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INFORMATION REPORT TEXT An information report is a factual text that provides information about different phenomena in our life. It is used as a way to gain better understanding of



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different phenomena. An information report : Gives details about a topic Does not contain personal views Is usually written, but can also be presented orally Uses facts to explain something Based on systematic observation.



Report text The Komodo The komodo dragon is a vulnerable species of lizard that inhabits the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Elili Motang in Indonesia. It is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 meters and weighing approximately 70 kilograms. The largest verified komodo was 3.13 meters (10.3 ft) long. As a result of their large size, these lizards dominate the ecosystems in which they live. In the wild, an adult komodo dragon usually weighs around 70 kilograms. In contrast, the captive specimen often weighs much more, around 166 kilograms. The komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. Their bodies are covered in hard scales. Its saliva is frequently blood-tinged because its teeth are almost completely covered by gingival tissue that is naturally lacerated during feeding. Referred to as ora by natives of Komodo Island, the lizard does not have an acute sense of hearing. The komodo dragon is only able to hear sounds between 400 and 2000 hertz. DIKERJAKAN Task 1 Answer the questions. 1. What does the text mainly talk about? 2. How long is the komodo dragon? 3. According to the text , what makes the komodo dragon dominate the ecosystem in which they live? 4. Where does the blood in the komodo dragon’s saliva come from? 5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text? 6. What do you think about the komodo dragon? Is it a beautiful animal? Is it a ferocious animal? Explain your answer?



7. The komodo dragon is protected by Indonesian law. Do you think the animal is worth being protected? Give reasons for your answer. 8. Many natives of Komodo Island believe that komodo dragons are actually the reincarnation of fellow kinspeople. What is the benefit of this belief? 9. In the wild, an adult komodo dragon usually weighs around 70 kilograms. In contrast, the captive specimen often weighs much more, around 166 kilograms (paragraph 2) In your opinion, which one is better for the komodo dragon: a. Putting the komodo dragons in captivity Or b. Letting the komodo dragons live in the wild? Explain your answer. 10. What other facts can you find about the komodo dragon? DIKERJAKAN Task 2 Find the meaning of the words below. Words 1. Vulnerable 2. Lizard 3. Species 4. Average 5. Approximately 6. Verified 7. Captive 8. Scales 9. Saliva 10. Tissue 11. Natives 12. Acute



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