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The elves and shoe maker
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The Elves and the Shoemaker English Reading (The elves and the shoemaker)English (Summary on the Elves and the Shoemaker)The Elves & The Shoemaker & The Straw, Coal and Bean Create a comprehension quiz for the following vocabulary; To be getting on in age: Growing older; advancing in years. Pet peeve: Something that annoys or bothers someone significantly. Pinhead: A small-minded or foolish person. Nit-pick: To find fault with small or trivial details. Whilst/while: During the time that; at the same time as. On a dig: Engaged in archaeological excavation. Mad vs crazy: "Mad" typically refers to anger or insanity, while "crazy" can denote insanity or extreme enthusiasm. Twitch: A sudden, quick movement or spasm. Dreamt/dreamed: Past tense forms of the verb "to dream." Eaves: The part of a roof that overhangs the walls. Burly man: A strong, muscular man. She’s a looker: A woman who is attractive or visually appealing. Breech birth: A birth in which the baby is delivered feet first instead of head first. Being too forward: Acting too boldly or presumptuously. Gooey: Soft and sticky, often used to describe certain textures or emotional situations. Spare tire: Excess fat around the waistline; a protruding belly. Twists and turns of fate: Unexpected changes or developments in life. Pompous: Self-important or arrogant. Play a prank on someone: To carry out a mischievous trick or joke on someone. Scamps: Mischievous or playful individuals, often used affectionately. To tend one's resignation: To formally submit one's resignation from a job. A sound judgment: A wise or rational decision. To set someone up with someone else: To arrange a meeting or date between two people. Loon: A colloquial term for a crazy or eccentric person. Duvet: A type of blanket filled with feathers, down, or synthetic fibers, used as a bed covering. Don't Meddle: Do not interfere or intervene. Croquet mallet: A hammer-like instrument used to strike croquet balls. Cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or inappropriate. Pop over: Visit briefly or unexpectedly. It was a riot: It was extremely funny or enjoyable. Spit Tspat spat: Sounds indicating a quick, spat-out expulsion of saliva. A hoot: Something that is amusing or enjoyable. Overhear: To unintentionally hear what others are saying without their knowledge. You're quite a package: You possess many appealing qualities or attributes. I'm quite a catch: I am an attractive or desirable partner. Limper: A person who walks with a limp. A hanky: A handkerchief, a small piece of cloth carried for personal hygiene or used as a fashion accessory.Importance of agriculture to the nation and communitiesSoil Erosion •Soil erosion is the washing away of soil by water and wind. •Water and wind are the main agents of soil erosion. •Animals and human activities also influence soil erosion. ✓Water: top soil is washed away ✓Wind: top soil is blown away ✓Animals: overgrazing, destruction of plants and roots ✓Humans: footpaths, deforestation, mining activities, land clearing for crop planting. Wind Water Human activity Deforestation Types of soil erosion •Splash erosion •Sheet erosion •Rill erosion •Gully erosion Splash erosion •Occurs when raindrops fall on loose bare soil •It is also called raindrop bomb Splash erosion Sheet erosion •Occurs when a thin layer of soil is washed away by the water or wind. •Mostly the topmost is washed away. Rill erosion •Occurs when small shallow channels develop. •It occurs when the water runs over the ground in little channels. •Little ridges or rills of soil are left behind. Rill erosion Gully erosion •Occurs when the channels become wide and deep. •Gullies are at least 30cm deep. •They occur mainly on steep slopes.Water harvesting and storage Water is very important for life on earth. People, plants and animals all need water to live. There is always not enough water in rivers and streams for farmers to use. Water harvesting is collecting rain water and storing it to be used later. We can divert rivers and build structures such as dams and tanks to store water. METHODS OF WATER HARVESTING 1.Harvesting from rooftops: Rainwater that fall on roofs, roads and pavements can be collected, instead of letting it run into the ditches. One way to do this is to use water storage tanks. Rain runs off the roof into the gutter and then into the water tank. 2. Damming rivers. Farmers may also build dams to store water to use to irrigate their crops and water their livestock. Some communities block rivers to harness water. The water might be pumped into tanks They can then use the water to water their crops and animals to drink 4. Making pits and open reservoirs •If water tanks are too expensive, people can dig big pits and make open reservoirs. •These reservoirs not only collect rainwater, but also allow rainwater to seep into the ground and raise the ground water level. 5. Road drains Rain water can be harvested from roadside drains then led to storage tanks or encouraged to sink into the soil to increase the water table 5. Harvesting rain water from rock outcrops Rain water can be harvested from the rock outcrops by constructing a small wall to block the water and lead it to the tanks WATER STORAGE FACILITIES 1. Tanks – stores water to reduce evaporation and protect it from algae 2. Reservoirs – also reduces evaporation and algae 3. Ponds