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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

The author’s main purpose in the text is to
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prove that charismatic endangered species are not really threatened of extinction.
B
criticize NGOs that excessively explore the image of threatened species in adverts.
C
expose the fact that the general public are well aware of the risks faced by endangered species.
D
reveal that the excessive use of endangered species in media campaigns pose risks to wild animals.
E
advocate for a more frequent use of wild animals in the media to raise public awareness of animal extinction.
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

In the fragment “The notion of ‘charismatic’ species has cropped up recently in conservation biology” (line 6), “cropped up” can be substituted by
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appeared
B
perished
C
disappeared
D
vanished
E
failed
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

In the fragment “Dr Courchamp and his team set out to determine exactly which species these might be.” (line 10), “might” expresses an idea of
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permission
B
obligation
C
possibility
D
capacity
E
advice
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

Based on the meanings expressed in the text, it is correct to affirm that
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“unaware” (line 1) and informed are synonyms.
B
“threat” (line 2) means the same as menace.
C
“prospering” (line 4) and thriving are antonyms.
D
“encountered” (line 16) and came upon do not express similar ideas.
E
“overwhelmed” (line 32) does not mean devastated.
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

In the fragment “Despite their abundant media representation, nine of the animals on the list are classed as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered…” (lines 22-23), “despite” can be substituted, without change in meaning, by
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Due to
B
Given
C
In spite of
D
Because of
E
As a result of
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

According to paragraph 8 (lines 24-26),
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almost no one was able to answer the survey.
B
only few respondents knew that gorillas were under threat.
C
all of the respondents knew gorillas are under threat of extinction.
D
nearly 50% of the participants in the survey were aware of the threat gorillas were under.
E
the vast majority of the survey participants thought that critically endangered gorillas were not under threat.
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

According to Dr Sarah Durant, in paragraph 9 (lines 27-30), it is INCORRECT to state that
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people's understanding of a species' status is influenced by only one factor.
B
there are plural factors which influence our understanding of how endangered a species is.
C
people tend to participate in conservation efforts as they understand better how endangered a species is.
D
there is a relationship between seeing animals in society and perceiving these species as endangered.
E
there is no proven relationship between our exposition to endangered animal images and our perception of their risk of extinction.
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

The fragment "This is just the first step" (lines 39-40) refers to the fact that companies would have to
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substitute their logos with silhouettes of endangered jaguars and panthers.
B
invest money in studies on the psychology behind wildlife conservation campaigns.
C
discontinue the use of vulnerable or endangered species in their publicity campaigns.
D
donate money to NGOs when using images of endangered animals in their branding or advertising.
E
charge NGOs for exploring the image of endangered animals in their fundraising campaigns.
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

According to paragraph 14 (lines 42-44), it is correct to infer that
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elephants are not in risk of extinction.
B
cheetahs are already extinct in the African territory.
C
elephants and cheetahs are spread all over the African territory.
D
sustained conservation efforts are of no use to save animals from extinction.
E
time may be short to save some animals, as their process of extinction is too accelerated.
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Animals' popularity 'a disadvantage'

By Mary HaltonScience reporter, BBC News
13 April 2018

Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43742646

According to the ideas expressed in the last paragraph (lines 45-46), one infers that
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endangered animals will soon be living safely in their natural habitats.
B
all the efforts made so far are enough to help preserve threatened wild animals.
C
conservation campaigns are offering first aid help to injured animals in the wild.
D
only species that are not close to extinction will benefit from conservation efforts.
E
we cannot assume that these endangered species will eventually be saved from extinction.
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Available at:<https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgetsand-tech/features/robot-carer-elderly-people-lonelinessageing-population-care-homes-a8659801.html>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
The main purpose of the text is to
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inform the reader about the risks of loneliness and social isolation in the elderly in today’s society
B
expose the innovations in the global social robot market and show how countries like Japan and the UK are contributing to the robotics industry.
C
describe the periodical activities performed by social workers in nursing homes and show how robot companions are being used in these routinized activities.
D
prepare the reader to the fact that, due to a growing demand in the healthcare industry, social robots will eventually replace humans in their jobs.
E
show how robot caregivers, designed to aid humans in the emotional and relational aspects of their lives, could offer support to a growing lonely elderly population in our society.
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Available at:<https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgetsand-tech/features/robot-carer-elderly-people-lonelinessageing-population-care-homes-a8659801.html>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.

Concerning the mobile robotic telepresence systems (MRTs) discussed in paragraph 4 (lines 34-52), it can be inferred that
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the elderly prefer to see their relatives via MRTs than in person.
B
the elderly feel as comfortable socializing with a computer avatar as interacting with someone through an MRT.
C
MRTs can perform tasks such as assisting people to walk or monitoring for falls.
D
MRTs have a social facet in which the primary aim of the system is to foster social interaction between individuals.
E
MRTs are capable of doing household chores like vacuuming under the furniture, sweeping, dusting and taking out the trash.
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Available at:<https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgetsand-tech/features/robot-carer-elderly-people-lonelinessageing-population-care-homes-a8659801.html>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
The option in which the expression in boldface conveys an idea of condition is
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“Other humanoid robots, such as the Care-O-bot and Pepper…” (lines 59-60)
B
“On the other hand, humanoid robots are already advanced enough…” (lines 68-69)
C
“Humanoid robots are still being developed, so their capabilities are still limited.” (lines 80-81)
D
“Moreover, studies of humanoid robots have mainly focused…”. (lines 81-82)
E
“As long as humans remain in full control to prevent any danger…” (lines 97-98)
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Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
The main purpose of the text is to
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criticize scientists for not reaching a consensus on how to cope with global warming.
B
show deep concern for the future of Arctic creatures such as walruses and polar bears.
C
alert society to the dangerous percentual decrease of ice in the Arctic in the last decades.
D
blame the international community for the sudden melting of the oldest and thickest ice in the Arctic.
E
report on several studies being conducted to explain a strange wind event that caused ice break up in the Arctic.
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Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.

In the fragment “The oldest ice can be thought of as a kind of glue that holds the Arctic together…” (lines 11-12), the fragment can be thought of conveys an idea of
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advice
B
certainty
C
complaint
D
possibility
E
obligation
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Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
According to paragraphs 2 and 3 (lines 11-24),
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ice-free summers in the Arctic may increase global warming.
B
solar heating has been making the Arctic ocean water darker.
C
dark ocean water helps prevent the absorption of solar heating.
D
young and thin ice is as thick as a glue and very difficult to melt.
E
young and thin ice keeps the Arctic cold even during the summer.
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Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
Concerning the vocabulary used in the text, one may affirm that
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“startling” (title) and conventional are synonyms.
B
“address” (line 24) and deal with express similar ideas.
C
“ongoing” (line 28) and continuous are antonyms.
D
“decreasing” (line 45) and shrinking express opposite ideas.
E
“realize” (line 75) means the same as ignore.
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Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
The expression in boldface conveys an idea of contrast in
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“with major implications not only for creatures such as walruses and polar bears…” (lines 7-8)
B
“so it’s unclear whether it is directly linked to climate change.” (lines 41-42)
C
“Still the breakup could be just one more sign of the growing fragility of the oldest ice.” (lines 42-44)
D
“That’s easily visible – it can be glimpsed directly by satellite – and the areas is, indeed, in clear decline.” (lines 50-52)
E
“But it may not add much stability or permanence to the Arctic sea ice system if it just melts out again the next summer.” (lines 57-59)
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Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
In the fragment “Young and thin ice can regrow relatively quickly once the dark and cold winter sets in.” (lines 55-57), sets in can be replaced, without change in meaning, by
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gets under way
B
reaches its peak
C
comes to an end
D
is shorter than usual
E
unexpectedly finishes
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Available at: <https://www.washingtonpost.com/energyenvironment/2018/12/11/arctic-is-even-worse-shape-thanyou-realize/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.508085a17318>. Retrieved on: July 2, 2019. Adapted.
In terms of numerical reference,
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“78 percent” (line 61) refers to the increase in the total volume of ice in the Arctic Ocean in September between 1979 and 2012.
B
“75 percent” (line 78) refers to the expansion of the September sea ice in the Arctic Ocean between 1979 and 2012.
C
“15 trillion tons” (line 81) refers to the amount of floating ice in the month of September in 2012.
D
“3.5 trillion tons” (lines 83-84) refers to the amount of floating ice in the month of September in 1979.
E
“4.66 trillion tons” (line 84) refers to the approximate amount of floating ice in September in the year the text was published.
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