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1. Name the animals

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1. What is the ninth animal called? ----------
You answered: monkey
Answer correct: monkey

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2. What is the eighth animal called? ----------
You answered: turtle
Answer correct: turtle

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3. What is the seventh animal called? ----------
You answered: zebra
Answer correct: zebra

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4. What is the sixth animal called? ----------
You answered: snake
Answer correct: snake

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5. What is the fifth animal called? ----------
You answered: penguin
Answer correct: penguin

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6. What is the fourth animal called? ----------
You answered: whale
Answer correct: whale

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7. What is the third animal called? ----------
You answered: dolphine
Answer correct: dolphine

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8. What is the second animal called? ----------
You answered: shark
Answer correct: shark

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9. What is the first animal called? ----------
You answered: camel
Answer correct: camel

2. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the paragraphs.

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1. Many animals that live in the Arctic, for example polar bears and foxes, ---------- be in danger.
You answered: could
Answer correct: could

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2. Because of global warming, the ice is melting in the Arctic and some scientists say there ---------- be no ice there by
2060.
You answered: might
Answer correct: might

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3. The situation is very serious: ---------- Venice will be completely under water in forty years.
 You answered: maybe
Answer correct: maybe

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4. Everyone knows Venice - it ---------- be the world's most famous city built on water - but now it has a big problem: it is
sinking into the water.
You answered: can't
Answer correct: must

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5. The tsunami destroyed large parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand, and the complete reconstruction of
houses and other buildings ---------- take ten years or more.
You answered: might
Answer correct: might

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6. We aren't sure exactly how many people died during the tsunami of 2004 but it was ---------- as many as 230,000.
You answered: perhaps
Answer correct: perhaps

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7. Some scientists think the rainforest ---------- disappear completely by 2080.
You answered: could
Answer correct: could

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8. The rainforest is home to 30 percent of all animal and plant life on Earth and 2.5 million types of insects. But it is
disappearing because people cut down the trees for money. We don't know how fast it is disappearing but satellite
pictures show that it ---------- be 15,000 km every year.
You answered: might
Answer correct: might

3. Listening file and choose the correct question

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1. Who has the best sense of direction?
You answered: A monarch butterfly
Answer correct: A New York taxi driver

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2. Who is the best athlete?
You answered: A rat
Answer correct: A rat

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3. Who sleeps the most
You answered: A human baby
Answer correct: A black bear

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4. Who has the best memory
You answered: A university professor
Answer correct: An elephant

4. Read the following article and choose the correct answer A, B, or C

In spring 2008, the polar bear was placed on the endangered species list. According to the USA's Endangered Species Act,
an endangered species is an animal, plant, or any other kind of wildlife that is likely to face extinction in its natural habitat.
Polar bears had already been categorized as a "threatened" species which the ESA defines as one that is likely to become
"endangered" in the foreseeable future.

The polar bear is the first animal that has been classified as endangered due primarily to global warming. Global warming
is a form of climate change caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide and other  greenhouse gases  that become
trapped in the atmosphere. Oil and gas heaters, engines using oil or petrol (or gasoline), and coal-powered electricity
plants all require fossil fuels that lead to global warming. Renewable energy sources or renewables that don't cause global
warming include solar, wind, and hydro-electricity power. These alternative forms of power, as well as the science of climate
change, have been strongly attacked by many of the world's biggest companies in order to protect the huge profits they
make from fossil fuels. They do this even though they're fully aware of how much fossil fuels are damaging our planet and
endangering many of the species we share it with.

The polar bear's habitat is more vulnerable to global warming than many other species. Polar bears live mainly on the sea
ice in the Arctic. This is where they hunt for fish and build up fat reserves. When the ice melts many polar bears move to
land and live off their stored fat. In the Arctic, global warming is causing the ice to melt slightly earlier and form slightly
later. This results in a shorter feeding season for the polar bear. Some risk their lives to find ice. If they have to swim too far
they will drown from exhaustion and hunger. The World Wildlife Fund estimates that over 25% of Arctic sea ice has
disappeared in the past 30 years.

It is not only the polar bear that is at risk in the Arctic. Every species of plant, animal, and insect there is threatened by
global warming. Nevertheless, groups of concerned scientists and environmentalists such as the World Wildlife Fund often
study large carnivores in order to assess the health of an  ecosystem. The Arctic  food chain  relies on the polar bear. In
addition, donations are more commonly offered for the protection of large animals such as bears or elephants. People, in
general, are less interested in conservation efforts that protect small wildlife, such as plants or insects. However, by using
donor money to protect the habitats of larger animals through reforestation and similar programs, entire ecosystems with
many threatened or endangered species can be saved.

It is important that animals such as the polar bear make it onto the endangered species list. Once they are on the list there
are laws that protect these animals from being hunted for food or sport. Agencies also receive money and tools to protect
the habitat and  recover  the species. The goal of removing the animal from the list is often achievable. Since the
Endangered Species Act was introduced in the US in 1973, many species have been taken off the list due to increased
populations. In fact, it is rare for a species to go extinct after they make the list. Sadly, many species do go extinct while
waiting for consideration.

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1. The place where a species lives and reproduces is its natural
You answered: habitat
Answer correct: habitat

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2. According to the article, an endangered species is one that is _____.
You answered: already dangerous
Answer correct: in danger of extinction

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3. Which poses the greatest threat to polar bears today?
You answered: water pollution
Answer correct: climate change

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4. What major change has occurred in the polar bear's natural habitat?
You answered: colder air temperatures
Answer correct: disappearing sea ice

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5. Which type of energy contributes to global warming?
You answered: coal-generated electricity
Answer correct: coal-generated electricity

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6. Certain companies use money and political influence to attack climate science and renewables in order to protect
_____.
 You answered: their future profits
Answer correct: their future profits

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7. The World Wildlife Fund estimates that _______ of Arctic sea ice has disappeared in the past 30 years.
You answered: over 20%
Answer correct: over 25%

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8. What type of conservation efforts are people generally interested in?
You answered: protecting large animals
Answer correct: protecting large animals

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9. Many threatened or endangered species can be saved by a large ______.
You answered: reforestation project
Answer correct: reforestation project

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10. Thanks to laws that protect them, species that make it onto the endangered species list _______ become extinct.
You answered: always
Answer correct: rarely

5. WRITING: Write an essay at least 150 words.

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1. Some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoos, while others think that zoos are both entertaining and
ecologically important. What opinion do you support?
You answered:
Nowadays, protecting the wildlife is underestimated by governments in some countries which will be devastating in the
future. Meanwhile zoos play an important role in wildlife conservation. It is believed by a group of people that it is cruel
to keep animals in zoos, others however refute this. Both points of view will be discussed.
There are some persuasive arguments in favor of keeping animals in zoos. From the environmental perspective, they
can protect the endangered species and give scientists the chance to study their behavior. From the economical point of
view, they employ the large number of people which provide great job opportunities and income for the local area. In
addition, zoos are entertaining, educational and fun. They can make a fantastic day out for a family to have fun and
children learn to respect and protect the nature and wildlife.
On the other hand, there are some strong arguments against keeping animals in cages for entertainment. Based on the
moral point of view, keeping animals in cages is unethical and we have no right to use animals for entertainment. In
addition, Zoos exhibit animals with the aim of making profit. According the environmental aspect, zoos are artificial so
animals lose their instinct for hunting. Furthermore, It would be better to protect the animals' natural habitat to reduce
the risk of their extinction.
To sum up, although zoos are entertaining and educational for children, they will change the animals' instinct which
seems not to be rational. It would be better to protect the preserved areas to keep animals safe
Answer correct: Nowadays, protecting the wildlife is underestimated by governments in some countries which will be
devastating in the future. Meanwhile zoos play an important role in wildlife conservation. It is believed by a group of
people that it is cruel to keep animals in zoos, others however refute this. Both points of view will be discussed.
There are some persuasive arguments in favor of keeping animals in zoos. From the environmental perspective, they
can protect the endangered species and give scientists the chance to study their behavior. From the economical point of
view, they employ the large number of people which provide great job opportunities and income for the local area. In
addition, zoos are entertaining, educational and fun. They can make a fantastic day out for a family to have fun and
children learn to respect and protect the nature and wildlife.
On the other hand, there are some strong arguments against keeping animals in cages for entertainment. Based on the
moral point of view, keeping animals in cages is unethical and we have no right to use animals for entertainment. In
addition, Zoos exhibit animals with the aim of making profit. According the environmental aspect, zoos are artificial so
animals lose their instinct for hunting. Furthermore, It would be better to protect the animals' natural habitat to reduce
the risk of their extinction.
To sum up, although zoos are entertaining and educational for children, they will change the animals' instinct which
seems not to be rational. It would be better to protect the preserved areas to keep animals safe.
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