Island destination

What is Tashirojima Island’s nickname?

• Dog Island

• Cat Island

• Bird Island

• Fish Island

Why did people bring cats to Tashirojima in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• To use them as pets

• To keep fishermen company

• To chase away mice from silkworm farms

• To attract tourists

What happened to Tashirojima when silk production stopped?

• More people moved there

• Most people left, but the cat population grew

• The island became a popular place to raise silkworms again

• The island became a dog reserve

Why do fishermen feed the cats on Tashirojima?

• Because the cats help them find fish

• Because they believe the cats bring them good luck at sea

• Because there are no other animals on the island

• Because they want the cats to leave the island

Why does Socotra Island look so unique?

• Because aliens live there

• Because it has been separate from a continent for 18 million years

• Because it has no people living there

• Because it was created by a volcano

What did UN biologists discover on Socotra Island in the 1990s?

• Over 800 plant species, many found nowhere else on Earth

• A lost city from ancient times

• A secret entrance to an underground world

• The world’s largest dragon

What is a special feature for tourists on Tashirojima Island?

• They can stay in cat-shaped cabins

• They can buy silk made on the island

• They can take dogs on the island

• They can go on a special cat-hunting tour

Which of the following is a plant found on Socotra Island?

• Bamboo tree

• Apple tree

• Dragon’s blood tree

• Oak tree

Why is it difficult to visit Socotra Island?

• It has dangerous animals

• It is far from the mainland and requires careful planning

• It has no airports

• People are not allowed to visit the island

How does the text describe Socotra Island?

• A paradise for surfers

• A place that looks like an alien planet

• A busy tourist destination

• A large city with modern buildings