Unit 10 : Engagered species : Test 1

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. temperature
2. serious
3. awareness
4. chemical

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. government
2. agency
3. benefit
4. diversity

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. ability
2. agriculture
3. development
4. contaminate

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. disappearance
2. vulnerable
3. conservation
4. generation

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. current
2. global
3. crisis
4. mankind

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

_______ is a branch of Natural Science, and is the study of living organisms and how they interact with their environment.

1. Biology
2. Biological
3. Biologist
4. Biologically

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

A / an _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.

1. dangerous
2. endanger
3. endangered
4. endangerment

part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _______.

1. protect
2. protection
3. protective
4. protector

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Probability of extinction depends _______ both the population size and fine details of the population demography.

1. on
2. in
3. from
4. for

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

15,589 species (7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species) are now considered _______ risk _______ extinction.

1. at / of
2. on / in
3. for / with
4. in / at

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Many modern medicines are derived _______ plants and animals.

1. on
2. for
3. from
4. in

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Internationally, 189 countries have signed _______ accord agreeing to create Biodiversity Action Plans to protect endangered and other threatened species.

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. Ø

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

WWF is _______ leading privately supported international conservation organization in the world, and has sponsored more than 2,000 projects in 116 countries.

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. Ø

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Known worldwide by its panda logo, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is dedicated to protecting _______ world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to survive.

1. a
2. an
3. the
4. Ø

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Many nations have laws offering protection to these species, such as forbidding hunting, restricting land development or creating _______.

1. agencies
2. reserves
3. awareness
4. challenges

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers.

1. awareness
2. preservation
3. support
4. impact

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

World Wide Fund for Nature was formed to do the mission of the preservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

1. contamination
2. energy
3. extinction
4. development

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.

1. reserve
2. generation
3. natural environment
4. diversity

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.

1. reserve
2. generation
3. natural environment
4. diversity

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much of Asia and Afric

1. disappeared
2. increased
3. threatened
4. reduced

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

_______ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment. .

1. Biodiversity
2. Conservation
3. Globe
4. Individual

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

She ___ be ill. I have just seen her playing basket ball in the school yar

1. needn't
2. shouldn't
3. mustn't
4. can't

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Hiking the trail to the peak _______ be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic weather changes. You _______ research the route a little more before you attempt the ascent.

1. might / can
2. may / mustn't
3. can / should
4. must / needn't

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

I _______ find my own way there. You _______ wait for me.

1. should / can't
2. have to / must
3. can / needn't
4. might / mustn't

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.

1. needn't
2. must
3. has to
4. should

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

I was reading the book last night before I went to be I never took it out of this room. It ____ be lying around here somewhere. Where ___ it be?

1. might / needn't
2. can / should
3. shouldn't / may
4. must / can

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night.

1. must have left
2. should have left
3. must be leaving
4. needn't leave

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

When you have a small child in the house, you _______ leave small objects lying aroun Such objects _______ be swallowed, causing serious injury or even death.

1. should / must
2. should not / might
3. needn't / may
4. mustn't / can't

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Jenny's engagement ring was precious! It _______ have cost a fortune.

1. must
2. should
3. can
4. needn't

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

You _______ take your umbrella along with you today. It _______ rain later on this afternoon.

1. ought to / mustn't
2. needn't / will
3. will / must
4. should / might