1. Read the text carefully.Pigeon

Pigeon refers to all birds of the family Columbidae and order Columbiformes. They consist of 310

species. Some people may also know them as “Doves”. There is no clear distinction between the use of

the word “pigeons” and “doves” until today. But generally, the word “Pigeons” is used to address the

species known as the Rock Dove, while the word “Doves” is used to address a pigeon that is white.

Pigeons exhibit various size and color based on their species. The smallest species may have the size of

15 cm and weight 30 g, while the largest species can grow up to 75 cm with the body weight of 2 kg.

Some of their color are: pale gray, white, brown, reddish and black. Most of them have two black bars

on their wings. They have a small head with short beak. Their body is compact with two large and

muscular wings and two short legs on it.

Pigeons can be found almost in any region in the world. They have been domesticated since 10.000

years ago. they have been used by humans for several purposes such as courier to deliver short written

messages, sacred symbols in a wedding ceremony, entertainment in a magic show and also as a racing

birds. Some species are also edible and they are served as food in some places.

2. Give the checklist mark to the statements based on the text above.

Structure

1. The opening statement classifies the subject of the report.

2. The opening statement is followed by sentences (usually factual) that describe

such thing as appearance, behavior, and other aspects of the phenomenon being

described

3. The writing has paragraphs, each one focusing on a different aspect of the

phenomenon. Topic sentences are used.

4. A general statement about the topic usually rounds off the report.

5. Diagrams, illustrations, or photographs can be helpful.Language

1. Present tense verbs are used.

2. Verbs for describing and classifying (is, are, has, have, belongs to) are used.

3. Action verbs are used to describe behaviours (climb, eat).

4. Scientific or technical report focus on classes of things.

5. Nouns and noun phrases are used rather than personal pronouns.

6. Personal pronouns are rarely used because of the non-involvement of the writer.

7. Passive voice, instead of active forms, usedpersonal pronouns.​