Argumentative Text Review

The word paramount in paragraph 1 means-

• heavy

• unnecessary

• outstanding

• essential

The reader can conclude that without rainforest conservation –

• life as we know it may not continue to exist

• the planet Earth may disappear without a trace

• rainforest animals and plants may be relocated to North America

• more rainforests will disappear

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this article?

• to suggest that many rainforests do not provide the plants that live there an opportunity to thrive and survive

• to convince the readers that rainforests would benefit from their help

• to explain why rainforests would be better off if people would not visit specific areas

• to share information about a potential volunteer opportunity at a local Rainforest Cafe

Why is paragraph 2 important to the author’s argument?

• It explains that the author has scientific facts to support the claim.

• It proves that the author has found willing volunteers to help in his quest.

• It shows that the author has experience restoring the planet and its rainforests.

• . It suggests that the author is familiar with Africa and the Pacific Islands.

Who might be most interested in reading the topic of this article?

• loggers who get the majority of their wood from rainforests

• people who are concerned about the health of our planet

• companies that don’t produce environmentally-friendly products

• someone who lives outside of Latin America, Brazil, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and West Africa

The word restore in paragraph 4 means –

• heal

• forming

• rebuild

• service

The reader can tell from the evidence in the text that the author’s position, or claim, is that rainforest conservation is important because –

• it enables people to plant new oak trees in their yards

• humans, plants, and animals benefit from rainforests

• companies are permitted to produce environmentally friendly products and make a lot of money

• mankind takes steps to ensure that rainforests survive

How does the author try to convince people that the entire world will benefit from conserving the rainforests?

• He restates the fact that rainfall is a necessity for the Earth’s climate and the globe.

• He mentions that there are a few simple steps to helping local communities, mankind, and the rainforests.

• He includes the advantages of protecting the rainforests for the planet and its people.

• He proves that most people feel the rainforests are important to the planet’s survival.

How does the comparison in paragraph 3 support the author’s claim?

• It explains that human activity is harming both the plants and animals that depend on the existence of the rainforests.

• It demonstrates that most rainforests have been destroyed by mining activities.

• It reveals that most farmers act in a similar way when asked to stop farming their land.

• It suggests that people who live in rainforests should avoid growing crops unless it is absolutely necessary.

What does the author mean when he says the rainforests are the “lungs” of the planet?

• He assumes the planet breathes in carbon dioxide and exhales oxygen just like all living creatures.

• He is concerned that a cure for a specific lung disease many not be found if the rainforests and their healing plants are destroyed.

• He notices something interesting about the rainforests that no other place on Earth possesses.

• He realizes the planet cannot survive without the ecosystem the rainforests provide.