Anna’s Fight Against Climate Change

Wordlist

adapt    VERB    B2    1

Definition (En):

1. make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

chirp    VERB    C2    1

Definition (En):

1. a sharp sound made by small birds or insects

endless    ADJ    B2    1

Definition (En):

1. tiresomely long; seemingly without end
   s. infinitely great in number
   s. having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole

persistence    NOUN    C2    1

Definition (En):

n the property of a continuous and connected period of time
n persistent determination
n the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

shade    VERB    C1    1

Definition (En):

1. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
   n. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
   n. protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
   n. a position of relative inferiority

thrive    VERB    C1    1

Definition (En):

1. make steady progress; be at the high point in one’s career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

Phrases and Idioms

Multiple Choice

1)     Why did Anna and Mike decide to plant trees?

a)     To keep animals away

b)     To help their town breathe again

c)     To build a playground

d)     To sell the trees

2)     How did the local community support Anna and Mike’s efforts?

a)     By donating seeds and tools

b)     By building houses

c)     By organizing parties

d)     By cutting down trees

3)     What effect did planting trees have on the playground area?

a)     It became green and birds returned

b)     It became a desert

c)     It turned into a parking lot

d)     It turned into a lake

4)     What did Anna learn from planting trees with her friends?

a)     It’s impossible to change the weather

b)     It’s better to work alone

c)     Playing is more fun than working

d)     Small actions can make a big difference

5)     Why did schools start teaching children how to prepare for natural disasters?

a)     Because children asked for it

b)     Because of climate change

c)     To make classes longer

d)     To waste time

6)     What were Anna’s feelings about the future by the end of the story?

a)     Scared

b)     Sad

c)     Angry

d)     Hopeful

7)     What happened to the river near Anna’s town last year?

a)     It flooded twice

b)     It became a lake

c)     It dried up

d)     It turned blue

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anna look out the window at the rain?

2. What did her grandparents talk about?

3. What happened to the river nearby last year?

4. What did Anna and Mike decide to do?

5. Who helped Anna and Mike with their plan?

6. How did the local community support Anna’s efforts?

7. What did Anna learn from the project?

Multiple Choice Answers

1.

Answer: B

Explanation: Anna and Mike wanted to improve the environment in their town.

Answer location: “One day, Anna and her friend Mike decided to plant trees. They wanted to help their town breathe again.”

2.

Answer: A

Explanation: The community helped by giving seeds and tools for planting trees.

Answer location: “The local community supported their efforts by donating seeds and tools.”

3.

Answer: A

Explanation: The playground became green again and birds returned to the area.

Answer location: “Slowly, the playground turned green again. Trees began to grow, and birds returned, chirping happily in the once silent area.”

4.

Answer: D

Explanation: Anna realized that their small efforts led to positive changes in their community.

Answer location: “Anna learned that even small actions can make a big difference.”

5.

Answer: B

Explanation: Changes in the climate made it necessary to teach kids how to handle natural disasters.

Answer location: “Schools taught children how to prepare for natural disasters, which was never part of the curriculum before.”

6.

Answer: D

Explanation: Anna felt positive and hopeful about the future after seeing their efforts succeed.

Answer location: “Anna smiled, feeling hopeful about the future.”

7.

Answer: A

Explanation: Anna’s town experienced flooding of the river two times in the previous year.

Answer location: “The river nearby had flooded twice last year.”

Short Answer Answers

1.

Answer: It rained all the time.

Explanation: Anna looks out at the rain because it rains very frequently and she misses the sun.

Answer location: “Now it felt like it rained all the time, and the sun rarely shone.”

2.

Answer: Snowy winters and warm summers.

Explanation: Her grandparents remembered different seasons with snow in the winters and warmth in the summers.

Answer location: “In the past, her grandparents talked about snowy winters and warm summers.”

3.

Answer: It flooded twice.

Explanation: The river flooded twice, causing problems for the town.

Answer location: “The river nearby had flooded twice last year.”

4.

Answer: Plant trees.

Explanation: They decided to plant trees to help their town.

Answer location: “One day, Anna and her friend Mike decided to plant trees.”

5.

Answer: Other kids.

Explanation: Other kids joined and helped with planting the trees.

Answer location: “They gathered other kids and explained their plan. Everyone was excited and ready to help.”

6.

Answer: By donating seeds and tools.

Explanation: The local community helped by giving seeds and tools for the project.

Answer location: “The local community supported their efforts by donating seeds and tools.”

7.

Answer: Small actions can make a big difference.

Explanation: She learned that small actions are powerful and can create change.

Answer location: “Anna learned that even small actions can make a big difference.”