Cactus
plants are desert plants. There are many kinds of cactus
plants, but most grow in deserts and other dry places. These plants have
adaptations, or special features, that let them live in places where there is
little water.
The roots of a cactus
spread out close to the surface of the ground. When it rains, the roots soak up
as much water as possible. Cactus plants do not grow close to one another. Each
plant needs lots of room to collect water. The stem of the cactus stores the
water for later use.
When spring rains fall
on the desert, the cactus plants bloom. Beautiful yellow, red, orange, and
white flowers appear on cactus plants. These flowers grow singly rather than in
bunches.
The cactus also produces
fruit that is an important source of food for desert animals. People sometimes
eat the saguaro fruit.
Cactus plants are easy
to take care of. You don’t have to water them very often! People like to grow
them at home. This popularity isn’t so good for the cactus. People collect the
plants from the desert to sell.
1.
What does the text tell us about?
A.
The dessert plants
B. The roots of a cactus
C. The cactus
plants
D.
The fruit of cactus
2. The word” soak up” in the text means …
A. Water
B.
Absorb
C. Plant
D. Hold
3.
The fifth paragraph tells about…
A.
The fruit of
cactus
B. The food of
cactus
C. The dessert
animals
D.
The important of
cactus
4.
Which statement is true based on the
text above is ….
A.
Most kinds of
cactus have leaves or leaves that are very small
B.
The roots of a cactus
spread out close to the surface of the ground
C.
The cactus
isn’t made up mostly of stems and roots
D.
Cactus plants are difficult
to take care of
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