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Why home is a special to me

23/10/14

Why is home special

Home, the place I live in, eat in and sleep in, so who wouldn't think of it as a special place, but that's not the only reason home is special to me.

I have special memories that I have spent there.Well I have lived in 3 houses so there would be lots of memories. I remember one time I was being chased by my grandpa with a sandal because I was being cheeky It was the last thing I remember doing  with my grandpa . At home I find it comfortable to do things because I have the presence of my family who love and care for me.

Home to me is a safe place where I feel like nothing bad will ever happen to me. I may not feel excitement but I have everything I love at home. Home is a special place because some people don't have a roof over their head and I’m fortunate  I do.

When I am at home I listen to the sounds of a bird softly chirping in the trees as I’m safe from any dangers, and when I’m far away from home I feel  like a bird that has fallen out of their nest and has now been misplaced.

Home its not just the place I eat,sleep and live in its the place I love.

Reading 23/10/14

The Rio Grande

Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No,

what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.

Rio Grande Geography

The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system

in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the

river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado

and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico.

Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf.

Its name is Spanish for the “Big River,” but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in Mexico. “Bravo” translates as “furious,” so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers!

The Rio Grande Today

The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has

been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this,

though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength.

Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they

are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two peoples.

1) According to the passage, why is the Rio Grande so important?

A. It is a source of drinking water for most of the United States.

B. It is the border of Texas and Mexico.

C. It is the longest river system in the United States.

D. It is known by two different names.

2) In paragraph 3, the author most likely writes that “downward is the best way of describing it too” to

A. prove that the Rio Grande’s water levels have gone down recently

B. argue that the Rio Grande has changed shape over the years

C. highlight the fact that the Rio Grande flows south and from high elevations

D. explain why the Rio Grande is known as the Rio Bravo down in Mexico

3) Based on its use in paragraph 4, the word furious most nearly means

A. angry

B. large

C. twisted

D. dry

4) According to the passage, the Rio Grande has endpoints in

A. Texas and the Gulf of Mexico

B. New Mexico and Colorado

C. Texas and Mexico

D. Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico

5) At the beginning of the passage, we learn that the Rio Grande is "one of the most important" rivers in

America. Can you think of another important land form that exists where you live? What makes it so

important?

Mount Cook Its the tallest mountain in New Zealand and is apart of the backbone of the south island

6) In paragraph 5, the author explains that the Rio Grande is slowly going dry. What do you think would

happen if the river ever went completely dry? Why? Explain your predictions below.

If the river went completely dry Mexico and Texas would argue on who wasted the water. Because this river is a sign of peace and If the river no longer existed neither would the peace between these two countries.