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Paragraph 1: "Aramcon, fellow divers rescue six trapped sharks in the Red Sea by Janet Pinheiro

Yanbu’ — A diving trip to one of the Red Sea’s pristine underwater spots turned into a rescue mission when Saudi Aramco employee Fahad Al-Jurifani and three diving friends ended up freeing six sharks trapped in a cage. The four ocean lovers were on a weekend trip to multiple diving sites near Yanbu’, and on the second day, their diving guide Abdulelah Ba-Shrahil took them to a new spot. After checking and adjusting their oxygen tanks, with facemasks in place, the experienced divers plunged into the warm waters of the Red Sea, only to discover the distressing sight of a large illegal fishing cage that had trapped six small sharks and a Moray eel."

1. What event led Fahad Al-Jurifani and his friends to rescue sharks in the Red Sea?

2. • A) They were on a diving trip.

   • B) They were on a fishing trip.

   • C) They were on a hiking trip.

   • D) They were on a boating trip.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Paragraph 1 "Yanbu’ — A diving trip to one of the Red Sea’s pristine underwater spots turned into a rescue mission when Saudi Aramco employee Fahad Al-Jurifani and three diving friends ended up freeing six sharks trapped in a cage. The four ocean lovers were on a weekend trip to multiple diving sites near Yanbu’, and on the second day, their diving guide Abdulelah Ba-Shrahil took them to a new spot. After checking and adjusting their oxygen tanks, with facemasks in place, the experienced divers plunged into the warm waters of the Red Sea, only to discover the distressing sight of a large illegal fishing cage that had trapped six small sharks and a Moray eel."

What did the divers discover during their trip?

• A) An illegal fishing cage with trapped sharks.

• B) A sunken treasure chest.

• C) A coral reef restoration project.

• D) A school of dolphins.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Paragraph 1 "Yanbu’ — A diving trip to one of the Red Sea’s pristine underwater spots turned into a rescue mission when Saudi Aramco employee Fahad Al-Jurifani and three diving friends ended up freeing six sharks trapped in a cage. The four ocean lovers were on a weekend trip to multiple diving sites near Yanbu’, and on the second day, their diving guide Abdulelah Ba-Shrahil took them to a new spot. After checking and adjusting their oxygen tanks, with facemasks in place, the experienced divers plunged into the warm waters of the Red Sea, only to discover the distressing sight of a large illegal fishing cage that had trapped six small sharks and a moray eel.

How did the sharks initially react to the divers' rescue attempt?

• A) They ignored the divers.

• B) They became terrified and went into a frenzy.

• C) They swam away immediately.

• D) They attacked the divers.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Paragraph 1: "Yanbu’ — A diving trip to one of the Red Sea’s pristine underwater spots turned into a rescue mission when Saudi Aramco employee Fahad Al-Jurifani and three diving friends ended up freeing six sharks trapped in a cage. The four ocean lovers were on a weekend trip to multiple diving sites near Yanbu’, and on the second day, their diving guide Abdulelah Ba-Shrahil took them to a new spot. After checking and adjusting their oxygen tanks, with facemasks in place, the experienced divers plunged into the warm waters of the Red Sea, only to discover the distressing sight of a large illegal fishing cage that had trapped six small sharks and a moray eel."

What was the condition of the sharks when the divers found them?

• A) They were calm and swimming freely.

• B) They were trapped and in distress.

• C) They were injured and bleeding.

• D) They were dead.

• A

• B

• C

• D

"Yanbu’ — A diving trip to one of the Red Sea’s pristine underwater spots turned into a rescue mission when Saudi Aramco employee Fahad Al-Jurifani and three diving friends ended up freeing six sharks trapped in a cage. The four ocean lovers were on a weekend trip to multiple diving sites near Yanbu’, and on the second day, their diving guide Abdulelah Ba-Shrahil took them to a new spot. After checking and adjusting their oxygen tanks, with facemasks in place, the experienced divers plunged into the warm waters of the Red Sea, only to discover the distressing sight of a large illegal fishing cage that had trapped six small sharks and a moray eel."


What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

• A) Describing a typical diving trip.

• B) Highlighting the beauty of the Red Sea.

• C) Detailing the process of checking diving equipment.
  D) Explaining an unexpected rescue mission.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Without hesitation, the group decided to free the magnificent marine creatures by cutting an escape route into the cage. “The sharks became terrified as we calmly began cutting lines from the cage, and they went into a frenzy to escape from us,” said Al-Jurifani. “Then they calmed down,” he said. “I guess they figured out that we were trying to save them, or they lost their energy because they were trapped for a long time.” After successfully cutting a hole, the hesitant sea creatures swam out to reclaim their freedom. To raise awareness that diving is fun and that environmental protection is important, the divers shared the rescue with their friends and groups on social media.


How did the divers feel after freeing the sharks?

• A) Empowered from the rescue operation.

• B) Sad because they could not help the shark with a hook.

• C) Frightened by the experience.

• D) Indifferent to the outcome.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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"Without hesitation, the group decided to free the magnificent marine creatures by cutting an escape route into the cage. “The sharks became terrified as we calmly began cutting lines from the cage, and they went into a frenzy to escape from us,” said Al-Jurifani. “Then they calmed down,” he said. “I guess they figured out that we were trying to save them, or they lost their energy because they were trapped for a long time.” After successfully cutting a hole, the hesitant sea creatures swam out to reclaim their freedom. To raise awareness that diving is fun and that environmental protection is important, the divers shared the rescue with their friends and groups on social media."

What did the divers do to raise awareness about their rescue mission?

• A) Shared the story on social media.
  B) Wrote a book.

• C) Held a press conference.

• D) Started a crowdfunding campaign.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Without hesitation, the group decided to free the magnificent marine creatures by cutting an escape route into the cage. “The sharks became terrified as we calmly began cutting lines from the cage, and they went into a frenzy to escape from us,” said Al-Jurifani. “Then they calmed down,” he said. “I guess they figured out that we were trying to save them, or they lost their energy because they were trapped for a long time.” After successfully cutting a hole, the hesitant sea creatures swam out to reclaim their freedom. To raise awareness that diving is fun and that environmental protection is important, the divers shared the rescue with their friends and groups on social media.

How did the divers feel after freeing the sharks?

• A) Sad because they could not help the shark with a hook.
  B) Indifferent to the outcome.

• C) Frightened by the experience.
  D) Empowered from the rescue operation.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What does the word "hesitant" in the passage refer to?

• A) The divers' initial decision.

• B) The sharks' cautious behavior.

• C) The moray eel's movements.

• D) The guide's instructions.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What does the phrase "leave nothing but bubbles" suggest?

• A) Divers should avoid making noise underwater.

• B) Divers should not harm the underwater environment.

• C) Divers should only take photographs.

• D) Divers should use environmentally friendly equipment.

• A

• B

• C

• D