Sharks Worksheet | Elementary ESL Reading

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Sharks are incredible fish that have lived in the ocean for millions of years. They were here before the dinosaurs! There are over 500 different soort of sharks. Some are big, and some are very small.

The great white shark is the most bekend shark. It can grow up to 6 meters long! The whale shark is the biggest fish in the world. It is very gentle and only eats tiny plants and animals.

Sharks have amazing senses. They can smell blood from far away. They can feel movement in the water with special organs on their body. Sharks also have many rows of sharp teeth.

Many people are afraid of sharks, but shark attacks are very rare. Sharks do not want to eat humans. More people are killed by cows than by sharks! Sharks are important for the ocean.

Sadly, many sharks are in danger. People catch too many sharks every year. We need to beschermen sharks because they keep the ocean healthy. Sharks are amazing animals that deserve our respect!

Niveau: Niveau C

A. Woordenschat matchen

Koppel elk woord aan de bijbehorende definitie.

B. Waar of onwaar

Schrijf T (waar) of F (onwaar) bij elke bewering.

1. Sharks are mammals. ______
2. There are over 500 species of sharks. ______
3. The whale shark eats other fish. ______
4. Sharks have been here longer than dinosaurs. ______
5. Shark attacks are very common. ______
6. Sharks can smell blood from far away. ______
7. The great white shark is very small. ______
8. Many sharks are in danger. ______
9. Sharks are important for the ocean. ______

C. Vul de lege plekken in

Woordenlijst: incredible  |  species  |  famous  |  gentle  |  senses  |  afraid  |  protect

1. Sharks are _______________ fish that have lived for millions of years.
2. There are over 500 different _______________ of sharks.
3. The great white shark is the most _______________ shark.
4. The whale shark is very _______________ and harmless.
5. We need to _______________ sharks from being caught.

D. Begripsvragen

1. How long have sharks lived in the ocean?
2. Which is the biggest shark?
3. How do sharks find their food?
4. Are shark attacks common or rare?
5. Why are sharks important for the ocean?

E. Discussievragen

Bespreek deze vragen met een partner of schrijf je antwoorden op.

1. Are you afraid of sharks? Why or why not?
2. What can people do to protect sharks?
3. What other ocean animals do you like?

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Controleer je antwoorden hieronder.

A. Woordenschat: 1-e, 2-g, 3-b, 4-f, 5-j, 6-a, 7-c, 8-h, 9-d, 10-i

B. Waar/Onwaar: 1-V, 2-D, 3-V, 4-D, 5-V, 6-D, 7-V, 8-D, 9-D

C. Vul de lege plekken in: 1-incredible, 2-species, 3-famous, 4-gentle, 5-protect

D. Begrip: 1. For millions of years (before dinosaurs); 2. The whale shark; 3. Using smell and special organs to feel movement; 4. Very rare; 5. They keep the ocean healthy

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