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select (\checkmark) the correct answer to the multiple-choice questions below.

1 this text is an extract. what does extract mean in this sense?
(a) part of a text being removed.
(b) half a text.
(c) a short passage taken from a longer text.
(d) a missing part of a text.

2 what does a mammoth undertaking mean?
(a) a huge task.
(b) an easy job.
(c) a routine project.
(d) a tricky promise.

3 how long ago were kiwi last living on the wellington hills? two answers are correct.
(a) a century ago.
(b) a centenary ago.
(c) a long time ago.
(d) 100 years ago.

4 why does the text say people taking the kiwi to their new home have to travel in a 4wd?
(a) its easier because the road is rough.
(b) it is because the route is off-road.
(c) the route is unpaved and therefore needs a special vehicle.
(d) its safer because the route is longer.

5 why is the remnant bush and scrub good for kiwi?
(a) it is a rich area.
(b) there are rabbit and goats nearby.
(c) it has lots of kai (food) for them like bugs, grubs and worms.
(d) it will help to hide them.

6 which word would best replace the word twisty?
... we meander through the twisty roads...
(a) bumpy
(b) straight
(c) hilly
(d) winding

7 the writer says that even though its cold and dark, theres still a buzz among the group. why?
(a) they are happy that the trip will be finished soon.
(b) they are getting close to the place where the kiwi will be released.
(c) they are all making a noise that sounds like bees.
(d) they are all chatting with each other.

8 what is the writer showing about the kiwi in these words?
... as soon as shes let go, the manu is full speed ahead and vanishes into the scrub.
(a) the bird disappears into the scrub.
(b) the bird races off away from the people.
(c) the bird is happy to be free.
(d) all of these.

Explanation:

Analyze Question 1

The question asks for the meaning of "extract" in this context. An extract is a short passage taken from a longer text. Therefore, option C is correct.

Analyze Question 2

The phrase "mammoth undertaking" uses "mammoth" metaphorically to mean something of enormous size or scale. Thus, it means a huge task. Option A is correct.

Analyze Question 3

The question asks how long ago kiwi were last living on the Wellington hills, noting that "Two answers are correct." A century is 100 years. Therefore, "A century ago" (A) and "100 years ago" (D) represent the same duration and are both correct.

Analyze Question 4

The question asks why a 4WD is needed. A 4WD (four-wheel drive) is typically required when the route is unpaved, rough, or off-road, making a specialized vehicle necessary to navigate the terrain safely. Option C directly states that the route is unpaved and therefore needs a special vehicle.

Analyze Question 5

The question asks why "remnant bush and scrub" is good for kiwi. Scrub and bush areas are rich in organic matter, leaf litter, and soil where invertebrates thrive. This provides an abundant source of food such as bugs, grubs, and worms. Option C is correct.

Analyze Question 6

The word "twisty" describes something with many bends or turns. Among the choices, "winding" is the closest synonym that can replace "twisty" in the context of roads. Option D is correct.

Analyze Question 7

The "buzz" among the group refers to excitement and anticipation. Given they are transporting kiwi to a new home, the excitement comes from getting close to the release site. Option B is correct.

Analyze Question 8

The quote describes the bird going "full speed ahead" and "vanishing into the scrub." This shows that the bird disappears (A), races away (B), and its rapid movement to escape shows it is eager/happy to be free (C). Thus, "All of these" (D) is the correct choice.

Answer:

Question 1

• (A) Part of a text being removed.
• (B) Half a text.
• (C) A short passage taken from a longer text. (Correct answer)
• (D) A missing part of a text.

Question 2

• (A) A huge task. (Correct answer)
• (B) An easy job.
• (C) A routine project.
• (D) A tricky promise.

Question 3

• (A) A century ago. (Correct answer)
• (B) A centenary ago.
• (C) A long time ago.
• (D) 100 years ago. (Correct answer)

Question 4

• (A) It's easier because the road is rough.
• (B) It is because the route is off-road.
• (C) The route is unpaved and therefore needs a special vehicle. (Correct answer)
• (D) It's safer because the route is longer.

Question 5

• (A) It is a rich area.
• (B) There are rabbit and goats nearby.
• (C) It has lots of kai (food) for them like bugs, grubs and worms. (Correct answer)
• (D) It will help to hide them.

Question 6

• (A) bumpy
• (B) straight
• (C) hilly
• (D) winding (Correct answer)

Question 7

• (A) They are happy that the trip will be finished soon.
• (B) They are getting close to the place where the kiwi will be released. (Correct answer)
• (C) They are all making a noise that sounds like bees.
• (D) They are all chatting with each other.

Question 8

• (A) The bird disappears into the scrub.
• (B) The bird races off away from the people.
• (C) The bird is happy to be free.
• (D) All of these. (Correct answer)