Question 1
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "Lake Malawi is one of Africa's Great Lakes and forms much of Malawi's eastern border. Fishers from lakeshore villages set out early in wooden boats called bwatos to catch chambo and usipa. Tourism is growing because visitors enjoy swimming, diving, and watching colourful cichlid fish. Schools near the lake teach children to respect the water, because storms can rise quickly and put small boats at risk. Local leaders also encourage fishers to follow fishing seasons so that young fish can grow." According to the passage, why do schools near the lake teach children to respect the water?
Correct Answer:
Because storms can rise quickly and put small boats at risk
Question 2
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "Lake Malawi is one of Africa's Great Lakes and forms much of Malawi's eastern border. Fishers from lakeshore villages set out early in wooden boats called bwatos to catch chambo and usipa. Tourism is growing because visitors enjoy swimming, diving, and watching colourful cichlid fish. Schools near the lake teach children to respect the water, because storms can rise quickly and put small boats at risk. Local leaders also encourage fishers to follow fishing seasons so that young fish can grow." As used in the passage, what does 'set out' most nearly mean?
Correct Answer:
Begin a journey or trip
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "Lake Malawi is one of Africa's Great Lakes and forms much of Malawi's eastern border. Fishers from lakeshore villages set out early in wooden boats called bwatos to catch chambo and usipa. Tourism is growing because visitors enjoy swimming, diving, and watching colourful cichlid fish. Schools near the lake teach children to respect the water, because storms can rise quickly and put small boats at risk. Local leaders also encourage fishers to follow fishing seasons so that young fish can grow." Why do local leaders encourage fishers to follow fishing seasons?
Correct Answer:
So that young fish can grow
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "Lake Malawi is one of Africa's Great Lakes and forms much of Malawi's eastern border. Fishers from lakeshore villages set out early in wooden boats called bwatos to catch chambo and usipa. Tourism is growing because visitors enjoy swimming, diving, and watching colourful cichlid fish. Schools near the lake teach children to respect the water, because storms can rise quickly and put small boats at risk. Local leaders also encourage fishers to follow fishing seasons so that young fish can grow." Which statement best expresses the main idea of the passage?
Correct Answer:
Lake Malawi supports fishing and tourism, but people must treat it carefully.
Question 5
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "Lake Malawi is one of Africa's Great Lakes and forms much of Malawi's eastern border. Fishers from lakeshore villages set out early in wooden boats called bwatos to catch chambo and usipa. Tourism is growing because visitors enjoy swimming, diving, and watching colourful cichlid fish. Schools near the lake teach children to respect the water, because storms can rise quickly and put small boats at risk. Local leaders also encourage fishers to follow fishing seasons so that young fish can grow." What can be inferred about the local community's relationship with the lake?
Correct Answer:
Their livelihoods and safety both depend on understanding the lake.
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