Reading - Part 1
Exercise 16: Autumn
Read the text. Fill in each gap with ONE word.
(The word must come from somewhere else in the text.)
Autumn
Autumn is a magical season. It is a time when leaves turn to beautiful red, orange and yellow colors.
But why do
(1)
change color? It is because of a chemical called chlorophyll. This
(2)
helps plants to make food from sunlight. Days become shorter and there is not enough
(3)
in winter. In winter
(4)
cannot get enough food.
Why do animals migrate in winter? Food becomes scarce in winter. In warmer climates, there is more
(5)
all year round. Also, animals such as bears and bats sleep in winter. Sleeping helps these
(6)
during winter.