Nature is the best teacher. Redwood trees share a secret. They are the largest trees on the planet. Some of them are even of thousands of years old. But, interestingly, their roots do not grow deep. Yet, they endure massive wind storms, devastating earthquakes etc for centuries. How is it possible? The secret of redwood trees lies under the ground. Their roots reach outward seeking the roots of other redwood trees. When they meet, they intertwine, making a permanent bond with one another. This way, all the redwood trees support one another. Unity is strength. Thus, they give humanity a crucial lesson: when you receive, you make a living; but when you give, you make a life!
1) Regarding size, what is unique about redwood trees?
2) How long do redwood trees live?
3) What is the interesting feature of redwood trees?
4) What is the secret of redwood trees lying under the ground?
5) How do all redwood trees support one another?
6) What is the crucial lesson redwood trees teach humanity?
7) Write the antonym, from the passage, of shallow.
8) Give the synonym, from the passage, of destructive.
ANSWERS
1) Redwood trees are the largest trees on the planet.
2) for thousands of years
3) Their roots do not grow deep.
4) Their roots reach outward seeking the roots of other redwood trees.
5) When the roots meet, they intertwine, making a permanent bond with one another. Thus all redwood trees support one another
6) Unity is strength. When you receive, you make a living; when you give, you make a life
7) deep
8) devastating