Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have become extinct or nearly extinct. Bengal tigers, (25) __________ were once found in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number. By the year 2025 their (26) __________ in the world is estimated to be down to zero. The dangerous thing is that people don't hunt them for money but mainly (27) __________ they enjoy hunting them. Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species are very important to the world's ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be passed to save them. Countries around the world have begun to solve the problem in many ways. Reserves and national parks have been established. Money provided by world organizations has been spent on maintaining the parks. The use of products made from (28) _________ species has been stopped.

 

Bengal tigers, (25) __________ were once found in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

One reason birds have been so successful is because of their able to escape from danger quickly.

She __________a letter when the telephone rang.

Mary was really__________by the beauty of Hanoi.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?” - Ha and Mai: “_______”

Phuong: “I'm taking my TOEFL test tomorrow.” - Daisy: “_______”

Dreams are commonly made up of either visual and verbal images.

Water has been vital to the development and survivor of civilization.

Would you mind if I__________your dictionary?

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

 He started working in this company five years ago.

I bought these magazines_______have something to read on the trip.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

 A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The school_______all the students to take an interest in arts.

The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour's window yesterday.

All __________, no matter how small, will be much appreciated.

The woman was too weak to lift the basket.