Pre Mosma Reading comprehension last meeting

1. Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?

• a. The beauty of the world

• b. The quality of life

• c. The preservation of species

• d. The balance of nature

2. Which of the arguments supports animal rights?

• a.  Aesthetic justification

• b.  Ecological argument

• c.  Self-interest argument

• d.  Moral justification

3. The word "perspective" in line 30 could best be replaced by

• a.  Ideal

• b.  Event

• c. Truth

• d.  View

4. The word "unique" in line 5 is closest in meaning to

• a.  Strong

• b.  New

• c.  Special

• d.  Active

5. The word "them" in line 26 refers to

• a.  Humankind

• b.  Stewards

• c.  Creatures

• d.  human beings

6. Where in the passage does the author explain how rare species contribute to the health of the human species?

• a.  Lines 2 – 5

• b.  Lines 7 – 9

• c.  Lines 16 – 19

• d.  Lines 24 – 27

7. What does the author mean by the statement in lines 7-9: "According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world"?

• a.  The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful.

• b. People are naturally attracted to beautiful forms rather than to different ones.

• c. Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people.

• d.  An appreciation of the Earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature.

8. According to the passage, what do we know from research on global ecosystems?

• a.  Nature is very diverse.

• b.  A balance of nature is important.

• c.  Humans have a responsibility to nature.

• d.  Nature represents spiritual values.  

9. The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species EXCEPT

• a.  the natural compounds needed for medicines

• b.  the intrinsic value of the beauty of nature

• c.  the control of pollution in the biosphere

• d.  the right to life implied by their existence

10. It can be inferred from the passage that the author

• a.  is a member of the "deep ecology" movement

• b.  does not agree with ecological self-interest

• c.  supports all of the arguments to protect species

• d.  participated in drafting the Charter for Nature