96. LK 6 Report Text (28)

The following text is for questions no. 1 to 4!

Stick insects belong to the Phasmatodean family. Other insects that also belong to the same family are leaf insects, ghost insects, and walking sticks. There are nearly two thousand and eight hundred species within the Phasmatodean Family. Stick insects belong to areas having tropical climates and some of them have wings. Stick insects that are kept as pets can grow up to four inches and can live up to one year.

Stick insects are so named for their effective camouflage where they feed. Somey the woody plants stick insects can change colour, like a chameleon, depending on the background where they're at rest. They're typically brown, black, or green, with stick shaped bodies that help them blend in as they perch on twigs and branches. Some even wear lichen-like markings to make their disguise more authentic. Stick insects imitate twigs swaying in the wind by rocking back and forth as they move. Stick insects may also wear bright colours on their wings, but keep these flamboyant features tucked away.

Among all the insects which are kept as pets, stick insects are the most desirable. Some of the favorites are Indian stick insects; Vietnamese thorny stick insects and pink winged flying stick insects. They are desirable because of their low-maintenance and unique appearance. Their surroundings in captivity should be similar to that of their native surrounding. The temperature and humidity should match almost exactly with their original habitat.

1. The text informs about...

a. Kinds of insects.

b. Stick insects in general.

c. The habitat of stick insects.

d. The diet of stick insects.

2. What is the similarity between stick insects and chameleons?

a. They can change their skin color.

b. They have tails.

c. They have bright colors.

d. They can jump.

3. The stick insects camouflage among the wood plants by ...

a. imitating the wind movement

b. keeping bright colours on their wings

c. changing colours or wear lichen-like mar- kings

d. changing the colour depending on the background

4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

a. Many people keep stick insects as a pet.

b. The unique appearance of stick insects.

c. How to keep stick insects.

d. The reasons why stick insects insects are preferable among other insects.

Keys:

1. B

2. A

3. D

4. D