Smarten up in English (age 7-8) - Australian Teacher

My Name.............................................................................Smarten up in English (age 7-8)Reading ComprehensionToday’s Date.......................................................................................In faraway England there was once an ant who was always showingoff.One day, after crawling out of its hole, the ant met a bee.“I’m much stronger than you,” said the ant, “watch me pull thisheavy load.”The ant then crawled over to a large stick and began to drag it alongthe ground.“Now you try,” invited the ant.The bee tried to pull the stick but it didn’t move.“Ha ha,” said the ant, “I told you I was the strongest.”Just then some children approached and they were saying howhungry they were.The bee then flew to its hive and quickly returned withsome honey which it gave to the children.The honey tasted very sweet and nice and the children were nolonger hungry.Then the bee said to the ant, “I may not be so strong but, with mybeautiful honey, I can make others happy.”The ant, feeling very jealous, went back into its hole to sulk.1) In which country did this story take place?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2) Who are the characters in the story?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3) Why did the ant crawl back into its hole?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4) “It is better to be kind than strong.” Say why you agree or disagree.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………© Intelligent Australia Productions