Going To School Test 1

In some parts of Kerala, children use a vallam (small wooden boat) to reach school. It is a traditional boat in Kerala which is used to cross small rivers and lakes.

Cement bridge is made of cement, bricks and iron rods. On the other hand, a bamboo bridge is made of bamboo sticks and ropes.

A pulley helps the trolley to move across the rope and they reach the other side of the river in a short time.

It is easier to pull the bucket using a pulley. It makes it easier to lift things.

Sand is all around in the desert. It also gets very hot in the day. Children ride in a camel-cart to reach school.

In villages in the plains, children ride bullock- cart. It goes slowly through the green fields. It is pulled by bulls.

Bullock carts have wheels made of wood with iron rims.

At first, girls here did not go to school, because it was too far. But now groups of 7-8 girls easily ride bicycles to school even through the difficult roads.

Jugad vehicle is made by putting together various available parts to serve as a passenger carrier.

At some places, forests are so thick that even sunlight does not pass through.