The destruction of forests is having a serious impact on the _____ balance of the region.
Some _____ animals can bring diseases that harm native wildlife.
Scientists are working to protect _____ species from invasive ones.
The seeds of the tree are _____ by the wind to grow in new areas.
The coral reef _____ is under threat from pollution and climate change.
Birds often help spread _____ by eating fruit and dropping them in other locations.
Plastic waste in the ocean is a growing _____ to marine life.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The bird was released from its cage and flew away.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The toxin from the snakebite requires immediate medical attention.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The farmers planted a new species of rice that grows faster.
Complete using the correct present perfect continuous form of the verbs in brackets. Use short forms where possible.
Mandy: Hi Matt. How are you? What (you / do) recently?
Matt: Oh, hi Mandy! Well, (I / study) for my exams.
Mandy: That sounds boring! (you / work) hard?
Matt: Very! Basically, (I / just / sit) at my desk in my bedroom for the past three weeks and (I / not / go) out at all. (I / work) with Michael, my best friend, some of the time, though, so at least I've had some company. How about you?
Mandy: Well, my mum and I (paint) my bedroom for the last few days. That has been fun! And (we / also / plan) our summer holiday.
Matt: Great! Where are you going?
Mandy: Well, we haven't decided yet. (We / look) at different places to see which we like best.
Matt: I'm sure you'll have a great time, wherever you go. Oh, by the way, (I / think) of having a party when I finish my exams. Would you like to come?
Mandy: Sure! That would be great!
Choose the correct answer.
We would like to eat something because we for the whole day.
Choose the correct answers.
They a film on television all evening. It's their favourite film and they it three times.
Give the correct tense of the verb in brackets.
Mark feels very stiff because (he / drive) all day.
Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.
(I / try) to learn by heart this text for half an hour, but (not succeed) yet.
Give the correct tense of the verb in brackets.
I really must go and see the dentist. One of my teeth (ache) for weeks.
We _____ for over ten hours without a break. Let’s call it a day!
Look, the conservation volunteers ____ cheerfully in the sunshine all morning, unlike yesterday, when they ____ to work in the rain.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
respect
plate
receipt
impact
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
psychology
expectancy
speciality
population
Listen to the audio and complete the sentences. Write no more than TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER as you hear in each gap.
1. About % of introduced species can harm local ecosystems.
2. The Nile perch, introduced into Lake Victoria, killed over species.
3. Some foreign animals, like , have been brought to new areas for agricultural purposes, such as pollinating crops.
4. Invasive species contribute to more than 20% of the world’s biodiversity .
5. and monitoring can help reduce the negative impacts of foreign species.
Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.
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A. at first they were introduced to control pests B. What do you mean C. Could you please explain D. they get sick or even die |
Anna: I heard that some foreign species can harm native animals.
Tom: Yes, like the cane toads in Australia. They’re causing a lot of problems.
Anna: ?
Tom: Well, , but now they’re spreading everywhere and eating native insects.
Anna: how they harm other species?
Tom: Sure. The toads are poisonous, so when predators eat them, . This reduces the number of native predators in the area.
Anna: That sounds terrible.
Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.
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A. What do you mean? B. We need to be more careful about introducing non-native plants. C. But it's often a difficult and time-consuming process. D. How can we stop it from spreading? |
Tim: Have you heard about the weed species that's been taking over our local parks?
Bella: No, I haven't. What kind of weed is it?
Tim: It's called Japanese knotweed. It grows incredibly fast and can damage infrastructure, like roads and buildings.
Bella: That's crazy!
Tim: There are a few methods, like manual removal or using herbicides.
Bella: It's a shame.
Tim: Absolutely. We should always research the potential impact of a new plant species before introducing it to an ecosystem.