Listen to the text and fill in the blank using the correct form of the verb in the
past tense.
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Eric
Carle, A House for
Hermit Crab
In
August, Hermit Crab and his friends into
a
forest of seaweed. "It's so dark here," thought Hermit Crab.
"How
dim it is," the sea anemone.
"How
gloomy it is," the starfish.
"How
murky it is," the coral.
"I
can't see!" said the snail.
"It's
like nighttime!" the sea urchin.
In
September, Hermit Crab a school of lanternfish
darting
through the dark water.
"How
bright you are!" said Hermit Crab.
"Would
one of you be willing to light up our house?"
"I
would," one lanternfish.
And it swam over
near the
shell. |
Eric
Carle, Mister Seahorse
"It's
time for me to lay my eggs," she said.
"Can I help?" Mr. Seahorse.
"Oh, yes. Thank you!" said Mrs. Seahorse
and she laid her eggs into a pouch on Mr. Seahorse's belly.
"I'll take good care of our eggs," said Mr. Seahorse,
"I promise."
But before long, Mr. Seahorse met another fish.
"How are you, Mr. Stickleback?" Mr. Seahorse.
" ," Mr. Stickleback.
"I just built a nest and right away
Mrs. Stickleback laid her eggs into it.
Now I am taking good care of them until they hatch."
"Keep up the good work," said Mr. Seahorse
and swam on his way. |