Main Idea
What is the main idea of the entire passage?
Japan has vending machines that sell beetles.
Not everyone agrees with the vending machine company.
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two things, usually two of the same thing
a pair of
to gather things that you like
collect
The machines sell more that ___________ beetles per month.
1,500
What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
A company in Japan sells beetles through vending machines.
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to look after someone or something
take good care of
to break into pieces
destroy
The Mirai _______ Company has been selling beetles.
Seiko
What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
Beetles' homes are being destroyed and it's hard for beetles out in the wild.
The company believes that their practice of selling the beetles is good for the beetles.
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looking at the opposite side of a matter
on the other hand
to have personally or privately
own
Children may think that living creatures are like _____________ or __________?
soft drinks or boxes of candy.
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
The beetles in the machines are very popular.
There are some people who think that the beetles may be eaten by children.
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Now, (this / it) is a very good habit to brush your teeth three times a day.
it
hurtful; damaging
harmful
Sometimes, people buy all the beetles in a machine in just _______________ (how long).
a few minutes.
What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
Conservationists think that the machines are harmful.
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(It / That) may sound strange, but some people like to eat animal feet.
It
a person who wants to help the environment
conservationist
The ____________ disagree with the vending machine company about selling beetles.
nature conservationists.