A. Listen to part of an Interview with a wildlife photographer. Choose the correct answer. 1. Why did Daniel become a wildlife photographer?
A.
He thought it would be a well-paid career.
B.
He couldn't get into college to study veterinary science.
C.
He wanted to be out in nature.
2.
2. What is Daniel's favorite photograph a picture of?
A.
an animal that is being attacked by a predator
B.
birds migrating in the early evening
C.
a colorful parrot
3.
3. What will have happened by the end of this year?
A.
Daniel and his wife will have published their first book.
B.
Daniel will have changed his job.
C.
He will have collected his third award for his work.
4.
4. What does Daniel's wife do?
A.
She's a publisher.
B.
She's also a photographer.
C.
She studies wildlife in the Antarctic.
5.
5. What was the most exciting moment in Daniel's career?
A.
seeing giant pandas in a reserve
B.
seeing turtle eggs hatch
C.
observing penguin colonies
6.
B. Choose the correct words to complete the conversation. 6. A: I'm concerned that by the time _____ 50 years old, most of the Arctic sea ice _____!
A.
I'm / will have disappeared
B.
I'll have been / will have been disappearing
7.
7. B: Well, it's certainly possible, as it _____steadily for years by then.
A.
will probably have been melting
B.
has probably melted
8.
8. A: And if that _____, our planet _____ some important animal and plants habitats -with all the ice melting away.
A.
will have happened / will have been losing
B.
happens / will have lost
9.
9. B: Yeah, and if so, there's a danger that many species _____ extinct.
A.
will have been becoming
B.
will have become
10.
10. A: I know. We really ought to do something about it, so our children _____ that we didn't try to stop it!
A.
won't say
B.
won't have said
11.
C. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct option. 11. A place where animals breed and _____ their young is called their breeding _____.
A.
burrow / ground
B.
raise / ground
12.
12. Some animals dig a hole, called a _____, for shelter.
A.
nest
B.
burrow
13.
13. Many species of birds build a _____ in which they can _____ their eggs.
A.
nest / lay
B.
hatch / raise
14.
14. A large group of penguins is called a _____.
A.
migration
B.
colony
15.
15. Birds have to sit on their eggs to keep them warm until they _____.
A.
raise
B.
hatch
16.
16. Some animals, such as beavers, stay together and _____ for life.
A.
lay
B.
mate
17.
17. An animal that attacks and eats other animals is called a _____.
A.
predator
B.
mate
18.
D. Read the Amazing African Elephant and choose the correct words to complete the article. 18 Choose the correct option.
A.
apart from
B.
by virtue of
19.
19. Choose the correct option.
A.
Far from
B.
In line with
20.
20. Choose the correct option.
A.
As a result of
B.
Apart from
21.
21. Choose the correct option.
A.
Thanks to
B.
Apart from
22.
22. Choose the correct option.
A.
Despite
B.
Due to
23.
23. Choose the correct option.
A.
in line with
B.
by means of
24.
24. Choose the correct option.
A.
In addition to
B.
As a result of
25.
25. Choose the correct option.
A.
by means of
B.
far from
26.
26. Choose the correct option.
A.
apart from
B.
on account of
27.
27. Choose the correct option.
A.
In spite of
B.
As a result of
28.
E. Choose the correct option that completes the comment. 28. Plastic bags do so much damage to fish and birds if they end up in the oceans.
A.
Also, forests are important habitats for wildlife. We need to protect those trees.
B.
What's more, they're often not biodegradable.
C.
Not to mention the fact that they can then use them for healthy lunches.
D.
And on top of that, the animals are generally treated better -so it's best for everyone.
E.
Right. And what's more, things like insects are often threatened, and they're an important part of the food chain.
F.
Yeah, and then you can see the animals in their natural habitat.
29.
29. I try to buy organic meat because I think it's much healthier.
A.
Also, forests are important habitats for wildlife. We need to protect those trees.
B.
What's more, they're often not biodegradable.
C.
Not to mention the fact that they can then use them for healthy lunches.
D.
And on top of that, the animals are generally treated better -so it's best for everyone.
E.
Right. And what's more, things like insects are often threatened, and they're an important part of the food chain.
F.
Yeah, and then you can see the animals in their natural habitat.
30.
30. I think deforestation is one of the biggest threats to our planet.
A.
Also, forests are important habitats for wildlife. We need to protect those trees.
B.
What's more, they're often not biodegradable.
C.
Not to mention the fact that they can then use them for healthy lunches.
D.
And on top of that, the animals are generally treated better -so it's best for everyone.
E.
Right. And what's more, things like insects are often threatened, and they're an important part of the food chain.
F.
Yeah, and then you can see the animals in their natural habitat.
31.
31. People are eager to protect cute animals like polar bears, but it's important to remember that less attractive species are endangered, too.
A.
Also, forests are important habitats for wildlife. We need to protect those trees.
B.
What's more, they're often not biodegradable.
C.
Not to mention the fact that they can then use them for healthy lunches.
D.
And on top of that, the animals are generally treated better -so it's best for everyone.
E.
Right. And what's more, things like insects are often threatened, and they're an important part of the food chain.
F.
Yeah, and then you can see the animals in their natural habitat.
32.
32. I think it's great that some schools have a garden so the kids can learn to grow vegetables.
A.
Also, forests are important habitats for wildlife. We need to protect those trees.
B.
What's more, they're often not biodegradable.
C.
Not to mention the fact that they can then use them for healthy lunches.
D.
And on top of that, the animals are generally treated better -so it's best for everyone.
E.
Right. And what's more, things like insects are often threatened, and they're an important part of the food chain.
F.
Yeah, and then you can see the animals in their natural habitat.
33.
33. I think it's better to watch wildlife documentaries than go to the zoo.
A.
Also, forests are important habitats for wildlife. We need to protect those trees.
B.
What's more, they're often not biodegradable.
C.
Not to mention the fact that they can then use them for healthy lunches.
D.
And on top of that, the animals are generally treated better -so it's best for everyone.
E.
Right. And what's more, things like insects are often threatened, and they're an important part of the food chain.
F.
Yeah, and then you can see the animals in their natural habitat.
34.
F. Read the article Inventions Based on Nature. Then read the statements and choose True, False, or NG if the information is not given. 34. The inventions above have been inspired by science fiction as well as by nature.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
NG
35.
35. The article discusses how self-healing plastics will be used to repair human bodies.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
NG
36.
36. Self-healing plastics should allow spacecraft to spend more time in outer space.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
NG
37.
37. Morphing Airplane Wings will allow aircraft to be more efficient.
