TEXT English – the ninth grade 2023 In this chapter, you will learn about: Definition of Report Text
Report text is a text which presents
information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analyses. Social Function of Report Text
Its social function is presenting information
about something. They generally describe an entire class of things, whether natural or made: mammals, plants, countries of region, culture, transportation, and so on. Elephant Elephants are four-legged herbivorous mammals with a very huge body. They have a very distinctive body part which became their unique feature in most people mind, it is called “the trunk”. It is basically their nose, but it can also be used for several purpose besides breathing. It can be used to grasp object (food, flowers, etc.), to suck and pour water, and also to do hand shake with humans. It is recorded that there are three species of elephant existed in the world. They are: The African Bush Elephant, The African Forest Elephant and The Asian Elephant. A full grown elephant can reach 3.3 meters in height and 6.4 meters in length, with the total body weight of 12.000 kilograms. The time that a baby elephant spend in their mother womb is about 18 to 22 months. They can live up to 60 to 70 years. It is believed that an elephant have a very strong memory and also affection. It is proven by the empathy that they show towards their dying or dead friend. They have two large ear flaps that help them in controlling their body temperature. Their legs look like pillar. It helps them to carry their super heavy body. They can perform various ways of communication for example they can communicate to each other through body touching, smell and also sound (infrasound and seismic communication). Elephants are considered to be one of endangered animals by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), because they are hunted by humans since a long time ago for their ivory. Comprehension 1. What is being explained in the text? 2. Can you mention the characteristics of the animal described in the text? 3. What are the facts of an elephant? 4. Which part of elephant’s body is the most hunted by people? Why? This is the end of our material today. See you tomorrow. Thank You