Reading II

 Could Sea Otters Save the Planet?

 “Furry swimming creatures could be star fighters in the struggle to stop global warming.”

    Sea otters have another important job besides swimming around the Pacific Ocean and looking incredibly cute. Recent scientific studies suggest that these furry swimmers also take a big bite out of global warming.

    How can a sea otter help slow down climate change? A sea otter's favorite meal is sea urchin, a spiny underwater animal that eats a type of seaweed called kelp. When sea otters eat their favorite chow, they keep the population of sea urchins down. That allows underwater forests of sea kelp to flourish.

     These kelp forests reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide helps trap heat in the atmosphere. Experts say that too much of this gas leads to climate change, and many say that global warming may cause changes that could prove deadly for life on Earth.

                                                       BROKEN FOOD CHAIN

   Scientists say sea otters could help the planet just by eating, but there's one problem: There aren't enough sea otters to keep the sea urchin population in check. Therefore, sea urchin populations are rising while the number of kelp forests is falling.

    In the past, sea otters almost became extinct because hunters killed them for their fur. Now, killer whales—another species brought back from the brink of extinction—may be significantly lowering sea otter populations. The number of otters is so low, they have been listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

    Scientist Chris Wilmers from the University of California, Santa Cruz, recently studied the effect sea otters have on global warming. His study found that when kelp forests lose their otters, "all you are left with is piles of urchins and very little else."

    Wilmers says that if otters were restored to healthy populations along the coast of North America, the ocean ecosystem could keep around 10 million tons of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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1.  Kelp forests help to reduce the amount of carbone dioxide   

  Could Sea Otters Save the Planet? 

“Furry swimming creatures could be star fighters in the struggle to stop global warming.”

    Sea otters have another important job besides swimming around the Pacific Ocean and looking incredibly cute. Recent scientific studies suggest that these furry swimmers also take a big bite out of global warming.

    How can a sea otter help slow down climate change? A sea otter's favorite meal is sea urchin, a spiny underwater animal that eats a type of seaweed called kelp. When sea otters eat their favorite chow, they keep the population of sea urchins down. That allows underwater forests of sea kelp to flourish.

     These kelp forests reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide helps trap heat in the atmosphere. Experts say that too much of this gas leads to climate change, and many say that global warming may cause changes that could prove deadly for life on Earth.

                                                       BROKEN FOOD CHAIN

   Scientists say sea otters could help the planet just by eating, but there's one problem: There aren't enough sea otters to keep the sea urchin population in check. Therefore, sea urchin populations are rising while the number of kelp forests is falling.

    In the past, sea otters almost became extinct because hunters killed them for their fur. Now, killer whales—another species brought back from the brink of extinction—may be significantly lowering sea otter populations. The number of otters is so low, they have been listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

    Scientist Chris Wilmers from the University of California, Santa Cruz, recently studied the effect sea otters have on global warming. His study found that when kelp forests lose their otters, "all you are left with is piles of urchins and very little else."

    Wilmers says that if otters were restored to healthy populations along the coast of North America, the ocean ecosystem could keep around 10 million tons of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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 2. If in healthy numbers, sea urchins could keep around 10 million tons of carbon from entering

  Could Sea Otters Save the Planet?

“Furry swimming creatures could be star fighters in the struggle to stop global warming.”

    Sea otters have another important job besides swimming around the Pacific Ocean and looking incredibly cute. Recent scientific studies suggest that these furry swimmers also take a big bite out of global warming.

    How can a sea otter help slow down climate change? A sea otter's favorite meal is sea urchin, a spiny underwater animal that eats a type of seaweed called kelp. When sea otters eat their favorite chow, they keep the population of sea urchins down. That allows underwater forests of sea kelp to flourish.

     These kelp forests reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide helps trap heat in the atmosphere. Experts say that too much of this gas leads to climate change, and many say that global warming may cause changes that could prove deadly for life on Earth.

                                                       BROKEN FOOD CHAIN

   Scientists say sea otters could help the planet just by eating, but there's one problem: There aren't enough sea otters to keep the sea urchin population in check. Therefore, sea urchin populations are rising while the number of kelp forests is falling.

    In the past, sea otters almost became extinct because hunters killed them for their fur. Now, killer whales—another species brought back from the brink of extinction—may be significantly lowering sea otter populations. The number of otters is so low, they have been listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

    Scientist Chris Wilmers from the University of California, Santa Cruz, recently studied the effect sea otters have on global warming. His study found that when kelp forests lose their otters, "all you are left with is piles of urchins and very little else."

    Wilmers says that if otters were restored to healthy populations along the coast of North America, the ocean ecosystem could keep around 10 million tons of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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3.      Due to the number of otters being so low, the U.S. Endangered Species Act has listed them as threatened.

  Could Sea Otters Save the Planet?

“Furry swimming creatures could be star fighters in the struggle to stop global warming.”

    Sea otters have another important job besides swimming around the Pacific Ocean and looking incredibly cute. Recent scientific studies suggest that these furry swimmers also take a big bite out of global warming.

    How can a sea otter help slow down climate change? A sea otter's favorite meal is sea urchin, a spiny underwater animal that eats a type of seaweed called kelp. When sea otters eat their favorite chow, they keep the population of sea urchins down. That allows underwater forests of sea kelp to flourish.

     These kelp forests reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide helps trap heat in the atmosphere. Experts say that too much of this gas leads to climate change, and many say that global warming may cause changes that could prove deadly for life on Earth.

                                                       BROKEN FOOD CHAIN

   Scientists say sea otters could help the planet just by eating, but there's one problem: There aren't enough sea otters to keep the sea urchin population in check. Therefore, sea urchin populations are rising while the number of kelp forests is falling.

    In the past, sea otters almost became extinct because hunters killed them for their fur. Now, killer whales—another species brought back from the brink of extinction—may be significantly lowering sea otter populations. The number of otters is so low, they have been listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

    Scientist Chris Wilmers from the University of California, Santa Cruz, recently studied the effect sea otters have on global warming. His study found that when kelp forests lose their otters, "all you are left with is piles of urchins and very little else."

    Wilmers says that if otters were restored to healthy populations along the coast of North America, the ocean ecosystem could keep around 10 million tons of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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4.      Both sea urchin populations and kelp forests are growing

      Film stars are everyone's favourite subject. People love to talk about what they're wearing and who they're dating. But have you ever wondered about what they eat?

     Chefs and caterers on film sets have the answers. 'Every actor has different eating habits,' says chef John Sharp. 'Some stars love meat, while others are strict vegetarians who do not eat meat, eggs or fish. Some stars love junk food, while others are constantly on a diet and eat only healthy foods.'

   99% of the time, actresses are on a diet and eat only low-fat foods. During the filming of

   Now and Then, Demi Moore ate nothing but rice, steamed spinach and turkey sandwiches on

wholemeal bread. During the filming of Twister, Helen Hunt only ate low-calorie foods, including dry toast and steamed brown rice with vegetables.                                                                                                                                                                     

   Other stars love to eat junk food. Eddie Murphy's favourite food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whoopi Goldberg doesn't worry about how healthy her diet is, and loves fatty bacon sandwiches.

   One thing for sure is that cooking for the stars is never easy, because they are often fussy eaters. They want food fixed exactly the way they like it and always have something to complain about,' says caterer Susan Tate. Bill Murray won't eat watermelon with seeds in it, and Mickey Rourke insists on freshly-squeezed carrot juice twice a day.

Cooking for the stars is hard work, but few of these caterers ever think about changing jobs: 'I love my work,' says Susan Tate. 'Where else can I see what Michelle Pfeiffer eats for breakfast or what Al Pacino has for a snack?'

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1.      Most actresses don't eat...

Film stars are everyone's favourite subject. People love to talk about what they're wearing and who they're dating. But have you ever wondered about what they eat?

     Chefs and caterers on film sets have the answers. 'Every actor has different eating habits,' says chef John Sharp. 'Some stars love meat, while others are strict vegetarians who do not eat meat, eggs or fish. Some stars love junk food, while others are constantly on a diet and eat only healthy foods.'

   99% of the time, actresses are on a diet and eat only low-fat foods. During the filming of

   Now and Then, Demi Moore ate nothing but rice, steamed spinach and turkey sandwiches on

wholemeal bread. During the filming of Twister, Helen Hunt only ate low-calorie foods, including dry toast and steamed brown rice with vegetables.                                                                                                                                                                     

   Other stars love to eat junk food. Eddie Murphy's favourite food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whoopi Goldberg doesn't worry about how healthy her diet is, and loves fatty bacon sandwiches.

   One thing for sure is that cooking for the stars is never easy, because they are often fussy eaters. They want food fixed exactly the way they like it and always have something to complain about,' says caterer Susan Tate. Bill Murray won't eat watermelon with seeds in it, and Mickey Rourke insists on freshly-squeezed carrot juice twice a day.

Cooking for the stars is hard work, but few of these caterers ever think about changing jobs: 'I love my work,' says Susan Tate. 'Where else can I see what Michelle Pfeiffer eats for breakfast or what Al Pacino has for a snack?'

Choose the correct answer

2.   Cooking for the stars is...

Film stars are everyone's favourite subject. People love to talk about what they're wearing and who they're dating. But have you ever wondered about what they eat?

     Chefs and caterers on film sets have the answers. 'Every actor has different eating habits,' says chef John Sharp. 'Some stars love meat, while others are strict vegetarians who do not eat meat, eggs or fish. Some stars love junk food, while others are constantly on a diet and eat only healthy foods.'

   99% of the time, actresses are on a diet and eat only low-fat foods. During the filming of

   Now and Then, Demi Moore ate nothing but rice, steamed spinach and turkey sandwiches on

wholemeal bread. During the filming of Twister, Helen Hunt only ate low-calorie foods, including dry toast and steamed brown rice with vegetables.                                                                                                                                                                     

   Other stars love to eat junk food. Eddie Murphy's favourite food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whoopi Goldberg doesn't worry about how healthy her diet is, and loves fatty bacon sandwiches.

   One thing for sure is that cooking for the stars is never easy, because they are often fussy eaters. They want food fixed exactly the way they like it and always have something to complain about,' says caterer Susan Tate. Bill Murray won't eat watermelon with seeds in it, and Mickey Rourke insists on freshly-squeezed carrot juice twice a day.

Cooking for the stars is hard work, but few of these caterers ever think about changing jobs: 'I love my work,' says Susan Tate. 'Where else can I see what Michelle Pfeiffer eats for breakfast or what Al Pacino has for a snack?'

Choose the correct answer

3.   Demi Moore ate.....

Film stars are everyone's favourite subject. People love to talk about what they're wearing and who they're dating. But have you ever wondered about what they eat?

     Chefs and caterers on film sets have the answers. 'Every actor has different eating habits,' says chef John Sharp. 'Some stars love meat, while others are strict vegetarians who do not eat meat, eggs or fish. Some stars love junk food, while others are constantly on a diet and eat only healthy foods.'

   99% of the time, actresses are on a diet and eat only low-fat foods. During the filming of

   Now and Then, Demi Moore ate nothing but rice, steamed spinach and turkey sandwiches on

wholemeal bread. During the filming of Twister, Helen Hunt only ate low-calorie foods, including dry toast and steamed brown rice with vegetables.                                                                                                                                                                     

   Other stars love to eat junk food. Eddie Murphy's favourite food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whoopi Goldberg doesn't worry about how healthy her diet is, and loves fatty bacon sandwiches.

   One thing for sure is that cooking for the stars is never easy, because they are often fussy eaters. They want food fixed exactly the way they like it and always have something to complain about,' says caterer Susan Tate. Bill Murray won't eat watermelon with seeds in it, and Mickey Rourke insists on freshly-squeezed carrot juice twice a day.

Cooking for the stars is hard work, but few of these caterers ever think about changing jobs: 'I love my work,' says Susan Tate. 'Where else can I see what Michelle Pfeiffer eats for breakfast or what Al Pacino has for a snack?'

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4.   ......won't eat watermelon with seeds in it

Film stars are everyone's favourite subject. People love to talk about what they're wearing and who they're dating. But have you ever wondered about what they eat?

     Chefs and caterers on film sets have the answers. 'Every actor has different eating habits,' says chef John Sharp. 'Some stars love meat, while others are strict vegetarians who do not eat meat, eggs or fish. Some stars love junk food, while others are constantly on a diet and eat only healthy foods.'

   99% of the time, actresses are on a diet and eat only low-fat foods. During the filming of

   Now and Then, Demi Moore ate nothing but rice, steamed spinach and turkey sandwiches on

wholemeal bread. During the filming of Twister, Helen Hunt only ate low-calorie foods, including dry toast and steamed brown rice with vegetables.                                                                                                                                                                     

   Other stars love to eat junk food. Eddie Murphy's favourite food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whoopi Goldberg doesn't worry about how healthy her diet is, and loves fatty bacon sandwiches.

   One thing for sure is that cooking for the stars is never easy, because they are often fussy eaters. They want food fixed exactly the way they like it and always have something to complain about,' says caterer Susan Tate. Bill Murray won't eat watermelon with seeds in it, and Mickey Rourke insists on freshly-squeezed carrot juice twice a day.

Cooking for the stars is hard work, but few of these caterers ever think about changing jobs: 'I love my work,' says Susan Tate. 'Where else can I see what Michelle Pfeiffer eats for breakfast or what Al Pacino has for a snack?'

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5.   Does Susan Tate love his job?

Film stars are everyone's favourite subject. People love to talk about what they're wearing and who they're dating. But have you ever wondered about what they eat?

     Chefs and caterers on film sets have the answers. 'Every actor has different eating habits,' says chef John Sharp. 'Some stars love meat, while others are strict vegetarians who do not eat meat, eggs or fish. Some stars love junk food, while others are constantly on a diet and eat only healthy foods.'

   99% of the time, actresses are on a diet and eat only low-fat foods. During the filming of

   Now and Then, Demi Moore ate nothing but rice, steamed spinach and turkey sandwiches on

wholemeal bread. During the filming of Twister, Helen Hunt only ate low-calorie foods, including dry toast and steamed brown rice with vegetables.                                                                                                                                                                     

   Other stars love to eat junk food. Eddie Murphy's favourite food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. Whoopi Goldberg doesn't worry about how healthy her diet is, and loves fatty bacon sandwiches.

   One thing for sure is that cooking for the stars is never easy, because they are often fussy eaters. They want food fixed exactly the way they like it and always have something to complain about,' says caterer Susan Tate. Bill Murray won't eat watermelon with seeds in it, and Mickey Rourke insists on freshly-squeezed carrot juice twice a day.

Cooking for the stars is hard work, but few of these caterers ever think about changing jobs: 'I love my work,' says Susan Tate. 'Where else can I see what Michelle Pfeiffer eats for breakfast or what Al Pacino has for a snack?'

Choose the correct answer

6. Who likes freshly-squeezed carrot juice?