ENGL-4
BAN - da Silva - Cause and Effect 2
[Exam ID:3DZ554] Scan Number:5486
Read the following passage and answer questions 1 through 1.
Mr. Badger 1 Mr. Badger loved to run. He ran every day. He ran over hills. He ran under trees. He ran forwards and backwards. “Running is fun!” said Mr. Badger. 2 Running made Mr. Badger hungry. It made him very, very hungry. “It’s time for me to find some food and pig out!” he said to his friends, Bird and Jackal. 3 “Out of my way, Bird,” he shouted as his friend flapped her wings and rose into the air. 4 Jackal was happy to hear the news. He did not like to hunt. He was afraid of the buzzing bees and scary snakes in the woods. But, Mr. Badger never felt afraid. He was known as the most fearless animal in all of the animal kingdom. Jackal followed Mr. Badger. 5 “What delicious treats!” Mr. Badger said as he climbed a tree. Angry bees buzzed all around him. He loved to eat the honey and the wax he found in beehives. 6 Jackal watched a bee sting his friend. Mr. Badger did not mind at all! He just kept eating. “Nothing can stop my friend, the silly badger,” shouted Jackal. Mr. Badger handed some of the sweet, sticky snack to Jackal. 7
When the hive was empty, Mr. Badger climbed down the trunk of the tree. Before he reached the ground, he spotted a cobra. It slithered slowly across the sand. “What a delicious treat!” Mr. Badger said as he chased it. 8
Mr. Badger reached out and grabbed the snake. The snake did not want to be caught. It bit Mr. Badger’s paw. 9
“Uh, oh!” shouted Jackal. “My friend is hurt!” 10
Mr. Badger sat down. He closed his eyes. Jackal watched his friend, but he was not worried. “Nothing can stop my friend, the silly badger,” he said. 11
Suddenly, Mr. Badger jumped up. “Time for dinner!” he shouted. “Let’s go find something else for you and me to eat!” 12
“You’re a silly badger,” said Jackal. “You’re also a great friend.” 1
Which sentence based on the story is an opinion?
A Mr. Badger runs every day.
B Mr. Badger is dangerous.
C Mr. Badger speaks to Jackal.
D Mr. Badger is bitten by a snake.
Read the following passage and answer questions 2 through 2.
Rainforests
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Rainforests are special types of forests that are always hot and moist. They grow near the equator where the temperatures are the hottest in the world. It rains in the rainforest almost every day. The sun and rain cause the plants to grow quickly. Some of the trees are enormous and measure over two hundred feet tall. 2
A rainforest’s top layer of branches is called the canopy. It receives the most sunlight. The leaves here grow very thick and shade the forest floor below. Many strange and wonderful animals live in the canopy. Each rainforest has animals that are unique to it. Orangutans 3 The rainforests in Asia are home to an animal known as the orangutan. It is a large ape covered with reddish brown hair. It lives in the tops of the trees and swings between the branches. Orangutans can hold onto the branches with their hands and feet. They can even use their feet to peel bananas. People are surprised by how intelligent orangutans are. Some people think they act a lot like humans. The word orangutan actually means “people of the forest.” Chameleons 4 The African rainforests are home to an interesting animal known as the chameleon. Chameleons are large lizards with amazing features. A chameleon’s tongue is longer than its body, and its large eyes can move in different directions. Chameleons can change their skin color to match the objects around them. Anacondas 5 The largest rainforest in the world is the Amazon rainforest. It is found in South America. It is home to more animals than any other place on Earth. The most remarkable animal there is the anaconda. Anacondas are the largest snakes in the world. They can grow to be over 30 feet long and can weigh over 500 pounds! 6 Rainforests are full of unique plants and animals. Scientists think that there may still be species of living things in these forests that have yet to be discovered. If they are right, the rainforests will become even more interesting! 2
Why is the ground in the rainforest shady?
F The rainforests are located near the equator.
G It is usually shady near the equator.
Some of the animals in the forests live in the high H
branches.
J The large leaves of the trees block the sunlight.
Read the following passage and answer questions 3 through 3.
Desert Adaptations 1
When you first look at a desert it doesn’t look like anything could live there. All you see is miles and miles of sand. If you take time to look carefully, however, you will find many different kinds of plants and animals that have found ways to adapt, or adjust, to the harsh living conditions of the desert. 2
Camels have adapted to the desert by using the fat contained in their humps as a source of fluid for their bodies when they cannot find water. Camels also have long eyelashes to protect their eyes when sandstorms blow across the desert. Some desert animals burrow under the ground to stay cool during the day and only come out at night. Animals that seek their food at night are called nocturnal. Many desert mammals are nocturnal because they are warmblooded and can overheat in the desert sun. Other desert animals, like reptiles, are cold blooded and actually need the heat of the sun to maintain their body temperature. 3
One major category of desert reptiles is lizards. They each have unique adaptations to help them survive. The chuckwalla lizard puffs itself up when it is frightened. Snakes and birds can't eat the chuckwalla when it is puffed up. Another defense some lizards have is that their tails break off. If a predator grabs the lizard’s tail, it comes off and the lizard can escape from being captured. Some lizards can even grow a new tail. Lizards will also run very fast to escape predators. 4
Lizards frequently have skin that matches the sand color so that it is hard for predators to see them. The horned toad, which is a type of lizard, has an additional feature that helps it protect itself. Spines cover its body like horns. They are hard and rough. Very few animals try to eat this lizard because of its spines. 5
Another unique reptile is the desert turtle. It only drinks once or twice a year, but it has sacs inside its body to store liquid for when it cannot find water. The desert turtle also has a unique mouth. Instead of teeth, it has jaws that are like small saws which cut up its food. 6
Kangaroo rats are rodents that search for food at night. They usually eat seeds, which contain small amounts of water. Kangaroo rats have small front legs and larger back legs, just like kangaroos, and they hop to move from place to place. The roadrunner is a bird that lives in desert areas. It also has strong legs and can run up to 20 miles an hour. 7
Plants in the desert have developed unique ways to store water. This is why many cactus plants are thick. The barrel cactus has only one stem. It is round like a barrel. Much water is stored in this stem. Animals make holes in this plant to get water or sap. A large cactus also has roots that grow just under the surface to capture as much rain as possible on the rare occasions that it does rain. Cactus stems are covered with a wax that helps the plants hold water. All cactus plants have prickles, or thorns, that help protect the plants. 8
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Desert creatures and cacti show us what amazing things plants and animals can do in order to survive. What is the most likely effect of an animal grabbing a lizard's tail?
A The lizard changes color.
B The lizard eats the animal.
C The lizard stings the animal.
D The lizard's tail falls off.
Read the following passage and answer questions 4 through 4.
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Read this diagram. Based on the flier, what belongs in the empty space?
F Campers will become fit and healthy.
G Campers will enjoy the other activities offered.
H Campers will eat three times a day.
Campers will want to know more about the human J
body.