1. The word "plummeted" in line 60 means

   (A)   fell sharply.
   (B)   increased.
   (C)   rose.
   (D)   ascended.
   (E)   suffered.

2. Passage 2 contains answers to the question:

   (A)   In what ways are sharks similar to whales?
   (B)   What are the factors causing the fish crisis?
   (C)   What does the liver of sharks contain?
   (D)   What are the differences between tuna and swordfish?
   (E)   What do sharks live on?

3. Both the passages above are primarily concerned about

   (A)   Ecology
   (B)   Endangered animals
   (C)   Pollution
   (D)   Water animals
   (E)   Fish

4. The authors of these two passages would probably agree to the following statement:

   (A)   Fishing in the oceans should be prohibited.
   (B)   There should be a ban on the whole - sale market for fish.
   (C)   There should be a balance between consumption and production of shark and other useful fish.
   (D)   The consumption of sea food should depend on a person’s health.
   (E)   Some fish can spread diseases to humans.

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