WorksheetsPathways_Reading_Unit 4_vocabulary
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 10mins
Vocab: Pollution has increased and in some areas we have even seen it ________________ in recent years.
reduce
diverse
double
survive
Vocab: We must ________________ pollution and overfishing as soon as we can to make a difference.
reduce
species
survive
commercial
Vocab: The amount, or ________________ of oxygen in the water is less because there is more pollution and carbon dioxide.
diverse
estimate
quantity
commercial
What is the purpose of this passage?
To report on a scientific study of the oceans
To encourage people to buy and eat larger fish
To describe a problem and suggest solutions
According to the reading, why did people start to eat more fish?
People realized that fish were healthy to eat.
More sardines and anchovies became available.
The price of fish decreased as fishing increased.
Which is the best description of overfishing?
Commercial fishermen catch more fish than they can sell.
When too many fish are caught, populations cannot recover.
There aren't enough small fish left to feed the larger fish.
What do the predators of fish do in the sea’s food chain?
They protect their babies until it reaches grown-up.
They eat small and weak fish in the ocean.
They cause serious problems for the food chain.
They eat fewer fish in the ocean.
Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
If people stop eating fish, the oceans will recover.
People should eat fish that are farmed and not caught.
Large fish have healthier fats and more protein.
Small fish has reduced in doubled number.
Vocabulary!
The new law limiting tuna catches has had a strong _________ on commercial fishermen.
declining
impact
individual
rely
Vocabulary!
We will ___________ be at the airport to meet your flight.
severe
informed
definitely
declining
Vocabulary!
The weather service has warned us to expect ___________ thunderstorms later today.
severe
impact
rely on
informed
Reading!
There are certain types of seafood that Barton Seaver encourages people to eat.
YES
NO
Not Given
Reading!
Most humans have a strong relationship with nature.
YES
NO
Not Given
Reading!
Why did Barton Seaver choose to dedicate his life to the ocean?
He believes that ocean is our only way to live longer.
He wants to be a better chef.
He wants people understand our planet through the food.
He agrees other big fish are very tasty.
Reading!
According to Seaver, people should be most concerned with protecting fish that are high on the food chain.
YES
NO
Not Given
If you ______ something, you make it less.
increase
quantity
reduce
restore
Something that is _______ is not likely to change.
doubled
estimate
quantity
stable
Which one is correct?
fluctuate
increase
decrease
surge
You can always depend on Pat to fix your computer quickly
decline
inform
rely on
impact
It is absolutely necessary that you have protein in your diet even if you are a vegetarian.
essential
must
individual
need
When you have several flights, you should be knowledgeable about delays or cancellations
(a)
Maria prepared separate gifts for each person in her wedding party
special
individual
important
essential
