CHAPTER III

REPORT TEXT (TEST II)

Lavender

Lavender (lavare) means 'to wash' in Latin. In the past, people used lavender to bathe. But
now, many people use this as scent ingredients in many products such as detergent, soap and
shampoo.

    Lavender originally grows in Mediterranean mountain zones since it grows well in a stony
and sunny habitat. Nowadays, lavender is wide spread to Southern Europe, United States,
Australia, and Indonesia also.

    Lavender can grow up to 60 centimetres. It is a short bush with branches that has broad
rootstock. The rootstock produces upright, rod like, leafy, green shoots or branches. The grey
green oblong tapered leaves are covered by silvery down and attached directly at the root. It
curls spirally. The flowers are small with blue violet colour. They are arranged in 6 to 10
blossoms. The oil of the flowers radiates fragrant scent.

    The essential oil of lavender flowers is extracted and used for various medicinal purposes,
such as a remedy for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Research findings suggest
that lavender gives calming, soothing, and sedative effects when we inhale its scent.

1. In which paragraph do you fine the characteristics of lavender ?

2. How do people get lavender oil ?
3. “..... is used as scent ingredients......” (paragraph 1)
The synonym the underlined word is _______
4. “ They are arranged.........” (paragraph 3) What does the underlined word refer to ?
5. The text might be written by..........
 Cats

     Cats are carnivorous mammals. They are the most popular

pet and people often call them kitty or pussycat. Young cats are
called kittens, while their parents are often called queens (female
cats) and toms (male cats).

    There are shorthair and longhair cats . However, unspecified breeds are categorised as
domestic shorthair (DSH). Cats have extra lower back and thoracic vertebrae.

    Cats also have distinct features. They have special free-floating clavicle bones that attach
forelimbs to their shoulder. These features allow cats to fit their bodies and heads into any
space.

    Cats use different kinds of sounds to communicate. They produce a wide range of sounds
including purring, meowing, growling, trilling, hissing, chirping, squeaking, clicking, and
grunting. The exchanged sounds are used by mother cats and her kittens to communicate.
They are also used between mating cats or to other species. Cats also use different sounds
and gestures to protect themselves and their offspring. A mother cat can fight even a larger
dog to protect her kittens. She usually hisses furiously and gives frightening warning by
showing her claws and making her hair stand on end. 

6. What does the text tell us about ?

7. What does the last paragraph tell us about ?
8. Why can cats move their body flexibly ?
9. The text would be useful for those who.........
10. “ They are also used between mating cats..........” (The last paragraph)
The underlined word refers to.................