World Migratory Bird Day A2

This is a free A2 pre-intermediate level English reading lesson about World Migratory Bird Day. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different formats together with the answer keys and explanations.

True/False questions
Multiple choice questions
Short answer questions
Multiple choice cloze exercise

World Migratory Bird Day

Birds fly long ways every year. This is called migration. They go to warmer places. It happens in spring and autumn.

World Migratory Bird Day is special. We think about these birds. People learn about their journeys. We find out how to help them.

On this day, we do fun things. We watch birds and make bird art. Some people listen to bird songs. Many take pictures of birds.

It is important to keep birds safe. We must care for their homes. Clean air and water help. We should not hurt their living areas.

Everyone can help the birds. Children and grown-ups join in. Schools and parks share stories. Together, we make sure birds are okay.

Remember this day each year. Look up at the sky. See the birds flying high. Smile and say, ‘Safe travels, friends.’

Text Analysis

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CEFR Level Card

General Level: A2.0

Vocabulary: A1.6

Verb Form: A1.8

Clause: A1.3

Wordlist

migration NOUN C1 1

Definition (En):

the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
n. a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period)
n. (chemistry) the nonrandom movement of an atom or radical from one place to another within a molecule

travels NOUN +∞ 1

Definition (En):

n the act of going from one place to another
n a movement through space that changes the location of something
n self-propelled movement
v change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
v undertake a journey or trip
v make a trip for pleasure
v travel upon or across
v undergo transportation as in a vehicle
v travel from place to place, as for the purpose of finding work, preaching, or acting as a judge

Phrases and Idioms

Lemma	Sentences
picture of something	· Many take pictures of birds.
care for (someone or something)	· We must care for their homes.
find out	· We find out how to help them.
fly high	· See the birds flying high.
go to (someone or something)	· They go to warmer places.
join in	· Children and grown-ups join in.
learn about (someone or something)	· People learn about their journeys.
listen to	· Some people listen to bird songs.
look up at (someone or something)	· Look up at the sky.
make sure	· Together, we make sure birds are okay.
safe travels	· Smile and say, ‘Safe travels, friends.’
think about (someone or something)	· We think about these birds.

True / False

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True / False

Birds fly a short distance every year.

Bird migration happens because birds are looking for colder places.

Birds migrate only in the autumn season.

World Migratory Bird Day helps people understand birds better.

Making bird art is something people do on World Migratory Bird Day.

People are allowed to harm birds’ living areas.

Clean air and water are bad for birds.

Only grown-ups can participate in helping the birds.

Schools and parks tell stories about birds on World Migratory Bird Day.

On World Migratory Bird Day, we observe the birds and wish them safe travels.

Multiple Choice

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Multiple Choice

1) What is migration?

a) Birds flying long ways every year

b) A type of bird

c) A season like winter

d) A bird song

2) When do birds migrate?

a) During winter and summer

b) Only in spring

c) In spring and autumn

d) At night

3) What is the purpose of World Migratory Bird Day?

a) To watch TV

b) To think about birds and learn about their journeys

c) To go to school

d) To have a big dinner

4) What activity is not mentioned as part of World Migratory Bird Day?

a) Singing to birds

b) Making bird art

c) Taking pictures of birds

d) Listening to bird songs

5) Why is it important to have clean air and water?

a) For cooking

b) To play games

c) To keep birds safe

d) For painting

6) Who can help the birds?

a) Only bird watchers

b) Just children

c) Only grown-ups

d) Everyone

7) What should you do on World Migratory Bird Day according to the text?

a) Sleep all day

b) Look up at the sky and watch the birds

c) Go swimming

d) Read a book indoors

Short Answer Questions

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Short Answer Questions

What do birds do every year that involves traveling?

When do birds migrate?

What is the purpose of World Migratory Bird Day?

What activities do people do on World Migratory Bird Day?

Why is it important to keep birds safe?

Who can help the birds?

How do we show appreciation to birds during their migration?

Answer Key

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True / False Answers

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says that birds fly long ways, not short.

Answer location: “Birds fly long ways every year.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text indicates that birds migrate to warmer places, not colder ones.

Answer location: “They go to warmer places.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text mentions that migration happens in both spring and autumn, not just autumn.

Answer location: “It happens in spring and autumn.”

Answer: True

Explanation: The text suggests that World Migratory Bird Day is a time when people learn about birds’ migration journeys.

Answer location: “People learn about their journeys.”

Answer: True

Explanation: The text lists making bird art as one of the activities done on World Migratory Bird Day.

Answer location: “We watch birds and make bird art.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text clearly says that we should not harm the living areas of birds.

Answer location: “We should not hurt their living areas.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text states that clean air and water are helpful, not bad for birds.

Answer location: “Clean air and water help.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text indicates that both children and grown-ups can help the birds.

Answer location: “Children and grown-ups join in.”

Answer: True

Explanation: The text includes schools and parks sharing stories as part of the activities on World Migratory Bird Day.

Answer location: “Schools and parks share stories.”

10.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text encourages observing birds and wishing them safe travels on World Migratory Bird Day.

Answer location: “Look up at the sky. See the birds flying high. Smile and say, ‘Safe travels, friends.'”

Multiple Choice Answers

Answer: A

Explanation: The text defines migration as birds flying long ways every year.

Answer location: “Birds fly long ways every year. This is called migration.”

Answer: C

Explanation: The text specifically mentions that migration happens in spring and autumn.

Answer location: “It happens in spring and autumn.”

Answer: B

Explanation: World Migratory Bird Day is described as a day to think about birds and learn about their journeys.

Answer location: “World Migratory Bird Day is special. We think about these birds. People learn about their journeys.”

Answer: A

Explanation: Singing to birds is not mentioned in the text; the others are activities for the day.

Answer location: “On this day, we do fun things. We watch birds and make bird art. Some people listen to bird songs. Many take pictures of birds.”

Answer: C

Explanation: The text says clean air and water help to keep birds safe.

Answer location: “It is important to keep birds safe. We must care for their homes. Clean air and water help.”

Answer: D

Explanation: The text states that both children and grown-ups can help, meaning everyone has the ability to contribute.

Answer location: “Everyone can help the birds. Children and grown-ups join in.”

Answer: B

Explanation: The text encourages us to look up at the sky and see the birds flying high on World Migratory Bird Day.

Answer location: “Remember this day each year. Look up at the sky. See the birds flying high.”

Short Answer Answers

Answer: Migration.

Explanation: The text says birds fly long ways every year and this is called migration.

Answer location: “This is called migration.”

Answer: In spring and autumn.

Explanation: The text states that migration happens in spring and autumn.

Answer location: “It happens in spring and autumn.”

Answer: To think about birds and learn about their journeys.

Explanation: The text explains that on World Migratory Bird Day, people think about birds and learn about their journeys.

Answer location: “We think about these birds. People learn about their journeys.”

Answer: Watch birds, make bird art, listen to bird songs and take pictures.

Explanation: The text provides a list of activities such as watching birds, making bird art, listening to bird songs and taking pictures.

Answer location: “We watch birds and make bird art. Some people listen to bird songs. Many take pictures of birds.”

Answer: To care for their homes and not hurt their living areas.

Explanation: The text says it’s important to care for bird homes and not to hurt their living areas to keep them safe.

Answer location: “We must care for their homes. We should not hurt their living areas.”

Answer: Everyone.

Explanation: The text mentions that everyone can help the birds, including children, grown-ups, schools, and parks.

Answer location: “Everyone can help the birds.”

Answer: Smile and say, ‘safe travels, friends.’

Explanation: The text ends by suggesting that on World Migratory Bird Day, we should look up at the sky, see the birds flying, smile, and wish them safe travels.

Answer location: “Smile and say, ‘Safe travels, friends.”

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World Migratory Bird Day | A2