PF Unit 6 Reading

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 1

What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

• to explain why humans are smarter than chimps

• to describe the dangers facing chimps

• to explain how chimps are clever and similar to humans

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 2

According to the passage, what is the biggest danger facing chimpanzees?

• They are used in experiments.

• They become sick from human illnesses.

• The places where they live are being destroyed.

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 3

In how many countries do chimpanzees currently live?

• 4

• 20

• 24

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 4

Uganda and Tanzania are given as examples of countries where _________.

• tourists come to see chimps

• chimps have disappeared completely

• there are no laws protecting chimpanzees

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 5

Steven Wise's two clients are __________.

• people trying to save chimpanzees

• pet chimpanzees

• people who own chimpanzees

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 6

Chimpanzee DNA is very similar to human DNA.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 7

Chimpanzees use tools when they hunt.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 8

There are no chimps left in Uganda.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 9

Some people hunt and eat chimpanzees as food.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Save the Chimp!

Chimpanzees are humans' closest relatives. Studies show that about 96% of chimpanzee DNA and human DNA is the same. After humans, they are probably also the smartest animal. Chimps make tools, work well together, and can even understand some human language.

However, chimps are in danger. There are currently only around 140,000 chimps left alive, and their numbers are falling quickly. They have already disappeared from four African countries completely.

The primary danger they face is loss of habitat. The forests where they live have been destroyed by human activities. Their remaining habitats are generally small and isolated. People also hunt chimps for their meat. People capture them for pets, or to use them in medical experiments.

Chimps are protected by local laws in all 24 African countries where they now live, as well as by international agreements. These have established national parks and other protected areas. Uganda and Tanzania have started to promote ecotourism. Tourists are able to visit the country to see the chimps and help protect them. And because these tourists bring money into areas where chimps live, this encourages local people to protect them. Unfortunately, even in protected areas, chimps are by no means completely safe.

In the United States, one lawyer has taken a unique approach to help save the chimp. Steven Wise now has two "clients"—Tommy and Kiko. They are chimpanzees, kept as pets in New York. Wise argued in court that chimpanzees are an advanced species that should have some of the same rights as humans. People therefore should not be able to keep chimps as pets or perform experiments on them. The court case was unsuccessful, but Wise is sure that progress will be made in the future. "[The] fight has begun," he says, "and we remain confident."

QUESTION 10

Tommy and Kiko live in Africa.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN