Transylvania, A Tourist Attraction
Transylvania is located in the country of Romania. Romania is found in Europe. The word "transylvania" means "the land beyond the forest." The estimated number of people who live in Transylvania is 5,000,000. People still have jobs like shepherds, weavers, blacksmiths, and carpenters.
The Apusini Nature Park is one of Transylvania's most beautiful treasures. Scientists have found fossils of animals that lived in the Ice Age in the caves of Apusini Nature Park! Visitors like to go to see these caves. It's not easy. If they want to enjoy the special view of the caves, they must climb high. Also, they have to use ropes, crawl and creep to see everything. The beauty and wonder of Transylvania is waiting for us.
1) What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Transylvania is a very dangerous place, so we should not go there.
b) Transylvania is filled with hardworking people, lovely nature, and history.
c) It's too expensive to go to Transylvania, so we should go to Australia instead.
d) None of the above.
2) Transylvania is found in which of these places?
a) Romania
b) Europe
c) On planet Earth
d) Mars
e) a, b, and c
3) The population of Transylvania is 5 million. What does the word "population" mean?
a) something that makes a popping sound.
b) the size of the place.
c) the estimated number of people.
d) the award you get at the end of 3rd grade
4) What does the word "transylvania" mean?
a) beautiful treasure that is hidden in leaves
b) the sleeping fossils, once found, never forgotten
c) the land beyond the forest
d) the place of vampires
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