Question

a.) Read the passage carefully and answer the following.

My husband Pele and I were sitting in a holiday house overlooking the beautiful
lust rainforests of Indonesia. The glass walls framed a fine view across the Bagon
Valley to what had been the summer palace of President Suharto
The first morning we strolled hand-in-hand up a winding pathway, heading to the
main building for breakfast. But once we arrived at the dining room, I realised we
had forgotten our money so I volunteered to run back to the house. Making my way
down the path, I turned the last corner only to find a giant bird, similar to an emu
standing outside our front door.
"Hey baby, what are you doing? I cooed, moving slowly so as not to frightened it
Having a deep. abiding fascination with all creatures great and small, I wanted a
closer look. This was my first mistake.
As I came within a few metres, he took a big breath and let out a nasty hiss.
stopping me in my tracks.
That's not very friendly," I said, clueless. He hissed again and I promptly made the
second mistake of turning and running, instead of backing away slowly.
As a rounded the corner i heard his razor-sharp claws scrabbling on the
cobblestones
His steps sounded like a drum as they hit the ground, quickly coming too close for
comfort I suddenly change direction and headed into the trees. Dodged in and out
of the foliage. I hoped my tactic would fool him. A crash behind me indicate no such
luck
a.) Give the meaning of the following.
1. Strolled
2. Fascination
3. Foliage
b.) Questions Answers.
1. Where were Pele and his wife remaining?
2.what was pele's wife first mistake when she saw the bird?
3.how did the bird react to the lady's second mistake?
4.what was Mrs pele's reactions after seeing the bird?
c.)Describe the structure of the bird and his actions Which frightened Mrs pele's in not more than 50 words in a column.
d.) What is the moral of this passage according to you and verify your reason.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.

My husband Pele and I were sitting in a holiday house overlooking the beautiful

lust rainforests of Indonesia.

2.abiding fascination with all creatures great and small, I wanted a

closer look. This was my first mistake.