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69. While politicians argue about nuclear weapons, ordinary people are simply concerned_____ staying alive.A. of B. with C. for D. in

IV. reading

Read the following passages and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

The threat to the environment

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many (70) ______ of animals are threatened, and could easily become (71)______ if we do not make an effort to (72)______ them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (73)______ for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (74)______ an sold as pet. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat - the (75)______ where they live - is disappearing. More (76)______ is used for farms, for houses or industries, and there are fewer open (77)______ than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (78)______ wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones (79)______ unless we can solve the problem.

70

A. marks B. more C. species D. forms

71

A. disappeared B. vanished C. empty D. extinct

72

A. harm B. safe C. protect D. serve

73

A. hunted B. chased C. game D. extinct

74

A. lively B. alive C. for live D. for living

75

A. spot B. point C. place D. site

76

A. earth B. land C. soil D. area

77

A. spaces B. air C. up D. parts

78

A. spoil B. harm C. wound D. wrong

79

A. survived B. over C. missing D. leftRead the passage about nature and choose the best answer A, B, C or D

Gone forever

Animals share the Earth with us. They fascinate us with their beauty, their grace, and their speed. We love observing their behavior, and learning more about their habits. But just loving them is not enough. All of these animals are endangered. Many of them have died, and without special care, they may someday disappear from the Earth. Each species of animals is special. Once it is gone, it is gone forever.The elephant seems to represent all that is strong and wild in Africa. It once had no natural enemies, but is now endangered - killed for its ivory tusks. Grizzly bears like to wander great distances. Today, because forests have been cleared to make room for people, the grizzly's habitat is shrinking and the grizzly is disappearing.The giant panda of Asia is a fascinating and unique animal. Yet there are only about 1,000 still living in the wild. Ocean - dwelling animals are in danger of extinction as well. Beautiful birds like the great green macaw are also reducing greatly in number.Unfortunately, it is people who cause many of the problems that animals face. We alter and pollute their habitats. We hunt them for skins, tusks, furs, and horns. We destroy animals that get in the way of farming or building. And we remove them from their natural habitats and take them home as pets.The world is made up of many living things, and each thing is dependent on the others to survive. If we allow even one species on Earth to become extinct, it has an impact on other living things and changes our world. When we mention any endangered wild animals, let's hope that we never again have to say, "Gone forever".