In Africa, there are many camels known as the ships of the desert. Camels are strong and can live in hot places. But now, it is too hot for them. In a country called Ethiopia, a man named Ali Umer has 500 camels. He says the heat makes his camels sick and tired.
Ali says his camels get blisters because the sand is too hot. The heat makes it difficult to find water and food. Many baby camels have died because of the heat. This problem is happening in other places in Africa too. People are worried about the camels.
1. What is your favorite animal and why? 2. Describe a hot day you remember. 3. How do animals help people? 4. What do you do when you feel tired? 5. Can you think of something strong? What is it?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. Where are camels often found?
In Africa.
2. What is a camel called in the desert?
The ship of the desert.
3. Why is the heat a problem for camels?
It makes them sick and tired.
4. How many camels does Ali Umer have?
500 camels.
5. What happens to camels' skins due to heat?
They get blisters.
6. Why are people worried about camels?
Because many baby camels are dying.
7. What becomes hard to find because of the heat?
Water and food.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In , there are many camels known as the ships of the desert. Camels are and can live in hot places. But now, it is too hot for them. In a country called Ethiopia, a man Ali Umer has 500 camels. He says the makes his sick and tired. Ali his camels get blisters because the sand is too hot. The heat makes it difficult to find water and food. Many camels have died of the heat. This problem is happening in other places in Africa too. People are worried about the camels.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think camels are interesting? Why or why not? 2. Have you ever seen a camel in real life? 3. Why are camels important? 4. How do you help animals in your area? 5. What do you do to stay cool on a hot day? 6. How would you feel if you lived in a desert? 7. Why is water important for animals? 8. What would happen if all the camels disappeared? 9. How do people take care of their animals? 10. What other animals live in the desert? 11. Have you been to a very hot place? 12. What animals do you think are the strongest?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. desert
2. strong
3. hot
4. sick
5. tired
6. blisters
7. sand
8. water
9. food
10. worried
Meanings
(A) something we eat
(B) not feeling well
(C) what we drink when thirsty
(D) having lots of power
(E) feeling upset about something
(F) tiny rocks found on beaches or deserts
(G) needing rest
(H) small, painful bubbles on the skin
(I) opposite of cold
(J) a hot, dry place with lots of sand
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What is a camel called in the desert?
(a) Ship
(b) Boat
(c) Car
(d) Plane
2. Why are camels called strong?
(a) Because they are fast
(b) Because they are big
(c) Because they are heavy
(d) Because they can live in the desert
3. What makes camels sick and tired?
(a) The heat
(b) The rain
(c) The wind
(d) The cold
4. What do camels get on their skin?
(a) Spots
(b) Hairs
(c) Blisters
(d) Scales
5. Why are people worried about camels?
(a) Because they are too small
(b) Because they are too loud
(c) Because they eat too much
(d) Because many baby camels are dying
6. What is hard to find in the desert?
(a) Trees
(b) Mountains
(c) Water
(d) Cities
7. Where does Ali Umer live?
(a) Kenya
(b) Ethiopia
(c) Egypt
(d) Nigeria
8. What else is hard to find due to the heat?
(a) Cars
(b) Food
(c) Toys
(d) Clothes
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. Ali Umer has 500 camels.
2. Cold makes camels healthy and energetic.
3. Camels get blisters from hot sand.
4. People are indifferent about camels.
5. Camels are called the boats of the desert.
6. Many baby camels have survived.
7. The desert is a hot place.
8. The heat makes it hard to find water and food.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about a day when you felt very hot.
2. Imagine you have a camel. Describe it.
3. What do you think living in a desert is like?
4. Write about your favorite animal and why you like it.
