1.1. Reading
Read the text, after do the task below.
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Centaurs live in forests. They are very intelligent. They study the stars and the planets
and sometimes see the future. Most centaurs stay far away from people, but one of
them, Firenze, saves Harry's life. He even becomes a teacher at Harry's school.
The Phoenix is a beautiful bird. Harry's headmaster has a pet phoenix called Fawkes.
Tears from its eyes save Harry's life after a poisonous monster bites him. Harry is
shocked when Fawkes suddenly bursts into flames one day. Of course, Fawkes is born
again from the ashes.
Chimeras live near volcanoes. They are very dangerous and very difficult to kill.
Task 1. Decide and write if sentences TRUE or FALSE: :
The author tells about weird and wonderful creatures from mythology
( : 1)
1. Read the text carefully:
The text talks about different mythical creatures: centaurs, phoenixes, and chimeras. It mentions specific centaur named Firenze who saves Harry's life and becomes a teacher at Harry's school. It also mentions Harry's headmaster having a pet phoenix named Fawkes, which saves Harry's life with its tears. Additionally, it mentions how the phoenix is reborn from the ashes. Lastly, it mentions chimeras, dangerous creatures that live near volcanoes.
2. Understand the task:
The task asks you to decide if the following statement is true or false: "The author tells about weird and wonderful creatures from mythology."
3. Analyze the statement:
The statement implies that the author is discussing creatures from mythology. The creatures mentioned in the text are centaurs, phoenixes, and chimeras, which are indeed creatures from mythology.
4. Determine the correct answer:
Based on the analysis above, the statement is true because the author is indeed talking about creatures from mythology.
Therefore, the sentence is TRUE.
Remember to use the information provided in the text to support your answer and ensure that your answer is logical and makes sense based on what you have read.