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Shelly : How long do the rhinoceros live?
Shina : They can live up to 45 years.

Shelly : Can this animal be dangerous?

Shina : Why, are you afraid? Well, its a calm animal but if it is

provoked, it can attack and kill us.

Shelly : Thank you so much Shina for your help.
Shina : My pleasure, Shelly. I hope you got what you wanted.

by authors
Glossary

native : belonging by birth

limbs : hands and legs
coarse : rough
provoked : teased

protected : saved
rare : few and scarce

2.1. Write any two words from the passage that start with:

a. S = i. ....................... ii. .......................

b. H = i. ....................... ii. .......................

c. A = i. ....................... ii. .......................

2.2. Answer with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

a. Is the rhino a domestic animal?

b. Does the rhino live in water?

c. Is the rhino the biggest animal?
d. Can a rhino attack us?

e. Is the rhino a rare animal?

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