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“Chimpanzees are very intelligent animals. They can also understand
some signs that we make. They can also work with tools sometimes
when they want to do some specific work. Baby Chimp used the
wooden duster as a tool to crack open the peanut shells. Amazing!”
“Yes, madam,” nodded the children. “A day full of adventure in
school! And a great learning experience,” said Disha. Sara said,
“Madam, I also read in the newspaper that the number of chimpanzees
in the world has declined over the years. It is so sad.” “Yes. You are
right. Humans have cut down forests. Many
trees and the habitat of such animals like specific particular
chimpanzees have been destroyed. So, they amazing very surprising
are under threat.” “We have learned a lot and difficult to believe
today,” said Rohit. “Now we know a lot adventure an event that is
very unusual and exciting
about chimpanzees and the importance of experience the process of
conserving forests,” said Disha. “We also getting knowledge or skill
learned that we should stay calm in such that one gets from doing,
seeing or feeling things
strange and surprising situations, madam. destroyed damaged badly
You told us so,” said Sara. “Experience conserving protecting
is the best teacher. And by observing the something from damage
baby chimpanzee, you saw how we should calm not excited, quiet
understand what animals need and be kind
to all living creatures with whom we share this planet,” said the
teacher with a smile. “Yes, madam.” —by Madhulika Singh
Read and Understand
A. Tick () the correct answers. You may tick more than one word.
1. In the morning, Disha hugged and said ‘bye’ to her
a. parents. b. friends.
c. parents and grandparents. d. servants.
2. When Disha reached her classroom, she saw a baby sitting on a desk.
a. kangaroo b. chimpanzee
c. monkey d. hippo
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