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D. Answer the following questions.

1. Why was the little kite afraid to fly?

2. Do you think the character of the little kite changes towards the end? Explain.
3. Describe the view from the little kite’s perspective when it was flying high.

E. Read the following stanza and answer the questions that follow.

The big kite nodded: “Ah, well, good-by;

I’m off.” And he rose towards the tranquil sky.

Then the little kite’s paper stirred at the sight.
And trembling, he shook himself free for flight.

First whirling and frightened, then braver grown,

Up, up, he rose through the air alone,

Till the big kite looked down and could see,

The little one rising steadily.

1. Who nodded a good-by?
2. What sight stirred the little kite?

3. What did the little kite do when it became braver?

4. What did the big kite see while looking down?

Let’s Listen

Listen to your teacher read a passage and fill in the blanks.

1. The name of Brendan’s dog is __________.

2. Tip’s age is __________ years.
3. Owning a dog can have a __________ effect on a child’s development.
4. A dog develops a child’s sense of __________.

5. A child learns the nature of __________ from a dog.

Let’s Speak

Work in groups. Take turns to talk about your favourite pet. You can select one from the
following.

dog rabbit parrot cat horse dove

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