Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
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100

What is the reason for Oman's growing fishing industry?

research into the marine life grows stronger

100

noun form of dive (either person_____ or thing_______)

diver; diving

100

synonym of 'exclusive'

only

100

The location to get abalone in Oman. 

Shores of Dhofar

200
Give two reason why abalone shellfish are important. 

its soft tissue contain beautiful pearl

used as food with good flavour

200

antonym of ‘enormous’

small

200

synonym of 'originally' (at least 2)

once / primarily/ initially

200
What kind of nutrient does eating abalone provide?

omega-3 fatty acid

300

What makes abalone different from other shellfish?

has only one shell instead of two

300

antonym of 'permit' (at least 2)

prohibit 

ban

restrict

300

synonym of 'expand' (at least three)

grow/ increase/ enlarge

300
2 things that abalone divers are allowed to bring.

face mask; knife

400

Why abalone are of a limited amount in the world?

The environmental requirements for cool water condition are rarely met. 

400

Words share the same root as 'nutritious' (at least 2)

nutrient

nutrition 

nutriology

nutritionist 


400

synonym of 'marine life' (at least 2)

ocean creatures

sea animals 

400

Which type of abalone prefers rough and uneven habitats?

Adult abalone. 

500
Overfishing problem can be addressed if we ________________(complete the sentence)

prohibit modern diving equipments

500

Naming 3 types of shellfish

clam

oyster

shrimp 

lobster 

crab

500
What does 'distinctive' mean?

different from other similar things;

identifiable;

characteristic 

500

Ideal living water conditions for abalone (4 details)

cool water

shallow marine waters

nutritious 

bright lit

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