Exercise 1 - Skimming

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    The main idea of paragraph one is:

    • Scientists are worried about New York City
    • Logging is destroying the rainforests
    • Governments make money from logging
    • Salmon are an endangered species
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Exercise 1 - Skimming assesses understanding of key ideas in texts about environmental issues, focusing on rainforest logging, hemp as a paper alternative, and legal challenges in hemp cultivation. It highlights critical thinking and comprehension skills.

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  • 2. 

    The main idea of paragraph two is:

    • Canadian forests are especially under threat

    • Hemp is a kind of plant

    • Canada is a major supplier of paper and pulp

    • Canada produces a lot of hemp

    Correct Answer
    A. Canada is a major supplier of paper and pulp
    Explanation
    The main idea of paragraph two is that Canada is a major supplier of paper and pulp. This suggests that the country plays a significant role in the production and distribution of these products. The paragraph likely provides supporting details and information about Canada's paper and pulp industry, highlighting its importance and contribution to the global market. The other options, such as Canadian forests being under threat or Canada producing a lot of hemp, are not supported by the given information.

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  • 3. 

    The main idea of paragraph three is:

    • Paper could be made from hemp instead of trees

    • Hemp is useful for fuel

    • Hemp has been cultivated throughout history

    • Hemp is essential for building large ships

    Correct Answer
    A. Paper could be made from hemp instead of trees
    Explanation
    The main idea of paragraph three is that paper could be made from hemp instead of trees.

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  • 4. 

    The main idea of paragraph five is:

    • Hemp should be illegal because it is dangerous

    • Recently, many people have been working to legalize hemp

    • Hemp was made illegal in 1938

    • Marijuana is not a dangerous drug

    Correct Answer
    A. Recently, many people have been working to legalize hemp
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Recently, many people have been working to legalize hemp." This is evident from the information provided in the paragraph. It states that "recently" there have been efforts to legalize hemp, indicating a current trend or movement. The other options, such as hemp being dangerous or hemp being made illegal in 1938, are not supported by the given information and are therefore incorrect.

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  • 5. 

    The main idea of paragraph four is:

    • Hemp is used to produce drugs

    • Many famous people used to grow hemp

    • It is illegal to grow hemp

    • Hemp is useful for producing many things

    Correct Answer
    A. It is illegal to grow hemp
    Explanation
    The main idea of paragraph four is that it is illegal to grow hemp. The paragraph does not mention anything about hemp being used to produce drugs or famous people growing hemp. However, it does mention that hemp is useful for producing many things, but the main focus is on its illegality.

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