Comparing Text – SET 1 Welcome to your Comparing Text - SET 1 1. Text 1:Sharks are often called dangerous hunters, but most shark species eat only small fish and avoid humans. Text 2:Dolphins are known for helping people. Some have even guided lost swimmers to safety or protected them from sharks. Question:What is one way the two texts differ? Text 1 says dolphins eat fish, while Text 2 says sharks eat dolphins. Both texts say sharks and dolphins are dangerous animals. Text 1 shows that sharks are not always dangerous, while Text 2 shows that dolphins can be helpful. Text 1 and Text 2 both describe animals that live on land. None 2. Text 1:Before mobile phones, people used landline telephones to talk to one another. You had to stay near the phone to make or receive a call. Text 2:Today, mobile phones let people send messages, browse the internet, and talk from almost anywhere in the world. Question:What is one main difference between the two types of phones? Landline phones can only be used in one place, while mobile phones can be used anywhere. Landline phones are smaller and more advanced than mobile phones. Both phones allow people to travel faster. Landline phones do not need electricity, but mobile phones do. None 3. Text 1:Volcanoes form when hot, melted rock called magma pushes up through Earth’s surface. When it erupts, lava flows down and cools into new rock. Text 2:Earthquakes happen when rocks under the ground suddenly move or break. They can shake the land, destroy buildings, and even cause tsunamis. Question:What is one difference between volcanoes and earthquakes? Earthquakes form new mountains, but volcanoes do not. Volcanoes release lava, while earthquakes shake the ground. Earthquakes happen inside volcanoes. Both volcanoes and earthquakes release lava. None 4. Text 1Many scientists think the moon was made after a big crash between Earth and another planet called Theia. After the crash, pieces from both planets flew into space. Over a very long time, those pieces came together and formed the moon. Text 2NASA scientists used computers to study how the moon might have formed. Their new tests showed that the moon could have formed very quickly — maybe just a few hours after the crash. Question:What is one main difference between the two texts? The author of Text 1 thinks the moon is made of ice, but the author of Text 2 disagrees. The author of Text 1 believes there was no crash, but the author of Text 2 believes there was. The author of Text 1 believes the moon formed slowly, but the author of Text 2 believes it formed quickly. The author of Text 1 says the moon formed before Earth, but the author of Text 2 says it formed after Earth. None 5. Text 1:In the 1400s, explorers like Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean, looking for new trade routes. They discovered lands that were new to Europeans. Text 2:Today, scientists explore space using rockets and telescopes. They hope to find planets that might support life.Question:How are the explorers in both texts similar? Both groups explore unknown places to make discoveries. Both groups travel by ship across the ocean. Both groups try to find treasure. Both groups explore places that are already well known. None 6. Text 1:In 1903, the Wright brothers built the first airplane that could fly and land safely. They spent years testing designs and learning how to control flight. Text 2:Today, engineers continue to improve airplanes. They use computers to test shapes and materials that make planes faster and safer than ever before. Question:How are the two texts related? Both describe people improving airplane design. Both explain why airplanes are dangerous. Text 1 is about inventors, and Text 2 is about athletes. Text 1 describes space travel, while Text 2 describes ocean travel. None Time's up Related Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
