AnswersISP ONLY English 1 S1 E1000XXCharacters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez

Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in "Daughter of Invention" by Julia Alvarez — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from "Save the Coral Reefs.”A study completed in 2004 found that seventy percent of our coral reefs are already destroyed or currently under threat of destruction. It also concluded that much of the wreckage to reefs has been caused by humans. The resiliency of the reefs is on our side, though. More can be done now to help the coral reefs bounce back—even flourish.

A
the way an ecosystem supports plant and animal life
B
the manner in which an ecosystem decomposes
C
the ability of an ecosystem to recover from damage
D
the capability of one ecosystem to ruin another ecosystem
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What is the author’s purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs”? Select two options. to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stoppedto entertain readers with a dramatic tale about the destruction of coral reefsto inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyedto inform readers about which fishing companies damage the coral reefs the mostto persuade readers to try scuba diving before the coral reefs are destroyed

A
to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped
B
to entertain readers with a dramatic tale about the destruction of coral reefs
C
to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed
D
to inform readers about which fishing companies damage the coral reefs the most
E
to persuade readers to try scuba diving before the coral reefs are destroyed
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Which statement best summarizes "Save the Coral Reefs”?

A
Coral reefs are a very important component of the ocean’s ecosystem because they support sea life, such as crabs and sea turtles. In fact, over four thousand species depend on the survival of the reefs, which are being destroyed by bleaching. More must be done immediately to save the reefs.
B
Development along the coastal regions has significant negative effects on coral reefs. The reefs are an essential part of the ocean’s ecosystem, and when people build structures on top of them, they are easily damaged because they are so fragile. We should limit construction along the coast to protect the reefs.
C
Construction along the coasts, overfishing, and bleaching have seriously damaged the world’s coral reefs. Since reefs are a very important part of the ocean’s ecosystem, their destruction has a devastating environmental impact, and we must work to protect them.
D
Coral reefs are fragile structures made of limestone. People who build in coastal regions and others who overfish our seas must be stopped, because they don’t care about all the species that rely on the survival of reefs, such as sea turtles, clownfish, lobster, sharks, and crabs.
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Which phrases from the excerpt support the author’s argument that genetically modified food is safe? Select three options.

A
more vitamin A
B
you can see
C
could help save
D
traditional crop
E
unsubstantiated risks
F
more nutritious
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Which is the best comparison of the authors’ purpose in these two essays about genetically modified food?

A
The purpose of the first essay is to inform; the purpose of the second is to entertain.
B
The purpose of the first essay is to entertain; the purpose of the second is to persuade.
C
The purpose of both essays is to persuade the reader of a specific point of view.
D
The purpose of both essays is to entertain readers with a story about world events.

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