The Coconut Tree

The Coconut Tree
1 The coconut tree is one of the most beautiful trees which can be found
along the coastlines all over Malaysia. The coconut tree grows in more than 80
countries, including Hawaii, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. The
tree provides not only food, but also it has several benefits. It provides raw
materials to humans. It is one of the most useful trees due to its many benefits. 5
2 The tree has been used for many purposes since ancient times. It is also
called the ‘tree of life’ because many products are made from this tree as every
part are used for many things.
3 The coconut tree is useful because every part of it is beneficial. The tree
is cultivated along the coastal areas for commercial and domestic use. Its parts, 10
from the leaves up to the roots are useful. A wide variety of products are
derived from the coconut fruit and its tree trunks and leaves are used for
everyday use and construction.
4 One of the most common use of the coconut tree is from its fruit. The
coconut fruit can be eaten raw as its flesh is white and juicy. The fruit is rich in 15
vitamins, minerals and acts as antioxidants. The coconut juice can be used as a
drink to quench your thirst on a hot day and also to cleanse the kidneys.
5 The coconut has a number of culinary uses. Coconut milk is added to

curries, mixed in rice and other savoury dishes. Coconut candy is famous in
Vietnam. The acid found in coconut oil has several health benefits, as it boosts 20
the immune system. During cold seasons, taking a spoonful of coconut oil helps
in protecting us against illnessess.
6 Coconut oil is used to make hair conditioners and other hair products.
The oil makes dry hair soft and silky. Coconut oil is also used to make skin
smoother and softer. A dried half coconut shell with husk may also serve as 25
many things. The husk can be used as a dish sponge or a body sponge, and the
shell may be used as a soup bowl, a ladle or even a decoration.
7 Coconut leaves are used to make brooms. The leaves are also useful. The
leaves can be used to make walls and roofs for houses. The coconut trunk can
be used to make tables, chairs and shelves. The coconut trunk is also used for 30
making small bridges and huts. They are preferred for their strength and salt
resistance. In Hawaii, the trunk is used to make canoes. Using coconut leaves
and trunk is cost effective and it is a better choice for many people around the
world.
8 No wonder the coconut tree is called the tree of a thousand uses! 35
From lines 10 to 34, write a summary on ‘ The benefits of the coconut tree’.
Begin your summary with: The coconut tree, from its leaves to the roots, are …
The Coconut Tree
1 The coconut tree is one of the most beautiful trees which can be found
along the coastlines all over Malaysia. The coconut tree grows in more than 80
countries, including Hawaii, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. The
tree provides not only food, but also it has several benefits. It provides raw
materials to humans. It is one of the most useful trees due to its many benefits. 5
2 The tree has been used for many purposes since ancient times. It is also
called the ‘tree of life’ because many products are made from this tree as every
part are used for many things.
3 The coconut tree is useful because every part of it is beneficial. The tree
is cultivated along the coastal areas for commercial and domestic use. Its parts, 10
from the leaves up to the roots are useful. A wide variety of products are
derived from the coconut fruit and its tree trunks and leaves are used for
everyday use and construction.
4 One of the most common use of the coconut tree is from its fruit. The
coconut fruit can be eaten raw as its flesh is white and juicy. The fruit is rich in 15
vitamins, minerals and acts as antioxidants. The coconut juice can be used as a
drink to quench your thirst on a hot day and also to cleanse the kidneys.
5 The coconut has a number of culinary uses. Coconut milk is added to

curries, mixed in rice and other savoury dishes. Coconut candy is famous in
Vietnam. The acid found in coconut oil has several health benefits, as it boosts 20
the immune system. During cold seasons, taking a spoonful of coconut oil helps
in protecting us against illnessess.
6 Coconut oil is used to make hair conditioners and other hair products.
The oil makes dry hair soft and silky. Coconut oil is also used to make skin
smoother and softer. A dried half coconut shell with husk may also serve as 25
many things. The husk can be used as a dish sponge or a body sponge, and the
shell may be used as a soup bowl, a ladle or even a decoration.
7 Coconut leaves are used to make brooms. The leaves are also useful. The
leaves can be used to make walls and roofs for houses. The coconut trunk can
be used to make tables, chairs and shelves. The coconut trunk is also used for 30
making small bridges and huts. They are preferred for their strength and salt
resistance. In Hawaii, the trunk is used to make canoes. Using coconut leaves
and trunk is cost effective and it is a better choice for many people around the
world.
8 No wonder the coconut tree is called the tree of a thousand uses! 35
From lines 10 to 34, write a summary on ‘ The benefits of the coconut tree’.
Begin your summary with: The coconut tree, from its leaves to the roots, are …
The coconut fruit can be eaten raw as its flesh is white and juicy.
C1: Firstly, its white and juicy flesh can be eaten raw
The fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and acts as antioxidants.
C2: It is good for your health, as it contains nutrients.
The coconut juice can be used as a drink to quench your thirst on a hot day and
also to cleanse the kidneys.
C3: Its juice is good to relief your thirst and acts as a kidney cleanser.
The coconut has a number of culinary uses.
Coconut milk is added to curries, mixed in rice and other savoury dishes.
C4 + C5: Coconut milk can be used in cooking curries, rice and savoury dishes.
The acid found in coconut oil has several health benefits, as it boosts the immune
system.
Coconut oil is used to make hair conditioners and other hair products.
Coconut oil is also used to make skin smoother and softer.
The husk can be used as a dish sponge or a body sponge, and the shell may be
used as a soup bowl, a ladle or even a decoration.
Coconut leaves are used to make brooms.
The leaves can be used to make walls and roofs for houses.
The coconut trunk can be used to make tables, chairs and shelves.
The coconut trunk is also used for making small bridges and huts.
the trunk is used to make canoes.
Using coconut leaves and trunk is cost effective

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5 The coconut has a number of culinary uses. Coconut milk is added to

8 No wonder the coconut tree is called the tree of a thousand uses! 35

5 The coconut has a number of culinary uses. Coconut milk is added to

8 No wonder the coconut tree is called the tree of a thousand uses! 35

The fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and acts as antioxidants.

C2: It is good for your health, as it contains nutrients.

The coconut has a number of culinary uses.

Coconut oil is also used to make skin smoother and softer.

Coconut leaves are used to make brooms.

the trunk is used to make canoes.

Using coconut leaves and trunk is cost effective

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