Questions 33–36 33 B In the 4
th
paragraph, the writer dismisses three common
myths about jellyfish: they
do have senses and are
complex; they
can sleep; and they are good swimmers.
Therefore, B is correct.
A is wrong because only one type of jellyfish is named.
C is wrong because theories are not being contrasted;
in fact, the theories mentioned about jellyfish are all
similar in that they were false.
D is wrong because the myths about jellyfish have been
corrected
because of scientific research.
34 A The writer lists several ways jellyfish cause
harm to
humans: their sting; blooms; breaking fishing nets;
overwhelming fish farms, etc. The writer then outlines
the ways jellyfish
help humans: as a source of collagen;
by providing a useful protein, etc. The writer
concludes in the final sentence that there are ‘conflicting factors’ in
the relationship between humans and jellyfish – some
positive and some negative. Therefore, A is the correct
answer.
B is wrong because in this paragraph the negative
impact is the other way around: jellyfish harm humans.
C is wrong because these problems are in the present.
D is wrong as no similarities are listed.
35 C The paragraph outlines various ways that jellyfish have
managed to survive, despite difficult conditions, and
research showing that one type of jellyfish can become
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younger. In the final sentence the writer sums up by
commenting that jellyfish are ‘resilient’ – able to cope or
survive in difficult conditions. Therefore, C is the correct
answer.