Reading Explorer 2: Unit 6

Which two of the following are true?

• Coral reefs are usually found in warm water.

• Coral polyps are a type of plant.

• A coral reef usually gets smaller over time.

• Some coral reefs are over a million years old

What is the reading 6A mainly about?

• efforts to save the world’s coral reefs

• the kinds of animals found near coral reefs

• the beauty of reefs and the dangers they face

• different methods to enjoy coral reefs safely

Which statement about coral reefs is NOT true?

• They are usually found in deep ocean waters.

• They are among the world’s most colorful places.

• They can be larger than structures made by humans.

• They are home to 25% of all marine fish.

Why do some fishermen use the method of blast fishing?

• to destroy the coral reefs

• to kill as many fish as possible

• to stun the fish and make them easier to catch

• to carefully protect the coral reefs

What was the conclusion of the 2018 UN Report mentioned in paragraph H?

• If global temperatures keep rising, almost all of the world’s coral reefs could decline.

• Global temperatures will continue to rise, and this may cause more coral bleaching.

• The bleaching of coral reefs is likely to increase the speed of global warming.

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the final paragraph?

• Governments around the world are working to save coral reefs.

• There is hope because conservationists have already saved many reefs.

• With our help, coral reefs can continue to survive.

• Tiny creatures in the reef can survive and rebuild on their own.

Match the cause and effect.

Ocean current encounters sunken ship.

• Water becomes rich in plankton.

• Larger animals are attracted to the ship

• The ship has many little openings

• It no longer looks like a ship

Match the cause and effect.

A lot of small fish gather there to feed.

• Water becomes rich in plankton.

• Larger animals are attracted to the ship

• The ship has many little openings

• It no longer looks like a ship

Match the cause and effect.

The ship becomes covered in polyps.

• Water becomes rich in plankton.

• Larger animals are attracted to the ship

• The ship has many little openings

• It no longer looks like a ship

harmful or bad: _____________