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Three Wild Cats - Reading Exercise
Beginner Level
Read the text and then choose the best answer for each question.
Wild Cats of the World
Where They Live
The snow leopard lives in the cold mountains of Asia. This beautiful cat has thick, grey fur with black spots that helps it stay warm in the snow. It has a very long tail that works like a scarf - the snow leopard wraps it around its body when it sleeps!
Into the Forest
Deep in the forests of Africa lives the African golden cat. It has lovely red-gold fur that shines in the sunlight. This shy wild cat is very hard to see because it only comes out at night to hunt. It likes to catch birds and small animals that live on the forest floor.
In the Rainforest
The clouded leopard makes its home in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It gets its name from the special shapes on its fur that look like clouds. This amazing cat can climb down trees head-first, and it has the longest teeth of any cat its size. At night, it moves through the trees like a shadow.
1. Where does the snow leopard's tail help it most?
a) When it is running
b) When it is sleeping
c) When it is eating
2. Which animal is hardest for humans to find?
a) The African golden cat
b) The snow leopard
c) The clouded leopard
3. Why does the African golden cat have an easier time catching food?
a) It runs very fast
b) It has sharp claws
c) It hunts when other animals are sleeping
4. Which of these cats is best at moving through trees?
a) The clouded leopard
b) The African golden cat
c) The snow leopard
5. What helps the snow leopard stay alive in cold places?
a) Its long tail
b) Its strong legs
c) Its thick fur with spots
6. When is the best time to try to see a clouded leopard?
a) At night
b) During the day
c) In the morning
7. Which cat lives in the warmest place?
a) The clouded leopard
b) The snow leopard
c) The African golden cat
8. What makes the clouded leopard special compared to other cats?
a) It can jump very high
b) It can climb down trees forwards
c) It can swim very well
