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Módulo 6: Intermedio 1

Homework Task 2
Submission Date: See Activities calendar

Read the general instructions to do Homework Task 2 in your Study

Guide (Unit 3).

NAME: JHON ANGEL AGUILAR CASTILLO

Exercise I (50 points)

Match each word or phrase to its meaning. Write your answers in the box below.

1. to bear a) organic material

2. to dissect b) to note similarities and differences
3. to compare c) relating to nature
4. conservation d) to endure
5. to acquaint e) to exert strong authority
6. matter f) to familiarize
7. relationship g) connection
8. natural h) to cut apart from study
9. to dominate i) natural occurrences
10. phenomena j) protection

Word Phrase
1 to endure
2 to cut apart from study
3 to note similarities and differences
4 protection
5 to familiarize
6 Connection
7 relating to nature
8 organic material
9 to exert strong authority
10 natural occurrences

Exercise II (50 points)

READING COMPREHENSION

TEXT A: Go to pages 62 and 63 of your book. Read the text ENDANGERED ANIMALS
SUCCESS STORIES. Then answer the questions below. Write your answers in the box
at the end of the questions.

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1. What was the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?

a) to celebrate government successes in helping endangered species
b) to instruct people in the United States about how to save animals
c) to point out the cause of animal endangerment
d) to encourage people to send money to help animals

2. What is NOT mentioned in the passage as a goal of the Endangered Species Act?
a) listing animals and plants as endangered
b) preserving plant and animal habitat
c) helping endangered species populations to grow
d) developing national parks

3. What was the most destructive factor for bald eagle populations?
a) hunting
b) loss of habitat
c) the use of DDT
d) the slow birth rate

4. Which is NOT mentioned as a way to prevent unnecessary grizzly bear deaths?

a) better garbage management
b) keeping people safe in safe and bear-free areas
c) restricting people from entering national parks
d) advising people on what to do if they see a grizzly

5. Why were so many gray wolves killed before 1973?

a) They had a bad reputation.
b) People hunted them for their fur.
c) Their habitats were destroyed.
d) There were too many in the nature reserves.

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Appendixes

Critical Thinking: Active Skills for Reading, Book 3, page 43

Question 1

Question 2

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What do you Think? Active Skills for Reading, Book 3, page 52)

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Question 2

Question 3

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