Question

the best word to replace boycotting is:
avoiding
discarding
purchasing
destroying

(d) the writers main purpose is to:
entertain the reader with amusing facts about sharks.
persuade the reader to change their mind about sharks.
explain to the reader what they can do to help sharks.
describe sharks and their characteristics to the reader.

(e) which section provides the most information about sharks?
who is the worlds top predator?
other animals are more dangerous than sharks.
stop being afraid of sharks and start being afraid for them.
sharks are different and diverse creatures.

(f) which section title best gives a summary of the main message of the infographic?
who is the worlds top predator?
other animals are more dangerous than sharks.
stop being afraid of sharks and start being afraid for them.
sharks are different and diverse creatures.

Explanation:

Analyze vocabulary replacement for "boycotting"

The context mentions "will reduce market demand, causing companies to stop...". "Boycotting" means refusing to buy or use products to force a change. Therefore, "avoiding" is the closest synonym among the choices.

Determine the writer's main purpose

The questions and options focus on changing perceptions of sharks (e.g., "Stop being afraid of sharks and start being afraid for them"). The main purpose is to persuade the reader to change their mind about sharks.

Identify the section with the most information

The section "Sharks are different and diverse creatures" naturally covers a wide range of biological facts, characteristics, and varieties of sharks, providing the most general information.

Identify the best summary of the main message

The core message of the infographic is to shift the reader's perspective from fear of sharks to concern for their conservation. "Stop being afraid of sharks and start being afraid for them" best captures this call to action and main message.

Answer:

Question 1

• avoiding (Correct answer)
• discarding
• purchasing
• destroying

Question 2

• entertain the reader with amusing facts about sharks.
• persuade the reader to change their mind about sharks. (Correct answer)
• explain to the reader what they can do to help sharks.
• describe sharks and their characteristics to the reader.

Question 3

• Who is the world's top predator?
• Other animals are more dangerous than sharks.
• Stop being afraid of sharks and start being afraid for them.
• Sharks are different and diverse creatures. (Correct answer)

Question 4

• Who is the world's top predator?
• Other animals are more dangerous than sharks.
• Stop being afraid of sharks and start being afraid for them. (Correct answer)
• Sharks are different and diverse creatures.