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II. Read the given passage carefully.

Penguins are a distinctive group of flightless birds, which inhabit the southern
hemisphere. They have a streamlined bullet-like body shape and wings that

seem to have been designed to serve as flippers. Penguins’ walk looks peculiar

and amusing, but underwater, they swim gracefully. Penguins need to clean their

feathers regularly with a waxy secretion to keep themselves waterproof. They

have a thick layer of blubber which keeps them warm. Their short, webbed feet
are set far back to act as a rudder when in water.

The tuxedo-like colouration of penguins helps to make them less visible when

inside water. When viewed from below, their white bellies blend in with the bright

sea surface. When viewed from above, their black backs blend in with the dark
sea.

On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions.

1. What kind of birds are penguins?

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2. What keeps the penguins warm?

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3. What makes the penguins less visible in water?

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4. Why do penguins need to clean their feathers?

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5. Find the words from the passage that means the following.

(a) to live in a particular place Comprehension

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(b) in an attractive way

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