Better Living Through Trees. Reading Practice 2.

According to Dr. Maathai, how does planting trees lead to peace?

• Planting trees improves the soil and holds water, so people have less reason to fight over these resources.

• Planting trees is hard work, so the people who plant and take care of them are too tired to fight.

• People are paid to plant trees, so they have plenty of money to spend.

• Trees help to feed cows and sheep, which make their owners feel more peaceful.

Which statement would Dr. Wangari Maathai most likely agree with?

• Trees are the most important things on Earth.

• Government leaders usually know what’s best for the country.

• Women should work at home and not in the government.

• Human beings must share Earth with all other creatures.

According to Passage 1, how is Dr. Wangari Maathai different from most African women?

• She got married and raised a family.

• She is well educated.

• She has opinions about government.

• She cares about natural resources.

The author’s main purpose in Passage 1 is to—

• explain the history of the Green Belt Movement.

• persuade readers to plant trees.

• inform readers about a courageous woman.

• entertain readers with tales of Africa.

Which Nobel Peace Prize winner was from Egypt?

• Kofi Annan

• Shirin Ebadi

• Mohamed ElBaradei

• Wangari Maathai

Passage 2 says, “But he was also a philanthropist.” What is a philanthropist?

• an elected leader of a government

• a person who gives money to help others

• an organization that awards prizes

• a person who works to save the environment

Both of these passages focus on which topic?

• the Nobel Peace Prize

• global warming

• the Green Belt Movement

• planting trees

Which sentence states a fact?

• 𝖠 Dr. Wangari Maathai was too successful.

• 𝖡 Dr. Maathai was born in Kenya in 1940.

• 𝖢 Those who understand the environment must act.

• 𝖣 They must free themselves from silence and fear.