Coconuts
Coconut is a common name for the fruit of a tree in palm family. It is classified as
Cocos Nucifera. People usually call the tree as coconut palm. Coconut palm trees
grow well in tropical countries. They grow especially on san soil.
The trees can grow up to 30 m high. They have a cylindrical trunk. At the top of the
trunk there is a crown of leaves. The leaves are long, about 3 to 4,5 m long.
The fruit grows in clusters. In one cluster, there about 5 to 20 coconuts. The fruit is
oval and about 30 cm long. It has a thick husk and hard shell. Inside the shell there
white oily fresh. Inside the shell there is also sweet fluid.
Coconut is high in sugar. It also contains a lot of fat, protein and vitamin. The young
coconut water can be very refreshing drink which contains a lot of minerals.
Coconut palm are very useful plants. People can use every single inch of the tree.
They dry the coconut meat into copra. After that, they can get oil from it and use it for
daily cooking or make it into soaps or candles. People also use the trunks to build
houses. For the roof, they dry the leaves. People can also make rope and doormats
from the coconut’s husk.
Coconuts are usually propagated by seeds. But experts have been trying to clone
coconuts or propagate them by tissue culture.
1. What is the scientific name for coconut?
2. Where do the coconuts grow well?
3. How long are the coconut’s leaves?
4. What is inside the coconut’s shell?
5. How many coconuts are there in one cluster?
6. What does coconut contain?
7. What is copra?
8. What can people get from copra?
9. What do people use coconut’s trunk for?
10. How are the coconuts propagated?
Jasmine is a native flower to some tropical areas in South Asia, Africa and Australia. In India, some
varieties of Jasmine are used for religious purposes.
The flower can grow up to 3 meters high and 2 meters wide. It releases its fragrance mostly after the sun
sets especially nearing the full moon. Therefore, it is often associated with soothing night- time moods.
The planting of Jasmine is started by putting some cuttings in 3 inch posts within 4 weeks. After the
roots grow, they are put into 6 inch pots. The soil in the pots should be kept moist but possible for the
water to go through it for optimum growth.
There are some important advantages of Jasmine. In medication, this flower is often used for soothing
headaches, stimulating brain, and restoring balance. Its extract is also widely used in the making of
perfume.
11. When does Jasmine release the most a?
A. In the morning
B. In the evening
C. In the afternoon
D. At dawn
12. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Jasmine is grown worldwide
B. Jasmine has various benefits
C. Jasmine can cause headache
D. There are some varieties of Jasmine
13. ” … it is often associated with …”, The word “associated” in is closest in meaning to ….
A. Attached
B. Connected
C. Compared
D. Propagated
14. In planting Jasmine, the soil should be kept moist to make it ….
A. Go through the water easily
B. Grow up to 6 inch in length
C. Produce optimum fragrance
D. Grow optimally
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