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A few scientists are dedicated to researching mysterious beasts which other scientists refuse to believe exist. While these cryptozoologists keep an open mind about their object of study, they are quick to point to cases in which the scep¬tics were proved to be mistaken. For example, the pygmy hippopotamus, once claimed to be extinct, was found to exist in East Africa. The giant squid was dis¬missed as the product of an overactive imagination until a specimen was washed up on a beach in 1873.
One of the most intriguing mysteries being investigated by cryptozoolo¬gists is «Bigfoot», a large hairy humanoid creature which many people claim to have seen in parts of North America. In 1967, a film of Bigfoot was actually taken by an amateur photographer. Some scientists are convinced of Bigfoot's existence, while others argue that Bigfoot is just an elaborate joke.
The Loch Ness monster provokes similar disagreements among research¬ers. In this case some scientists argue that while some creature may have been seen, it is probably a type of whale which penetrates the loch when the river Ness floods.
The Yeti of the Himalayas may be the most fascinating undiscovered creature. Many climbers claim to have seen the Yeti or its footprints, and local in¬habitants of the mountains are convinced of its existence. Such well-known mys¬teries will no doubt be the source of much speculation for years to come.
1. A cryptozoologist would probably show most interest in
a) an elephant b) a lizard c) human beings d) a giant octopus
2. Which of these statements is not true?
a) Bigfoot has been discovered in North America
b) Mountain climbers claim to have seen the Yeti.
c) The Loch Ness monster may be a whale.
d) The pygmy hippopotamus exists.
3. The giant squid became a classified creature when
a) it was dismissed as having been imagined
b) one was washed up on the shore
c) one was found in East Africa
d) it was filmed to sell products
4. What is the tone of the passage?
a) disbelieving b) instructive c) humorous d) sarcastic
5. The main topic ofthe passage is
a) wild animals b) false beliefs c) unclassified creatures d) cryptozoologists
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