Resond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values  (Page 2/4)

b) Can you recognise a figure of speech in paragraph 4? Quote it and name it. (2)

c) What family tradition is this story about? (2)

d) Why do you think the tree had been removed? (2)

e) What does the author feel is the worst thing that happened in the story? (1)

f) Who is the biggest threat to our fauna and flora? (1)

g) Who is speaking in paragraph one?

(1)

h) Quote synonyms (words of similar meaning) for the following words: (4)

i) Quote antonyms (words of opposite meaning) for the following words: (4)

j) What do you consider the value of a tradition to be? (2)

k) In this story, the Coral Tree had a symbolic meaning: marking the birth date of a child. Can you think of three other reasons why trees are important? (3)

Activity 2:

To read for information and to summarise

[lo 3.1, 3.4]

• It is important to be able to pick out the relevant facts from a piece of writing. The media bombards us with opinions, irrelevancies and all kinds of comments to mislead us. We must develop the skill to pick out what is appropriate. This is why we do summary exercises.
• Now read the following article and list 11 points, in no more than 100 words, that characterise a ‘suitable dog owner’.
• When doing a point-form summary, there are certain requirements for format, so, refer to the checklist at the end of the passage to see that you are doing the summary correctly.

What makes a suitable dog owner?

Dogs require more than just a bowl of food and the odd walk.

To ensure a healthy happy pet there are certain guidelines that one can follow:

Breed must suit lifestyle and environment. Take into consideration when choosing a dog that some require a great deal of space. Some dogs are also noisy and yap a lot and one needs to think of one’s neighbours before settling on one of these.

Puppy evaluation. Have a vet assess your puppy to check for congenital defects, illness and temperament. This will ensure that you know what you are purchasing and will not buy any undesired surprises such as a ‘redesigner of gardens’!

Vaccination and deworming. It is very important to deworm your pet as it affects not only his health but that of one’s children too, as most pet worms are transmissible to humans.

Identification. There are various ways of identifying a pet e.g. collar and tags, microchips. Collars and tags can easily be lost. Microchips can be scanned by any vet or animal welfare officer which makes them a sensible choice.

Collar and lead. A dog must be able to be controlled in public areas and thus a collar and lead must be fitted on the dog’s first day home. Within a week the dog should be used to walking on a lead.

Training. A puppy learns most during the third to twentieth week of its life. A good time to start puppy socialisation classes is at eight weeks. In order to sustain the bond between you and your dog, training must continue throughout the dog’s life.

Diet. Dogs must receive balanced, scientifically formulated food. It is essential for your pet’s good health as well as being practical and economical. Do not feed dogs where they are in view of one another as food dominance is natural and they will always fight over it.