Africa. However, they are now extinct in both Syria and Arabia and are only found in the dry and sandy areas ofcentral and southern Africa.

Ostriches are herbivorous. They live mostly on plants matter but they ocassionally eat animals remains left by carnivorous predators. They are very selective feeders, taking the seed heads of grasses and certain flowers and seeds. They sometimes eat locusts. An ostrich in captivity requires 3.5 kilogrammes of food per day. Although ostriches are very fond of water, they can survive without it for long periods of time.

Ostriches form family groups with complex structure. Males compete for flocks of 3 to 5 hens. Elaborate displays, including hisses and other noises, are often used by males to frighten others. Once divided into mating groups, ostriches in some areas use one nest as a communal nests to hold 15 to 60 eggs. The nest is a hole scraped in bare ground. The average egg is fifteen centimetres in length and twelve
centimetres in width. it weighs about two kilogrammes and is shiny and whitish in colour. Eggs take approximately 40 days to hatch. Caring for the eggs is divided up between males and females. Males watch over the eggs during the night and the various females of the mating group take turns during the day. This enables them to mate during the day. An ostrich egg, which is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, can be
eaten by animals as well as humans. Ostrich egg shell can be used for holding water for bathing and drinking.

Ostriches live in flocks of5 to 50 birds and they are normally found in the company of grazing animals like antelopes and zebras. Flocks occupy territories of 2 to 15 Square kilometres during the breeding season, which lasts around five months. Smaller and looser groups of 2 to 5 members are formed outside of breeding season. Sometimes, in order to escape being seen, ostriches may lie on the ground with their necks outstretched. This strange behaviour probably gave rise to the belief that ostriches bury their heads in the ground.

Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century. They often killed for their hides, and feathers. However, by the middle of the 19th century, ostrich farming began to spread. This enabled ostriches to be domesticated and plucked, instead of being hunted and killed. Currently, the demand for ostrich feathers has lessened greatly and ostriches seem to have a secure population.

Adapted from The Birds of Africa, L H Brown, et al, Academic Press, London, 1982.

Choose the meaning of the word in bold as it is used in the passage.

Communal

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Which of the words listed in this question will be found on this page of the dictionary?

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The sentences in question 26 and 28 tell a story when they are arranged in the correct order. Which arrangement shows the correct order of the events?

1. One of the monkeys was lying on the ground as if dead.
2. As he bent over the monkey that was really only pretending to be dead, the other dashed out of the cage
3. One day a keeper at the Zoo came to feed two clever monkeys
4. When he arrived at their cage, he was met by strange sight.

Which arrangement shows the correct order of the events?

1. The Zebra kept interrupting as always
2. " Just look at these beautiful stripes," she added
3. One day the animals had a meeting
4."I have a very lovely skin," she said.

Which arrangement shows the correct order of the events?

1. John is a sixty five year old man
2. Every year they get a huge harvest
3. He enjoys farming
4. His children are also farmers

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question 29 to 39

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 29 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 30 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 31 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 32 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 33 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 34 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 35 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 36 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 37 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 38 is

Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in question

The search team visited the source of the Motloutse river, they (29) __ __ a long shallow valley running westwards, (30) __ __ looked like (31) __ __ old river. However, they (32) __ __ not find any diamonds in this area. The prospecting team (33) __ __ very disappointed and before the search was stopped, they (34) __ __ to make one final attempt . They (35) __ __ searched on area further to the west. In this area they found a kind of rock called kimberlite. The team was very happy (36) __ __ diamonds and kimberlite are usually found in the same place. They (37) __ __ to make a careful investigation of the area and luckily in 1967, a rich deposit of diamonds was found.The place (38) __ __ diamonds were found was named Orapa, (39) __ __ cattle past nearby.



Answer to complete the blank space for question 39 is

Read the poem below and use it to answer question 40 to 43

She sits dreaming in the baking sun
Recounting the sweet memories of by gone years
And the groans and moan; of the living years                   line 3

The frail, fragile, great family matriarch
A living reservoir of a distilled past                                     line 5
An unwearied proof that love is steadfast

When she sits, propped up in her chair,
By the fire recharging that fading cell,                                line 8
She‘s never short of a tale to tell

Granma knows and remembered it all;
The lesson taught by the dying sun                                   line 11
And the joys brought by victories won.

Adopted from Revise your English by G. Saurombe

What is the poem about

Read the poem below and use it to answer question

She sits dreaming in the baking sun
Recounting the sweet memories of by gone years
And the groans and moan; of the living years                   line 3

The frail, fragile, great family matriarch
A living reservoir of a distilled past                                     line 5
An unwearied proof that love is steadfast

When she sits, propped up in her chair,
By the fire recharging that fading cell,                                line 8
She‘s never short of a tale to tell

Granma knows and remembered it all;
The lesson taught by the dying sun                                   line 11
And the joys brought by victories won.

Adopted from Revise your English by G. Saurombe

Grandma __ __ in the heat of the day.

Read the poem below and use it to answer question

She sits dreaming in the baking sun
Recounting the sweet memories of by gone years
And the groans and moan; of the living years                   line 3

The frail, fragile, great family matriarch
A living reservoir of a distilled past                                     line 5
An unwearied proof that love is steadfast

When she sits, propped up in her chair,
By the fire recharging that fading cell,                                line 8
She‘s never short of a tale to tell

Granma knows and remembered it all;
The lesson taught by the dying sun                                   line 11
And the joys brought by victories won.

Adopted from Revise your English by G. Saurombe

Which lines in the poem have rhyming words?

Read the poem below and use it to answer question

She sits dreaming in the baking sun
Recounting the sweet memories of by gone years
And the groans and moan; of the living years                   line 3

The frail, fragile, great family matriarch
A living reservoir of a distilled past                                     line 5
An unwearied proof that love is steadfast

When she sits, propped up in her chair,
By the fire recharging that fading cell,                                line 8
She‘s never short of a tale to tell

Granma knows and remembered it all;
The lesson taught by the dying sun                                   line 11
And the joys brought by victories won.

Adopted from Revise your English by G. Saurombe

What is the main idea of the poem?

Below are dictionary meanings of the words ”Order” choose the correct meaning of the word as used in sentence 44 to 48

Order
1. Noun: the way in which people or things are arranged in relation to each other
2. Noun: an original state, where everything is in its right place
3. Noun: Something that you are told to do by somebody in a position of authority
4. Noun: the situation in which laws, rules, authority etc. are obeyed
5. Verb: a request asking for something to be made, supplied or sent
6. Noun: a request for food or drinks in a hotel.

In the army, one has to obey orders when asked to do something.

Below are dictionary meanings of the words ”Order” choose the correct meaning of the word as used in sentence

Order
1. Noun: the way in which people or things are arranged in relation to each other
2. Noun: an original state, where everything is in its right place
3. Noun: Something that you are told to do by somebody in a position of authority
4. Noun: the situation in which laws, rules, authority etc. are obeyed
5. Verb: a request asking for something to be made, supplied or sent
6. Noun: a request for food or drinks in a hotel.

Khudu presented a list of names written in alphabetical order to the choir master

Below are dictionary meanings of the words ”Order” choose the correct meaning of the word as used in sentence

Order
1. Noun: the way in which people or things are arranged in relation to each other
2. Noun: an original state, where everything is in its right place
3. Noun: Something that you are told to do by somebody in a position of authority
4. Noun: the situation in which laws, rules, authority etc. are obeyed
5. Verb: a request asking for something to be made, supplied or sent
6. Noun: a request for food or drinks in a hotel.

Mr Sam made an order for porridge and mophane worm at the city restaurant

Below are dictionary meanings of the words ”Order” choose the correct meaning of the word as used in sentence

Order
1. Noun: the way in which people or things are arranged in relation to each other
2. Noun: an original state, where everything is in its right place
3. Noun: Something that you are told to do by somebody in a position of authority
4. Noun: the situation in which laws, rules, authority etc. are obeyed
5. Verb: a request asking for something to be made, supplied or sent
6. Noun: a request for food or drinks in a hotel.

Order has been restored at the college following last month’s riots

Below are dictionary meanings of the words ”Order” choose the correct meaning of the word as used in sentence

Order
1. Noun: the way in which people or things are arranged in relation to each other
2. Noun: an original state, where everything is in its right place
3. Noun: Something that you are told to do by somebody in a position of authority
4. Noun: the situation in which laws, rules, authority etc. are obeyed
5. Verb: a request asking for something to be made, supplied or sent
6. Noun: a request for food or drinks in a hotel.

James was asked to put his house in order before he could accuse others.

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How many times does eBotswana broadcast movies on Friday?

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At what time does eBotswana broadcast the penguin show?

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Queen attends school from 07:00 to 15:00, which of the programmes below she can watch?

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How long does Flippa and Lopaka show run?

Read the following passage and answer question 53 to 58

We children went to bed when it was still light outside. We were allowed to talk quietly until Paul went to sleep, then we had to stop altogether otherwise he would wake up and start bawling. That meant trouble for us and that was why Peter and I hated Paul. He always got on the way for our fun. Peter and l were about the same age; Paul was three years younger and was regarded by the grown-ups as the baby, the pet of the family. if one ice cream cone was bigger than the rest, it was given to him and he always had the treat licking the rice tin or jelly bowl. But when we had a chance to be with him alone, Peter and l got the revenge.

Up in the bedroom we tried to keep him awake by frightening him. One night I told him a story about the man in the moon, in my best creepy voice, I told him, "There was a man who lived on the moon and he was very, very lonely. He wanted someone to keep him company; he wanted a little boy called Paul who was always sucking his thumb. One dark frosty night, when Paul was fast asleep in bed, the man came down from the moon, he climbed through the bedroom window and stole him. Although Paul struggled to get free, it was no use for the man only gripped him tighter and tighter. The man's fingers were like a block of ice that froze that little boy’s heart. Higher and higher they went until they reached the moon. "It was very cold and Paul cried out for his mother, but she could not hear him. The poor little boy was never seen again."

Paul was still very frightened the following morning. He kept screaming out: "Take the moon away! Take it away! He is coming after me! The moon! The moon!" Aunt Rose was confused by Paul’s behaviour and went to see the doctor. For weeks afterwards he had to stay indoors in a darkened room because whenever he saw the sky, he became crazy. Everyone looked after him more than ever and gave him everything he asked for. But at least Peter and I could play together in peace. When he recovered, we lost our freedom once more and
had to take turns pushing him in his pram.

One day grandfather told us about the tree next door that bore red, poisonous berries. He warned us, "Eat just one berry and the chances are you will be dead within a week.” We wasted no time in gathering as many berries as we could." We then held them behind our backs and said to Paul‘, ”Open your mouth, close your eyes and see what God will give you.” Paul did as instructed and we popped the berries into his mouth. That night he was very sick. Peter and I knew for certain that this time we could not possibly fail getting rid of him.
However Grandmother gave him syrup of Figs and then later Dinnefords. Within a few days he was well enough to play around.

It seemed he was indestructible Peter said this was because only old people died. I said I knew lots of boys and girls who died before they were ten. The reason was that the grown-ups watched Paul like a guardian angels. When I thought no one was looking l tripped up his pram. Just as I did, Aunt Hose called out of an upstairs window, "Be careful, Valerie. We do not want our Paul to fall out and break his neck, do we?"

Adapted from: Face to face: A selection of short stories by G. Edward, 1985

What is the main idea in paragraph 1?

Read the following passage and answer the question

We children went to bed when it was still light outside. We were allowed to talk quietly until Paul went to sleep, then we had to stop altogether otherwise he would wake up and start bawling. That meant trouble for us and that was why Peter and I hated Paul. He always got on the way for our fun. Peter and l were about the same age; Paul was three years younger and was regarded by the grown-ups as the baby, the pet of the family. if one ice cream cone was bigger than the rest, it was given to him and he always had the treat licking the rice tin or jelly bowl. But when we had a chance to be with him alone, Peter and l got the revenge.

Up in the bedroom we tried to keep him awake by frightening him. One night I told him a story about the man in the moon, in my best creepy voice, I told him, "There was a man who lived on the moon and he was very, very lonely. He wanted someone to keep him company; he wanted a little boy called Paul who was always sucking his thumb. One dark frosty night, when Paul was fast asleep in bed, the man came down from the moon, he climbed through the bedroom window and stole him. Although Paul struggled to get free, it was no use for the man only gripped him tighter and tighter. The man's fingers were like a block of ice that froze that little boy’s heart. Higher and higher they went until they reached the moon. "It was very cold and Paul cried out for his mother, but she could not hear him. The poor little boy was never seen again."

Paul was still very frightened the following morning. He kept screaming out: "Take the moon away! Take it away! He is coming after me! The moon! The moon!" Aunt Rose was confused by Paul’s behaviour and went to see the doctor. For weeks afterwards he had to stay indoors in a darkened room because whenever he saw the sky, he became crazy. Everyone looked after him more than ever and gave him everything he asked for. But at least Peter and I could play together in peace. When he recovered, we lost our freedom once more and
had to take turns pushing him in his pram.

One day grandfather told us about the tree next door that bore red, poisonous berries. He warned us, "Eat just one berry and the chances are you will be dead within a week.” We wasted no time in gathering as many berries as we could." We then held them behind our backs and said to Paul‘, ”Open your mouth, close your eyes and see what God will give you.” Paul did as instructed and we popped the berries into his mouth. That night he was very sick. Peter and I knew for certain that this time we could not possibly fail getting rid of him.
However Grandmother gave him syrup of Figs and then later Dinnefords. Within a few days he was well enough to play around.

It seemed he was indestructible Peter said this was because only old people died. I said I knew lots of boys and girls who died before they were ten. The reason was that the grown-ups watched Paul like a guardian angels. When I thought no one was looking l tripped up his pram. Just as I did, Aunt Hose called out of an upstairs window, "Be careful, Valerie. We do not want our Paul to fall out and break his neck, do we?"

Adapted from: Face to face: A selection of short stories by G. Edward, 1985

How many years older than Paul was the writer of the story?

Read the following passage and answer the question

We children went to bed when it was still light outside. We were allowed to talk quietly until Paul went to sleep, then we had to stop altogether otherwise he would wake up and start bawling. That meant trouble for us and that was why Peter and I hated Paul. He always got on the way for our fun. Peter and l were about the same age; Paul was three years younger and was regarded by the grown-ups as the baby, the pet of the family. if one ice cream cone was bigger than the rest, it was given to him and he always had the treat licking the rice tin or jelly bowl. But when we had a chance to be with him alone, Peter and l got the revenge.

Up in the bedroom we tried to keep him awake by frightening him. One night I told him a story about the man in the moon, in my best creepy voice, I told him, "There was a man who lived on the moon and he was very, very lonely. He wanted someone to keep him company; he wanted a little boy called Paul who was always sucking his thumb. One dark frosty night, when Paul was fast asleep in bed, the man came down from the moon, he climbed through the bedroom window and stole him. Although Paul struggled to get free, it was no use for the man only gripped him tighter and tighter. The man's fingers were like a block of ice that froze that little boy’s heart. Higher and higher they went until they reached the moon. "It was very cold and Paul cried out for his mother, but she could not hear him. The poor little boy was never seen again."

Paul was still very frightened the following morning. He kept screaming out: "Take the moon away! Take it away! He is coming after me! The moon! The moon!" Aunt Rose was confused by Paul’s behaviour and went to see the doctor. For weeks afterwards he had to stay indoors in a darkened room because whenever he saw the sky, he became crazy. Everyone looked after him more than ever and gave him everything he asked for. But at least Peter and I could play together in peace. When he recovered, we lost our freedom once more and
had to take turns pushing him in his pram.

One day grandfather told us about the tree next door that bore red, poisonous berries. He warned us, "Eat just one berry and the chances are you will be dead within a week.” We wasted no time in gathering as many berries as we could." We then held them behind our backs and said to Paul‘, ”Open your mouth, close your eyes and see what God will give you.” Paul did as instructed and we popped the berries into his mouth. That night he was very sick. Peter and I knew for certain that this time we could not possibly fail getting rid of him.
However Grandmother gave him syrup of Figs and then later Dinnefords. Within a few days he was well enough to play around.

It seemed he was indestructible Peter said this was because only old people died. I said I knew lots of boys and girls who died before they were ten. The reason was that the grown-ups watched Paul like a guardian angels. When I thought no one was looking l tripped up his pram. Just as I did, Aunt Hose called out of an upstairs window, "Be careful, Valerie. We do not want our Paul to fall out and break his neck, do we?"

Adapted from: Face to face: A selection of short stories by G. Edward, 1985

Why was Paul hated by other children?

Read the following passage and answer the question

We children went to bed when it was still light outside. We were allowed to talk quietly until Paul went to sleep, then we had to stop altogether otherwise he would wake up and start bawling. That meant trouble for us and that was why Peter and I hated Paul. He always got on the way for our fun. Peter and l were about the same age; Paul was three years younger and was regarded by the grown-ups as the baby, the pet of the family. if one ice cream cone was bigger than the rest, it was given to him and he always had the treat licking the rice tin or jelly bowl. But when we had a chance to be with him alone, Peter and l got the revenge.

Up in the bedroom we tried to keep him awake by frightening him. One night I told him a story about the man in the moon, in my best creepy voice, I told him, "There was a man who lived on the moon and he was very, very lonely. He wanted someone to keep him company; he wanted a little boy called Paul who was always sucking his thumb. One dark frosty night, when Paul was fast asleep in bed, the man came down from the moon, he climbed through the bedroom window and stole him. Although Paul struggled to get free, it was no use for the man only gripped him tighter and tighter. The man's fingers were like a block of ice that froze that little boy’s heart. Higher and higher they went until they reached the moon. "It was very cold and Paul cried out for his mother, but she could not hear him. The poor little boy was never seen again."

Paul was still very frightened the following morning. He kept screaming out: "Take the moon away! Take it away! He is coming after me! The moon! The moon!" Aunt Rose was confused by Paul’s behaviour and went to see the doctor. For weeks afterwards he had to stay indoors in a darkened room because whenever he saw the sky, he became crazy. Everyone looked after him more than ever and gave him everything he asked for. But at least Peter and I could play together in peace. When he recovered, we lost our freedom once more and
had to take turns pushing him in his pram.

One day grandfather told us about the tree next door that bore red, poisonous berries. He warned us, "Eat just one berry and the chances are you will be dead within a week.” We wasted no time in gathering as many berries as we could." We then held them behind our backs and said to Paul‘, ”Open your mouth, close your eyes and see what God will give you.” Paul did as instructed and we popped the berries into his mouth. That night he was very sick. Peter and I knew for certain that this time we could not possibly fail getting rid of him.
However Grandmother gave him syrup of Figs and then later Dinnefords. Within a few days he was well enough to play around.

It seemed he was indestructible Peter said this was because only old people died. I said I knew lots of boys and girls who died before they were ten. The reason was that the grown-ups watched Paul like a guardian angels. When I thought no one was looking l tripped up his pram. Just as I did, Aunt Hose called out of an upstairs window, "Be careful, Valerie. We do not want our Paul to fall out and break his neck, do we?"

Adapted from: Face to face: A selection of short stories by G. Edward, 1985

Who was about the same age as the writer?

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We children went to bed when it was still light outside. We were allowed to talk quietly until Paul went to sleep, then we had to stop altogether otherwise he would wake up and start bawling. That meant trouble for us and that was why Peter and I hated Paul. He always got on the way for our fun. Peter and l were about the same age; Paul was three years younger and was regarded by the grown-ups as the baby, the pet of the family. if one ice cream cone was bigger than the rest, it was given to him and he always had the treat licking the rice tin or jelly bowl. But when we had a chance to be with him alone, Peter and l got the revenge.

Up in the bedroom we tried to keep him awake by frightening him. One night I told him a story about the man in the moon, in my best creepy voice, I told him, "There was a man who lived on the moon and he was very, very lonely. He wanted someone to keep him company; he wanted a little boy called Paul who was always sucking his thumb. One dark frosty night, when Paul was fast asleep in bed, the man came down from the moon, he climbed through the bedroom window and stole him. Although Paul struggled to get free, it was no use for the man only gripped him tighter and tighter. The man's fingers were like a block of ice that froze that little boy’s heart. Higher and higher they went until they reached the moon. "It was very cold and Paul cried out for his mother, but she could not hear him. The poor little boy was never seen again."

Paul was still very frightened the following morning. He kept screaming out: "Take the moon away! Take it away! He is coming after me! The moon! The moon!" Aunt Rose was confused by Paul’s behaviour and went to see the doctor. For weeks afterwards he had to stay indoors in a darkened room because whenever he saw the sky, he became crazy. Everyone looked after him more than ever and gave him everything he asked for. But at least Peter and I could play together in peace. When he recovered, we lost our freedom once more and
had to take turns pushing him in his pram.

One day grandfather told us about the tree next door that bore red, poisonous berries. He warned us, "Eat just one berry and the chances are you will be dead within a week.” We wasted no time in gathering as many berries as we could." We then held them behind our backs and said to Paul‘, ”Open your mouth, close your eyes and see what God will give you.” Paul did as instructed and we popped the berries into his mouth. That night he was very sick. Peter and I knew for certain that this time we could not possibly fail getting rid of him.
However Grandmother gave him syrup of Figs and then later Dinnefords. Within a few days he was well enough to play around.

It seemed he was indestructible Peter said this was because only old people died. I said I knew lots of boys and girls who died before they were ten. The reason was that the grown-ups watched Paul like a guardian angels. When I thought no one was looking l tripped up his pram. Just as I did, Aunt Hose called out of an upstairs window, "Be careful, Valerie. We do not want our Paul to fall out and break his neck, do we?"

Adapted from: Face to face: A selection of short stories by G. Edward, 1985

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