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The document discusses the critical role of honeybees in pollinating a significant portion of America's food supply and highlights the alarming issue of their decline due to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and funding research to address the problem, as well as encouraging individuals to spread the word and take action. The passage also mentions the involvement of companies like Haagen Daaz in supporting efforts to save honeybees.

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Zoom 6 - Reading Practice

The document discusses the critical role of honeybees in pollinating a significant portion of America's food supply and highlights the alarming issue of their decline due to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and funding research to address the problem, as well as encouraging individuals to spread the word and take action. The passage also mentions the involvement of companies like Haagen Daaz in supporting efforts to save honeybees.

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Zoom 5 – Reading Practice

Topic: ENVIRONMENT
Reading Practice
(Time allowed: 15 minutes)

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The Disappearing Honeybee

Do you run away when you hear a bee buzzing? Many people do. A bee sting hurts and some people
are allergic to bee venom. But did you know that bees are very important to humans? Honeybees do more
than just make honey. They fly around and pollinate flowers, plants, and trees. Our fruits, nuts, and
vegetables rely on these pollinators. One third of America's food supply is pollinated by the honeybee.
Have you seen or heard a honeybee lately? Bees are mysteriously disappearing in many parts of the world.
Most people don't know about this problem. It is called "colony collapse disorder" (CCD). Some North
American beekeepers lost 80% of their hives from 2006-2008. Bees in Italy and Australia are disappearing
too.
The disappearance of the honeybee is a serious problem. Can you imagine never eating another blueberry?
What about almonds and cherries? Without honeybees food prices will skyrocket. The poorest people
always suffer the worst when there is a lack of food.
This problem affects other foods besides fresh produce. Imagine losing your favourite ice cream! Haagen
Daaz is a famous ice cream company. Many of their flavours rely on the hard working honeybee. In 2008,
Haagen Daaz began raising money for CCD. They also funded a garden at the University of California called
The Haven. This garden helps raise awareness about the disappearing honeybee and teaches visitors how
to plant for pollinators.
Donating money to research is the most important thing humans can do to save the honeybee. Scientists
need money to investigate the causes of Colony Collapse Disorder. Some scientists blame CCD on climate
change. Others think pesticides are killing the bees. Commercial bee migration may also cause CCD.
Beekeepers transport their hives from place to place in order to pollinate plants year round.

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Not everyone has money to donate regularly. There are other ways to help the honeybee. Spread the
word by telling your friends and family about the problem. Tell your teacher about the disappearing bees
too. Maybe your class can write a letter to the government.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The declining bee population is a serious problem for food production.
B. Bees are dangerous to humans because of their stings.
C. Honey production is the only purpose of bees.
D. Beekeepers are earning more money because of Colony Collapse Disorder.
2. What does the word "pollinate" in paragraph 1 most likely mean?
A. To protect plants from danger
B. To move pollen from one plant to another
C. To grow plants in a garden
D. To remove flowers from a tree
3. What is Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)?
A. A disease that makes bees sick
B. A problem where bees disappear from their hives
C. A technique used to produce more honey
D. A new way to pollinate plants
4. What percentage of hives did some beekeepers in North America reportedly lose between 2006
and 2008?
A. A tenth of their colonies
B. Half of their colonies
C. Four-fifths of their colonies
D. All of their colonies
5. What does the word "skyrocket" in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Stay the same
B. Fall rapidly
C. Increase very quickly
D. Disappear completely
6. What does the word "funded" in paragraph 4 most likely mean?
A. Provided money for
B. Managed
C. Designed
D. Reduced
7. In the sentence “They also funded a garden at the University of California called The Haven,”
what does “they” refer to?
A. The scientists
B. The University of California
C. The honeybees
D. Haagen Daaz
8. What can be inferred about Haagen Daaz’s involvement in helping honeybees?
A. The company relies heavily on honeybees for their products.
B. Haagen Daaz is trying to become an environmental company.
C. They only care about their profits.

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D. They want to produce honey-based ice cream.
9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)?
A. Climate change
B. Pesticides
C. Commercial bee migration
D. Air pollution
10. According to the passage, what is one way people can help the honeybee besides donating
money?
A. Buy honey from local stores
B. Avoid using pesticides in their gardens
C. Pass on the message and raise awareness
D. Stop eating fruits and vegetables

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