Understanding and Interpreting Various Texts Flashcards

Hexa and I camped in the mountain last weekend. It was very beautiful and very quiet there. The air was fresh. The location of our camp site was on the top of a hill, so we could see the scenery around us. It was amazing. It was green everywhere. It was also easy to get water as it was near a small river. You see the water is as clear as a crystal. We brought a lot of food from home. There were some noodles, cans of sardines, soft drink, and biscuit. Hexa brought cooking utensils for cooking noodle. On the first day, we spent our time setting up tent and exploring the surrounding area. I was happy to find that there were many campers there. At night, after we had dinner, we met other campers even danced. We went to bed almost dawn. No wonder we got up late at the following day. We hiked with others campers until afternoon. We did not realize that it was almost 5 in the afternoon and we had to go back home soon. It was really nice. I planned to go there again on the next long holiday. I would ask other friends to join. What was amazing according to the writer of the text?

Answer: The scenery around the campsite

The text explicitly states, "The location of our camp site was on the top of a hill, so we could see the scenery around us. It was amazing." This sentence directly links the word "amazing" to the scenery. While other aspects like fresh air and the river were positive, the writer specifically used "amazing" to describe the view.

Hexa and I camped in the mountain last weekend. It was very beautiful and very quiet there. The air was fresh. The location of our camp site was on the top of a hill, so we could see the scenery around us. It was amazing. It was green everywhere. It was also easy to get water as it was near a small river. You see the water is as clear as a crystal. We brought a lot of food from home. There were some noodles, cans of sardines, soft drink, and biscuit. Hexa brought cooking utensils for cooking noodle. On the first day, we spent our time setting up tent and exploring the surrounding area. I was happy to find that there were many campers there. At night, after we had dinner, we met other campers even danced. We went to bed almost dawn. No wonder we got up late at the following day. We hiked with others campers until afternoon. We did not realize that it was almost 5 in the afternoon and we had to go back home soon. It was really nice. I planned to go there again on the next long holiday. I would ask other friends to join. What did the writer do on the second day of their Camping activity?

Answer: They hiked with the other campers

The text states, "No wonder we got up late at the following day. We hiked with others campers until afternoon." This clearly indicates that hiking was the main activity the writer and Hexa engaged in on the second day. The other options describe activities from the first night or are not mentioned.

Hexa and I camped in the mountain last weekend. It was very beautiful and very quiet there. The air was fresh. The location of our camp site was on the top of a hill, so we could see the scenery around us. It was amazing. It was green everywhere. It was also easy to get water as it was near a small river. You see the water is as clear as a crystal. We brought a lot of food from home. There were some noodles, cans of sardines, soft drink, and biscuit. Hexa brought cooking utensils for cooking noodle. On the first day, we spent our time setting up tent and exploring the surrounding area. I was happy to find that there were many campers there. At night, after we had dinner, we met other campers even danced. We went to bed almost dawn. No wonder we got up late at the following day. We hiked with others campers until afternoon. We did not realize that it was almost 5 in the afternoon and we had to go back home soon. It was really nice. I planned to go there again on the next long holiday. I would ask other friends to join. “…we spent our time setting up tent exploring the surrounding area”. What does the underlined mean?

Answer: Looking for something in surrounding area

The phrase "exploring the surrounding area" means to investigate or travel through an unfamiliar place to learn about it. In the context of camping, this typically involves looking around, discovering features, and familiarizing oneself with the immediate environment. It implies a search or discovery process within the vicinity of the campsite.

Last Sunday Jenny went to the circus with Eddy and Willy to spend their school holiday. First, they saw the seals performance. The seals balanced themselves on tires and rolled round the ring. A seal balanced on a stool with an umbrella on its nose. After that, the trainer fed them fish. The next item was knife-throwing act. Jenny was afraid to watch it, so she covered her eyes with her hand. Not long after, it was the lion’s act. It was the most exciting performance. The lion jumped through the burning hoops. Everyone held their breath when the lion trainer put his head into the lion’s mouth. Finally, it was the clown’s act. Jenny and her brother liked the clown’s act best. They looked funny with their painted faces and baggy costumes. One of them swung a pail at Jenny. She screamed! Scraps of paper flew out of the pail and audience laughed. What was the last performance that Jenny saw? At the end of show, everyone clapped loudly.

Answer: The clown’s act

The text describes the performances in chronological order. It states, "Finally, it was the clown’s act." This indicates that the clown's act was the last performance Jenny saw before the show concluded. The other options refer to earlier acts or general observations.

" Last Sunday Jenny went to the circus with Eddy and Willy to spend their school holiday. First, they saw the seals performance. The seals balanced themselves on tires and rolled round the ring. A seal balanced on a stool with an umbrella on its nose. After that, the trainer fed them fish. The next item was knife-throwing act. Jenny was afraid to watch it, so she covered her eyes with her hand. Not long after, it was the lion’s act. It was the most exciting performance. The lion jumped through the burning hoops. Everyone held their breath when the lion trainer put his head into the lion’s mouth. Finally, it was the clown’s act. Jenny and her brother liked the clown’s act best. They looked funny with their painted faces and baggy costumes. One of them swung a pail at Jenny. She screamed! Scraps of paper flew out of the pail and audience laughed. What did one of the clowns do to Jenny? At the end of show, everyone clapped loudly."

Answer: He swung a pail of paper scrap

The text explicitly states, "One of them swung a pail at Jenny. She screamed! Scraps of paper flew out of the pail and audience laughed." This sentence directly describes the action performed by one of the clowns towards Jenny. The pail contained paper scraps, not just an empty pail.