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There are several things that make life on Earth possible. Among
them are forests. They are a major source of oxygen for the air we
breath. Without forests the Earth would probably be a totally lifeless
planet.
We, Moldovans, are lucky to have on this tiny piece of land the
cool and shadowy Codrii.
The Codrii are hills and valleys covered with forests. Ancient
oaks make them look majestic and mysterious. Here we can see
poplars, maple trees and the tallest beech with branches as long as
27 metres. There are sunny spots surrounded with acacia and linden
trees.
The Codrii mean rich orchards and vineyards, ancient villages,
streams lined with willows, sweet fragrance of flowers and trills of
birds. Winding paths lead to beautiful glades with colourful flowers.
Old people still remember the times when a lot of roes, wild
boars, foxes, wolves, martens and pheasants lived in this area.
Unfortunately most of them have disappeared. Our duty is to protect
the Codrii for future generations.
1. What is the name of the largest forest in Moldova?
2. Why does the author say that without forests the
Earth would be a lifeless planet? Find and read the
answer from the text.
3. According to the text what tree is the symbol of
Moldovan Codrii? Why?
4. What animals used to live in Codrii?
5. What duty do Moldovan citizens have toward Codrii?
Find and read the answer from the text.
Read and identify the true and false sentences.
Correct the false ones.
1.Shadowy 1. Boars
2.Winding 2. Glade
3.Ancient 3. Oaks
4.Long 4. Flowers
5.Wonderful 5. Orchard
6.Colourful 6.Branches
7.Rich 7. Path
8.Wild 8. Forest
Group 3 circle the odd-words-out. Give
reasons to your answers.