Reading #1

• Text: More Than a Pretty Face

• What is the main argument presented by the author?

• • A. Pandas should be the sole focus of conservation efforts.

• • B. Lesser-known and less attractive animals are equally deserving of conservation efforts.

• • C. Only cute animals should be saved from extinction.

• • D. All animals are already well-protected.

Text: More Than a Pretty Face

Why does the author think the long-beaked echidna is a prime candidate for conservation?

• • A. Because it is very cute and has a nice temperament.

• • B. Because it is found only in Australia.

• • C. Because it has been around for 120 million years and is one of the oldest mammal species on Earth.

• • D. Because it is a popular animal on posters and calendars.

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2. True or False: The author wants people to put posters of long-beaked echidnas on their bedroom walls.

• True

• False

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True or False: The long-beaked echidna is found only in Australia.

• True

• False

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2. Put these events in the order they appear in the text:

• The author expresses their desire to save all animals from extinction.

• The author talks about the panda being the face of conservation.

• • The author mentions the long-beaked echidna.

Text: More Than a Pretty Face

Why does the author mention the panda's appearance?

• • A. To show that pandas are not as important as other animals.

• • B. To explain why pandas have become the face of conservation efforts.

• • C. To criticize people who like pandas.

• • D. To suggest that pandas are dangerous animals.

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What does the author say about the temperament of pandas?

• • A. Pandas are aggressive and dangerous.

• • B. Pandas have a nice temperament.

• • C. Pandas are very lazy.

• • D. Pandas are noisy animals.

Text: More Than a Pretty Face

What does the word "obscure" mean in the context of the text?

• • A. Well-known

• • B. Not well-known

• • C. Popular

• • D. Attractive

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What is the purpose of the text "More than just a pretty face"?

• • A. To entertain readers with funny stories about animals.

• • B. To inform readers about the conservation status of pandas.

• • C. To persuade readers to support the conservation of lesser-known and less attractive animals.

• • D. To explain the history of the long-beaked echidna.

Text: More Than a Pretty Face

...probably because the poor thing looks like a broken hairbrush. (paragraph 3)

This phrase is used to make the reader:

• • A. dislike the long-beaked echidna.

• B. feel proud of the long-beaked echidna.

• C. feel scared of the long-beaked echidna.

• D. feel sorry for the long-beaked echidna