Endangered species are plant and animal species (36)___ are in danger of extinction. The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial (37)   and pollution.The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, urbanization and road and dam construction have destroyed or seriously damaged natural habitats.

Plant and animal extinction leads to a loss of biodiversity. Maintaining biodiversity is important for us in many ways. Humans depend on species diversity to have food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture. In addition, we benefit greatly from many medicines and (38)         products that  biodiversity provides.   (39)       , different conservation efforts have  been (40)_____ in order to save endangered species.

Question 39:

Tropical forests have supplied us with many sorts of plants for food, medicine and industry. They can probably supply man much more. They also reduce floods and droughts, keep water clean, and slow down the Greenhouse Effect. However, the tropical forests are being destroyed to make rooms for things like farms and fields. Besides, forest fires are the most terrible destruction.

About 20 million hectares are lost annually - an area which is twice as big as that of Australia. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is working to protect and save the forests that are in danger, to plant new trees for fuel wood and to slow down the Greenhouse Effect. It encourages governments and people to do something for the sake of the tropical

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about tropical forests?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We may help if we cut down on energy use by using LED light bulbs and unplug unused electronic devices.

Our environment is _       because of serious pollution.

Tropical forests have supplied us with many sorts of plants for food, medicine and industry. They can probably supply man much more. They also reduce floods and droughts, keep water clean, and slow down the Greenhouse Effect. However, the tropical forests are being destroyed to make rooms for things like farms and fields. Besides, forest fires are the most terrible destruction.

About 20 million hectares are lost annually - an area which is twice as big as that of Australia. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is working to protect and save the forests that are in danger, to plant new trees for fuel wood and to slow down the Greenhouse Effect. It encourages governments and people to do something for the sake of the tropical forests.

The word “It” in line 7 means _

Tropical forests have supplied us with many sorts of plants for food, medicine and industry. They can probably supply man much more. They also reduce floods and droughts, keep water clean, and slow down the Greenhouse Effect. However, the tropical forests are being destroyed to make rooms for things like farms and fields. Besides, forest fires are the most terrible destruction.

About 20 million hectares are lost annually - an area which is twice as big as that of Australia. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is working to protect and save the forests that are in danger, to plant new trees for fuel wood and to slow down the Greenhouse Effect. It encourages governments and people to do something for the sake of the tropical forests.

What is the aim of the World Wildlife Fund?

Berkeley Primary school was    in 1930, originally as a separate infant and junior school

The    to make quick decisions is vital in an emergency.

Tropical forests have supplied us with many sorts of plants for food, medicine and industry. They can probably supply man much more. They also reduce floods and droughts, keep water clean, and slow down the Greenhouse Effect. However, the tropical forests are being destroyed to make rooms for things like farms and fields. Besides, forest fires are the most terrible destruction.

About 20 million hectares are lost annually - an area which is twice as big as that of Australia. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is working to protect and save the forests that are in danger, to plant new trees for fuel wood and to slow down the Greenhouse Effect. It encourages governments and people to do something for the sake of the tropical forests.

The word “annually” is closest in meaning to         .

Growing crops and raise animals for food are among the most important steps ever taken by mankind

Endangered species are plant and animal species (36)___ are in danger of extinction. The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial (37)   and pollution.The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, urbanization and road and dam construction have destroyed or seriously damaged natural habitats.

Plant and animal extinction leads to a loss of biodiversity. Maintaining biodiversity is important for us in many ways. Humans depend on species diversity to have food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture. In addition, we benefit greatly from many medicines and (38)         products that  biodiversity provides.   (39)       , different conservation efforts have  been (40)_____ in order to save endangered species.

Question 37:

Rose_____an international prize for nature photography last year.

Endangered species are plant and animal species (36)___ are in danger of extinction. The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial (37)   and pollution.The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, urbanization and road and dam construction have destroyed or seriously damaged natural habitats.

Plant and animal extinction leads to a loss of biodiversity. Maintaining biodiversity is important for us in many ways. Humans depend on species diversity to have food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture. In addition, we benefit greatly from many medicines and (38)         products that  biodiversity provides.   (39)       , different conservation efforts have  been (40)_____ in order to save endangered species.

Question 40:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), was established in 1946.

The weather is getting     _.

She didn’t shed a tear as the play ended in tragedy.