activity of text interpretation, aimed at students in the fifth year of elementary school, about Tonga. The Kingdom of Tonga is made up of an archipelago of 170 small islands, but only 36 of them are inhabited. Let's get to know Tonga better? So, read the text carefully! Then answer the various interpretive questions proposed!
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The Kingdom of Tonga is made up of an archipelago of 170 small islands, but only 36 of them are inhabited. It is in the region known as Polynesia, not far from New Zealand. In relation to Brazil, it is at the same height as the south of Bahia. As in Bahia, Tonga's climate is tropical and there are many coral formations around the islands. There are palm trees, banana trees, lots of sun and lots of wind. Fishing is one of the main activities of the Kingdom of Tonga. The sea is strong and open, with big waves that attract surfers from all over the world.
The archipelago was first visited in the early 17th century by the Dutch. Years later, he was sighted by the English captain James Cook, with his ship Endeavor, famous for his voyages on a mission to discover new lands for England. Cook named the archipelago the Friendly Islands.
Tonga was part of the British Empire from 1900 until 1970, the year it became an independent nation. On September 15, 1999, it was admitted by the United Nations (UN), with its two official languages, Tongan and English.
The country’s money is the pa’anga, a name as curious as the shape of its coins: some are round and others are rectangular! The people of Tonga are considered very cheerful by visitors. The Lakalaka dance, typical of the country, has been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Tongans are religious, most of the population is Christian. The warmest greeting they exchange with their friends is “Malo e lelei”, a kind of very affectionate “Hello”.
Magazine “Science Today for Children”. Edition 275.
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Question 1 - Read back:
“It is in the region known as Polynesia, not far from New Zealand.”
In this passage, the text says:
Question 2 – In “As in Bahia, the climate of Tonga is tropical and there are many coral formations around the islands.”, the word “Como” introduces:
( ) a cause.
( ) An example.
( ) a comparison.
Question 3 – The excerpt “There are palm trees, banana trees, lots of sun and lots of wind.” It's:
( ) a narration.
( ) a description.
( ) an argument.
Question 4 – Underline the expression that indicates time below:
“Years later, it was sighted by the English captain James Cook […]”
Question 5 - According to the text, Tonga “became an independent nation” in the year of:
( ) 1900.
( ) 1970.
( ) 1999.
Question 6 - The exclamation point was used after, “[…] your coins: some are round and some are rectangular!”, to express in relation to the fact the feeling of:
( ) relief.
( ) happiness.
( ) admiration.
Question 7 - In the segment “The warmest greeting you they exchange with friends is ‘Malo e lelei’ […]”, the underlined term:
( ) calls the Tongans.
( ) resumes the Tongans.
( ) characterizes Tongans.
Question 8 - It can be concluded that the text aims to:
( ) discuss a topic.
( ) tell a story.
( ) present a place.
By Denyse Lage Fonseca
Graduated in Letters and specialist in distance education.