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Pathways_Reading_Unit 4_vocabulary

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Vocab: Pollution has increased and in some areas we have even seen it ________________ in recent years.

a)

reduce

b)

diverse

c)

double

d)

survive

2.

Vocab: We must ________________ pollution and overfishing as soon as we can to make a difference.

a)

reduce

b)

species

c)

survive

d)

commercial

3.

Vocab: The amount, or ________________ of oxygen in the water is less because there is more pollution and carbon dioxide.

a)

diverse

b)

estimate

c)

quantity

d)

commercial

4.

What is the purpose of this passage?

a)

To report on a scientific study of the oceans

b)

To encourage people to buy and eat larger fish

c)

To describe a problem and suggest solutions

5.

According to the reading, why did people start to eat more fish?

a)

People realized that fish were healthy to eat.

b)

More sardines and anchovies became available.

c)

The price of fish decreased as fishing increased.

6.

Which is the best description of overfishing?

a)

Commercial fishermen catch more fish than they can sell.

b)

When too many fish are caught, populations cannot recover.

c)

There aren't enough small fish left to feed the larger fish.

7.

What do the predators of fish do in the sea’s food chain?

a)

They protect their babies until it reaches grown-up.

b)

They eat small and weak fish in the ocean.

c)

They cause serious problems for the food chain.

d)

They eat fewer fish in the ocean.

8.

Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

a)

If people stop eating fish, the oceans will recover.

b)

People should eat fish that are farmed and not caught.

c)

Large fish have healthier fats and more protein.

d)

Small fish has reduced in doubled number.

9.

Vocabulary!


The new law limiting tuna catches has had a strong _________ on commercial fishermen.

a)

declining

b)

impact

c)

individual

d)

rely

10.

Vocabulary!


We will ___________ be at the airport to meet your flight.

a)

severe

b)

informed

c)

definitely

d)

declining

11.

Vocabulary!


The weather service has warned us to expect ___________ thunderstorms later today.

a)

severe

b)

impact

c)

rely on

d)

informed

12.

Reading!


There are certain types of seafood that Barton Seaver encourages people to eat.

a)

YES

b)

NO

c)

Not Given

13.

Reading!


Most humans have a strong relationship with nature.

a)

YES

b)

NO

c)

Not Given

14.

Reading!


Why did Barton Seaver choose to dedicate his life to the ocean?

a)

He believes that ocean is our only way to live longer.

b)

He wants to be a better chef.

c)

He wants people understand our planet through the food.

d)

He agrees other big fish are very tasty.

15.

Reading!


According to Seaver, people should be most concerned with protecting fish that are high on the food chain.

a)

YES

b)

NO

c)

Not Given

16.

If you ______ something, you make it less.

a)

increase

b)

quantity

c)

reduce

d)

restore

17.

Something that is _______ is not likely to change.

a)

doubled

b)

estimate

c)

quantity

d)

stable

18.

Which one is correct?

a)

fluctuate

b)

increase

c)

decrease

d)

surge

19.

You can always depend on Pat to fix your computer quickly

a)

decline

b)

inform

c)

rely on

d)

impact

20.

It is absolutely necessary that you have protein in your diet even if you are a vegetarian.

a)

essential

b)

must

c)

individual

d)

need

21.

When you have several flights, you should be knowledgeable about delays or cancellations

(a)  

22.

Maria prepared separate gifts for each person in her wedding party

a)

special

b)

individual

c)

important

d)

essential