FURTHER PRACTICE:
I. Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box.
extinct habitat endangered vulnerable
poaching poachers biodiversity conservation
1. By losing ______biodiversity___________, we are losing the chance to discover new
medicines that could end the suffering of millions of people.
2. Do not purchase illegal products that come from ________endangered________ species.
3. Since 1600 about 500 species of animals have become _________extinct ______________.
4. Although ___________conversation________ groups are working to protect wildlife, natural
habitats are still being destroyed.
5. Due to _________poaching_________ and civil war, the population of gorillas drops sharply.
6. Logging, oil and gas drilling, over-grazing and development all result in
___________habitat__________ destruction.
7. The more species disappear, the more entire eco-systems become
___________vulnerable___________.
8. ___________Poachers___________ are killing rhinos because of their horns.
II. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box.
endangered preparation decline survival diet
population access species poaching wild
Cat Ba Langurs
Cat Ba langurs are one of several langur (1) _________species_____________ that are
closely associated with limestone areas. The (2) _____________diet______________ of the Cat
Ba langur consists mainly of leaves, but also includes fresh shoots, flowers, bark and some fruits.
The World Conservation Union lists the Cat Ban langur as one of the most critically (3)
_________endangered___________ primate species in the world due to its small (4)
_____________survival___________ size and restricted range. Only about 60 langurs currently
survive in the (5) _________wild _______________.
In the past, (6) _______________poaching____________ constituted the primary threat
to langur survival and resulted in a population decline from an estimated 2,500 – 2,800
individuals in the 1960s to a mere 53 individuals by 2000.
As a result of this steep (7) ___________decline___________ in numbers, the remaining
langur population is now highly fragmented and low reproductive output threatens their future
(8) __________population_____________. Some of these include all-female groups with no (9)
_____________access______________ to males and are therefore non-reproducing social units.
Langurs were mainly poached for the (10__________preparation______________ of traditional
medicine.
III. Fill in each gap in the sentences with ONE suitable word.
1. Gorilla and chimpanzee populations in Central Africa continue to decline due to
________habitat loss____________,
habitat loss and disease.
2. To ensure the __________biodiversity_____________ of the world’s animals, we must learn
how to keep ‘sustainable
populations’ alive for the animals to _______live________________ on their
own.
3. We now realize that it is important to maintain the planet’s
___________stability_______________, which is the
richness of animal and plant life.
4. A __________wild____________ is any natural region where wildlife lives undisturbed, for
example, forest, ponds,
marshes or deserts.
5. Take __________imidiate_________ actions in your own community.
6. Officials said there were no _____________need_____________ of the plane crash.
IV. Fill in each blank with the suitable word from the root word provided.
1. survive (v)
A. Many of our crop plants rely on some insects to produce seeds, and would not
_________survive_____________
without them.
B. By protecting the habitats, we ensure the __________survival_________ of gorillas and the
other species.
C. The government is sending help to the __________survival___________ of the earthquake.
2. conserve (v)
A. To save mountain gorillas, we must ___________conserve___________ their habitat.
B. There are _______conservation_____________ organizations which try to make people
aware of the problems facing
wild animals.
C. ___________Conservationists______________ are calling for additional measures with a
focus on more effective
management of the habitat.
3. danger (n)
A. There are many different organizations working to protect and conserve
___________endangered______________
species and their habitats.
B. The destruction of wildlife habitats is a major cause of species
_____________danger____________.
C. Floods and droughts are both ________dangerous_____________ to humans and crops.
4. extinct (n)
A. The dodo very quickly declined in numbers, and it was ___________extinct
_____________ by 1681.
B. People all over the world are working to help save endangered animals from
__________extinction_____________.
C. The fireman could not __________extinguish_______________ the flames.
5. vulnerable (adj)
A. The impacts of biodiversity loss include fewer new medicines, greater
________vulnerability _________ to natural
disasters and greater effects from global warming.
B. Komodo dragons are listed as _____________________ because human activity and
natural disasters
reduced their number significantly in the past century.
C. His condition left him _________vulnerable__________ exposed to the slightest cold or
cough.
V. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences.
1. I think I ___________ my door key, I can’t find it anywhere.
A. will have lost B. am losing C. have lost D. will
lose
2. Mr Edwards _________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches B. will have taught C. taught D. has
been teaching
3. The number of working women in our country _____________ from 49% in 1980 to nearly
65% nowadays.
A. has been increasing B. has increased C. is increasing D. will
have increased
4. By the time you come back, I ______ my assignments.
A. will finish B. will be finishing C. have finished D. will
have finished
5. I’m tired. I ________ the house since 9 this morning.
A. am cleaning B. will have cleaned C. had been cleaning D. have
been cleaning
6. She __________ two miles and a half, and now she feels exhausted.
A. will have run B . was running C .has run D. has
been running
7. We all hope that the dispute _____________ by the end of the month.
A. was going to solve B. will have been solved C. had been solved D. is
supposed to solve
8. By December next year, we ___________ in this house for twenty years.
A. will have lived B. have lived C. will live D. had
lived
VI. Rewrite these sentences, using double comparatives.
1. The value of a picture depends on how famous the artist is.
the more famous the artist is, the great value of a picture is
2. The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.
the longer the delay is, the angyier the crowd became
3. How well I sleep depends on how late I go to bed.
the later i go to bed, the worse i sleep
4. My father doesn’t spend much time with my family because he works so hard.
the more time his father spends on work, the less time he spend with family
5. The traffic moves very slowly as more cars come into the city.
the more cars come into the city, the slower the traffic moves
6. The idea becomes less attractive as I think about it more.
The more i think about the idea, the less attractive it becomes
7. It’s hard to concentrate when you are tired.
The more tired you are, the harder you concentrate
8. The service of a hotel depends on how expensive it is.
The more expensive the service of a hotel is, the great options it bring to you
