A. SOON B. FORWARD C. BEFORE D. LATER READ THE FOLLOWINGPASSAGE AN...

25. A. soon

B. forward

C. before

D. later

Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the questions.

Tigers are one of the most powerful and graceful animals in the world. The different species that still

exist today, namely the Bengal, Indochina, Siberian, South China and Sumatra tigers are in danger of

becoming extinct. Due to irresponsible hunting, the Bali, Caspian and Java tigers have already become

extinct. This could soon happen to the other species too.

In the past, tigers were considered as pests. With a smaller area to hunt, as man had taken up more of

the land to build upon, the tigers found less areas for themselves to hunt. They thus turned to farms to get

their food. Farmers' livestock were attacked by these tigers. People were then encouraged to hunt and kill

these animals with the promise of rewards. Even after the threat of tigers on livestock was over, man

continued to hunt tigers, this time for recreation. Poachers also hunt tigers for their body parts . The skin

of tigers is much sought. Bones and other organs are also used as ingredients in traditional Chinese

medicine. Although killing tigers is illegal, it is still being carried out and unless it is stopped, the

remaining species of tigers will soon become extinct too.