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Scan and skim the first two paragraphs and:

a. Circle the names of three countries

b. Highlight geographical features

2. Scan paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 and

a. Underline water sources

b. Write down three systems of rivers draining the land
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3. Read the first six paragraphs and complete this table below classifying the cardinal points
under the correct category

Noun Adjective
Northeast Northeastern

4. Complete the table below with the correct river

river
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ii) __________________________________
iii)__________________________________
description
set the border with Argentine
is flanked by low banks
has floods
crosses the entire country from NE to W
empties into Rio Uruguay
has got a dam at Paso de los Toros
is Río Negro main tributary
is the second most important river in the
country

5. Let’s reflect on the last idea. Do you agree with the characteristics mentioned for the river
numbered iii)? Please state your opinion below

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6. Read the last two paragraphs and complete with the flora and fauna of our country

Animals Plants
Mammals Reptiles Birds

7. I do not agree with the selection of animals stated in the last two paragraphs. Please do
some research and rewrite them using correct information.
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8. Uruguay Nature is:

a. the sub-title of an article ___________
b. the name of the website ___________
c. the key words used to search for information __________