Question

pre-reading
instructions: match the words with their definitions.
useful vocabulary

1. implement- n.
2. welfare- n.
3. resolution- n.
4. motto- n.
5. maxim- n.
6. dole out- v.
7. seclusion- n.

definition
a. a tool or instrument used in doing work
b. to give out sparingly or in small quantities
c. a brief statement expressing the guiding principles of a person or organisation
d. possible solution to a problem, voted on by an organisation
e. an expression, usually a general truth or principle
f. to be hidden, in secret, not easily seen
g. an individual’s health and well-being
predictions
at the end of chapter ii, the animals have freed themselves from mr. jones and his men. now they must take care of themselves. what kinds of decisions do you think they will have to make? what will the animals do?
comprehension
choose the best answer.

1. what was the problem with the farm tools?

a. they were broken.
b. they were made for human hands.
c. the animals had burned them.

1. why did boxer ask the cockerels to call him a half - hour earlier in the morning?

a. it takes him a long time to get ready.
b. he is a heavy sleeper.
c. he wanted to do more work.

1. snowball’s committees and programs were not very successful except for which one?

a. egg production committee.
b. clean tails league.
c. reading and writing classes.

1. why did the animals enjoy their food more?

a. the animals produced it for themselves.
b. muriel is a better cook than mr. jones.
c. they were able to drink milk with their meals.

1. where do you find the pictures of a hoof and horn?

a. on the barn.
b. on the sign for the farm.
c. on the new flag.

1. who enjoyed the slogan “four legs good, two legs bad,” the most?

a. the sheep.
b. boxer.
c. muriel.

Explanation:

Vocabulary Matching

1. implement - a (a tool or instrument used in doing work)
2. welfare - g (an individual’s health and well - being)
3. resolution - d (possible solution to a problem, voted on by an organisation)
4. motto - c (a brief statement expressing the guiding principles of a person or organisation)
5. maxim - e (an expression, usually a general truth or principle)
6. dole out - b (to give out sparingly or in small quantities)
7. seclusion - f (to be hidden, in secret, not easily seen)

Comprehension Questions

1. Question 1

• Brief Explanations: Farm tools are designed for human hands, so animals would have trouble using them as they have different body structures (like hooves). Option A is incorrect as there's no indication they were broken, and option C is incorrect as animals didn't burn them.
• Answer: B. They were made for human hands.

1. Question 2

• Brief Explanations: Boxer is a hard - working horse. Asking to be woken up earlier means he wants to start working earlier and do more work. Option A is wrong as he is a hard worker and doesn't take long to get ready, and option B is wrong as being a heavy sleeper doesn't relate to wanting to work more.
• Answer: C. He wanted to do more work.

1. Question 3

• Brief Explanations: Snowball's Reading and writing classes were successful as they helped some animals learn. The Egg Production Committee and Clean Tails League were not very successful.
• Answer: C. Reading and writing classes.

1. Question 4

• Brief Explanations: When animals produce their own food, they have a sense of ownership and pride, so they enjoy it more. Muriel being a better cook is not relevant, and drinking milk with meals is not the main reason for enjoying food more.
• Answer: A. The animals produced it for themselves.

1. Question 5

• Brief Explanations: The new flag in "Animal Farm" has the pictures of a hoof and horn. The barn and the farm sign don't have these pictures.
• Answer: C. On the new flag.

1. Question 6

• Brief Explanations: The sheep are simple - minded and repeat the slogan "Four legs good, two legs bad" a lot, so they enjoy it the most. Boxer and Muriel don't focus on this slogan as much as the sheep.
• Answer: A. The Sheep.

Answer:

Vocabulary Matching

1. implement - a (a tool or instrument used in doing work)
2. welfare - g (an individual’s health and well - being)
3. resolution - d (possible solution to a problem, voted on by an organisation)
4. motto - c (a brief statement expressing the guiding principles of a person or organisation)
5. maxim - e (an expression, usually a general truth or principle)
6. dole out - b (to give out sparingly or in small quantities)
7. seclusion - f (to be hidden, in secret, not easily seen)

Comprehension Questions

1. Question 1

• Brief Explanations: Farm tools are designed for human hands, so animals would have trouble using them as they have different body structures (like hooves). Option A is incorrect as there's no indication they were broken, and option C is incorrect as animals didn't burn them.
• Answer: B. They were made for human hands.

1. Question 2

• Brief Explanations: Boxer is a hard - working horse. Asking to be woken up earlier means he wants to start working earlier and do more work. Option A is wrong as he is a hard worker and doesn't take long to get ready, and option B is wrong as being a heavy sleeper doesn't relate to wanting to work more.
• Answer: C. He wanted to do more work.

1. Question 3

• Brief Explanations: Snowball's Reading and writing classes were successful as they helped some animals learn. The Egg Production Committee and Clean Tails League were not very successful.
• Answer: C. Reading and writing classes.

1. Question 4

• Brief Explanations: When animals produce their own food, they have a sense of ownership and pride, so they enjoy it more. Muriel being a better cook is not relevant, and drinking milk with meals is not the main reason for enjoying food more.
• Answer: A. The animals produced it for themselves.

1. Question 5

• Brief Explanations: The new flag in "Animal Farm" has the pictures of a hoof and horn. The barn and the farm sign don't have these pictures.
• Answer: C. On the new flag.

1. Question 6

• Brief Explanations: The sheep are simple - minded and repeat the slogan "Four legs good, two legs bad" a lot, so they enjoy it the most. Boxer and Muriel don't focus on this slogan as much as the sheep.
• Answer: A. The Sheep.