Skill Builders Session 1

Informational Paired Passages Practice Set 1:

“Advances in Dolphin Communication Research” & “Applications of Animal Communication Studies”

Welcome to Skill Builder Session 1
RI 10.1-RI 10.4

Informational Paired Passages Practice Set 2:


“The Global Water Crisis” & “Innovations in Clean Water Technology”

Reading Informational Texts

Multiple Choice

Which statement is best supported by evidence in both passages?

• A. Dolphin communication systems are entirely unique among animal species.

• B. Studies of dolphin communication have no practical applications outside academic research.

• C. Dolphin communication research has influenced both scientific understanding and technological advancements.

• D. Dolphins use clicks and body movements exclusively to communicate with one another.

Multiple Choice

What is a central idea shared by both passages?

• A. Dolphins’ social structures are more advanced than previously believed.

• B. Understanding animal communication has led to technological progress.

• C. Research into dolphin communication has proven their ability to understand human language.

• D. Advances in AI have replaced traditional research methods in animal studies.

Multiple Choice

How does the information about biomimetic sonar in the second passage connect to the findings discussed in the first passage?

• A. It shows how dolphins’ communication styles are similar to human languages.

• B. It highlights how studying dolphin echolocation has inspired practical innovations.

• C. It suggests that dolphins’ use of signature whistles directly improves sonar technology.

• D. It proves that dolphin syntax understanding applies to robotic systems.

Multiple Choice

What does the term "biomimetic sonar" most likely mean in the context of the second passage?

• A. A sonar system that operates underwater without human intervention.

• B. A technology that mimics dolphins' echolocation abilities.

• C. A system used to study communication patterns in marine life.

• D. An advanced robotic system inspired by dolphin intelligence.

Multiple Choice

What broader implication of dolphin communication research is highlighted in 'Applications of Animal Communication Studies' but not in 'Advances in Dolphin Communication Research'?

• A. The ethical dilemmas of animal research.

• B. The development of advanced robotic systems.

• C. The limitations of traditional sonar technologies.

• D. The ecological benefits of marine conservation. 

Multiple Choice

How does the tone differ between the two passages?

• A. The first passage is analytical, while the second is persuasive.

• B. The first passage is explanatory, while the second is application-focused.

• C. The first passage is skeptical, while the second is optimistic.

• D. The first passage is critical, while the second is neutral.

Multiple Choice

Which statement is best supported by evidence in both passages?

• A. Clean water technology alone can resolve the global water crisis.

• B. Addressing the water crisis requires both innovation and collaboration.

• C. Most clean water technologies are inexpensive and easy to implement.

• D. Portable filtration devices have eliminated the need for desalination.

Multiple Choice

What is a central idea shared by both passages?

• A. The global water crisis is primarily caused by a lack of infrastructure.

• B. Clean water initiatives depend on the success of local governance.

• C. Innovative technologies are crucial but insufficient on their own.

• D. Water purification systems have eradicated health risks globally.

Multiple Choice

How does the discussion of desalination in the second passage connect to the issues raised in the first passage?

• A. It provides an example of how technology can reduce the time women spend collecting water.

• B. It demonstrates a solution to water scarcity that depends on policy reform for implementation.

• C. It highlights a technology that addresses water scarcity but is limited by cost and infrastructure needs.

• D. It suggests that desalination is the most effective solution to the global water crisis.

Multiple Choice

What does the term “sustainable funding models” most likely mean in the context of the second passage?

• A. Government subsidies for clean water technologies.

• B. Financial systems that ensure long-term access to clean water solutions.

• C. Charitable donations for water purification efforts.

• D. Profit-driven strategies for selling clean water devices.

Multiple Choice

How do the purposes of the two passages differ?

• A. The first passage explains the challenges of the water crisis, while the second passage focuses on technological solutions.

• B. The first passage argues for policy reform, while the second passage advocates for community-driven approaches.

• C. The first passage highlights success stories, while the second passage critiques technological advances.

• D. The first passage promotes education, while the second passage emphasizes energy efficiency.