Sheep
12/22/2021 9:09:00 PM
Do you know?
- Sheep are herbivores, which means they eat plants, vegetables, and grasses.
- Sheep have a field of vision of around 300 degrees, allowing them to see behind themselves without having to turn their head.
- Sheep provide us with a whole list of products other than meat, wool, and milk. In fact, sheep by-products are in many items that we use every day.
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Sheep
If you are wearing a warm, wooly sweater, thank a sheep. Wool from sheep’s coats has been knit, woven, and sewn into products for many centuries. Wool is soft and warm. It fire and can be easily stored.
People make sweaters, clothing, blankets, rugs, carpets, and even mattresses for beds from wool. The natural fibers are washed, , and combed to make yarn.
Sheep need very little care. They can climb rocks without falling. They can go for long periods without water. They eat wood and , which can be found anywhere.
Sheep are raised in one of two ways. Some sheep live in fenced . Farmers provide food and water every day. Other sheep are more . They live on land that is owned by the farmer. They the grounds and find food for themselves. Some sheep are still wild. The largest of the wild sheep live in Siberia. They are four feet (1.2 meters) tall at the shoulder. Wild sheep have enemies. Wolves and coyotes hunt sheep. Diseases and insects can make sheep sick.
Today, more than 800 breeds and varieties of sheep exist. There are five main groups of sheep. They are grouped by their fleece (wool) types. They are fine wool, long wool, crossbred wool, medium wool, and coarse wool.
People value sheep for their wool, and for meat and fat. Meat from sheep is called mutton. It is used in stews and other dishes. Fat from sheep can be made into candles and soap.
Read and answer the following questions.
Sheep
If you are wearing a warm, wooly sweater, thank a sheep. Wool from sheep’s coats has been knit, woven, and sewn into products for many centuries. Wool is soft and warm. It resists fire and can be easily stored.
People make sweaters, clothing, blankets, rugs, carpets, and even mattresses for beds from wool. The natural fibers are washed, dyed, and combed to make yarn.
Sheep need very little care. They can climb rocks without falling. They can go for long periods without water. They eat wood and shrubs, which can be found anywhere.
Sheep are raised in one of two ways. Some sheep live in fenced pastures. Farmers provide food and water every day. Other sheep are more independent. They live on land that is owned by the farmer. They roam the grounds and find food for themselves. Some sheep are still wild. The largest of the wild sheep live in Siberia. They are four feet (1.2 meters) tall at the shoulder. Wild sheep have enemies. Wolves and coyotes hunt sheep. Diseases and insects can make sheep sick.
Today, more than 800 breeds and varieties of sheep exist. There are five main groups of sheep. They are grouped by their fleece (wool) types. They are fine wool, long wool, crossbred wool, medium wool, and coarse wool.
People value sheep for their wool, and for meat and fat. Meat from sheep is called mutton. It is used in stews and other dishes. Fat from sheep can be made into candles and soap.
Source: Daily Warm-ups Reading 3
According to the passage, what can wool from sheep's coats be used for?
- storing clothes
- creating blankets
- creating fire
- making shoes
- Because sheep are considered cute pets.
- Because sheep can cut the grass.
- Because sheep provide wool, meat, and fat.
- Because counting sheep helps people sleep.
Which product made of sheep fat can be burned in your home?
- soap
- candles
- carpets
- papers
What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to?
- all the wild sheep
- enemies of wild sheep
- people in Siberia
- the largest wild sheep
Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 3?
- Sheep can be kept as favourite pets.
- It is easy for farmers to raise sheep.
- Farmers don't like raising sheep.
- Wild sheep are bigger than farm sheep.
Which of the following best describes the tone of the author?
- Pessimistic
- Informative
- Criticizing
- Ironic
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