Pre B-Unlock 3 Unit 7 RW Reading quiz

What do we learn about Velcro from the reading text?

• It is a product that was made by mimicking nature

• It was a special product used for the clothing industry

• It was unsustainable

• It was not durable and could be easily torn

What is the difference between glue and Velcro?

• Glue is a very sticky substance, unlike Velcro

• The two strips on Velco can be stuck together and dispatched again, unlike glue

• Velcro appears to be easily torn, unlike glue

Label each of the following features on Velcro with no more than two words

a

b

loose hoops

tiny hooks

Based on which animal was the Speedo invented?

• mackerel

• flounder fish

• shark

• whale

Yellow oil in the eyes of eagles and (a)   is the basis for the invention of the astronautical glasses - the Eagle Eyes.

Which of the following is not mentioned as a feature of the Eagle Eyes sunglasses?

• Protection against solar radiation

• Vision improvement

• A fashionable item

• Improving sight under different weather conditions

The tropical boxfish was used as a model to develop a ______and_____ car.

• lightweight

• durable

• indestructible

• elastic

What is the writer's conclusion?

• The primary reason why human copies nature is to protect the environment

• Biology is one of the main reasons why humans mimic nature

• There is unlimited potential for biomimicry

• Nature always provides the best solution to humans

Which of the following is not a feature of the Bionic Car?

• The car is fuel-efficient

• The car is long-lasting

• The car is not resistant against air

• The car is a protective vehicle