Reading: Puzzling Questions and Scientific Reasons - Unit 07

I. Read carefully and answer the questions.

1. What was the experience the biology teacher share with the students?
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2. What did you learn from the Zambian snake expert?

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3. What does snake venom consist of?

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4. What happens if you swallow venom?

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5. What does stumped mean?

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II. Skim the article and answer with True (T) or False (F).

1. Arsenic is affected by the digestive process. ______

2. It (arsenic) may arise from inhaling arsenical gases, dust or drinking contaminated water.

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3. There are no accounts of people who have tolerance to poison by repeated small doses.

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4. Material from paper to titanium doesn’t vibrate. _______

5. According to the article venom is deadly if taken orally. _______