In the 1972 the Australian government (36) ...... a quota system which allowed a (n) (37) ...... number of kangaroos to be killed or 'culled' every year. Legislation was introduced because farmers claimed that the kangaroos were (38) ...... their crops. The problem is that (39) ...... two and a half million kangaroos can be killed legally each year, a futher two and a half million are killed illegally. The animals are killed for a variety of (40) ....... The main one, however, is that kangaroo meat is sold for human (41) ...... usually in the (42) ...... of steaks - or is used as pet fooD. There are also thousands of dollars to be made (43) ...... the sale of their skins.The environmental group Greenpeace and Australia's Animal Liberation (AAL) are now campaigning for a ban (44) ...... the sale of all kangaroo products. They (45) ...... that this will stop unscrupulous farmers killing the animal for (46) ....... A spokesperson for AAL said, ‘People aren't concerned because there are still (47) ...... six million kangaroos in Australia so they are (48) ...... an endangered species. People just don't care about (49) ...... like this unless there is a real threat. But we know certain types have already become extinct in some areas. We must act now (50) ...... it is too late.36. A. introduced B. produced C. turned out D. offered37. A. approximate B. certain C. estimated D. unknown38. A. enriching B. injuring C. ruining D. spoiling39. A. while B. because C. when D. unless40. A. results B. pretexts C. excuses D. reasons41. A. consumption B. need C. employment D. usage42. A. shape B. disguise C. form D. figure43. A. by B. during C. for D. from44. A. on B. of C. for D. against45. A. claim B. hope C. wonder D. consider46. A. interest B. profit C. benefit D. advantage47. A. exceedingly B. another C. over D. above48. A. never B. hardly C. seldom D. unlikely49. A. issues B. tasks C. duties D. cases50. A. when B. unless C. until D. beforeB. Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increaseD. Bengal tigers, for instance, which 'once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has' had some effect, but by itself It will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
51. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The Bengal tiger B. International boycotts
C. Endangered species D. Problems with industrialization
52. The word 'poachers' used in line 7 could be best replaced by which of the followings?
A. Illegal hunters B. Enterprising researchers.
C. Concerned scientists D. Trained hunters
53. What is an act of cruelty according to the passage?
A. Having interest in material gain.
B. Hunting endangered animals.
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction.
D. Causing the problem of extinction. .
54. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a way to protect animals from extinction?
A. Introduce laws to prohibit the killing of endangered animals.
B. Establish wildlife reserves.
C. Refuse to buy animal products.
D. Raise money to invest in equipment and patrol.
55. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude?
A. Forgiving B. Surprised C. Vindictive D. Concerned
IV. WRITING
A. From the four words or phrases A, B, C or D - choose the one that best completes the sentence.
56. The soybean, a plant native to China and Japan, has become ...... in the United States farming community.
A. one of the most popular crops B. as one of the most popular crops
C. only of the most popular crops D. one popular crops most are in
57. Declared an endangered species in the United States, .......
A. people have gathered the ginseng root almost to the point of extinction
B. the near extinction of the ginseng root is due to excessive gathering
C. the ginseng root has been gathered almost to the point of extinction
D. gathering the ginseng root almost to the point of extinction.
58. Of all the endangered South American birds, the jacana has been ......
A. difficult the most to protect B. protected the most difficult
C. to protect the most difficult D. the most difficult to protect
59. ......, Luxor did not reach preeminence until about 2000 B.C.E.
A. Many centuries earlier it was founded
B. Although founded many centuries earlier
C. The city founded centuries earlier
D. Founding the city centuries earlier .
60. Deep in the Rio Bec area of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula .......
A. does a 1,250-year-old pyramid lie B. lies a 1,250-year-old pyramid
C. a 1,250-year-old pyramid lie D. is a 1,250-year-old pyramid lying
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