Unit 10 : Engagered species : Test 3

Complete each sentence with a suitable word in the box

1. Today many species of plant and animal are in …… ……………….of extinction.
2. A majority of local people have been infected with a dangerous disease
because of the …………………………………..water taken from the river.
4. The ……………………………………….of the rainforest is very worrying.
3. During the last few decades, human beings have done a great … ………..…….
to the environment.
5. The dumping of …………………….…waste by industry has contributed to
speeding up the damage of the environment.
6. Tropical rainforests have helped to keep the environment in balance, but
recent .………………..,,,,.means more pollution and serious natural disasters.
7. This also means that the ……………….of many animals are being destroyed.
8. The forest provides a(n) ……………………….for hundreds of species of plants
and animals

1. Many plant and animal species are in danger of …… ……………..…. (extinct)
2. The white rhino is now an …………………………….…species. (danger)
3. Kapo the gorilla was born and bred in …………………………… (captive)
4. In the wild Kapo’s chances of ……………………..…….would be slim. (survive)
5. Nowhere epitomises the wonderful …… ………………..….of nature better than
the jungle. (diverse)
6. …….claim that the virus among seals was caused by pollution. (environment)
7. Many species of wildlife could become extinct if left … …………….…. (protect)
8. Nowadays only a …………………..…….of wild crocodiles remain there. (harm)