Question

a)  Choose the three pieces of information below that are most important to this text.

• • Giant weta are endangered.

  • Rats and mice eat weta.

  • Scientists study weta.

  • You need a special aerial to listen for the beeps.

  • The backpacks are taken off the weta after about three weeks.

  • Radio backpacks are used to track weta.

Question

b)  What is the main idea of this text?

• • Radio backpacks are used to count giant weta.

  • Scientists are finding out about giant weta to help them survive.

  • Giant weta are rare.