Not all bamboo looks the same. Some bamboo plants are very thin. They may only grow to be a few centimeters wide while others may grow to more than 30 centimetres (1 foot) across. This plant also comes in different colors, from yellow to black to green.

　　Bamboo has been used to make many things such as hats and kitchen tools. Because it is strong, bamboo is also used to build buildings.

　　Many Asian countries have used bamboo for hundreds of years. They often use bamboo for buildings and supporting new buildings and bridges while they are being built.

　　In Africa, poor farmers are taught how to find water using bamboo. These African countries need cheap way to find water because they have no money, and their crops often die from no rain and no water. Bamboo pipes help poor farmers bring water to their thirsty fields without spending a lot of money.

　　1．How is bamboo like grass?

　　A. It grows quickly.

　　B. It’s wood.

　　C. It is easy to cut

　　D. It is very thin

　　2．Though you can see bamboo everywhere, it doesn’t grow ______.

　　A. in China

　　B. in Europe

　　C. on mountains

　　D. in Africa

　　3．Why is bamboo used by African poor farmers?

　　A. Because it is cheap.

　　B. Because it has different colors.

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