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WorksheetsThe Deadliest Poison on Earth
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
Choose evidence that supports this fact.
Altering the amount of a substance determines if it is beneficial or harmful.
Altering the amount of a substance determines if it is beneficial or harmful.
a)
"The right dose differentiates a poison and a remedy."
b)
"...they inject themselves with poison."
c)
"Botulinum toxins are the deadliest poisons on the planet."
d)
"Botox really does seem to be a potential wonder drug."
2.
What are the deadliest toxins on Earth?
a)
palytoxin (aka coral) toxins
b)
botulus toxins
c)
botulinum toxins
d)
protein toxins
3.
"He created a toxin extract from poisonous sausages and fed it to a variety of animals to determine how the toxin worked."
According to this sentence from page 43, what does the word extract mean?
According to this sentence from page 43, what does the word extract mean?
a)
to move or take out by force
b)
a substance that you get from something by using chemicals or a machine
c)
a short passage taken from writing, music, or film
d)
to deduce
4.
The unification of substances where the properties of the original substance remain is called
a)
diffusion
b)
osmosis
c)
mixture
d)
extraction
5.
Canned foods are a perfect breeding ground for clostridium botulinum. Choose a detail from the passage that supports this.
a)
The bacteria thrive in environments with almost no air.
b)
People who can their own foods could still be at risk.
c)
Botulism is incredibly rare, because most people buy their canned goods.
d)
People with botulism slowly lose the ability to see, speak, and swallow.
6.
Read this sentence from page 44.
"Botox really does seem to be a potential wonder drug."
Select a sentence that support this statement.
"Botox really does seem to be a potential wonder drug."
Select a sentence that support this statement.
a)
Botox is expensive and not covered by most insurances.
b)
Botox has been used for the treatment of fine lines around the eyes.
c)
Botox makes the signs of aging disappear.
d)
Botox has been used to treat a wide range of medical conditions.
7.
What is most likely the author's point of view on the use of Botox?
a)
Although Botox is toxic, scientists are discovering ways to use it to treat medical conditions.
b)
Botox is potentially deadly, and research must be done to find an alternative.
c)
Botox is too expensive to be used for treating everyday medical conditions such as migraines.
d)
Botox is most popular in the anti-aging market.
8.
What is the structure of the second paragraph under the subheading "The Dose Makes the Poison"?
a)
It sums up the reason Botox should be used to treat serious medical conditions.
b)
It provides an example of a condition treated by Botox injections.
c)
It contrasts the toxins botulinum and palytoxin.
d)
It sets out the origin of Botox.
9.
What role does the clause "But doctors are excited about other potential uses" play in the structure of paragraph 4 on page 44.
a)
It moves the focus of the cosmetic uses of Botox to the medical uses.
b)
It demonstrates that Botox is not harmful at all.
c)
It introduces scientific research on Botox.
d)
It contrasts the danger of Botox with the advantages.
10.
Replace the red word in the following sentence with one of the choices below.
Scott looks back now and realizes he missed a lucrative opportunity.
Scott looks back now and realizes he missed a lucrative opportunity.
a)
pricey
b)
profitable
c)
wealthy
d)
poor
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