#ReadingComprehension What Happened to the Planet We Live in?

What is the general idea of the first part?

• There’s 12 percent drop in reindeer’s body weight.

• The number of reindeer in Norwegian Arctic is decreasing.

• Reindeer are becoming larger due to global warming.

• The new-born baby reindeer weigh much heavier than normal.

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Which of the following is true?

• Grizzly bears prefer elderberries than salmon.

• Grizzly bears don’t like to eat salmon.

• Global warming makes grizzly bears go vegetarian.

• There are lots of fish bones found in forests around the river.

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The main reasons for the decline of the wildlife population are the following except___.

• over-consumption

• growing population aging

• invasive species

• diseases and poaching

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Which is not the reason why we planting giant trees?

• They can be used for making profit.

• Many of them were destroyed in devastating wildfires.

• Planting can help protect species.

• They can reduce people’s carbon footprint to zero.

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The sixth extinction is already speeding up.​ (a)  

• True
• False

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Santa Claus uses reindeer to drag the sleigh.​ (a)  

• True
• False

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Carbon footprint can be used to assess the environmental impact by the wildlife.​ (a)  

• False
• True

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Which of the following suitable actions can be taken to protect our environment?

Groups:

(a) Suitable

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(b) Unsuitable

• Promote the use of environmental-friendly vehicles.

• Use more cleaners to clean our clothes.

• Encourage the use of energy-saving appliances.

• Encourage people to take public transportation.

• Raise the awareness of waste classification among residents.

• Organize tree planting events every spring.

•  Use more water to clean the house or the office.

• Promote water recycling.

• Use less disposable products.

• Control noise pollution.

• Encourage people to shop online.

• Reduce energy waste.

• Promote the use of recyclable shopping bags.

• Have meals more often in restaurants.

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