Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word soothing as it appears in paragraph 1
B) Reducing pain
C) Relieve or ease anxiety
D) Dream like in nature
A) Having a gently calming effect
The authors primary purpose for writing the selection is to
a. Inform the reader about the destruction of penguin habitats.
b. Explain to the reader the process of habitat loss.
c. Tell the reader about a new Nature Documentary on Netflix and what it's about.
d. Persuade the readers to help and take action on climate change.
c. Tell the reader about a new Nature Documentary on Netflix and what it's about.
According to the selection, what is one reason that author believes that this may be the last generation of wild orangutans?
a. problems with the banana harvest due to forrest fires.
b. problems with the orangutans because of a virus they contacted from humans and spread to one another.
c. Their jungle habitat is disappearing due to deforestation and other human impact on the ecosystem.
d. Zoo's are catching them and taking all the wild orangutans captive.
c. Their jungle habitat is disappearing due to deforestation and other human impact on the ecosystem.
Read this sentence from paragraph
"For generations, this stable Eden nurtured our growing civilizations," narrates Attenborough, referring to the Garden of Eden - the paradise described in the Bible. "But now, in the space of just one human lifetime, all that has changed. In the last 50 years, wildlife populations have on average declined by 60 percent. For the first time in human history, the stability of nature can no longer be taken for granted."
In this sentence, what does the author help the reader understand about climate change
a. The garden of Eden was a perfect and wonderful place to be.
b. Rain forrest and untouched ecosystems are beautiful places.
c. Human effects is changing earth and we can't ignore it any longer.
d. Human lifetimes are around 50 years long.
c. Human effects is changing earth and we can't ignore it any longer.
What is the main ideal of the section titled "The Truth of Nature Imagery."
a. The film directors will take an honest look at what is going on in nature and try to show the viewers the truth.
b. There has been a divide with nature shows in the past and we want to fix that by showing them plenty of eye candy.
c. Nature is breaking down faster especially in the past 10 years.
d. The film creates a happy romantic fiction that is this wonderful and beautiful world where they animals all frolic and are happy.
a. The film directors will take an honest look at what is going on in nature and try to show the viewers the truth.
What is the meaning of the word declined as it appears in paragraph 3
a. to tend toward an inferior state or weaker condition
b.to withhold consent
c. to become less in amount
d. to stoop
c. to become less in amount
The author includes the quotations below mainly to "You can keep on chasing these smaller and smaller oases of true wild nature and give the illusion that everything is wonderful and Disneyland," Psihoyos says. "But the truth is, it's disappearing. Unless you address that, you're doing a great disservice to the things you're trying to protect."
a. Inform the reader about all the great and beautiful images they will see on the documentary.
b. Tell the reader how nature is much better than Disneyland.
c. Explain to the reader that wild and untouched nature is disappearing because of human impact and that this documentary will show the truth of this situation.
d. To encourage the reader to keep chasing and looking for opportunities to view nature in it's most pure and untouched places.
c. Explain to the reader that wild and untouched nature is disappearing because of human impact and that this documentary will show the truth of this situation.
What led the producers on this documentary to discuss threats to the natural world in a clearer way?
a. They are blunt and do not believe they should sugar coat the truth for a group of people who are either unaware or don't care.
b. They just want to entertain people and give them something fun and safe to watch with their family.
c. They like animals but aren't concerned about climate change because they don't believe it's real.
d. They want to appeal to a broader audience to be more aware about climate change and what they can do to help slow it down.
d. They want to appeal to a broader audience to be more aware about climate change and what they can do to help slow it down.
Which sentence from the selection is a fact that can be verified?
a.Unless you address that, you're doing a great disservice to the things you're trying to protect."
b. On April 5, Netflix began airing its new documentary "Our Planet"
c.There are still plenty of jaw-dropping images,
d. The opening scenes feel very familiar.
b. On April 5, Netflix began airing its new documentary "Our Planet"
What is the best summary of paragraph 9 through 14?
a. There has been a shift in making films. It is no longer enough to simply entertain your viewers. You have to answer their questions as well. The UN will meet in 2020 and revisit the goals of all three international goals for these topics.
b. The film is full of beautiful imagers but the narration is careful to tell the true story of earths ecosystems in peril due to humans hurting them. There are several rare wild animal encounters that are followed up with the reminder that the loss of particular areas of ecosystems is very important. We aim to balance discomfort over the situation with hope and beauty while inspiring people to elevate the important of biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability.
c. Of course there will be plenty of questions at the end of the film, especially after seeing the honest truth about habitat destruction by humans. Viewers will also see animals in very secluded locations. The hope is for the UN to revisit these three important topics when they meet in 2020.
b. The film is full of beautiful imagers but the narration is careful to tell the true story of earths ecosystems in peril due to humans hurting them. There are several rare wild animal encounters that are followed up with the reminder that the loss of particular areas of ecosystems is very important. We aim to balance discomfort over the situation with hope and beauty while inspiring people to elevate the important of biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability.
What is the meaning of the word primarily as it appears in paragraph 3
a. for the most part
b. of first rank
c. of or relating to agriculture, forestry, and the extractive industries or their products
d. in the first place
a. for the most part
What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraphs 9-14?
a. To answer questions about the change this production will bring about.
b. The explain how important the timing for the release of the documentary is.
c. To reveal how loss of habitat is really effecting the animals that live there.
d. To disclose the opinions of the creators about the beauty of nature.
c. To reveal how loss of habitat is really effecting the animals that live there.
What effect did effect did lack of sea ice have on the Walruses?
a. It made them fatter because they had to lay on land more.
b. The beaches were over crowded causing some walruses to fall off of cliffs and possibly die.
c. It created an over crowding of the fish they like to each causing the Walruses to have to many Walrus pups.
d. It caused Walrus drownings due to lack of place to rest and mate.
b. The beaches were over crowded causing some walruses to fall off of cliffs and possibly die.
What can the reader conclude about Alastair Fothergill based on information in the selection?
a. He loves making films about nature.
b. He feels like things are getting worse and people need to know the truth so they will take action.
c. He doesn't care if people like the movie or not as long as he makes money.
d. He doesn't know why they made the film or what the purpose of having such a movie is.
b. He feels like things are getting worse and people need to know the truth so they will take action.
In paragraph 10 the details about orangutans and Walruses best support the ideal that
a. Animals all over the world are thriving thanks to climate change.
b. Too many animals in one habitat can cause discomfort for that animals.
c. Animals are something beautiful to be treasured.
d. Human effect on earth may cause these endangered species to become extinct if something isn't done quickly.
d. Human effect on earth may cause these endangered species to become extinct if something isn't done quickly.
What is the meaning of the word discomfort as it appears in paragraph 12
a. mental or physical uneasiness
b. to make uncomfortable or uneasy
c. the comfort that this is "this comfort"
d. To be content with the situation
b. to make uncomfortable or uneasy
The language the author uses in paragraph 11 emphasizes
a. The rarity of certain animal species and the importance of protecting their habitats.
b. The world contains many wonderful birds of paradise.
c. Courtship rituals are fun to watch on TV and really make people wonder.
d. If you help save the rain forrest you will get a tropical rare bird patch.
a. The rarity of certain animal species and the importance of protecting their habitats.
Which text feature provides information about the main ideal for each section of text.
a. photograph
b. caption
c. inset
d. subheadings.
d. subheadings.
By the end of the selection, what can the reader conclude about making nature documentaries.
a. It's more fun and wonderful to go to Disneyland.
b. You should keep chasing your dreams of filming that perfect location.
c. As humans effect the globe it is getting harder to find untouched habitats to film.
d. Some places are bigger and some places are smaller, but they are there you just have to look.
c. As humans effect the globe it is getting harder to find untouched habitats to film.
What is the best summary of the article?
a. Netflix is releasing a new documentary to share the impact of human activity on the earth and it's inhabitants. The film seeks to be enjoyable while telling the truth about what is happening to the earth. From the beginning of the film we aimed to create a balance of discomfort and outrage with hope and beauty. We hope that the film will serve as a drive for change.
b. For generations this stable Eden nurtured our growing civilization, but now just in the space of just one human lifetime, all that has changed. From the beginning of the film we aimed to create a balance of discomfort and outrage with hope and beauty. We hope the film will serve as a drive for change. Unless you address that, you are doing a great disservice.
c. The shift has been happening for some time. People now want to see the truth about what is happening. Of there are still plenty of questions, but timing is important and we hope the UN will notice the film and address the three big international goals in 2020.
d. Netflix is releasing a new documentary to share the impact of human activity on the earth and it's inhabitants. From the beginning of the film we aimed to create a balance of discomfort and outrage with hope and beauty. The timing is important. The United Nations, which brings nearly all countries together for dialogue on critical issues, is getting ready to revisit big international goals for all three topics in 2020.
a. Netflix is releasing a new documentary to share the impact of human activity on the earth and it's inhabitants. The film seeks to be enjoyable while telling the truth about what is happening to the earth. From the beginning of the film we aimed to create a balance of discomfort and outrage with hope and beauty. We hope that the film will serve as a drive for change.
What is the meaning of the phrase "eye candy," as it appears in paragraph 5
a. organ of sight
b. something superficially attractive to look at
c. Candy made from eye balls
d. Candy sold at target
b. something superficially attractive to look at
The author informs the reader about "The Truth of Nature Imagery," mainly by
a. Using a chronological order of how they made the documentary from start to finish. This will help the reader in case they would like to produce their own nature documentary.
b. Describing how they choose to film this documentary more honestly so that people would be able to understand the problems faced by animals and ecosystems and be persuaded to try and find solutions.
c. By showings all the causes of habitat destruction so that people would take action and help stop the effects.
d. Comparing the honest way they filmed this documentary to the romanticized perfect nature version people are used to seeing.
b. Describing how they choose to film this documentary more honestly so that people would be able to understand the problems faced by animals and ecosystems and be persuaded to try and find solutions.
What does the subheading "Human Effects on Natural Systems," in the article help the reader understand?
a. How the documentary film makers chose to film elements of the documentary.
b. Movies that have inspired change around the world.
c. How different human activities are harming both ecosystem and animals.
d. That the documentary is produced by Netflix.
c. How different human activities are harming both ecosystem and animals.
Which sentence from the selection suggest that the release of this film might help to bring about a change.
a. The timing of the film is important. The United Nations, which brings nearly all countries together for dialogue on critical issues, is getting ready to revisit big international goals for all three topics in 2020.
b. Of course, there are still plenty of questions about just how much change such productions do inspire.
c. Butterfield says he hopes the show elevates the importance of biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability.
d. It's no longer enough to entertain and inform. At the very least edia really has to serve as the connective tissue between viewers and the world around them."
a. The timing of the film is important. The United Nations, which brings nearly all countries together for dialogue on critical issues, is getting ready to revisit big international goals for all three topics in 2020.
The details in paragraph 11 support the main ideal that
a. Birds are good dancers.
b. Birds like to court their mates in paradise.
c. Some areas of land cannot be replaced and are very important to be cared for.
d. Tropical rain forrest have many interesting courtship rituals that will end if we cut down the forrest.
c. Some areas of land cannot be replaced and are very important to be cared for.