Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

_____________ species are plant and animal species which are in danger of extinction.

A. Dangerously

B. Endangered

C. Endanger

D. Dangerous

Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning

Question: Many species of flora and fauna are on the verge of extinction.

A. Many species of flora and fauna become extinct.

B. Many species of flora and fauna are going to be extinction.

C. Many species of flora and fauna are disappearing.

D. Many species of flora and fauna are in danger of extinction.

Complete each sentence with a suitable word in the box toxic damage deforestation natural habitats contaminated danger destruction habitat 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)