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Question #11 (Topic: Reading Comprehension Questions)
The Florida panther, known for its distinctive characteristics, including a kinked tail and cowlicks, is nearing extinction with the help of scientists and government
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The primary goal of this passage is to
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The primary goal of this passage is to
A. demonstrate the fragility of an endangered species.
B. demonstrate the importance of effective wildlife management.
C. argue that mixing species to ensure a species’ survival is wrong.
D. demonstrate the effectiveness of mixing species.
E. limit development in areas with endangered species.
Answer: C
Question #12 (Topic: Reading Comprehension Questions)
The Florida panther, known for its distinctive characteristics, including a kinked tail and cowlicks, is nearing extinction with the help of scientists and government
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The author supports the central idea of this passage primarily by
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The author supports the central idea of this passage primarily by
A. contrasting the Florida panther with the Texas panther.
B. showing how interbreeding has destroyed the Florida panther species.
C. attacking government wildlife protection policies.
D. showing how human encroachment has depleted Florida’s panther population.
E. describing the history of panthers in the United States.
Answer: B
Question #13 (Topic: Reading Comprehension Questions)
The Florida panther, known for its distinctive characteristics, including a kinked tail and cowlicks, is nearing extinction with the help of scientists and government
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
It can be inferred from the passage that
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
It can be inferred from the passage that
A. extinction is preferable to mixing species.
B. wildlife protection and development are completely incompatible.
C. wildlife protection agencies are in the pocket of development corporations.
D. scientist and government officials are equally disappointed with the results of the experiment.
E. there is alternatives to interbreeding, but they take longer.
Answer: E
Question #14 (Topic: Reading Comprehension Questions)
The Florida panther, known for its distinctive characteristics, including a kinked tail and cowlicks, is nearing extinction with the help of scientists and government
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The author suggests that blame for the extinction of Florida panthers rests chiefly upon
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The author suggests that blame for the extinction of Florida panthers rests chiefly upon
A. government officials who bowed to pressure from developers.
B. developers who encroached upon protected areas.
C. scientists who suggested interbreeding as a solution.
D. advocates of species preservation.
E. wildlife agencies that did not act sooner to protect the panther population.
Answer: A
Question #15 (Topic: Reading Comprehension Questions)
The Florida panther, known for its distinctive characteristics, including a kinked tail and cowlicks, is nearing extinction with the help of scientists and government
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The passage suggests that the author
officials. Though once abundant in Florida, by the end of the twentieth century, only approximately 30 Florida panthers remained. Efforts to preserve the panthers
had focused on shielding them from human encroachment with the hope that they could develop sustainable numbers to survive as a species. However, pressure
from development caused officials to grow impatient and shift their strategy and goals.
In 1995, new breeds of female panthers were brought to Florida from Texas to bolster the population. The change has been dramatic. In 1990, 88% of the
panthers in Florida had the distinct kinked tail. By 2000, five years after the introduction of the Texas panthers, not a single kitten born to the Texas females had a
kinked tail. The breed known as the Florida panther is now on an expedited, ineluctable road to extinction â€" with the assistance of wildlife protection agencies.
If the goal was to have any kind of panther in Florida, it has been realized. Since the introduction of the Texas panthers, the panther population in Florida has risen
to approximately 80 mixed-breed panthers. However, this “success†could portend a tragic trend in wildlife management in the United States. We cannot and
should not create genetically mixed species as a means of achieving a compromise between the needs of development and a species’ survival. This type of
species tampering is a perversion of the ideal of wildlife management and will irrevocably transform our national landscape.
The passage suggests that the author
A. is a former member of the Wildlife Protection Agency.
B. is willing to compromise if it means the survival of a species.
C. is afraid that species tampering will become the norm in wildlife preservation management.
D. believes the government has encouraged species tampering as a means of conducting genetic experiments
E. believes that “sustainable numbers†statistics are not realistic and lead to the expedited extinction of species.
Answer: C
