Copy Of Insight Intermediate Unit 7 Reading And Writing

1. Which of the following is not true about ospreys?

A They can focus on small objects from great distances.

B Their eyesight is better than most other hunting birds.

C Their eyes are a lot sharper than ours.

D They can look at two different things at the same time.

Ospreys have exceptional eyesight and can focus on small objects from great distances, which makes statement a true. Additionally, their eyes are sharper than ours, allowing them to see with great clarity, making statement c true. However, statement b is not true because while ospreys have excellent eyesight, it is not necessarily better than most other hunting birds. Therefore, the correct answer is b.

Explanation

Ospreys have exceptional eyesight and can focus on small objects from great distances, which makes statement a true. Additionally, their eyes are sharper than ours, allowing them to see with great clarity, making statement c true. However, statement b is not true because while ospreys have excellent eyesight, it is not necessarily better than most other hunting birds. Therefore, the correct answer is b.

2. What has the trust found surprising about the osprey called Lady?

A She’s older than all the other Scottish ospreys.

B She didn’t die during last winter.

C She migrated to Africa, which is unusual for ospreys.

D She remained in Scotland in winter.

The trust found it surprising that Lady, the osprey, didn't die during last winter.

Explanation

The trust found it surprising that Lady, the osprey, didn't die during last winter.

3. What did Roberta say about Lady?

A She has had the same male breeding partner all her life.

B She will probably continue to breed successfully this year.

C She has raised almost fifty young birds in her lifetime.

D She has brought up more offspring than any other bird.

Roberta said that Lady has raised almost fifty young birds in her lifetime.

Explanation

Roberta said that Lady has raised almost fifty young birds in her lifetime.

4. What does the opening paragraph say about ospreys in Scotland?

A Ospreys have recently been moved to a new reserve in the north.

B There were a lot more Scottish ospreys 100 years ago.

C Ospreys used to be very endangered before action was taken.

D A conservation programme has just been started to save them.

The opening paragraph suggests that ospreys in Scotland used to be very endangered before action was taken.

Explanation

The opening paragraph suggests that ospreys in Scotland used to be very endangered before action was taken.

5. Why has the Wildlife Trust had to work hard to conserve ospreys?

A Local fishermen have been responsible for killing ospreys.

B They have faced a lot of opposition from residents in the community.

C Too many people have come to the area since a book was published.

D Some people have frightened the birds or taken their eggs.

The Wildlife Trust has had to work hard to conserve ospreys because some people have been frightening the birds or taking their eggs. This poses a threat to the osprey population and their ability to reproduce and thrive. By addressing this issue and implementing measures to protect the birds from human interference, the Wildlife Trust can ensure the conservation of ospreys.

Explanation

The Wildlife Trust has had to work hard to conserve ospreys because some people have been frightening the birds or taking their eggs. This poses a threat to the osprey population and their ability to reproduce and thrive. By addressing this issue and implementing measures to protect the birds from human interference, the Wildlife Trust can ensure the conservation of ospreys.