Different lifestyles
A Read the feature article about a young boy and his family life in the west of China.
Write a T if a sentence is true, an F if it is false or an NM if it is not mentioned in the text.
A day on the farm
The sun is rising slowly in the sky. A young boy wakes up to the sound of
his family farm. The sheep and goats are calling out for breakfast. Their
heavy coats move in the wind. They look big and round. The family has
around 100 goats and sheep, two horses and some chickens. It is hard to
take care of so many animals, but the family always works together.
The boy and his sister often help their parents with daily tasks. Today is
special—his parents will give the goats a haircut. He wants to stay at home
to watch, but it is time for school.
As soon as the boy gets home, he runs to his parents and helps them. His
sister is already outside playing with the goats.
After finishing all the work, the family is tired but happy. The boy and
his sister laugh when they see all the goats without their coats. They look
quite funny.
The sun goes down. The family and all the animals take their rest, ready
for another day.
1 The family has about 100 goats and sheep.
2 The boy helps his parents give the goats a haircut today.
3 The father knows how to give the goats a haircut by himself.
4 The boy and his sister go to the same school.
5 The goats look big and round at the end of the day.