B2 English Reading Test: Learning from penguin poop — Exercise 1

Question 1

Why is counting some penguin colonies in person difficult?

Accepted Answer

They live in hard-to-reach places and visits can disturb them.

Answer

Penguins are invisible during daylight.

Answer

Researchers are not permitted to use boats.

Question 2

What can satellite images show most directly?

Accepted Answer

Stained areas left around colonies.

Answer

The exact age of every penguin.

Answer

The sound made by each colony.

Question 3

Why do scientists examine the colour of guano?

Accepted Answer

It may provide information about diet.

Answer

It proves how old the satellite is.

Answer

It determines the sex of every bird.

Question 4

Which TWO advantages of satellite observation are mentioned?

Accepted Answer

It can cover a wide coastline without landing everywhere.

Answer

It makes all field visits unnecessary.

Answer

It allows researchers to compare records from different years.

Answer

It counts every bird with complete accuracy.

Question 5

Which TWO factors can make satellite images difficult to interpret?

Accepted Answer

Cloud cover

Answer

The names given to penguins

Answer

The angle of sunlight

Answer

The sound of the sea

Question 6

Why are field observations still needed?

Accepted Answer

To verify estimates and collect additional evidence.

Answer

To prevent satellites from moving.

Answer

To remove every stain from the rocks.

Question 7

What is the writer's main message?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected traces can provide valuable environmental information.

Answer

Only attractive evidence is scientifically useful.

Answer

Penguin research should stop using technology.

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