Unit 6. ENDANGERED SPECIES

Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other

three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. endangered

B. gorilla

C. global

D. dragon

2. A. change

B. poaching

C. chemical

D. achievement

3. A. horn

B. vehicle

C. hippo

D. habitat

4. A. species

B. nest

C. special

D. helpful

5. A. snorkelling

B. sensitive

C. diversity

D. reserve

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position

of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

6. A. visit

B. extinct

C. survive

D. evolve

7. A. dangerous

B. survivor

C. habitat

D. vulnerable

8. A. convenient

B. endanger

C. critical

D. tradition

9. A. pollution

B. collision

C. protection

D. valuable

10. A. migrate

B. giant

C. panda

D. rhino

Part II. VOCABULARY

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each of the following questions.

11. All types of dinosaurs went extinct long time ago.

A. thrived

B. boomed

C. survived

D. died out

12. We need to prepare for our biology assignment about endangered plant species.

A. harmless

B. dangerous

C. likely to go extinct

D. harmful

13. These animals are quite vulnerable when living near the industrial zone.

A. calm

B. easily hurt

C. safe

D. relaxed

14. Every year, in Africa a lot of elephants are poached for tusks.

A. illegally hunted

B. gently cooked

C. boiled

D. stewed

15. More complex animals gradually evolved from these very simple creatures.

A. resolved

B. involved

C. revolted

D. developed

16. Many species are threatened in the wild due to habitat destruction by man.

A. usual behaviour

B. favourite activity

C. place of living

D. rituals

17. These animals are now on the verge of extinction.

A. natural tendency

B. no longer existing

C. thriving

D. developing

18. This forest contains many rare specie of plants.

A. in small numbers

B. real

C. half-cock

D. not done properly

19. Many birds didn't survive the severe winter.

A. have enough food

B. surprise

C. get over

D. continue to live

20. The main threat to the survival of these creatures comes from their loss of habitat.

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