4 - Reading
Exercise
3
Read the text and answer the questions.
Solution
- The Korowai Tribe build their houses in trees to protect themselves from insects and dangerous animals on the ground in the hot and humid rainforest of Papua New Guinea.
- People in Coober Pedy prefer living underground to escape from the scorching temperatures of the desert.
- People on Aogashima want to live in a volcano because they enjoy the peaceful island life, without traffic jams or crowds, and they appreciate the natural beauty, including hot springs and lush vegetation.
- The Bajau people feel uncomfortable on land because they are used to living on boats or houses on stilts and have developed a lifestyle closely connected to the sea.
- Most people have recently moved from Petra to a nearby village because the government decided to move them to protect the historic city, though many still work in Petra to support tourism.