“Giant Panda Cubs Give Hope to an Endangered Species”

What is the meaning of the word estimate as it is used in paragraph 1 of “Giant Panda Cubs Give Hope to an Endangered Species”?

• to state a fact

• to calculate exactly

• to choose from a set of given choices

• to make a guess based on information

Select two words from the article that help the reader understand the meaning of estimate.

• fewer

• live

• about

• zoos

• giant

How is the release of a giant panda into the wild related to the future of the giant panda population?

• It prevents population decline by adding additional pandas to the wild.

• It helps scientists learn more about the breeding habits of pandas.

• It results in more cubs being born and lessens the chances of the panda becoming extinct.

• It encourages more friendship between zoos and the countries that would like to establish a giant panda population.

Which paragraph from “Giant Panda Cubs Give Hope to an Endangered Species” helps the reader understand the relationship in Part A?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

According to “Giant Pandas” and “Helping Giant Pandas,” what are two ways human activities can cause problems for the giant panda?

• The giant panda is a national treasure in China and is protected by laws.

• Researchers are putting special collars on some wild pandas so the researchers can track the animals.

• Wood from the panda’s habitat is harvested for homes or fuel, and the pandas are not able to move to different areas to get food.

• As many forests are cleared, there are fewer hollow tree stumps for mother pandas to use as dens for their cubs.

• Scientists are putting man-made dens in the wild, but mother pandas rarely use them to raise their cubs.

Which paragraphs from “Helping Giant Pandas” support the answers to Part A?

• Paragraphs 1 and 2

• Paragraphs 2 and 3

• Paragraphs 3 and 4

• Paragraphs 4 and 5

What is the first task in the prompt?

• 1. Explain how the loss of habitat contributed to the decline of the panda population

• Explain what has happened to the giant panda's natural habitat

• Include details from all three articles

• Explain and connect the details

What is the second task in the prompt?

• 1. Explain how the loss of habitat contributed to the decline of the panda population

• Explain what has happened to the giant panda's natural habitat

• Include details from all three articles

• Explain and connect the details

What is the THIRD task in the prompt?

• 1. Explain how the loss of habitat contributed to the decline of the panda population

• Explain what has happened to the giant panda's natural habitat

• Include details from all three articles

• Explain and connect the details

What is the FOURTH task in the prompt?

• 1. Explain how the loss of habitat contributed to the decline of the panda population

• Explain what has happened to the giant panda's natural habitat

• Include details from all three articles

• Explain and connect the details