Term 2: Online Listening Comprehension #2 – 2nd Audio Recording (Kazakhstan’s Rare Antelope)

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    Who made a visit to the site to determine the cause of the saiga deaths?

    • Chief Minister
    • Prime Minister
    • Regional Governor
    • Foreign Governor
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Term 2: Online Listening Comprehension #2 2nd Audio Recording (Kazakhstans Rare Antelope) - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    The saiga antelope has distinctive bulging eyes, tubular snout, and ___. 

    • Perky ears

    • Stubby tail

    • Spiralled horn

    • Unique spotted body

    Correct Answer
    A. Spiralled horn
    Explanation
    The saiga antelope is known for its distinctive features such as bulging eyes and tubular snout. In addition to these, it also has a spiralled horn. This horn is unique to the saiga antelope and adds to its overall appearance. The spiralled horn is a defining characteristic of this species and sets it apart from other antelope species.

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  • 3. 

    Why is the saiga antelope important to Kazakhstan?

    • It represents the country.

    • It is iconic to the country and region.

    • People eat the meat of the saiga antelope.

    • People have the saiga antelopes as pets in their homes. 

    Correct Answer
    A. It is iconic to the country and region.
    Explanation
    The saiga antelope is important to Kazakhstan because it is iconic to the country and region. This means that the saiga antelope is a symbol of Kazakhstan's identity and is closely associated with the culture and heritage of the country. It may also have ecological significance as it is a native species and its presence in the region is important for maintaining the balance of the ecosystem.

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  • 4. 

    How many saiga antelopes are estimated to be dead?

    • More than 1,300

    • More than 3,000

    • More than 30,000

    • More than 13,000

    Correct Answer
    A. More than 30,000
    Explanation
    The answer "more than 30,000" suggests that the estimated number of dead saiga antelopes is higher than 30,000. This implies that a significant number of saiga antelopes have died, indicating a severe impact on the population.

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  • 5. 

    The ___ is regarded as a possible cause for the rapid dying out of the saiga antelopes. 

    • Proteobacteria

    • Pasteurella bacteria

    • Bacillus anthracis

    • Pediculushumanus

    Correct Answer
    A. Pasteurella bacteria
    Explanation
    Pasteurella bacteria is regarded as a possible cause for the rapid dying out of the saiga antelopes. These bacteria are known to cause various diseases in animals, including respiratory infections. Saiga antelopes have been affected by mass die-offs, and Pasteurella bacteria have been found in their respiratory systems during these outbreaks. The bacteria can cause pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses, which could be a contributing factor to the decline in saiga antelope populations.

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  • 6. 

    What baffled the Kazakhstan's government officials?

    • There was no sick saida found.

    • There were no carcasses to be found.

    • There was no active poaching.

    • There were no wounds or signs of trauma. 

    Correct Answer
    A. There were no wounds or signs of trauma. 
    Explanation
    The Kazakhstan government officials were baffled by the fact that there were no wounds or signs of trauma. This suggests that whatever situation or event they were investigating did not involve any physical harm or violence.

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  • 7. 

    What is one hope that scientists have about the survival chance of saiga antelopes?

    • The saiga antelopes cannot die.

    • The saiga antelopes reproduce quickly.

    • The saiga antelopes are immune to any form of disease.

    • The saiga antelopes are not poached by hunters anymore. 

    Correct Answer
    A. The saiga antelopes reproduce quickly.
    Explanation
    Scientists have hope that the saiga antelopes will survive because they reproduce quickly. This means that even if some saiga antelopes die, there will be a high rate of reproduction to maintain the population. This reproductive ability increases their chances of survival and helps to counteract any threats or challenges they may face in their environment.

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