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A carnivorous plant
attracts an insect.

2 CHECK. Match the beginning of each statement in Column A with the correct ending in
Column B.
Column A Column B

1. Ultraviolet light a. does not provide enough nutrients for some plants.

2. Poor soil b. keep insects inside the plant.
3. Insects c. have leaves like tubes.

4. Pitcher plants d. attracts insects to plants.

5. Special hairs e. provide nutrients for carnivorous plants.

3 DISCOVER. Complete the exercises to learn about the grammar in this lesson.
A Read the pairs of sentences based on the article from exercise 1. Then choose the correct
answer for each question.

1. They have to attract and catch insects to survive.
Many plants attract insects with bright colors and pleasant smells.
How is and used in these sentences? a. to add ideas b. to show how ideas are different

2. The light is ultraviolet, so people cannot see it.
Carnivorous plants grow in poor soil, so they do not get many nutrients from the ground.

What type of idea follows so? a. a result b. a cause

3. The insects try to escape, but they are unable to get away.
The light can’t attract humans, but it is bright and attractive to insects.
What type of idea follows but? a. a similar idea b. a different idea

B Work with a partner. Compare your answers from exercise A.

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