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TA12-de4
I. Pronunciation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation.
II. Stress
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.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
A. will become
B. would become
C. become
D. have become
12. The park has a special enclosure for ___ animals to protect them from poachers.
A. extinct
B. vulnerable
C. harmful
D. degraded
13. You can’t get this job unless you ___ the required qualifications.
A. have
B. will have
C. had
D. are having
14. Raising awareness is ___ important as enforcing strict laws to protect wildlife.
A. as
B. so
C. more
D. than
15. The poachers will not stop hunting animals ___ strict laws are imposed.
A. if
B. unless
C. although
D. until
16. ___ turtles are protected, their population will continue to decline.
A. Until
B. If
C. Unless
D. Although
17. The tour guide was so knowledgeable that he ___ every question about wildlife
conservation.
A. answered
B. answers
C. has answered
D. was answering
18. I am looking forward to ___ more about career opportunities in wildlife conservation.
A. learning
B. learn
C. to learn
D. learned
19. Scientists are working to reattach broken pieces of coral to ___ them to reefs.
A. protect
B. restore
C. remove
D. conserve
20. There are fewer endangered species now than there ___ 10 years ago.
A. are
B. was
C. were
D. had been
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
There is an alarming trend that species such as tigers, rhinos, elephants, and even smaller
creatures like frogs and turtles are becoming endangered. If no action is taken, some
species could become extinct, which would affect entire ecosystems. For example, the
loss of pollinators like bees can harm agriculture, and the extinction of predators like
tigers can cause imbalances in the food chain.
Governments and conservation organizations around the world are making efforts to
protect wildlife. National parks, wildlife reserves, and protected areas have been created
to provide safe habitats for animals. In addition, strict laws against poaching and illegal
trade of endangered animals have been introduced. For instance, countries like Kenya and
South Africa have enforced strict penalties for the illegal hunting of elephants for their
ivory.
However, challenges remain. Many animals live in regions where conflicts occur, making
it hard to protect them. Climate change is also causing changes to natural habitats, such
as rising sea levels and melting ice caps, which threaten marine and polar species.
Despite these difficulties, wildlife conservation efforts have achieved some success. For
example, the population of the giant panda has increased due to dedicated conservation
programs in China.
In the future, global cooperation will be essential to protect endangered species and
ensure the survival of wildlife for future generations. If governments, organizations, and
individuals continue to work together, we can restore habitats, protect species, and
maintain the balance of nature.
21. What is one main cause of wildlife endangerment mentioned in the passage?
A. Overpopulation of species
B. Habitat loss and climate change
C. Lack of food in wildlife reserves
D. Increased agricultural production
22. What action has been taken in Kenya and South Africa to protect wildlife?
23. Why is the extinction of certain species like bees or tigers harmful?
25. What does the passage suggest is necessary for the future of wildlife conservation?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions.
26. The wildlife reserve will succeed only if more funding is provided.
27. Unless people reduce waste, the environment will become worse.
29. If he had followed the veterinarian’s advice, the gibbon would have recovered faster.
A. The gibbon recovered slowly because he didn’t follow the veterinarian’s advice.
B. The gibbon recovered quickly because of advice.
C. He followed the advice, so the gibbon recovered faster.
D. He didn’t need advice for the gibbon to recover.
30. There are more endangered animals today than there were a decade ago.