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    Reading Comprehension: Exercise

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    The passage discusses two deadly spiders found in the United States - the black widow and brown recluse spider. It describes the physical characteristics of each, notably the black widow's red hourglass marking. The black widow's bite is extremely painful but rarely fatal, while the brown recluse bite has no known treatment and can lead to necrosis. Though rarely seen due to its reclusive nature, the brown recluse can bite if threatened, with the wound potentially developing days later without initial pain being felt.

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    The passage discusses two deadly spiders found in the United States - the black widow and brown recluse spider. It describes the physical characteristics of each, notably the black widow's red hourglass marking. The black widow's bite is extremely painful but rarely fatal, while the brown recluse bite has no known treatment and can lead to necrosis. Though rarely seen due to its reclusive nature, the brown recluse can bite if threatened, with the wound potentially developing days later without initial pain being felt.

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    EXERCISE

    03 READING COMPREHENSION

    TEXT

    1 Of the estimated 700 species of spiders found in the continental United States, only two are known to be
    deadly to humans: the black widow and the brown recluse. The former is found throughout the lower 48
    states, though it is more common to the milder climate of the south and west. The black widow is easily
    recognized by the red hourglass-shaped mark on its lower abdomen. This mark is more prevalent in
    females than in the smaller males, which usually just have a light stripe. The bite of the black widow is
    described as being incredibly painful, so much so that not even morphine is 100% effective in treating
    the pain. But despite its painful bite, the black widow is seldom deadly, though it can be fatal to small
    children or the elderly. The brown recluse’s bite, on the other hand, has no known treatment. This
    spider is found along the south and west of the country, and it is a fearsome arachnid indeed. Though, in
    keeping with its name, the species is rarely seen, it will bite if pressed against the skin, as might happen
    if the spider finds its way inside clothing or bedding. The brown recluse’s bite is frequently not felt, and it
    may only be after the appearance of a large wound (up to 25 centimeters in some cases) that the victim
    will even realize he or she was bitten. The wound will become painful within a few hours, with necrosis
    developing over the next few days.

    EXCERCISE

    2 1. A suitable title for this passage might be: 1. a) Deadly spiders in the United States,
    b) Treating the bite of the brown recluse,
    c) How to recognize a black widow,
    d) Symptoms of spider bites.
    2. The brown recluse is found throughout the 2. X
    True False
    lower 48 states.
    3. It can be inferred from the paragraph that 3. a) female spiders are generally larger than
    males,
    b) only spiders with a color in their names are
    poisonous,
    c) the bite of the black widow should not be
    deadly to an average healthy adult,
    d) all spiders will bite if threatened.
    4. The bite of the black widow is more painful 4. X True False
    than that of the brown recluse.
    5. It can be inferred from the paragraph that 5. a) is a painkiller,
    morphine b) is only given to victims of black widow bites,
    c) is a controlled substance,
    d) is highly addictive.

    6. What do you think the expression “in keeping 6. Since the brown recluse is seldom
    ..............................................................................
    with its name” means? seen, then the name “recluse” is
    ..............................................................................
    appropriate for this spider.
    ..............................................................................

    7. The brown recluse will bite at the slightest 7. X
    True False
    provocation.
    8. What is the first indication that someone has 8. a) extreme pain,
    been bitten by a brown recluse? b) swelling,
    c) necrosis,
    d) a wound at the site of the bite.
    9. How many symptoms of a brown recluse bite 9. a) 1,
    does the article list? b) 2,
    c) 3,
    d) 4.

    3 · COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA · NIVEL AVANZADO

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