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Cam-15-Reading-Test-2-Passage-2_Should we try to bring extinct

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term is closest in meaning to "passenger" in this context: "The passenger pigeon once darkened the skies with its flocks."

a)

Settler

b)

Traveler

c)

Resident

d)

Citizen

2.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a legendary species" in this context: "The dodo is a legendary species in extinction debates."

a)

Common creature

b)

Mythical animal

c)

Ordinary species

d)

Typical organism

3.

Which term is closest in meaning to "vast" in this context: "Vast flocks of birds once migrated across continents."

a)

Small

b)

Enormous

c)

Tiny

d)

Limited

4.

Which term is closest in meaning to "potentially" in this context: "Cloning could potentially revive extinct species."

a)

Definitely

b)

Possibly

c)

Certainly

d)

Surely

5.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a single flock" in this context: "A single flock of passenger pigeons numbered millions."

a)

Lone group

b)

Multiple herds

c)

Several packs

d)

Many clusters

6.

Which term is closest in meaning to "migration" in this context: "Migration patterns of extinct birds fascinate scientists."

a)

Settlement

b)

Relocation

c)

Stagnation

d)

Immobility

7.

Which term is closest in meaning to "spectacles" in this context: "Flock migrations were spectacles of natural beauty."

a)

Disasters

b)

Displays

c)

Failures

d)

Errors

8.

Which term is closest in meaning to "existence" in this context: "The dodo’s existence ended centuries ago."

a)

Absence

b)

Survival

c)

Extinction

d)

Vanishing

9.

Which term is closest in meaning to "come to an end" in this context: "The species’ reign came to an end due to hunting."

a)

Continued

b)

Ceased

c)

Persisted

d)

Endured

10.

Which term is closest in meaning to "living specimen" in this context: "No living specimen of the thylacine remains."

a)

Dead fossil

b)

Surviving example

c)

Extinct relic

d)

Ancient skeleton

11.

Which term is closest in meaning to "lead researcher" in this context: "The lead researcher pioneered cloning techniques."

a)

Assistant scientist

b)

Chief investigator

c)

Junior scholar

d)

Secondary expert

12.

Which term is closest in meaning to "ambitious" in this context: "De-extinction is an ambitious scientific goal."

a)

Modest

b)

Bold

c)

Simple

d)

Basic

13.

Which term is closest in meaning to "premise" in this context: "The premise of de-extinction relies on genetic technology."

a)

Conclusion

b)

Basis

c)

Result

d)

Outcome

14.

Which term is closest in meaning to "cloning technology" in this context: "Cloning technology could revive extinct creatures."

a)

Genetic replication

b)

Fossil analysis

c)

Habitat restoration

d)

Species observation

15.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a fertilised embryo" in this context: "A fertilised embryo is key to cloning efforts."

a)

Mature organism

b)

Developing fetus

c)

Adult specimen

d)

Fully grown animal

16.

Which term is closest in meaning to "relative" in this context: "The elephant is a relative of the extinct mammoth."

a)

Stranger

b)

Kin

c)

Rival

d)

Opponent

17.

Which term is closest in meaning to "abundant" in this context: "Passenger pigeons were once abundant in forests."

a)

Scarce

b)

Plentiful

c)

Rare

d)

Limited

18.

Which term is closest in meaning to "pioneering" in this context: "Pioneering scientists explore de-extinction possibilities."

a)

Traditional

b)

Innovative

c)

Conventional

d)

Routine

19.

Which term is closest in meaning to "cutting-edge" in this context: "Cutting-edge technology drives cloning research."

a)

Outdated

b)

Advanced

c)

Obsolete

d)

Old-fashioned

20.

Which term is closest in meaning to "trial (v)" in this context: "Scientists trial new methods to revive species."

a)

Abandon

b)

Test

c)

Ignore

d)

Reject

21.

Which term is closest in meaning to "an extinct creature" in this context: "An extinct creature may be revived through cloning."

a)

Living animal

b)

Vanished species

c)

Surviving organism

d)

Current being

22.

Which term is closest in meaning to "strive to" in this context: "Researchers strive to bring back lost species."

a)

Give up

b)

Endeavor to

c)

Avoid

d)

Neglect

23.

Which term is closest in meaning to "carnivore" in this context: "The thylacine was a carnivore in its ecosystem."

a)

Herbivore

b)

Meat-eater

c)

Omnivore

d)

Plant-eater

24.

Which term is closest in meaning to "niche" in this context: "Each species occupies a unique niche in its habitat."

a)

General role

b)

Specific function

c)

Broad position

d)

Common duty

25.

Which term is closest in meaning to "occupy" in this context: "Extinct species once occupied critical ecological roles."

a)

Vacate

b)

Inhabit

c)

Abandon

d)

Leave

26.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a spread" in this context: "A spread of disease wiped out the species."

a)

Containment

b)

Outbreak

c)

Reduction

d)

Control

27.

Which term is closest in meaning to "debilitating" in this context: "A debilitating illness decimated the population."

a)

Strengthening

b)

Weakening

c)

Healing

d)

Restoring

28.

Which term is closest in meaning to "tumour" in this context: "A tumour affected the species’ survival rates."

a)

Growth

b)

Recovery

c)

Cure

d)

Health

29.

Which term is closest in meaning to "threaten" in this context: "Diseases threaten the survival of cloned species."

a)

Protect

b)

Endanger

c)

Support

d)

Safeguard

30.

Which term is closest in meaning to "devils" in this context: "Tasmanian devils face extinction due to disease."

a)

Angels

b)

Predators

c)

Guardians

d)

Protectors

31.

Which term is closest in meaning to "notorious" in this context: "The notorious disease ravaged the species."

a)

Unknown

b)

Infamous

c)

Obscure

d)

Hidden

32.

Which term is closest in meaning to "resident" in this context: "Resident species shape their local ecosystems."

a)

Visitor

b)

Inhabitant

c)

Tourist

d)

Outsider

33.

Which term is closest in meaning to "contagious" in this context: "A contagious disease spread among the animals."

a)

Non-infectious

b)

Transmissible

c)

Harmless

d)

Curable

34.

Which term is closest in meaning to "pop up" in this context: "New diseases pop up unexpectedly in populations."

a)

Disappear

b)

Emerge

c)

Vanish

d)

Fade

35.

Which term is closest in meaning to "previously" in this context: "Previously extinct species may be revived."

a)

Currently

b)

Formerly

c)

Now

d)

Later

36.

Which term is closest in meaning to "return" in this context: "Scientists aim to return species to their habitats."

a)

Remove

b)

Restore

c)

Relocate

d)

Displace

37.

Which term is closest in meaning to "ensure" in this context: "Cloning could ensure the survival of species."

a)

Prevent

b)

Guarantee

c)

Hinder

d)

Block

38.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be subjected to" in this context: "Cloned animals may be subjected to diseases."

a)

Protected from

b)

Exposed to

c)

Shielded from

d)

Spared from

39.

Which term is closest in meaning to "humanity" in this context: "De-extinction raises ethical questions for humanity."

a)

Animals

b)

Mankind

c)

Nature

d)

Wildlife

40.

Which term is closest in meaning to "cause damage to" in this context: "Revived species could cause damage to ecosystems."

a)

Repair

b)

Harm

c)

Restore

d)

Improve

41.

Which term is closest in meaning to "millennia" in this context: "Species vanished millennia ago due to climate change."

a)

Decades

b)

Thousands of years

c)

Centuries

d)

Years

42.

Which term is closest in meaning to "reverse" in this context: "Scientists aim to reverse the extinction of species."

a)

Continue

b)

Undo

c)

Maintain

d)

Prolong

43.

Which term is closest in meaning to "Institute" in this context: "The Institute leads de-extinction research globally."

a)

Factory

b)

Organization

c)

Farm

d)

Market

44.

Which term is closest in meaning to "identical to" in this context: "Cloned animals are identical to their ancestors."

a)

Different from

b)

Same as

c)

Unlike

d)

Distinct from

45.

Which term is closest in meaning to "A more practical approach" in this context: "A more practical approach focuses on saving endangered species."

a)

Less feasible method

b)

More realistic strategy

c)

Impractical plan

d)

Unworkable tactic

46.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a template" in this context: "DNA provides a template for cloning extinct species."

a)

Blueprint

b)

Product

c)

Result

d)

Outcome

47.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the insertion of" in this context: "The insertion of genes enables species revival."

a)

Removal of

b)

Addition of

c)

Exclusion of

d)

Deletion of

48.

Which term is closest in meaning to "strand of" in this context: "A strand of DNA holds genetic information."

a)

Whole genome

b)

Thread of

c)

Complete code

d)

Full sequence

49.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a hybrid" in this context: "A hybrid of modern and extinct species may emerge."

a)

Purebred

b)

Crossbreed

c)

Single species

d)

Uniform type

50.

Which term is closest in meaning to "die out" in this context: "Many species die out due to habitat loss."

a)

Survive

b)

Vanish

c)

Thrive

d)

Persist

51.

Which term is closest in meaning to "complicated" in this context: "De-extinction is a complicated scientific process."

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Easy

d)

Straightforward

52.

Which term is closest in meaning to "questionable outcome" in this context: "Cloning has a questionable outcome for ecosystems."

a)

Certain result

b)

Doubtful consequence

c)

Clear effect

d)

Definite impact

53.

Which term is closest in meaning to "beg the question" in this context: "De-extinction begs the question of ethical limits."

a)

Answers clearly

b)

Raises the issue

c)

Solves completely

d)

Clarifies fully

54.

Which term is closest in meaning to "actual" in this context: "The actual benefits of de-extinction remain unclear."

a)

Imaginary

b)

Real

c)

Hypothetical

d)

Fictional

55.

Which term is closest in meaning to "replace" in this context: "Cloned species cannot fully replace their ancestors."

a)

Retain

b)

Substitute

c)

Preserve

d)

Maintain

56.

Which term is closest in meaning to "suitable" in this context: "Suitable habitats are needed for revived species."

a)

Inappropriate

b)

Appropriate

c)

Unsuitable

d)

Improper

57.

Which term is closest in meaning to "breeding" in this context: "Breeding programs aim to revive extinct species."

a)

Extinction

b)

Reproduction

c)

Migration

d)

Hibernation

58.

Which term is closest in meaning to "scatter" in this context: "Seeds scatter to ensure species survival."

a)

Gather

b)

Disperse

c)

Collect

d)

Assemble

59.

Which term is closest in meaning to "social" in this context: "Social behaviors in extinct species are hard to predict."

a)

Solitary

b)

Communal

c)

Isolated

d)

Independent

60.

Which term is closest in meaning to "disappearance" in this context: "The disappearance of species disrupts ecosystems."

a)

Emergence

b)

Vanishing

c)

Arrival

d)

Appearance

61.

Which term is closest in meaning to "disturbance" in this context: "Habitat disturbance led to species extinction."

a)

Stability

b)

Disruption

c)

Balance

d)

Harmony

62.

Which term is closest in meaning to "wrecking trees" in this context: "Wrecking trees altered the species’ habitat."

a)

Planting trees

b)

Destroying trees

c)

Growing trees

d)

Protecting trees

63.

Which term is closest in meaning to "minimal" in this context: "The minimal impact of cloning is debated."

a)

Significant

b)

Slight

c)

Major

d)

Considerable

64.

Which term is closest in meaning to "stagnant" in this context: "Stagnant ecosystems cannot support revived species."

a)

Dynamic

b)

Inactive

c)

Vibrant

d)

Active

65.

Which term is closest in meaning to "unwelcoming" in this context: "Unwelcoming habitats challenge species revival."

a)

Hospitable

b)

Hostile

c)

Friendly

d)

Inviting

66.

Which term is closest in meaning to "evolve" in this context: "Species evolve to adapt to their environments."

a)

Regress

b)

Develop

c)

Decline

d)

Stagnate

67.

Which term is closest in meaning to "regenerate" in this context: "Ecosystems must regenerate to support species."

a)

Deteriorate

b)

Renew

c)

Collapse

d)

Weaken

68.

Which term is closest in meaning to "nesting habits" in this context: "Nesting habits of extinct birds are studied."

a)

Feeding patterns

b)

Breeding behaviors

c)

Migration routes

d)

Hunting methods

69.

Which term is closest in meaning to "native" in this context: "Native species are prioritized for revival."

a)

Foreign

b)

Indigenous

c)

Alien

d)

Imported

70.

Which term is closest in meaning to "thrive" in this context: "Revived species must thrive in modern ecosystems."

a)

Struggle

b)

Prosper

c)

Decline

d)

Fail

71.

Which term is closest in meaning to "candidate" in this context: "The mammoth is a candidate for de-extinction."

a)

Opponent

b)

Contender

c)

Rival

d)

Adversary

72.

Which term is closest in meaning to "differ" in this context: "Cloned species may differ from their ancestors."

a)

Resemble

b)

Vary

c)

Match

d)

Imitate

73.

Which term is closest in meaning to "pinpoint" in this context: "Scientists pinpoint genetic traits for cloning."

a)

Ignore

b)

Identify

c)

Overlook

d)

Miss

74.

Which term is closest in meaning to "genetic traits" in this context: "Genetic traits determine species characteristics."

a)

Physical features

b)

Hereditary attributes

c)

Behavioral patterns

d)

Environmental factors

75.

Which term is closest in meaning to "highest priority" in this context: "Saving endangered species is the highest priority."

a)

Lowest concern

b)

Top importance

c)

Minor focus

d)

Secondary goal

76.

Which term is closest in meaning to "preserve" in this context: "We must preserve biodiversity through conservation."

a)

Destroy

b)

Protect

c)

Harm

d)

Ruin

77.

Which term is closest in meaning to "endangered" in this context: "Endangered species face extinction risks."

a)

Safe

b)

Threatened

c)

Secure

d)

Protected

78.

Which term is closest in meaning to "expand" in this context: "Conservation efforts expand to include cloning."

a)

Reduce

b)

Enlarge

c)

Shrink

d)

Limit

79.

Which term is closest in meaning to "adaptation" in this context: "Species survival depends on adaptation to environments."

a)

Resistance

b)

Adjustment

c)

Opposition

d)

Stagnation

80.

Which term is closest in meaning to "insulating fat" in this context: "Insulating fat helped mammoths survive cold climates."

a)

Exposed tissue

b)

Protective layer

c)

Thin coating

d)

Bare skin

81.

Which term is closest in meaning to "repopulation" in this context: "Repopulation of species restores ecosystems."

a)

Depletion

b)

Reintroduction

c)

Removal

d)

Extinction

82.

Which term is closest in meaning to "encourage" in this context: "Policies encourage conservation of endangered species."

a)

Discourage

b)

Promote

c)

Prevent

d)

Hinder

83.

Which term is closest in meaning to "mitigate emissions" in this context: "We must mitigate emissions to save species."

a)

Increase pollution

b)

Reduce emissions

c)

Maintain output

d)

Boost discharges

84.

Which term is closest in meaning to "melting permafrost" in this context: "Melting permafrost threatens Arctic species."

a)

Frozen ground

b)

Thawing ice

c)

Solid terrain

d)

Stable soil

85.

Which term is closest in meaning to "capture imaginations" in this context: "De-extinction efforts capture imaginations worldwide."

a)

Bore minds

b)

Fascinate people

c)

Ignore audiences

d)

Repel interest

86.

Which term is closest in meaning to "merely" in this context: "Cloning is merely one tool for conservation."

a)

Completely

b)

Only

c)

Fully

d)

Entirely

87.

Which term is closest in meaning to "threatened with extinction" in this context: "Species threatened with extinction need urgent help."

a)

Safe from danger

b)

At risk of vanishing

c)

Protected from loss

d)

Secure from harm

88.

Which term is closest in meaning to "emerging technology" in this context: "Emerging technology supports de-extinction research."

a)

Outdated methods

b)

New innovations

c)

Old techniques

d)

Obsolete tools

89.

Which term is closest in meaning to "in the first place" in this context: "Species vanished in the first place due to humans."

a)

Finally

b)

Initially

c)

Lastly

d)

Eventually

90.

Which term is closest in meaning to "make genetic modifications" in this context: "Scientists make genetic modifications to revive species."

a)

Remove genes

b)

Alter DNA

c)

Preserve traits

d)

Maintain codes

91.

Which term is closest in meaning to "prevent mass extinctions" in this context: "Conservation aims to prevent mass extinctions."

a)

Cause widespread loss

b)

Stop large-scale vanishings

c)

Promote rapid declines

d)

Allow broad disappearances

92.

Which term is closest in meaning to "hazard" in this context: "Cloning poses a hazard to ecosystem balance."

a)

Safety

b)

Risk

c)

Benefit

d)

Advantage

93.

Which term is closest in meaning to "take some calculated and measured risks" in this context: "De-extinction requires taking some calculated and measured risks."

a)

Avoid all dangers

b)

Accept controlled uncertainties

c)

Ignore potential threats

d)

Reject cautious chances

94.

Which term is closest in meaning to "social" in this context: "Revived species may lack social structures for survival."

a)

Independent

b)

Collective

c)

Solitary

d)

Isolated

95.

Which term is closest in meaning to "native" in this context: "Cloned species must adapt to native habitats."

a)

Foreign

b)

Local

c)

Alien

d)

Imported

96.

Which term is closest in meaning to "thrive" in this context: "Species must thrive in restored ecosystems."

a)

Decline

b)

Flourish

c)

Wither

d)

Fail

97.

Which term is closest in meaning to "genetic traits" in this context: "Genetic traits influence species’ survival chances."

a)

Environmental factors

b)

Inherited characteristics

c)

Behavioral patterns

d)

External features

98.

Which term is closest in meaning to "preserve" in this context: "Cloning aims to preserve extinct species’ legacy."

a)

Destroy

b)

Safeguard

c)

Harm

d)

Ruin

99.

Which term is closest in meaning to "endangered" in this context: "Endangered animals benefit from cloning research."

a)

Secure

b)

At risk

c)

Safe

d)

Protected

100.

Which term is closest in meaning to "adaptation" in this context: "Adaptation to modern climates is crucial for revived species."

a)

Resistance

b)

Modification

c)

Opposition

d)

Stagnation