The Rain Forest -Worth Saving (IReady U5 Gr.5 Test)

Part A: Why does the author make the point that “It is critical that we save the rain forests”?

• Rain forests are filled with tall trees, beautiful flowers, and rare animals.

• Companies are destroying rain forests for logging, farming, and mining.

• Destroying rain forests would be harmful for the rest of the world.

• Many kinds of plants and animals can be found only in the rain forest.

Part B: Which detail from the article provides evidence for the answer in Part A?

• “Tropical rain forests are the places that have the greatest biodiversity in the world.”

• “The mining process causes pollution of rivers and other water supplies.”

• “Poachers capture rare rain forest animals and sell the animals for great profits.”

• “When trees are cut down, the remaining parts release carbon dioxide into the air, causing global warming.”

Explain how the author of “The Rain Forest—Worth Saving” supports the following point: “Today, rain forests are in danger of disappearing.” Which sentence from the text that provides a reason the author holds this point of view?

• Trees and plants of the rain forests release gases that provide much of the world’s oxygen supply.

• Loggers and ranchers cut down valuable trees, and large companies cut down forests to make space for coffee and banana plantations.

• Tropical rain forests are the places that have the greatest biodiversity1 in the world.

• Many products come from the rain forest.

Part A: Choose the statement that best describes a conclusion that can be drawn about the author’s line of reasoning in paragraph 5.

• When people learn about the rain forest, they often decide to protect it.

• People are working to protect rain forests, but it is too late to save them.

• Only people who do not profit from harming rain forests want to save them.

• The best way to save the rain forests is to turn them into national parks.

Part B: Underline the sentence from the text that best supports your answer in Part A.

• Efforts are being made to preserve our rain forests.

• Farmers and ranchers are learning methods that don’t harm the soil and cause pollution.

• Tourists are encouraged to visit and learn about rain forests.

• Once they experience the beauty and value of the rain forest, many tourists volunteer to help.