Section 3: Reading and Language Skills (60 Minutes)

What is the purpose of the passage?

• To argue against human involvement in conservation

• To highlight the importance of conservation efforts

• To describe the beauty of forests and oceans

• To suggest that conservation is not necessary

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a service provided by nature?

• Clean air

• Food

• Recreation

• Clean water

What does the author suggest is necessary to address environmental issues?

• Individual efforts alone

• International trade agreements

• Collective action

• Increased pollution

What task is Tom Sawyer facing?

• Cleaning the house

• Whitewashing a fence

• Painting a neighbor’s barn

• Fixing a broken fence

How does Tom feel about the task?

• Excited

• Melancholy

• Indifferent

• Motivated

What does the phrase "life to him seemed hollow" suggest?

• Tom felt that life was empty and meaningless.

• Tom believed the task was too easy.

• Tom was eager to complete the task.

• Tom thought the task was unnecessary.