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Ex1: Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
Hidden in almost every European country, there are ancient and untouched forests. These forests are often (1)________ in wildlife and are home to many endangered species. One example is a small patch of Scottish forest which (2)___________ a variety of coniferous trees suitable for a wide range of birds and insects. Although many of the ancient (3)___________ of Europe worshipped trees, there is little respect for them today. The World Wildlife Fund has decided to (4)__________ attention to the importance of Europe ancient woodlands. They are asking for the remaining forests to be protected by controlling the trade in wood. In addition, governments are being asked to regenerate forests where (5)_________ , and manage them in a more nature-friendly way.
At present, almost a third of western Europe is (6)_______ by trees. Unfortunately, many of these were only planted recently. This means they can’t support such a(n) (7)___________ variety of plant and animal life. If we destroy the ancient forests, we will cause many species to (8)_________ extinct. The decline of ancient forests began thousands of years ago. Yet, with the growing awareness of the (9)__________ of ancient woodlands, it is hoped those remaining will be saved. By the year 2010, the World Wildlife Fund hopes to have (10)____________ many forest reserves across Europe. It isn’t too late to do something for our ancient trees.
1. A. full B. rich C. wealthy D. prosperous
2. A. contains B. includes C. embraces D. holds
3. A. humans B. peoples C. beings D. persons
4. A. draw B. bring C. carry D. move
5. A. vital B. urgent C. necessary D. important
6. A. full B. packed C. loaded D. covered
7. A. deep B. wide C. excessive D. extreme
8. A. get B. end C. come D. become
9. A. value B. profit C. interest D. seriousness
10. A. done up B. set up C. brought up D. made up
Ex2: Fill one suitable word in each blank to complete the following passage:
Most people picture sharks (11)____as_____ huge, powerful, frightening predators, ready at any moment to (12)_____use______ their sharp teeth to attack unwary swimmers without provocation. There are numerous fallacies, however, in this conception of sharks.
First, there are about 350 species of sharks, and not all of them are large. They range in size (13)__________ the dwarf shark, which can be only 6inches (0.5 feet) long and can be held in the palm of the hand, to the whale shark, which can be more than 55 feet long.
A second fallacy concerns the number and type of teeth, which can vary tremendously (14)____among_____ the different species of shark. A shark can have from one to seven sets of teeth at the same time, and some types of shark can have several hundred teeth in each jaw. It is true that the fierce and predatory species do possess extremely sharp and brutal teeth used to rip the prey apart; many (15)_____other_____ types of shark, however, have teeth more adapted to grabbing and holding (16)___than____ to cutting and slashing.
Finally, not all sharks are predatory animals ready to strike out at humans, on the least whim. In fact, only 12 of the 350 species of shark have been (17)____known____ to attack humans, and a shark needs to be provoked in order to attack. The types of shark (18)___that____ have the worst record with humans are the tiger shark, the bull shark, and the great white shark. (19)_____However____, for most species of shark, even some of the largest types, there are no known instances of attacks (20)____by____ humans.
Ex3: Read the passage and choose the best answer
JURASSIC PARK
Danny Mellor visits an island where most of the occupants are meat-eating monsters – and he learns that you should take them seriously, very seriously
When I heard that there was an island where the local inhabitants are almost all dragons, I didn’t believe it. But it’s true. Komodo dragons live on four islands in Indonesia, including the island of Komodo. It isn’t easy to get there. You have to go to an island called Sumbawa and then take a seven-hour boat ride.
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard. They’re big (they can be more than 12 feet long) and they’re ugly! Komodo dragons are carnivorous, eating insects, birds, deer, horses, and even young Komodo dragons. They young can sometimes escape by climbing trees, because the heavier adults can’t climb very well. Komodo dragons are good swimmers, however, and often hunt in the surf for fish and birds. Komodo dragons are such deadly predators that even one bite can be lethal. The bacteria in the dragon’s saliva is so dangerous that wounds don’t usually heal. If a victim gets away, it often dies from infection within days. Their reputation as human killers is well deserved, too. They are responsible for attacking and killing both locals and tourists.
But there are fewer than 6.000 Komodo dragons, so you won’t find them easily. They don’t like coming out when they hear people. In fact, you can’t even look for them without an experienced guide. If a dragon runs towards you, the guide quickly puts a stick across its neck. For some reason, with a stick holding its head on the ground, a Komodo dragon lives very quite and still. But without it, look out! You might be lunch!
Task 1: Match each word with a word that has a similar meaning. Write your answers in the box
21. occupant - D. inhabitant
22. carnivorous - F. killer
23. deadly - E. lethal
24. predator - A. meat-eating
25. human - C. people
26. visitors - B. tourists
Task 2: Choose the correct answer:
27. When Danny first heard about Komodo Island, he _______________
A. was sure it existed
B. wasn’t sure it existed
C. didn’t want to go there
D. really wanted to go there
28. Komodo Island is_____________
A. an island in Malaysia
B. one place dragons live
C. the only place dragons live
D. the home of Dragons
29. Komodo dragons ____________
A. attack people
B. don’t attack people
C. attack only young people
D. attack only old people
30. When you visit Komodo Island, _________
A. you can go anywhere
B. you might not see a dragon
C. you don’t need a guide
D. you can’t go anywhere
Ex4: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
31. A. amphibian B. reptile C. endangered D. insect
32. A. canyon B. habitat C. mammal D. dangerous
33. A. dolphin B. postage C. buffalo D. noble
34. A. reservation B. preservation C. reserve D. represent
35. A. annual B. average C. natural D. nation
Ex5: Choose the word with different stress
36. A. conservation B. environment C. geography D. amphibian
37. A. fauna B. flora C. balance D. reserve
38. A. habitat B. impairment C. develop D. improvement
39. A. biosphere B. contribute C. tropical D. heritage
40. A. national B. endanger C. annual D. different
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Hidden in almost every European country, there are ancient and untouched forests. These forests are often (1)________ in wildlife and are home to many endangered species. One example is a small patch of Scottish forest which (2)___________ a variety of coniferous trees suitable for a wide range of birds and insects. Although many of the ancient (3)___________ of Europe worshipped trees, there is little respect for them today. The World Wildlife Fund has decided to (4)__________ attention to the importance of Europe ancient woodlands. They are asking for the remaining forests to be protected by controlling the trade in wood. In addition, governments are being asked to regenerate forests where (5)_________ , and manage them in a more nature-friendly way.
At present, almost a third of western Europe is (6)_______ by trees. Unfortunately, many of these were only planted recently. This means they can’t support such a(n) (7)___________ variety of plant and animal life. If we destroy the ancient forests, we will cause many species to (8)_________ extinct. The decline of ancient forests began thousands of years ago. Yet, with the growing awareness of the (9)__________ of ancient woodlands, it is hoped those remaining will be saved. By the year 2010, the World Wildlife Fund hopes to have (10)____________ many forest reserves across Europe. It isn’t too late to do something for our ancient trees.
1. A. full B. rich C. wealthy D. prosperous
2. A. contains B. includes C. embraces D. holds
3. A. humans B. peoples C. beings D. persons
4. A. draw B. bring C. carry D. move
5. A. vital B. urgent C. necessary D. important
6. A. full B. packed C. loaded D. covered
7. A. deep B. wide C. excessive D. extreme
8. A. get B. end C. come D. become
9. A. value B. profit C. interest D. seriousness
10. A. done up B. set up C. brought up D. made up
Ex2: Fill one suitable word in each blank to complete the following passage:
Most people picture sharks (11)____as_____ huge, powerful, frightening predators, ready at any moment to (12)_____use______ their sharp teeth to attack unwary swimmers without provocation. There are numerous fallacies, however, in this conception of sharks.
First, there are about 350 species of sharks, and not all of them are large. They range in size (13)__________ the dwarf shark, which can be only 6inches (0.5 feet) long and can be held in the palm of the hand, to the whale shark, which can be more than 55 feet long.
A second fallacy concerns the number and type of teeth, which can vary tremendously (14)____among_____ the different species of shark. A shark can have from one to seven sets of teeth at the same time, and some types of shark can have several hundred teeth in each jaw. It is true that the fierce and predatory species do possess extremely sharp and brutal teeth used to rip the prey apart; many (15)_____other_____ types of shark, however, have teeth more adapted to grabbing and holding (16)___than____ to cutting and slashing.
Finally, not all sharks are predatory animals ready to strike out at humans, on the least whim. In fact, only 12 of the 350 species of shark have been (17)____known____ to attack humans, and a shark needs to be provoked in order to attack. The types of shark (18)___that____ have the worst record with humans are the tiger shark, the bull shark, and the great white shark. (19)_____However____, for most species of shark, even some of the largest types, there are no known instances of attacks (20)____by____ humans.
Ex3: Read the passage and choose the best answer
JURASSIC PARK
Danny Mellor visits an island where most of the occupants are meat-eating monsters – and he learns that you should take them seriously, very seriously
When I heard that there was an island where the local inhabitants are almost all dragons, I didn’t believe it. But it’s true. Komodo dragons live on four islands in Indonesia, including the island of Komodo. It isn’t easy to get there. You have to go to an island called Sumbawa and then take a seven-hour boat ride.
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard. They’re big (they can be more than 12 feet long) and they’re ugly! Komodo dragons are carnivorous, eating insects, birds, deer, horses, and even young Komodo dragons. They young can sometimes escape by climbing trees, because the heavier adults can’t climb very well. Komodo dragons are good swimmers, however, and often hunt in the surf for fish and birds. Komodo dragons are such deadly predators that even one bite can be lethal. The bacteria in the dragon’s saliva is so dangerous that wounds don’t usually heal. If a victim gets away, it often dies from infection within days. Their reputation as human killers is well deserved, too. They are responsible for attacking and killing both locals and tourists.
But there are fewer than 6.000 Komodo dragons, so you won’t find them easily. They don’t like coming out when they hear people. In fact, you can’t even look for them without an experienced guide. If a dragon runs towards you, the guide quickly puts a stick across its neck. For some reason, with a stick holding its head on the ground, a Komodo dragon lives very quite and still. But without it, look out! You might be lunch!
Task 1: Match each word with a word that has a similar meaning. Write your answers in the box
21. occupant - D. inhabitant
22. carnivorous - F. killer
23. deadly - E. lethal
24. predator - A. meat-eating
25. human - C. people
26. visitors - B. tourists
Task 2: Choose the correct answer:
27. When Danny first heard about Komodo Island, he _______________
A. was sure it existed
B. wasn’t sure it existed
C. didn’t want to go there
D. really wanted to go there
28. Komodo Island is_____________
A. an island in Malaysia
B. one place dragons live
C. the only place dragons live
D. the home of Dragons
29. Komodo dragons ____________
A. attack people
B. don’t attack people
C. attack only young people
D. attack only old people
30. When you visit Komodo Island, _________
A. you can go anywhere
B. you might not see a dragon
C. you don’t need a guide
D. you can’t go anywhere
Ex4: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
31. A. amphibian B. reptile C. endangered D. insect
32. A. canyon B. habitat C. mammal D. dangerous
33. A. dolphin B. postage C. buffalo D. noble
34. A. reservation B. preservation C. reserve D. represent
35. A. annual B. average C. natural D. nation
Ex5: Choose the word with different stress
36. A. conservation B. environment C. geography D. amphibian
37. A. fauna B. flora C. balance D. reserve
38. A. habitat B. impairment C. develop D. improvement
39. A. biosphere B. contribute C. tropical D. heritage
40. A. national B. endanger C. annual D. different
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