They were there to observe unusual animals such as the sun bear and the orangutan as part of their studies on wildlife. direct, evaluate
unusual, ,exotic
True, Jim and Selena set off early in the morning to explore the surrounding forested areas at the foot of a mountain and only returned to the hostel at night.
True. He managed to stop his car before crashing into the creature.
False. He thought it was a wild cat.
afraid, concerned
His dream was to study exotic wildlife up close.
1, 3, 2
tentatively, lean, tiptoed
(line 32) The pangolin’s scales and sharp claws had ripped the flesh of his thumb as it uncurled itself.
(line 34-35) Selena thought that Jim was frightening the pangolin.
They will trap the pangolins for their claws and scales to make earrings.
The vet released it into a reserve park, where it would be able to live in an area protected by the park rangers.
The morning is a lot busier than the afternoon.
Her fingers on her right hand had curled, her joints were swollen and her feet had deformed slightly.
Being fair and firm, other stall owners went to her for advice when they had disputes among themselves.
It refers to making donations towards charitable causes.
hailing, humble, Unfortunately
False. Shu Chu sells her vegetables at low prices and she earns only marginal profits.
True. Shu Chu gave up her studies to help out at the vegetable stall after completing primary education.
False. Shu Chu’s brother’s teacher had to start a donation drive.
She felt that she had not done anything extraordinary and that she was not the only person who was helping the poor.
dedicated
3, 2, 1
Yes, I think Shu Chu is responsible. She gave up her studies to help out at the vegetable stall when her mother passed on.
It was Robert Peary. [direct]
Wanting to explore undiscovered places on Earth, the South Pole was the only such place left and he wanted to be the first explorer to reach it.
73a: True. Roald did not give up exploration after learning that the North Pole had been discovered and immediately planned to discover the South Pole.
73b: False. Scott was an Englishman but Roald was Norwegian.
73c: False. He only revealed his destination to the crew upon setting sail.
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