Read the following passage very carefully.

A chameleon is a type of lizard and it is well known for its ability to blend in with its
surroundings. The colour of its skin fit in with browns, yellows, and greens of trees, branches
and bushes. The curves of its body and the different patches of colours make it difficult for an
intruder to see it. There is a popular belief that chameleons can change their skin colour to
match their surroundings. In fact, changes in the skin colour depend mostly on how the animal
feels. Night or day, hot or cold, danger or peace all affects the colour of the chameleon. A
chameleon that is provoked or attacked often develops strong colours and patterns. Some
chameleons can even puff up their bodies to look bigger and stronger. A chameleon that is ill,
relaxed or sleeping will usually be quite pale. Females about to lay eggs may be beautifully
coloured. Chameleons eat insects, including flies, moths, mosquitoes, grasshoppers, caterpillars
and, as a last resort spiders. They in turn are eaten by birds of prey, snakes and some small
mammals mainly from the cat family. Chameleons spend most of their time in trees and bushes.
They rarely move on the ground unless they are changing their homes from one bush to another.
They change homes to find food and more room. They are often seen crossing paths or roads,
unaware of the dangers involved.
The following questions are about the passage you have just read. Complete the answers
in the spaces provided. Use complete sentences, correct spelling and grammar.
78. According to information given in the passage, to which group of mammals does the
chameleon belong?
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79. Why are the chameleons difficult to be seen by other animals that prey on them?
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80. According to the information in the passage, what is responsible for the ability of the
of the chameleon to change its colour and blend in with its environment?
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81. Explain in your own words what is meant by the phrase blend in with its
surroundings in lines 1-2.
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82. What makes up the principal diet of the chameleons?
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83. What can chameleons do to keep away their enemies?
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84. Why do chameleons sometimes leave the environment that they live in?
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85. What is a suitable title for the passage?
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Six words are needed to complete the following passage. Select the MOST SUITABLE
words from the list below and write them in the spaces provided.
CLOZE PASSAGE
A. vicinity

E. environmental

B. prescriptions

F. respiratory

C. controlled

G. exercise

D. precautions

Ministry Burning Cow Itch

The ___________________________ Health Division of the Winston Scott Polyclinic
will conduct a ________________________ burning of cow itch at the Samuel Jackman Prescod
Polyclinic, The Pine, St. Michael, today from 10 a.m. until noon.
This ________________________ will be carried out under the supervision of the
Barbados Fire Service. Members of the public who live or work in the ___________________
of the Polyclinic are asked to take the necessary ______________________. In addition, people
with asthma or other ________________________ problems are advised to leave the area
between 10 a.m. and noon. (BGIS)