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by Laurie Lee
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The greatest difference, however, is in impact. Like every species, we interact
with and
depend upon a multitude of other species with which we share the land and ocean.
But unlike
other species, our power to change the environment is greatly magnified by our t
echnology
and by our overwhelming numbers. Hence the responsibility of saving the environm
ent
rightfully lies with us.
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We can act individually or in concert to save the environment. Consider joining
one of the
societies or conservation groups which are working toward having effective marin
e park areas
and no-take zones declared. Subscribe to natural history and diving magazines an
d add your
vote to campaigns orchestrated for the protection of the environment. Work with
the public
aquarium in your area to learn about local and global marine issues and ways to
act. The
Internet and the World Wide Web are also great tools for learning and sharing yo
ur
observations and ideas for solving problems.
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Sharks and all other creatures will remain in jeopardy unless we truly understan
d how nature
works and modify our actions to have minimal consequences. We need to help our f
uture
generation recognise the power we have to change the environment, but we should
not
oversimplify the matter or preach stridently or we risk losing our credibility.
Adapted from
Sharks and Us
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11.
a sparkling necklace . In w
i)
_________________________________________________________________
ii)
2.
Apart from a shortage of money, what other evidence is there to suggest that the
writer [1]
might have difficulty settling in this new country?
3.
a new life was beginning . What two pieces of evidence in paragraph 2 tell you that
[2]
the writer had no intention to return to his old life?
Evidence 1 -_______________________________________________________
Evidence 2 -_______________________________________________________
4.
In paragraph 3, the writer said he had an eagle s view (line 16). What kind of view
does [1]
the writer have from his perch on the hilltop?
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7. In paragraph 6, the writer felt lonely when he saw occasional signs of life.
Why would the [1]
signs of life make him feel lonely?
8.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Explain fully why the writer was apprehensive when he took shelter in the ruined
castle. [2]
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
9. Why did the writer describe the plain in the town of Zamora as rich (line 44)?
[1]
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
10. My head thumped in the blindingly bright light . (line 45) In your own words de
scribe [1]
the effect of the sun on the writer at this point of his journey.
11. a. The writer compared the nearby river to a leathery arm of wrinkled mud (lin
es 48 -[2]
49). Why did the writer make this comparison?
b. Besides the condition that the river was in, what other evidence is there tha
t Zamora [1]
did not get much rainfall?
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19.
12.
How do many species cope when their existence is threatened? [1]
13.
State the factors that allow humans to change the environment rapidly. [1]
14.
The writer states that every environmental change we make affects the earth. How
[1]
does he emphasise this point?
15.
In paragraph 3, the writer mentions two differences in the way that we humans [2
]
change the world compared to other species. What are these two differences?
First difference ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Second
difference
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
16.
Quote the word in paragraph 4 that the writer uses to show that other species ha
ve a
right to earth too.
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17. But unlike other species, our power to change the environment is greatly magn
ified
by our technology and by our overwhelming numbers.
In your own words explain what led the writer to the conclusion that the
responsibility of saving the world rightfully lies with us.
[2]
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
18 we should not oversimplify the matter or preach stridently or we risk losing ou
r
credibility. (line 39)
Explain in your own words what the writer feels we should not do if we do not wa
nt
to lose our credibility.
[2]
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
19. Shark population has been falling. The passage deals with the reasons for th
is trend
and the various actions that can be taken to address this problem.
Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the factors which contribute
to the reduction in the number of sharks and what we, as individuals, can do to
improve the situation.
[15]
Use only information from paragraph 2 to 5.
Your summary which should be in continuous writing (not note form), must not be
longer than 80 words (not counting the words given to help you begin).
Begin your summary as follows: Overfishing of sharks has depleted shark juvenile
s,
making it difficult
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1.
In paragraph 1, the writer tells us that Vigo resembled
hat two [2]
ways did Vigo resemble a sparkling necklace ?
Number your answers (i) and (ii).
a sparkling necklace . In w
i)
Note: Key ideas are i) shape and ii) light
It/Vigo was looped round the bay / was circular/ curved/ went round the bay /coa
st/
land/ sea
(Note: Accept lift of line 7 (looped round the bay (like a sparkling necklace)
Excess denies and shape of foreign city = 0)
ii)
The lights in the city were bright/ twinkling/ sparkling / coming on/ flashing/
shining/shiny.
Or
Vigo was bright/ lit up/ illuminated/ bright
(Note: Accept lift of line)
2.
Apart from a shortage of money, what other evidence is there to suggest that the
writer [1]
might have difficulty settling in this new country?
He only knew enough words to ask for a glass of water.
Note: He could not/could hardly speak the language / didn t speak the language well
does not merit mark as no
evidence has been supplied.
.
Accept the lift of lines 11
12 ( only enough words to ask for a glass of water.) b
ut had enough words to ask for a glass of
water = 0 -doesn t answer question.
3.
a new life was beginning . What two pieces of evidence in paragraph 2 tell you that
[2]
the writer had no intention to return to his old life?
He had no return ticket (1)
He had changed whatever little money he has into the local currency.(1)
Note: Do not accept lift of lines 10
11 (I had a few coins
and no return ticket )
Any reference to rucksack, tent, clothes, blanket, violin = 0
4. In paragraph 3, the writer had an eagle s view (line 17). What kind of view does
the [1]
writer have from his perch on the hilltop?
He had a panoramic view.
He could see the area that was spread out below and behind him.
Note: aerial view = 0 as the writer is not in the air. Students have to extract
the relevant part of bird eye view but not to
take it literally.
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7.
In paragraph 6, the writer felt lonely when he saw occasional signs of life. Why
would the [1]
signs of life make him feel lonely?
The signs of life could remind him that he had no friends in this country.
8.
Explain fully why the writer was apprehensive when he took shelter in the ruined
castle. [2]
The presence of the skeleton made him realise that the place was a hideout for
bandits [1]
and that he might run into them / they might cause him harm if they find him the
re.
[1]
for the consequence.
9.
Why did the writer describe the plain in the town of Zamora as
rich
19.
12.
How do many species cope when their existence is threatened? [1]
They change and evolve.
Note: Both points must be included to score 1 mark
Inclusion of become rare, or even go extinct = 0
13.
State the factors that allow humans to change the environment rapidly. [1]
Our technology [ ] and our sheer numbers [ ].
14.
The writer states that every environmental change we make affects the earth. How
[1]
does he emphasise this point?
By telling us that even the simple act of flushing the toilet effects the
environment.
15
In paragraph 3, the writer mentions two differences in the way that we humans [2
]
change the world compared to other species. What are these two differences?
First difference Animals change the world through
unconsciously [ ]
Man have a choice of affecting the world through
[ ]
Second
difference
Animals change the world through acts that result
positive effects [ ] whereas the effects humans
the world can be both positive and negative [ ]
in
have on
16.
In paragraph 3, quote a word that the writer used to show that animals like huma
ns [1]
have a right to the earth.
share
17.
In your own words explain what led the writer to the conclusion that the [2]
responsibility of saving the world rightfully lies with us.
Because of technology and our huge population [1], the impact we have on the
environment is very much greater compared to the impact that other species
make [1].
Note: Comparison must be made to earn the second mark.
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we should not oversimplify the matter or preach stridently or we risk losing our [
2]
credibility. (line 39)
Explain in your own words what the writer feels we should not do if we do not wa
nt
to lose our credibility.
We should not make light of the situation/ make it seem like it is an easy
problem to solve. [1]
and
We should not push too hard/ be too persistent or insistent in getting people to
see their role in saving the environment. [1]
19.
Shark population has been falling. The passage deals with the reasons for this t
rend [15]
and the various actions that can be taken to address this problem.
Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the factors which contribute
to the reduction in the number of sharks and what we, as individuals, can do to
improve the situation.
Use only information from paragraphs 2 to 5.
Your summary which should be in continuous writing (not note form), must not be
longer than 80 words (not counting the words given to help you begin).
Begin your summary as follows: Overfishing of sharks has depleted shark juvenile
s,
making it difficult
1. for its population to recover even today.
2. Few shark fisheries have any kind of enforced management control
3. Sharks are also victims of by-catches
4. They also have low reproductive rates
Individual effort:
5. We must try and understand the consequences of our actions
6. Try and understand how nature works
7. By subscribing to natural history or diving magazines
8. Or working with the local aquarium to learn about marine issues
9. Use the Internet to learn and share observation and ideas for solving problem
s.
10. we can join a conservation group
11. Add our votes to campaigns to protect the environment.
(maximum of 5 points for this factor)
has depleted juveniles making it difficult for shark population to recover.
Furthermore, few fisheries enforce any form of control. Sharks also become bycatches, victims of tuna trawling. Their very low reproductive rates also make i
t
difficult for their numbers to grow. As individuals, we can help by reading up
on how nature works in magazines or the internet. We must also try and
understand the consequences of our actions. Lastly, we can join conservation