Задание

Read the text about dangerous animals and answer the questions below.

A. Box Jellyfish are known to be the most toxic marine creatures in the whole world. They can be found in the waters by the northern coast of Australia. They are transparent (almost invisible), and have up to fifteen tentacles around their body, which can grow up to ten metres long. These tentacles are covered with special stinging cells that contain deadly poison. Hundreds of fatal cases are reported annually, as most of the victims die before getting back to the beach. The lucky survivors keep large scars as a reminder of a horrible experience.

B. Indian saw-scaled vipers inhabit the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. This species is responsible for the major part of snakebite cases in the world. It is poisonous enough to kill a human in a short time, as each bite contains a double fatal dose. These reptiles are very hard to notice as they use their natural camouflage to merge with the desert surroundings. However, there is a hint on how to detect them. If you hear a specific rustling sound at night, beware! With this sound, vipers move and prepare to attack!

C. Mosquitoes are tiny insects who are very common for any region of our planet (except for, probably, Antarctica). Nevertheless, they are considered to be the second most dangerous insects in the world. They are not poisonous themselves but may carry numerous diseases to people, including malaria, dengue, and other viruses. Thus, these creatures cause up to 1 million death cases per year. There are no practical ways of protection from them, so the general recommendation is to use insect repellents and avoid areas rich in mosquitoes if possible.

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Choose the correct option.

Which animal is the smallest? [A|B|C]

Which animal is the most difficult to see? [A|B|C]

Which animal is the most poisonous? [A|B|C]

Which animal has the biggest inhabited area? [A|B|C]

Which animal leaves awful signs on your body? [A|B|C]