Skills Book Activity 2: Reading Comprehension

Shark attacks are rare because of decreasing shark populations.

Shark attacks are common, as reported by magazines.

Shark attacks are rare, contrary to recent reports. (correct)

Shark attacks are common due to the overfishing of sharks.

Great white shark attacks and pet hamster bites do not occur.

People are more likely to be bitten by a pet hamster than a great white shark. (correct)

Great white shark attacks are more common than pet hamster bites.

Pet hamster bites and great white shark attacks have similar likelihoods.

Killing millions of sharks per year. (correct)

Increased likelihood of pet hamster bites.

Fewer shark attacks due to decreased shark populations.

Decrease in the number of shark species.

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