UNIT 10 ~ ENDANGERED SPECIES

PRACTICE TEST 1

A. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. plant B. danger C. animal D. dam
2. A. species B.causes C. industries D. agencies
3. A. endanger B. verge C. conserve D. diversity
4. A. thousand B. around C. sound D. young
5. A. thousand B. threaten C. other D. think
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. species B.danger C. drainage D. reduce
7. A. habitat B. endanger C. extinction D. appearance
8. A. primary B. diversity C. seriously D. benefit
9. A. pollution B. disappear C. addition D. awareness
10. A. protect B. preserve C. product D. destroy
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. What John says........true but I very much doubt it.
A. may be B. will be C. shall be D. should be
12. By cutting down trees, we........the natural habitat of birds and animals.
A. damage B. harm C. hurt D. injure
13. At the end of the winter, the price of winter clothes in the shops usually........
A. lowers B. drops C. sinks D. reduces
14. The by-laws say that all dogs........be kept on a lead in the park.
A. ought B. need C. must D. have
15. A man's pay usually........on the number of hours he works in a week.
A. results B. starts C. depends D. follows
16. If you keep trying you might........to do it.
A. succeed B. discover C. understand D. manage
17. Lack of sleep can have a noticeable........your performance at work.
A. impact on B. effect on C. affect on D. A or B
18. Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the........of extinction.
A. verge B. way C. mood D. state
19. The famine caused widespread........of life.
A. lack B. loss C. shortage D. death
20. Despite the bad weather, he........get to the airport in time.
A. could B. couldn't C. was able to D. almost
21. This book will........you with all the information you need.
A. provide B. offer C. give D. assign
22. There has been an accident on the motorway,........long delays.
A. result in B. resulting in C. result from D. resulting from
23. The giant panda is now........
A. in danger of becoming extinct B. an endangered species
C. is becoming extinction D. A or B
24. Different conservation efforts have been........in order to save endangered species.
A. taken B. made C. given D. done
25. Alan and Susie........an argument. They're not speaking to each other.
A. must have B. might have C. must have had D. may have
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. I'm not sure (A) where Matthew (B) is. He (C) can be playing (D) squash.
27. You'll be (A) leaving college (B) soon. You (C) may think (D) about your future.
28. Mark (A) have to get the car (B) repaired. (C) There's something wrong (D) with the brakes.
29. The Bactrian, (A) or Asian camel (B) can identified (C) by (D) its two humps.
30. It (A) is well-known fact (B) that camels can (C) go for extended periods (D) without water.
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31. There 'II be a bus later on, but we might as well walk.
A. We are quite ready to walk. B. We would much prefer to wait for the bus.
C. We'll have to walk because the bus is late. D. We think we will be late if we walk.
32. May I suggest Monday for our trip to Bristol?
A. I think we must go to Bristol on Monday.
B. I think we would be allowed to go to Bristol on Monday.
C. I think Monday is the only day we can manage for the trip.
D. I think Monday would be a good day for us to go to Bristol.
33. Mrs Smith said, "Sam may have gone to the library."
A. Mrs Smith knew Sam had gone to the library. B. Mrs Smith wasn't sure where Sam had gone.
C. Sam was allowed to go to the library. D. Sam had certainly not gone to the library.
34. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us.
A. The story he told us was magical. B. It's possible that he told an unreal story.
C. The story he told us was beyond belief. D. It's possible that he told a real story.
35. It's not necessary for you to do the test.
A. You needn't do the test. B. You don't need to do the test.
C. You don't have to do the test. D. All are correct.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
SAWING THE TIGER
In 1973, when the tiger appeared to be facing (36) . ...... the World Wide Fund for Nature and the Indian
Government agreed to set up "Operation Tiger" - a campaign to (37)..........this threatened creature. They
started by creating nine special parks (38)..........that tigers could live in safety. The first was at Ranthambhore,
a region which was quickly (39)..........into a desert because too much of the grass was being eaten by the local
people's cattle. (40).........the time there were just fourteen tigers left there. The government had to clear twelve
small villages, which (41)..........moving nearly 1,000 people and 10,000 cattle so the land could be handed
back to nature.
Today, Ranthambhore is a very different place, with grass tall enough for tigers to (42)...........in, and there
are now at least forty of them in the park, wandering freely about. Other animals have also benefited. For
example, (43).........are many more deer and monkeys than before. The people who were moved are now living
in better conditions. They live in new villages away from the tiger park, with schools, temples and fresh water
(44)......... There are now sixteen such tiger parks in India and the Animal's future looks little (45) .......
36. A. extinction B. disappearance C. loss D. death
37. A. assist B.save C. aid D. survive
38. A. such B. too C.so D. by
39. A. altering B. made C. formed D. turning
40. A. At B. In C. By D. On
41. A. faced B. meant C. made D. considered
42. A.conceal B. elude C. hide D. exist
43. A. these B. those C. they D. there
44. A. provision B. reservoir C. supplies D. source
45. A. safely B. safer C. safety D. more safe
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth's history called the Mesozoic Era, which is also
known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many
millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago,
they died out rather suddenly, never to re-emerge. The word "dinosaurs" comes from two Greek words
meaning "terrible lizard". Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The
biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most
modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaur and tyrannosaurus rex, reached
80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however; some were actually not larger than a chicken.
Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaurs to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth's
climate. It is believed that temperatiires dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too
large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protecting, it is possible that the climate became too chilly
for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to
survive.
46. What is the best title for this passage?
A. The History of Earth B. The Metabolism of Dinosaurs
C. Earth’s Largest Reptiles D. The Domination of the Land
47. It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about..........
A. 200 million years B. 135 million years C. 80 million years D. 65 million years
48. In line 4, the author uses the phrase "never to re-emerge" to indicate that the dinosaurs...........
A. went into hiding B. lost their way C. became extinct D. never died out
49. According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?
A. It was rather uniform. B. It guaranteed their survival.
C. It made them the largest creatures ever on earth. D. It varied quite greatly.
50. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses..........
A. another theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs B. other changes in climate
C. the ability of mammals to survive . D. the protection of other species

The End

Bactrian Camels Tigers At Ranthambhore

Animals In Cretaceous Period

1. B 11. A 21. A 31. A 41. B

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