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    Subject: English Date: …./…./….

    Class: ……………. Name: …………..


    SECTION A
    Reading comprehension

    Read the following passage and answer the questions that


    follow

    SUPER SWIMMING OTTERS


    Otters are the super swimmers of the weasel family. Most have
    webbed feet, and all can see as well underwater as above. They
    can also close their noses and ears to keep water out. Otters
    have a thick undercoat of fur and a top coat that repels, or
    keeps away, water. Air bubbles trapped in their fur help them
    stay warm. Grooming with oils from their skin helps keep their
    coats waterproof. Most otter species live in freshwater rivers,
    lakes, and wetlands. These so-called river otters have short
    legs, short ears, and slender bodies. They also have long,
    powerful tails. River otters spend time both in water and on
    land. They swim belly down and must swim to stay afloat. At
    night they rest in dens, vegetation, or rock cavities along the
    shore. River otter mothers give birth to up to three pups in a
    den. The pups are helpless at birth and stay with mom for a
    year. Sea otters are much larger than river otters. In fact, they
    are the heaviest otters, with some weighing in at nearly 90
    pounds (41) kilograms). As you might guess, sea otters live in
    salt water, not fresh water, and are found along ocean
    coastlines. Sea otters are mostly water dwellers. They do not
    Se

    swim as fast as river otters, and often float on their backs on


    the ocean’s surface. They have the densest fur of any animal.
    Air trapped in this fur adds buoyancy, which helps them to float
    easily. Sea otter mothers give birth in the sea to one pup. Mom
    keeps her pup warm on her stomach or wraps it in kelp when
    looking for food. After two to four months, the pup is able to
    swim. Seeing a river otter sliding down a mudbank or a sea
    otter floating on its back is a cute sight. However, neither are
    pet material! They’re expert hunters with strong teeth and
    powerful bites. Common prey include fish, frogs, crayfish,
    crabs, mollusks, and small birds. Sea otters also feast on sea
    urchins, squid, and clams. Today, many otter species are in
    danger. Water pollution, habitat loss, illegal hunting, and
    conflicts with fishermen are all problems otters face.
    Conservation efforts and laws can help. We can help, too, by
    doing our best to protect rivers, oceans, and other waterways.

    1. Are otters carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores? Explain.


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    SECTION A
    Reading comprehension

    2. Where do sea otters live?


    a. freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands
    b. in salt water, along ocean coastlines
    c. in both freshwater and saltwater habitats
    d. in rivers that flow through underground caves

    3. Read the following selection from the article and choose


    the meaning for the word PRAY. The underlined word
    means
    _______________________________________________
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    4. True or false:
    Sea otter mothers typically give birth to more pups at a
    time than river otter mothers.
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