Exercises of Activity Book

2 Look, read and match

1. Kareem is excited because (b) he’s going to watch a football match.
2. Muna is laughing because (d) she’s having fun with her friends.
3. Issa is going to doctor’s because (c) he’s got a headache.
4. Majeda is buying some flour because (a) she’s going to make a cake.
5. Huda is using the computer because (e) she’s got a project for school.

2 Look, read and write

1. Why are Amal and Fatima wearing new clothes?

Amal and Fatima are wearing new clothes because it’s Eid.

2. Why is Siham going to the library?

Siham is going to the library because she like reading.

3. Why is Hussein cold?

Hussein cold because he isn’t wearing a jacket.

4. Why are the babies noisy?

Babies are noisy because they’re hungry.

5. Why is Dad going to see the dentist?

Dad is going to see the dentist because he’s got toothache.

3 Read and complete

It/hot   we/young   it/ sweet   they/big   we/from Jordan

1. Honey is nice because it’s sweet.
2. We wear sunhats in the summer because it’s hot.
3. Elephants are heavy because they’re big.
4. We speak Arabic because we’re from Jordan.
5. We can learn fast because we’re young.

4 Read and circle

1. The reserve opened more than thirty years ago.

Yes.

2. Racan went to the reserve last week.

Yes.

3. Mr Quadi is Racan’s teacher.

No (he works at the reserve).

4. Oryxes eat meat.

No (they eat plants and fruit).

5. Racan and his friends were noisy.

No (they were careful).

6. They ate some food at the reserve.

Yes.

5  Read and answer

1. Where does Mr Quadi wok?

He works at Shaumari Natural Reserve.

2. What did he show the children?

He showed the children some pictures of animals.

3. What did Racan ask about?

He asked about the oryxes’ food.

4. Why were the children careful?

They were careful because the animals don’t like noisy children.

5. What colour were the oryxes at the reserve?

They were white.