The Bermuda Triangle - Unit 6 Worksheets - Reader 5

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1 The Bermuda Triangle - Unit 6 Worksheets - Reader 5 More Reading Worksheet 1 There are many mysteries that have remained unsolved. One such mystery is about the Loch Ness Monster. Read this account to know more about the monster. The Loch Ness Monster... a mystery Mystery surrounds the Loch Ness, a fresh water lake in the Scottish highlands. Many people in Scotland claim to have seen a monster in the lake. On 4 August 1933, a man called George Spicer claimed to have seen a huge animal, while driving around the lake with his wife. He said the animal resembled a dragon or pre-historic animal trundling across the road toward the lake carrying an animal in its mouth. Other people began writing in the newspapers claiming to have seen the Surgeon's Photograph monster. These stories soon reached the national press which named it "monster fish", "sea serpent" or "dragon. It finally got the name "Loch Ness Monster". Some people called it Nessie. One of the most famous pictures of Nessie is known as the "Surgeon's Photograph. A Dr. Wilson was sitting by the lake when he saw the monster. He grabbed his camera and snapped five photos. There was only one clear picture of the monster. Stories about the monster are being told all the time though no one knows if they are true. The mystery continues... A. Complete the following sentences: 1. Many people have claimed to have seen in a in Scotland. 2. George Spicer said he saw an animal resembling or crossing the road.

2 3. The Press named it, or 4. People finally settled for the name 5. The most famous picture of the monster is the taken by B. State whether true or not true 1. The Loch Ness Monster was a small creature living near the lake. 2. George Spicer saw the monster carrying an animal in its mouth. 3. Some people called it Nessie. 4. the man who took Surgeon s Photograph was a doctor 5. The mystery of the Loch Ness monster has been solved. C. Tick the correct meaning of the word feel like resemble talk like look like trundling moving slowly whispering driving fast press grabbed people newspaper children to touch fast to take suddenly to leave

3 Structures Worksheet 2 Taking verbs from the box fill in the blanks with the -ing form of the verbs eat; talk; plough; borrow; exercise; sleep; paint; go; wait; succeed; 1. The doctor advised the man to start exercising to reduce weight. 2. The farmer continued the field even when it rained. 3. The two friends suggested on a picnic the next day. 4. The school children kept for the bus for a long time. 5. I dislike money 6. He liked in all he did. 7. He loves sweets. 8. Sam stopped the wall when the day got over. 9. My friend avoids to strangers. 10. I like on soft beds.

4 Words in Use Worksheet 3 A. Unscramble the clue word in the bracket and fill in the blank For example: The disappearance of Star Tiger remains an unsolved mystery. (ytmsrye) 1. Many incidents have taken place here. (rnesatg) 2. ships disappeared without a trace. (ghue) 3. No one from them or saw them again. (erhad) 4. People now know about the triangle. (arwtye) 5. A few survivors have spoken about their experiences. (rftenigryi) B. Underline the correct synonym For example: vanished change / disappeared / drowned 1. occurred travelled/ held/ happened 2. approached draw near / fly high / grasp close 3. region rule / area / rough 4. attempt try / shoot / attack 5. hazardous safe / dangerous / hasty 6. reveal protect/ see/ disclose

5 Dictionary Work Worksheet 4 Write the synonym and the antonym (opposite) of the following words. The first one has been done for you Synonym Antonym 1.external exterior internal 2.survive 3.final 4.notice 5.found 6.vanish

6 Spelling Worksheet 5 Add el or al to the following letters to form words barr ang mor host vertic marv parc tri tow chann ped ze abnorm di exc centr soci se lev nov arriv vow casu globl

7 Writing Worksheet 6 Choose any one of the topics and write a paragraph. Your paragraph should contain: - a topic sentence - supporting sentences - a concluding sentence Children love to go to the beach open air and cool breeze- sand castles- can play in the sand- go out for a swim-fly kites-go for rides-watch the sunset-great place to spend time.

8 It is wrong to cage birds birds meant to be free-not in cages-makes them sad - God s creations as well- have to be kind to birds and animals- have a place in the world just as much as we do - cutting their wings is wrong-spread the message- set birds free It s nice to have pets Pets give us joy- they get a home- we get a friend- can play with themlearn to be caring

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10 Answers More Reading Worksheet 1 A. 1. Many people have claimed to have seen the Loch Ness Monster in a lake in Scotland. 2. George Spicer said he saw an animal resembling a dragon or a pre historic animal crossing the road. 3. The Press named it monster fish, sea serpent or dragon. 4. People finally settled for the name Loch Ness Monster. 5. The most famous picture of the monster was the Surgeon s photograph taken by Dr. Wilson B. 1. Not true 2. True 3. True. 4. True 5. Not True C. resemble feel like talk like look like trundling moving slowly whispering driving fast press grabbed people newspaper children to touch fast to take suddenly to leave

11 Structures Worksheet 2 1. The doctor advised the man to start exercising to reduce weight. 2. The farmer continued ploughing the field even when it rained. 3. The two friends suggested going on a picnic the next day. 4. The school children kept waiting for the bus for a long time. 5. I dislike borrowing money 6. He liked succeeding in all he did. 7. He loves eating sweets. 8. Sam stopped painting the wall when the day got over. 9. My friend avoids talking to strangers. 10. I like sleeping on soft beds. Words in Use Worksheet 3 A. 1. strange 2. huge 3. heard 4. watery 5. terrifying B. 1. occurred travelled/ held/ happened 2. approached draw near / fly high/ grasp close 3. region rule/ area / rough 4. attempt try/ shoot/ attack 5. hazardous safe / dangerous / hasty 6. reveal protect / see / disclose Dictionary Work Worksheet 4 Synonym Antonym 1.external exterior internal 2.survive live die 3.final last initial / first 4.notice see / observe ignore 5.found discover lost 6.vanish disappear appear

12 Spelling Worksheet 5 barrel angel moral hostel vertical marvel parcel trial towel channel pedal zeal abnormal dial excel central social seal level novel arrival vowel casual global Writing Worksheet 6 Individual responses should be encouraged.