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WorksheetsKangaroos, Clouds, and Coffee
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the main topic of the passage 'Kangaroos, Clouds, and Coffee'?
Kangaroos
Clouds
Coffee
All of the above
Lisa Dabek is known for her work with which animal?
Tree kangaroos
Giant pandas
African elephants
Bengal tigers
Describe the habitat of the Matschie’s tree kangaroo as mentioned in the passage.
The dense rainforests of Papua New Guinea
The savannas of Africa
The deserts of Australia
The tundras of Antarctica
What challenges do researchers face when studying tree kangaroos according to the passage?
Limited access to habitats
Lack of funding
Insufficient research data
All of the above
Lisa Dabek's childhood influenced her career path by fostering a love for:
Animals and nature
Technology and innovation
Art and music
Sports and fitness
What efforts has Lisa Dabek made to educate people about tree kangaroos and cloud forests?
She has written books on the subject.
She has conducted workshops and seminars.
She has created educational videos.
All of the above.
What is the title of the book mentioned in the passage that talks about Debek's work?
The title of the book is not provided in the question.
Debek's Discoveries
The Work of Debek
Debek's Journey
The people of YUS decided to set aside more than 180,000 acres of land because:
they wanted to preserve the natural habitat.
they needed more land for agriculture.
they planned to build a new city.
they were required by law to do so.
What is the main purpose of the YUS Conservation Area?
How did the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program help the villagers make a living?
By providing them with jobs in the conservation program
By teaching them sustainable farming practices
By relocating them to urban areas
By giving them financial aid
What product did Caffe Vita start buying from YUS to roast and sell?
Caffe Vita started buying coffee from YUS to roast and sell.
Caffe Vita started buying tea from YUS to roast and sell.
Caffe Vita started buying cocoa from YUS to roast and sell.
Caffe Vita started buying spices from YUS to roast and sell.
A cloud forest is:
a type of desert
a type of rainforest
a type of grassland
a type of tundra
Cloud forests are a special kind of mountain rain forest. They are cool and wet, but most of the moisture comes from ______ rather than rain.
fog and cloud
rivers
lakes
groundwater
Which of the following is true about cloud forests?
They are common all over the world.
They are home to plants and animals found nowhere else.
They are warm and dry.
They are mostly found in deserts.
People might cut or burn down forests according to the passage because:
they need land for agriculture.
they want to preserve wildlife.
they are preventing forest fires.
they are conserving water resources.
What is one of the biggest challenges for many endangered animals mentioned in the passage?
Habitat loss
Climate change
Poaching
Pollution
What does the word elusive mean as used in the passage?
A. difficult to capture
B. difficult to observe
C. difficult to remember
D. difficult to understand
Which word best describes Dabek?
stubborn
amusing
persistent
relaxed
Which evidence from the passage best supports the answer in Part One? Choose one answer.
When she got older, Dabek studied marine mammals and animal behavior.
She became interested in environmental studies and conservation, like her hero, Jane Goodall.
When she finally got to Papua New Guinea, asthma made mountain travel difficult, but she didn’t let it stop her.
You can read about her work in a book called Quest for the Tree Kangaroo.
How do these sentences convey a central idea of the passage?
They describe the natural resources that the people of the YUS area used to develop their economies to support themselves.
They reveal how the people of the YUS area decided to stop selling timber and focus instead on selling coffee beans that grow in the forest.
They demonstrate how researchers and the people of the YUS area decided to create a preserve to protect the habitats of the unique species that live there.
They identify how researchers showed the people of the YUS area how to responsibly remove trees from the forest without damaging surrounding habitats.
How does the author support the argument that the people of the YUS are able to start businesses?
by suggesting that tourists might come to visit their preserve
by showing how people in other countries support the effort by buying YUS coffee beans
by describing the steps needed to transport the YUS coffee beans from the forest to the market
by explaining that the forest needs roads so people from outside can access cocoa and coffee beans
Read the details from the text box at the end of the passage. "One of the biggest challenges for many endangered animals—including the Matschie’s tree kangaroo—is losing their homes. This happens when people cut or burn down forests to make room for farms or to raise cattle." Which statement is best supported by these details?
A. The needs of people are more important than the conservation of the habitats of endangered species.
B. The efforts of people to prevent the destruction of animal habitats have come at the expense of developing human communities.
C. The needs of people and animals often conflict, which increases the urgency to develop solutions that benefit both people and animals.
D. The efforts of people to rapidly transform the land around them for economic purposes pose a primary threat to some animal species.
This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two. Part One: How do both sections in the text box at the end of the passage relate to the idea that the cloud forest in Papua New Guinea should be protected?
A. They define what a cloud forest is and describe why the cloud forests are not common.
B. They explain why a cloud forest is an important environment and discuss an approach for preventing its destruction.
C. They identify what kind of species live in a cloud forest and highlight the importance of their existence.
D. They illustrate how the cloud forest benefits species and claim that the animals’ needs are more important than human needs.
Which evidence from the text box supports the answer in Part One? Choose two answers.
A. “Cloud forests are a special kind of mountain rain forest.”
B. “Each one is home to plants and animals that live nowhere else.”
C. “This happens when people cut or burn down forests to make room for farms . . .”
D. “Rather than just forbidding farming, they look for better ways to farm . . .”
Read the following passage about Misty Copeland. When did Misty Copeland first start dancing?
At the age of 3
At the age of 13
At the age of 8
At the age of 10
Read the following passage about Misty Copeland. Since you had a late start, was it difficult for you to catch up with your classmates?
Yes, it was difficult to catch up.
No, it was not difficult to catch up.
It was somewhat challenging, but manageable.
I did not have a late start.
Read the following passage about Misty Copeland. What advice do you have for other late beginners?
Misty Copeland advises late beginners to start as early as possible.
Misty Copeland believes late beginners should focus on their unique strengths.
Misty Copeland suggests late beginners should not pursue their dreams.
Misty Copeland thinks late beginners should follow traditional paths.
Who were your first role models?
My parents
A famous athlete
A teacher
A historical figure
Was there a moment when you knew you’d “made it”?.
Yes, when I achieved a major milestone.
No, I never felt that way.
Yes, when I received recognition from peers.
Yes, when I reached a personal goal.
Do you have a pre-performance ritual?
Yes, I have a pre-performance ritual.
No, I do not have a pre-performance ritual.
Was there a point in your career when you felt “stuck”? If so, how did you move forward?
Yes, I felt stuck and moved forward by seeking mentorship.
No, I never felt stuck in my career.
Yes, I felt stuck and moved forward by changing my career path.
Yes, I felt stuck and moved forward by acquiring new skills.
What is your proudest career moment?
Receiving a promotion
Completing a challenging project
Being recognized by peers
Achieving a personal milestone
What’s the story behind the Prince video?
The video was a tribute to Prince's musical career.
The video was a behind-the-scenes look at Prince's life.
The video was a documentary about Prince's influence on pop culture.
The video was a fictional story inspired by Prince's music.
What are your career goals? Any more music videos?
Yes, more music videos are planned.
No, focusing on other projects.
Undecided at the moment.
Because you’re one of the only African American classical ballerinas, you symbolize a lot to many people. How does that affect you?
It inspires me to work harder.
It doesn't affect me at all.
It makes me feel pressured.
It gives me a sense of responsibility.
What is your favorite ballet step? Your least favorite?
Pirouette
Plie
Arabesque
Jete
What do you like to do in your time off?
Read books
Watch movies
Exercise
Travel
People dance because:
it is a form of expression
it is a way to exercise
it is a cultural tradition
all of the above
Misty Copeland is an artist and her art is dance. Which of the following best shows how Copeland demonstrates dedication to her art?
She practices for hours every day.
She performs only in local shows.
She rarely attends rehearsals.
She avoids challenging roles.
According to the Writer’s Checklist for the Text-Dependent Analysis Prompt, what should you do before you write?
Analyze the information from the passage.
Make sure you read the prompt carefully.
Use evidence from the passage.
Organize your paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
According to the Writer’s Checklist for the Text-Dependent Analysis Prompt, what should you focus on while you write?
Make sure you use evidence from the passage.
Correct errors in capitalization and spelling.
Write your final essay in the answer booklet.
Make sure you read the entire passage carefully.
According to the Writer’s Checklist for the Text-Dependent Analysis Prompt, what should you do after you write?
Organize your ideas on scratch paper.
Use precise language and a variety of sentence types.
I wrote my final essay in the answer booklet.
Analyze the information from the passage.
Which sentence contains a misspelled word?
I usually accompmany my sister to her team practices, but I was too busy to go with her this afternoon.
It was awkward when a cellphone started ringing loudly in the middle of the serious ceremony.
The owner of the restaurant received an award from the city council for helping others in the community.
She had been impatient with her younger brother and now felt ashamed for snapping at him.
Read the paragraph. (1) In many areas around the world, highways pass directly through the habitats of many animals. (2) Crossing the roads got really, really hard for some animals. (3) As a result, people have designed and built special bridges and tunnels just for wildlife. (4) These new wildlife crossings allow animals to move over or under the highway safely. Which sentence should be revised to maintain the style of the paragraph?
sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
Which change should be made to the paragraph to correct the error in pronoun usage?
Change I to me in sentence 1.
Change We to Us in sentence 2.
Change I to me in sentence 3.
Change me to I in sentence 4.
