ENDANGERED SPECIES

TEST 1
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. a. temperature b. serious c. awareness d. chemical
2. a. ability b. agriculture c. development d. contaminate
3. a. government b. agency c. benefit d. diversity
4. a. disappearance b. vulnerable c. conservation d. generation
5. a. current b. global c. crisis d. mankind
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the
underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6. _______ is a branch of Natural Science, and is the study of living organisms and how
they interact with their environment.
a. Biology b. Biological c. Biologist d. Biologically
7. A / an _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming
extinct.
a. dangerous b. endanger c. endangered d. endangerment
8. Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and
obtain legal _______.
a. protect b. protection c. protective d.
protector
9. Probability of extinction depends _______ both the population size and fine details of the
population demography.
a. on b. in c. from d. for
10.Many modern medicines are derived _______ plants and animals.
a. on b. for c. from d. in
11.15,589 species (7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species) are now considered
_______ risk _______ extinction.
a. at / of b. on / in c. for / with d. in / at
12.Internationally, 189 countries have signed _______ accord agreeing to create Biodiversity
Action Plans to protect endangered and other threatened species.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
13.Known worldwide by its panda logo, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is dedicated to
protecting _______ world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to
survive.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
14.WWF is _______ leading privately supported international conservation organization in
the world, and has sponsored more than 2,000 projects in 116 countries.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
15.Many nations have laws offering protection to these species, such as forbidding hunting,
restricting land development or creating _______.
a. agencies b. reserves c. awareness d. challenges
16.Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a
species more desirable for collectors and poachers.
a. awareness b. preservation c. support d. impact
17.World Wide Fund for Nature was formed to do the mission of the preservation of
biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution
and wasteful consumption.
 a. contamination b. energy c. extinction d. development
18.The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
a. reserve b. generation c. natural environment d. diversity
19.It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and
densely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa.
a. disappeared b. increased c. threatened d. reduced
20._______ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their
natural environment. .
a. Biodiversity b. Conservation c. Globe d. Individual
21.She ___ be ill. I have just seen her playing basket ball in the school yard.
a. needn't b. shouldn't c. mustn't d. can't
22.Hiking the trail to the peak _______ be dangerous if you are not well prepared for
dramatic weather changes. You _______ research the route a little more before you
attempt the ascent.
a. might / can b. may / mustn't c. can / should d. must / needn't
23.Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.
a. needn't b. must c. has to d. should
24.He is unreliable. What he says _______ be believed.
a. cannot b. must not c. may not d. might not
25.I _______ find my own way there. You _______ wait for me.
a. should / can't b. have to / must c. can / needn't d. might / mustn't
26.I was reading the book last night before I went to bed. I never took it out of this room. It
____ be lying around here somewhere. Where ___ it be?
a. might / needn't b. can / should c. shouldn't / may d. must / can
27.When you have a small child in the house, you _______ leave small objects lying around.
Such objects _______ be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death.
a. should / must b. should not / might
c. needn't / may d. mustn't / can't
28.Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night.
a. must have left b. should have left
c. must be leaving d. needn't leave
29.Jenny's engagement ring was precious! It _______ have cost a fortune.
a. must b. should c. can d. needn't
30.You _______ take your umbrella along with you today. It _______ rain later on this
afternoon.
a. ought to / mustn't b. needn't / will
c. will / must d. should / might
Error Identification.
31.Species become extinct or endangerment for a number of reasons, but
A B
the primary cause is the destruction of habitat by human activities.
C D
32.Although species evolve differently, most of them adapt to a specific
A B
habitat or environment that best meets their survive needs.
C D
33.Without the particularly habitat, the species could not survive.
 A B C D
34.Such human activities as pollution, drainage of wetlands, cutting and
A B
clearing of forests, urbanization, and road and dam construction has
C D
destroyed or :seriously damaged available habitats.
35.Habitat fragmentation have caused plant and animal species in the
A B C
remaining islands of habitat to lose contact with others of their own kind.
D
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Species that belong to an area are said to be native species. Typically, they have been
part of a given biological landscape for a long period, and they are well adapted to the local
environment and to the presence of other native species in the same general habitat. Exotic
species are interlopers, foreign elements introduced intentionally or accidentally into new
settings through human activities. In one context an introduced species may cause no
obvious problems and may, over time, be regarded as being just as "natural" as any native
species in the same habitat. In another context, exotics may seriously disrupt delicate
ecological balances and create a cascade of unintended consequences. The worst of these
unintended consequences arise when introduced species put native species in destruction by
preying on them, altering their habitats, or out-competing them in the struggle for food
resources. Although biological introductions have affected environments the world over, the
most destructive, effects have occurred on islands, where introduced insects, cats, pigs, rats,
mongooses, and other nonnative species have caused the grave endangerment or outright
extinction of literally hundreds of species during the past 500 years.
One of other reason to cause species extinction is overexploitation. This word refers to
the utilization of a species at a rate that is likely to cause its extreme endangerment or
outright extinction. Among many examples of severe overexploitation, the case of the great
whales stands out in special relief. By the middle of the 20th century, unrestricted whaling
had brought many species of whales to incredibly low population sizes. In response to public
pressure, in 1982 a number of nations, including the USA, agreed to an international
moratorium on whaling. As a direct result, some whale species which are thought to have
been on extinction's doorstep 25 years ago have made amazing comebacks, such as grey
whales in the western Pacific. Others remain at great risk. Many other species, however,
continue to suffer high rates of exploitation because of the trade in animal parts. Currently,
the demand for animal parts is centered in several parts of Asia where there. is a strong
market for traditional medicines made from items like tiger bone and rhino horn.
36.Native species _______.
a. are not used to the local environment
b. never get along well with other native species in the same environment
c. tend to do harm to exotic species
d. have been part of a given biological landscape for a long period
37.Exotic species _______.
a. do no harm to native species and the local environment
b. may kill native species for food
c. always share the environment peacefully with native species
d. help to make the local environment more ideal to survive
38.According to the first paragraph, _______.
a. non-native species have caused badly damage to native ones
b. introducing new exotic species to local environments is necessary
c. exotic species have never been introduced on islands
d. very few native species have been damaged by exotic species
39.According to the second paragraph, by the middle of the 20 century ___.
a. whale population was the most crowded in marine life
b. whale hunting was illegal
c. whale population increased dramatically
d. whaling was not restricted
40.Tiger bone and rhino horn _______.
a. are not popular in Asian markets
b. are never in the trade of animal parts
c. are used for making traditional medicines
d. cannot be found in Asian markets