WorksheetsReading: Cities Under the Sea (Article @ wke.lt/w/s/lCDpNa)
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 14mins
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1.
From the blue paragraph, what are limestone used for in modern days? Give two answers
a)
Building pyramids
b)
Crushed to make cement
c)
Construct buildings
d)
Build underwater cities
e)
Live on top of
2.
From the yellow paragraph, why are coral reefs beneath the sea are referred as cities? Find two correct answers
a)
They develop in warm oceans near equator
b)
They are caught for food around the world
c)
They are full of marine life
d)
They are amazing cities beneath the sea
e)
They are full of brightly coloured fish
3.
Based on the yellow paragraph, why are reef fishes important?
a)
They are important food source for humans
b)
Reef fishes are important
c)
They are caught for pets around the world
d)
They are amazing cities beneath the sea
4.
Based on the green paragraph, why do you think visitors to the Great Barrier Reef are only allowed to visit 5% of the reef? (PICK THE WRONG ANSWER)
a)
So that most of the reefs remain protected
b)
So that tourists don't accidentally ruin the coral reef
c)
To avoid visitors from disturbing the coral reef's ecosystem
d)
Because it is very large and 2000 kilometres long
e)
To preserve the marine life around the reef
5.
From the red paragraph, name three things from the article that are killing coral reefs today
a)
Cyanide
b)
Bombs
c)
Fishermen
d)
Water pollution
e)
Aquariums
6.
From the red paragraph, how does cyanide affects fishes and coral reefs?
a)
Fishermen sell them for big money to aquariums and restaurants
b)
It stuns the fish and kills the coral polyps
c)
It is used by many illegal fishermen in the Phillipines
d)
They stuns the coral and kills the fish easily
e)
They make the water warmer
7.
Find ONE word from the article that carries the meaning "to destroy or to break something"
(a)
8.
In your opinion, suggest two things that students can do to protect coral reefs from further destructions. Explain your answer
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