Comprehension
Read the stories in this issue to answer the following questions. Fill in the circle next to the correct answer.
1. What was discovered in Madagascar that was
the size of a squashed beach ball?
(A) a cow (B) a frog (C) an election ballot
2. Kosovo was once part of which country?
(A) Pakistan (B) Italy (C) Yugoslavia
3. Why do slaughterhouse workers want the cows
to be able to stand?
(A) Cows must stand to pass inspection.
(B) Cows take up less space when they stand.
(C) Cows eat less food when they stand.
4. Why is Haagen-Dazs worried about bees?
(A) Bees are invading ice-cream parlors.
(B) Bee pollen is a vital ingredient in making
ice-cream cones.
(C) Bees pollinate plants that bear fruit used in
many ice-cream flavors.
ANSWER KEY
1. B, 2. C, 3. A, 4. C
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