Baa-Baa in the Green: Sheep Farming in Ireland
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
68
In Ireland's green hills, fluffy sheep munch on grass. Farmers work hard to provide food, water, and a cozy shelter. Every year, there's a big event called shearing. Farmers carefully snip off the wool, which is used to make warm sweaters and blankets. In Ireland, there's even a special festival to celebrate shearing. It's a fun day where people gather to enjoy the exciting tradition of sheep farming.
Question 1
What do farmers do for the sheep in Ireland's green hills?
A
They feed them candy
B
They train them to sing
C
They sell them to the highest bidder
D
They provide food, water, and a cozy shelter
Explanation. The text mentions that farmers work hard to provide food, water, and a cozy shelter for the sheep.
E
They ignore them
Question 2
What is shearing?
A
A dancing competition
B
A type of food
C
An event where farmers snip off the wool from sheep
Explanation. The text mentions that shearing is a big event where farmers carefully snip off the wool from sheep.
D
A festival of music
E
A new fashion trend
Question 3
What is the wool used for after shearing?
A
Making cars
B
Building houses
C
Making warm sweaters and blankets
Explanation. The text mentions that the wool is used to make warm sweaters and blankets.
D
Creating artwork
E
Nothing, it is thrown away
Question 4
What happens during the special festival in Ireland?
A
People gather to enjoy the tradition of sheep farming
Explanation. The text mentions that during the special festival, people gather to enjoy the exciting tradition of sheep farming.
B
People gather to watch a football match
C
People gather to eat a lot of ice cream
D
People gather to exchange gifts
E
People gather to perform a play
Question 5
What do sheep in Ireland's green hills eat?
A
Burger
B
Pizza
C
Grass
Explanation. The text mentions that fluffy sheep munch on grass in Ireland's green hills.
D
Ice cream
E
Fish
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