(GEP3)_RX:U11A_Extra Comprehension Q

What was the object found inside the turtle's nose during the rescue near Costa Rica?

• A 10-centimeter plastic straw

• A paper clip

• A metal spoon

• A wooden stick

Why do some sea animals eat plastic in the ocean?

• Because it is warm and soft

• Because it is noisy and interesting

• Because it is shiny and attractive

• Because it looks and smells like food

What is the main reason why plastic is harmful to sea creatures?

• It changes the color of their skin

• It makes them too sleepy to swim

• It is too heavy for them to carry

• They eat it and get stuck in it

Which type of plastics are considered the worst for sea animals according to marine biologist Matthew Savoca?

• Compostable plastics

• Single-use plastics

• Biodegradable plastics

• Recyclable plastics

How long will it take to know the long-term effects of plastic on sea animals according to Debra Lee Magadini?

• 5 to 10 years

• 1 to 2 years

• 20 to 30 years

• 50 to 100 years

What happens to the plastic waste that ends up in the ocean according to the text?

• Most of it will never biodegrade

• It will disappear within a few days

• It will turn into valuable resources

• It will be eaten by sea animals

In paragraph A, what does extract mean?

• to fix or help

• to take out or pull out

• to reject

• to spread

In second sentence of paragraph B, what does it refer to?

• the video

• the turtle

• the plastic straw

• the problem

Which paragraph does the heading ''A Growing Problem'' best fit?

• Paragraph A

• Paragraph B

• Paragraph C

• Paragraph D

The following sentence would be best placed after which paragraph?
''But there is a good chance it will eat plastic again.''

• Paragraph B

• Paragraph C

• Paragraph D

• Paragraph E