Comprehension Practice 3

Skill Focus: Annotation / Visualisation / Mind-mapping / Fact-Opinion / Sequencing /

Answering

An Australian tried in vain the save his Singaporean friend from being mauled
by a crocodile in the waters off the coast of Australias Northern Territory.

Tan Ah Hock, a 40-year old Singaporean, was dive fishing with his Australian
friend, Cody Bunks on Thursday morning when he was killed by a 5-metre crocodile
150 kilometres northeast of Darwin.
42-year-old Cody Bunks first spotted a crocodiles tail in the waters and tried
to warn his friend by tugging on the dive line, which connected both men.

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Later, Mr Bunks became distressed when he pulled out the dive line and did
not find Mr Tan attached to the cord. He feared the worst. Mr Bunks then quickly got
out of the water and contacted the police. Mr Tans body was found two days later.
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His injuries showed that a crocodile had mauled him.

The pair was dive fishing in 6-metre deep water when the attack happened.
The attack on Mr Tan, an insurance agent, came just five days after British tourist

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Cara Belle, 26, was killed by a 4-metre long saltwater crocodile, while snorkeling in
approximately the same location.

1. What does the word waters in line 2 refer to?

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2. Why is it that Mr Bunks feared the worst when he did not find Mr Tan
attached to the cord?
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3. On which day was Mr Tans body found?

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4. Which word in the passage has the same meaning as anxious?

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5. Do you think it is safe to dive near Darwin? Why or why not?

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