B1 – READING

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How the Chipmunk Got its Stripes

- A Legend of the Iroquois

Long ago, the Earth was covered in darkness. None of the creatures living there knew what daylight looked like.
One day, all of the animals of the forest gathered together in a clearing. They wondered if it would be better to remain in darkness, or
if it would be better to also have light. Deer, Chipmunk, Raccoon, Wolf, Bear, and many other creatures climbed to the top of the
highest mountain. The mountain stood so tall that there were no trees on its top, and it was covered only with rocks. Millions of stars
blinked in the dark sky overhead. The biggest and most powerful animal in the forest was the bear, and he was the first to reach the
mountaintop. Bear stood on the highest peak, looked out over the forest below, and argued for remaining in darkness. He said that
the creatures of the forest would be able to sleep better in darkness because there would be no light to keep them awake. Most of
the other animals were afraid, and they agreed with Bear. Raccoon said that he did not mind the darkness because he was so smart
that he could find plenty of food, even in the dark. Wolf was easy to please, too. She didn't mind the darkness because she could
howl in darkness or in light.
But one animal did stand up to Bear. Chipmunk, the smallest of the animals, argued that it would be better to have both light
and dark. Chipmunk was very clever. As Bear continued to argue for darkness, she made many good arguments for light.
Slowly, the night passed. Bear grew tired of talking, but Chipmunk chattered on and on, as if she had all of the energy in the
world. As the other animals dropped off to sleep, one by one, Chipmunk kept arguing. Finally, the first sunrise ever seen by the
animals appeared over the top of the mountain. They woke up and were amazed by what they saw.
Chipmunk began to dance from rock to rock. Bear became angry because he didn't get his way. He roared loudly and ran after
Chipmunk. He chased Chipmunk all the way down the mountain. Bear was fast, and he reached out his giant paw to grab Chipmunk.
Chipmunk got away, but not before Bear managed to scratch her back with his long claws. And that is why, to this day, you can see
stripes on Chipmunk's back!

Now answer Numbers 1 through 6. Base your answers on the story

“How the Chipmunk Got its Stripes”

1. What is the theme of this story?

A. Stand up for what you believe in.
B. It is always better to go along with the crowd.
C. There is only one right way to do things.
D. Making decisions is easy.

2. What is Bear like?

A. He is a good listener.
B. He is used to getting his way.
C. He is unsure about what he wants.
D. He is well liked by the other animals.

3. Read this sentence from the story.

Bear grew tired of talking, but Chipmunk chattered on and on, as if she had all the energy in the world.

What does chattered mean?

A. moved slowly
B. laughed
C. spoke quickly
D. argued

4. Where does the story take place?

A. in a barn
B. on an island
C. near a lake
D. on a mountaintop

5. What happened after Chipmunk's argument with Bear?

A. The animals saw their first sunrise ever.
B. Bear was happy that he got his way.
C. The animals continued to live in darkness.
D. Chipmunk fell asleep.

6. Read this sentence from the story.

Chipmunk, the smallest of animals, argued that it would be better to have both light and darkness.

What is an antonym for the word argued?

A. whispered
B. agreed
C. jumped
D. yelled
 Butterflies

Butterflies are some of the most interesting insects on the planet Earth. There are more than seventeen thousand different
kinds of butterflies! Butterflies come in all shapes and sizes.
Butterflies go through four main stages of life. The first stage is the egg stage followed by the larva stage. As a larva, or
caterpillar, the future butterfly eats as much as possible. As it grows, it sheds it outer skin, or exoskeleton. This may happen four or five
times. After a few weeks, the caterpillar enters the next stage of its life, the chrysalis stage. In the chrysalis, the caterpillar will liquefy into
a soup of living cells. Then, it will reorganize into a butterfly and the metamorphosis is complete. In later parts of the chrysalis stage,
you can see the forming butterfly through the chrysalis.
When the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, it pumps its wings to send blood through them so that it can fly. Most
butterflies only live a couple of weeks, just enough time to drink flower nectar and to mate. Some, like the Monarch Butterfly, however,
may live many months.

7.) How many stages of life does a butterfly go through? _________________________

22.) Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Butterflies must wait until blood drains into their wings before flying.
B. The butterfly may shed its skin 8 or 9 times
C. Caterpillars turn into a liquid in the chrysalis
D. Most butterflies live a short time

8.) In what stage does the metamorphosis happen?

A. Butterfly
B. Caterpillar
C. Chrysalis
D. Egg

9.) Which is true?

A. There are about a thousand different kinds of butterflies in the world.
B. There are more than a thousand different kinds of butterflies in the world.
C. There are less than a thousand different kinds of butterflies in the world.
D. There is only one kind of butterfly in the world.

10.) Why does the butterfly shed its skin?

A. It is hungry
B. The butterfly is coming
C. It is growing
D. To defend itself against predators

11.) What is the second stage of life for a butterfly?

A. Larva
B. Chrysalis
C. Butterfly
D. Egg

12.) What is the third stage of life for a butterfly?

A. Larva
B. Chrysalis
C. Butterfly
D. Egg

13.) Circle all of the things a butterfly does.

A. goes through metamorphosis
B. lays eggs
C. mates
D. drinks nectar from flowers