Passage Comprehension : Dangerous Animals

Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the question below. 1) According to the author, some people are more afraid of tigers and sharks than mosquitoes because tigers and sharks A. kill more people than mosquitoes B. are big and powerful C. are found all over the world D. have no natural enemies 2) Based on the information in paragraph 2, we can understand that I. male mosquitoes and female mosquitoes have different eating habits II. male mosquitoes are harmless to humans III. female mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases to humans A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II, and III 3) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." The purpose of this statement is to A. oppose a previous argument B. question an upcoming conclusion C. confirm a hypothesis D. support a later statement 4) As used in paragraph 2, minor most nearly means A. insignificant B. deadly C. frustrating D. dangerous 5) Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that if you get sick with malaria or yellow fever, your chances of survival are A. terrible B. mediocre C. good D. excellent 6) It can be understood that the introduction of dragonflies might reduce the number of flies in a given area because dragonflies A. work together with mosquitoes B. kill mosquitoes C. cannot be killed by poisons or sprays D. attract bats 7) Which of the following best summarizes the information in paragraph 4? A. Mosquito nets provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes. B. Poisons and sprays provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes. C. The introduction of the mosquito's natural enemies provides adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes. D. There is no perfect solution to the mosquito problem. 8) Which of the following words best describes the author's overall attitude towards the prospect of solving the mosquito problem? A. despondent, meaning hopeless or dejected B. exasperated, meaning extremely irritated or annoyed C. equivocal, meaning doubtful or uncertain D. optimistic, meaning hopeful or taking a favorable view