Think about the central idea of the entire article.
What is this article mainly about?
two wild dolphins who were left to die
how dolphins around the world are in peril (danger) and a man raising awareness of their plight
how dolphins don't really smile
how harmful it is when people capture wild dolphins to be used in shows
Which line from the article BEST supports the author's claim that dolphins are intelligent creatures?
"Mothers lavished attention on their calves."
"Blue fields made quiet high-pitched whistling noises."
"Many die just after their capture."
"Moments later, the dolphin reappeared and dropped the T-shirts in front of Jones."
Consider this sentence from the article: "News of these hunts led Jones to travel to Japan, where he captured horrifying scenes of slaughter on film." As used in that sentence, the word captured most closely means...
Hint: What is a synonym for the word based on the context clues in the rest of the sentence?
grabbed.
expressed.
trapped.
recorded.
Based on this article, each of the following is a serious threat to dolphins EXCEPT...
capture for swim-with programs.
overexposure to the sun.
pollution in the ocean.
hunting.
Information about how ocean pollution may be giving some dolphins cancer would BEST fit in which section of the article?
the lead/introduction
An Extraordinary Bond
7 Million Dead
100 Miles a Day
Which statement is NOT supported by information in the article?
Jones feels a deep connection with dolphins.
Some wild dolphins can survive in captivity.
Hunting dolphins is illegal in Japan.
The Nicaraguan government is dedicated to helping wild dolphins.
How does the section "An Extraordinary Bond" contribute to the article?
Hint: What is the purpose and main idea of that entire section.
It provides details about Jones' early years as a filmmaker.
It demonstrates the impact that Jones' films have had throughout the world.
It proves how easy and safe it is for humans to swim with dolphins.
It describes Jones' deep bond with dolphins and explains his motivation for helping them.
After answering question #7 and reviewing the section titled "An Extraordinary Bond," which text structure BEST describes how thisentire section is organized?
CER+A (claim, evidence, reasoning, and application)
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
Which statement BEST expresses the author's view of Hardy Jones?
He is passionate and persistent.
He is dedicated and shy.
He is outraged and discouraged.
He is daring and vivacious (lively).
Which of these would be a possible central idea for the following details and evidence?
* The biggest problem was the tuna fish industry.
* Even more brutal were the dolphin hunts.
In the coming years, Jones would make more films.
Those early experiences left Jones with an extraordinary bond with these dolphins.
When Jones started his work, tens of thousands of dolphins were dying every year.
Jones' films inspired public outrage and lead to many protests.
Look back at the section "7 Million Dead." Which text structure BEST describes how this entire section is organized?
sequence
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
In the section "100 Miles a Day," the article claims that "Dolphins continue to face serious threats..."
In that section, which of these details were MOST elaborated on with further supporting details sentences and examples?
ocean pollution
climate change
overfishing and hunting
dolphin shows and swim-with programs
In the section "100 Miles a Day," the author states "...perhaps the fastest growing threat is the capture of wild dolphins...for dolphin shows and swim-with programs at resorts and hotels."
Which of the following details BEST supports that claim?
"Certainly some aquariums provide excellent care for their captive dolphins."
"Most live in the same tightly knit pod for their entire lives..."
"53 percent of wild dolphins die within three months of being captured."
"...a dolphin lying dead in the water wears the "smiling" expression of a dolphin carrying a tourist on it's back."
What happened to the two dolphins, Nica and Blue Fields, at the conclusion of the article?
They were hunted for their meat.
They were captured and put into a swim-with-dolphins program for tourists.
They got stuck fishermen's nets when they were trying to catch tuna.
They were rescued and taken back to the ocean.
Which best explains the central idea of how Hardy Jones helped the dolphins?
He made video footage to help people see how humans were threatening the lives of the dolphins.
He made videos to promote the excellent care dolphins have in aquariums.
He wrote articles for newspapers and magazines about how dolphins were getting harmed.
He made signs and posters that people could use at protests.