World Migratory Bird Day B1

This is a free B1 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

Every year, people around the world celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. This day is very special because it teaches us about the journey of birds. Birds fly long distances when the seasons change. They travel to find food and a warm place to stay. Some birds fly over mountains and seas without stopping. It is amazing that they know where to go.

World Migratory Bird Day is a time to learn how we can help these birds. We can keep the environment clean and safe for them. Many kinds of birds are in danger because their homes are being destroyed. Cutting down trees and polluting the earth hurts their chances to survive.

On this day, we can attend events that teach us about bird life. We can watch movies, listen to talks and make bird feeders. Making bird feeders is a nice way to help birds find food easily. We can use simple materials to make these feeders.

We also learn that using less plastic helps birds. Plastic can make birds sick if they eat it by mistake. We can remember to use less plastic in our lives to keep birds safe.

World Migratory Bird Day shows us how important birds are. We learn that all creatures count on each other. By taking care of birds, we are also taking care of our planet. This day reminds us that we all share one world.

Text Analysis

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CEFR Level Card

General Level: B1.0

Vocabulary: A1.9

Verb Form: A1.7

Clause: B1.0

Wordlist

creature NOUN B1 1

Definition (En):

a human being; `wight’ is an archaic term
n. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

feeder NOUN C2 3

Definition (En):

an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
n. a branch that flows into the main stream
n. an animal that feeds on a particular source of food

pollute VERB B1 1

Definition (En):

make impure

remind VERB B1 1

Definition (En):

put in the mind of someone

survive VERB B1 1

Definition (En):

continue to live through hardship or adversity
v. continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)

Phrases and Idioms

Lemma	Sentences
bird feeder	· We can watch movies, listen to talks and make bird feeders. · Making bird feeders is a nice way to help birds find food easily.
take care of (someone or something)	· By taking care of birds, we are also taking care of our planet. · By taking care of birds, we are also taking care of our planet.
by mistake	· Plastic can make birds sick if they eat it by mistake.
count on (someone or something)	· We learn that all creatures count on each other.
cut down	· Cutting down trees and polluting the earth hurts their chances to survive.
eat it	· Plastic can make birds sick if they eat it by mistake.
fly over (someone or something)	· Some birds fly over mountains and seas without stopping.
kind of	· Many kinds of birds are in danger because their homes are being destroyed.
listen to	· We can watch movies, listen to talks and make bird feeders.
long distance	· Birds fly long distances when the seasons change.
to go	· It is amazing that they know where to go.

True / False / Not Given

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True / False / Not Given

People celebrate World Migratory Bird Day every year to understand the travel of birds.

Birds only fly long distances over land.

All types of birds are endangered and struggling to survive.

During World Migratory Bird Day, people can take part in activities related to birds.

Making bird feeders is one of the activities people can do to help birds.

Using more plastic is a good way to protect birds and their environment.

Watching movies about birds can harm their natural habitats.

Birds sometimes eat plastic by accident, which can be harmful to them.

On World Migratory Bird Day, we learn about the importance of insects in the ecosystem.

By helping birds, we are also taking care of the environment we all live in.

Multiple Choice

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Multiple Choice

1) What is the main purpose of celebrating World Migratory Bird Day?

a) To help birds find a new home

b) To clean and decorate our surroundings

c) To learn about birds and how to protect them

d) To teach birds how to fly over mountains and seas

2) What do birds usually do when the seasons change?

a) They celebrate World Migratory Bird Day

b) They fly long distances to find food and warm areas

c) They stay in the same place all year round

d) They have parties with other animals

3) Why are many kinds of birds in danger?

a) Because they forget where to go during migration

b) Because their homes are being destroyed

c) Because they fly over mountains and seas

d) Because they prefer to stay in cold places

4) What can we do to help birds on World Migratory Bird Day?

a) Watch movies and listen to talks about their lives

b) Teach birds to sing new songs

c) Travel with the birds during migration

d) Invite birds into our homes

5) How is making bird feeders helpful to birds?

a) It teaches them to make their own feeders

b) It helps birds find food more easily

c) It makes birds learn to fly higher

d) It encourages birds to visit people’s houses

6) What negative effect does plastic have on birds?

a) It makes their beaks stronger

b) It interrupts their flying paths

c) It can make them sick if they eat it by mistake

d) It makes them dislike humans

7) What lesson do we learn about creatures on World Migratory Bird Day?

a) All creatures prefer warm weather

b) Creatures should stay in their local area

c) All creatures count on each other

d) Birds are the most important creatures

8) What is one action we can take to positively impact birds’ lives?

a) Use more plastic

b) Cut down more trees

c) Use less plastic

d) Make the environment noisier

9) What does World Migratory Bird Day remind us of regarding our planet?

a) That we should explore other planets

b) That we all share one world

c) That birds own every part of the world

d) That migratory birds are the rulers of the sky

10) What kind of events might people attend on World Migratory Bird Day?

a) Events about space travel

b) Events teaching about underwater life

c) Events about computer technology

d) Events that teach us about bird life

Short Answer Questions

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Short Answer Questions

What do birds search for when they migrate?

Why is World Migratory Bird Day special?

What can happen to birds when we pollute the earth?

What activities can we do on World Migratory Bird Day?

How does making bird feeders help birds?

What negative effect can plastic have on birds?

Why are many kinds of birds in danger?

What can we learn from World Migratory Bird Day about our actions?

Why is it important to take care of birds?

What does World Migratory Bird Day remind us of in terms of the planet?

Answer Key

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True / False Answers

Answer: True

Explanation: The text says that World Migratory Bird Day teaches us about the journey of birds, which means it’s a day to understand bird travel.

Answer location: “This day is very special because it teaches us about the journey of birds.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text mentions that some birds fly over both mountains and seas, not just land.

Answer location: “Some birds fly over mountains and seas without stopping.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text specifies that ‘many’ kinds of birds are endangered, not ‘all.’

Answer location: “Many kinds of birds are in danger because their homes are being destroyed.”

Answer: True

Explanation: The text says people can attend events that teach about bird life on this day.

Answer location: “On this day, we can attend events that teach us about bird life.”

Answer: True

Explanation: The text explains that making bird feeders helps birds find food and is a suggested activity.

Answer location: “Making bird feeders is a nice way to help birds find food easily.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text actually recommends using less plastic, not more, to help protect birds.

Answer location: “We also learn that using less plastic helps birds.”

Answer: False

Explanation: The text mentions watching movies as a way to learn about birds, with no indication that it harms their habitats.

Answer location: “We can watch movies, listen to talks and make bird feeders.”

Answer: True

Explanation: The text specifically says that birds can get sick if they eat plastic by mistake.

Answer location: “Plastic can make birds sick if they eat it by mistake.”

Answer: Not given

Explanation: The text does not discuss the importance of insects in the ecosystem; it focuses on birds.

Answer location: “N/A”

10.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text suggests that taking care of birds is also an act of taking care of our planet, which implies the environment.

Answer location: “By taking care of birds, we are also taking care of our planet.”

Multiple Choice Answers

Answer: C

Explanation: The text explains that the day is special because it educates people on the journey of birds and how to help them, making the third choice correct.

Answer location: “This day is very special because it teaches us about the journey of birds. … World Migratory Bird Day is a time to learn how we can help these birds.”

Answer: B

Explanation: The text states that birds fly long distances to find food and a warm place to stay when the seasons change, so the second choice is correct.

Answer location: “Birds fly long distances when the seasons change. They travel to find food and a warm place to stay.”

Answer: B

Explanation: The clear reason given in the text for the danger to birds is the destruction of their homes, making the second choice the correct one.

Answer location: “Many kinds of birds are in danger because their homes are being destroyed.”

Answer: A

Explanation: The text mentions watching movies and listening to talks about birds’ lives as activities to help them on World Migratory Bird Day, so the first choice is correct.

Answer location: “On this day, we can attend events that teach us about bird life. We can watch movies, listen to talks…”

Answer: B

Explanation: According to the text, making bird feeders assists birds in finding food more easily, making the second choice correct.

Answer location: “Making bird feeders is a nice way to help birds find food easily.”

Answer: C

Explanation: The text provides information that birds can become sick from mistakenly eating plastic, so the third choice is the correct one.

Answer location: “Plastic can make birds sick if they eat it by mistake.”

Answer: C

Explanation: The text explicitly states that we learn all creatures count on each other, which directly points to the third choice as the correct answer.

Answer location: “We learn that all creatures count on each other.”

Answer: C

Explanation: The text advises using less plastic to help birds, making the third choice the correct one.

Answer location: “We also learn that using less plastic helps birds.”

Answer: B

Explanation: The text reminds us that we share one world, which means the second choice is correct.

Answer location: “This day reminds us that we all share one world.”

10.

Answer: D

Explanation: The text clearly says that there are events teaching about bird life on World Migratory Bird Day, making the fourth choice the correct answer.

Answer location: “On this day, we can attend events that teach us about bird life.”

Short Answer Answers

Answer: Food and a warm place to stay.

Explanation: The text states that birds migrate to find food and a warm place, which indicates they are searching for these things when they migrate.

Answer location: “Birds fly long distances when the seasons change. They travel to find food and a warm place to stay.”

Answer: It teaches us about the journey of birds.

Explanation: The text specifies that the day is special because it focuses on teaching about bird journeys.

Answer location: “This day is very special because it teaches us about the journey of birds.”

Answer: It hurts their chances to survive.

Explanation: Polluting the earth is mentioned as something that lowers birds’ survival chances.

Answer location: “Cutting down trees and polluting the earth hurts their chances to survive.”

Answer: Watch movies, listen to talks and make bird feeders.

Explanation: The text lists these activities as examples of what can be done to participate in World Migratory Bird Day.

Answer location: “We can watch movies, listen to talks and make bird feeders.”

Answer: It helps birds find food easily.

Explanation: The text explains that making bird feeders assists birds in finding food.

Answer location: “Making bird feeders is a nice way to help birds find food easily.”

Answer: Plastic can make birds sick if they eat it by mistake.

Explanation: The text indicates that the accidental ingestion of plastic by birds can make them sick.

Answer location: “Plastic can make birds sick if they eat it by mistake.”

Answer: Their homes are being destroyed.

Explanation: The destruction of their habitats is provided as the reason for birds being in danger.

Answer location: “Many kinds of birds are in danger because their homes are being destroyed.”

Answer: Using less plastic helps birds.

Explanation: The text teaches that reducing plastic use is beneficial for birds.

Answer location: “We also learn that using less plastic helps birds.”

Answer: By taking care of birds, we are also taking care of our planet.

Explanation: The text highlights the importance of avian care as a contribution to the overall health of our planet.

Answer location: “By taking care of birds, we are also taking care of our planet.”

10.

Answer: We all share one world.

Explanation: The text conveys that the observance of this day serves as a reminder of our shared planet.

Answer location: “This day reminds us that we all share one world.

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World Migratory Bird Day | B1