Loch Ness Monster*SVA/CCW

Match the following statements with their purposes.

• The article debunks myths and presents evidence against the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.

• demonstrate to readers that the Loch Ness Monster is not real

• The article provides historical accounts and scientific investigations about the Loch Ness Monster.

• convince readers to take a trip to Loch Ness in Scotland

• The article presents various arguments supporting the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.

• persuade readers to believe in the Loch Ness Monster

• The article highlights the attractions and beauty of Loch Ness, encouraging tourism.

• inform readers about the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster

Read this sentence from the article. An in-depth analysis of the 1934 Nessie picture led many to believe that the photograph was a hoax. “Analysis” as it is used in this sentence means about the same as

• advance

• study

• image

• change

What was the main benefit of the 1934 photograph of the Loch Ness Monster?

• It proved that the Loch Ness Monster existed.

• It did lead researchers to study Loch Ness carefully.

• It helped scientists to discover new species of fish.

• It made Robert Wilson and Christian Spurling famous.

The difference between the ancient carving of the Loch Ness Monster and the common description of the Loch Ness Monster is the (a)  

• size of the body
• shape of the body
• size of the flippers
• shape of the head

Scientists and experts developed ideas about what the Loch Ness Monster sightings might be mainly because

• there is no way that a monster could survive in the lake

• there is no real evidence that the monster exists

• they do not want people to feel frightened by the monster

• descriptions of the monster vary a great deal

What might have created the “fin” that one team of researchers captured on film?

• a plesiosaur

• sunlight and shadows

• a boat

• swimming elephants

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