Here are the answers to the questions based on the passage provided:
1. Why are trees cut down?
Trees are cut down for their wood, which is used to build furniture or for burning fires. They are also used for medicinal purposes, to make paper, to construct buildings and schools, and to clear land for growing food.
2. Why did the tourists visit this tree and what did they do?
Tourists visited the tree because it was the tallest pine tree in Asia (63.14 meters tall) and they were fascinated by it. Unfortunately, they wrote their names on its trunk using nails and knives.
3. What happened to the tree? Why did the tourists stop visiting it?
Because people carved into it, the tree became infected with bacteria, grew sick, and its trunk became hollow. The tourists stopped visiting because the tree was no longer beautiful to look at due to the damage and sickness.
4. Have you learnt from this passage?
*(Note: This is an opinion question, but here is a good answer based on the text)*
Yes, I have learned that we must take care of nature. Human actions, like carving names on trees, can destroy beautiful things forever. It is our responsibility to use resources sensibly and protect the environment for the future.
Final Answer:
1. Trees are cut for wood (furniture/fire), medicine, paper, construction, and farming land.
2. Tourists visited because it was the tallest pine tree in Asia; they carved their names on it with nails and knives.
3. The tree got infected with bacteria and became hollow/sick. Tourists stopped coming because it was damaged and ugly.
4. Yes, the passage teaches us to conserve the environment and treat nature with respect so resources last for the future.
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