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What is the main idea of the article? | The ecosystem is being damaged because of the increase in shark hunting. |
Apex predator | an animal at the top of its food chain |
simile | comparing two things using the words like or as |
metaphor | comparing two things without using the words like or as |
2nd person point of view | the reader is a character or part of the story or article |
What happens when an apex predator becomes extinct? | every other species in the food chain is affected. |
How has WildAid's campaign been successful? | Fin imports have been reduced in China |
apex | the top or highest part of something |
dorsal | of, on, or relating to the back |
pectoral | or, on, or relating to the chest or breast |
delicacy | something delightful or pleasing; easily broken |
ecosystem | the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment |
ruthlessly | without pity or compassion; cruelly |
True or False: shark attacks happen frequently. | false |
Why have so many sharks been killed since China's economy has grown? | The people want shark fin soup. |
Why to the people eat shark fin soup? | To impress other people. |
This article was written from what point of view? | 2nd and 3rd person |
How did WildAid bring attention to the plight of the sharks? | They got celebrities to raise awareness. |
How are young people in China helping WildAid? | They are refusing to serve shark fin soup at their weddings. |
What type of genre is this article? | Nonfiction |
When should you use the word "less"? | with things that cannot be counted, as well as time, money, and distance |
When should you use the word "fewer"? | with countable items |