(12/2024) Advanced Reading Quiz

1. 1. Use ONE word from paragraph 1 to complete the following statement:

Paleontologists __________ to find clues about the life and extinction of dinosaurs.

2. 2. In paragraph 1, the term “artifacts” is specifically used to refer to:

• 2. Historical documents about dinosaurs.

• 2. Tools used by paleontologists.

• 2. Fossilized remains of dinosaurs.

• 2. Modern reconstructions of dinosaurs.

3. 3. In paragraph 2, the concept of “compile data” is used to illustrate how researchers:

• Write research papers.

• Argue against the theory of migration.

• Support their theories with evidence.

• Discredit other scientists’ work.

4. 4. In paragraph 2, “speculate” is used to convey that some scientists:

• Fully agree with the migration theory.

•  Have doubts about the frequency of migrations.

• Provide conclusive evidence on dinosaur behaviors.

• Study only a few specific species of dinosaurs.

6. 5. What is “taxonomy” in paragraph 3? Use 'Fruit' as an example to elaborate your answer.

6. 6. In paragraph 3, the term “intricate” is used to describe dinosaur taxonomy because it:

• Is simple and well-understood.

• Is complex and involves many species.

• Focuses only on a few dinosaur species.

• Does not include any modern scientific methods.

7. 7. Use ONE word to complete the following statement based on the information in paragraph 4:

To ensure the __________ of fossils, researchers use advanced techniques.

Hints: 'the' usually follows by a Noun.

8. 8. Find a word in paragraph 4 that means 'altogether'.

9. 9. In paragraph 5, the writer mentioned 'scientists resolutely challenge old hypotheses'. Can you suggest one old hypotheses that could have been challenged regarding dinosaur extinction?

10. 10. Find a word in paragraph 6 that means “common.”