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1.
Based on the article, which best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?
a. Supporters of the wind farm agree with the government that it is a good idea.
b. The wind farm could supply electricity for three-quarters of the people who live near Cape Cod.
c. Supporters of the wind farm want clean energy that does not pollute.
d. The wind farm could face marked opposition from people who do not agree that it is a good idea.
2. Which of these is a statement of opinion?
a. Cape Wind could supply three-quarters of the power to Cape Cod's residents.
b. The local utility company would not own the wind farm.
c. Using wind power is the best choice because it is a clean energy source.
d. Some Cape Cod fishermen say that the turbines will prevent them from fishing.
3. Based on the article, which is most likely to happen?
a. Because fishermen won't be able to fish, the government will give them all jobs at the wind farm.
b. Because it has been approved by the government, the Cape Wind project will likely continue to be planned
for now.
c. Because so many birds have been harmed, wind farms around the world will likely be shut down.
d. Because wind farms create a lot of pollution, the government will not approve any wind power projects.
4. Which is the closest antonym for the word renewable?
a. Limited
b. Ancient
c. Permitted
d. Expensive
5. The article states:
Residents aren't the only ones who are concerned about money issues. In June 2010, a group of Cape Cod
fishermen filed a lawsuit against the federal government….The fishermen believe that the wind turbines
would prevent the continuation of commercial fishing. That means people would be out of work.
Which would be the closest synonym for the word concerned?
a. Thrifty
b. Consulted
c. Ignorant
d. Distressed
6. The news article says all of the following except __________.
a. Supporters of the wind farm believe it could reduce the need for oil from other countries.
b. Some people are concerned about the cost of the energy from the Cape Wind project.
c. Cape Wind developers have faced opposition to the project from government leaders.
d. Fishermen have filed a lawsuit saying the turbines would prevent them from fishing.
7. Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this article?
a. The Cape Wind project could create electricity by 2012, but the plan is under debate.
b. In Europe and China, offshore wind farms have created jobs in the area.
c. National Grid made a deal with Cape Wind officials to buy wind energy from the farm.
d. Some people say that no studies were done on the wind farm's danger to birds.
8. Which side of the Cape Wind project debate do you support? Support your position with evidence from the
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9. An aging windmill has four blades. An offshore wind turbine has 25% fewer blades than the
aging windmill. How many blades does the offshore wind turbine have?