READING COMPREHENSION
( Based on the passage about tropical biodiversity and conservation )
Question 20. According to paragraph 1, many species in tropical regions are at risk of extinction mainly
because
A. habitat loss is accelerating due to human activities
B. environmental policies are improving too slowly
C. tropical regions naturally have unstable ecosystems
D. biodiversity in non-tropical regions is declining faster
Question 21. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 2?
A. Economic pressures and illegal trade continue to undermine conservation efforts.
B. Local communities are unwilling to cooperate with conservation programs.
C. Tropical countries are refusing international assistance for political reasons.
D. Environmental conflicts are caused mostly by cultural differences.
Question 22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a successful conservation
strategy?
A. Establishing national parks
B. Developing community-based initiatives
C. Creating ecotourism opportunities
D. Expanding agricultural plantations
Question 23. The phrase “involving local populations” in paragraph 3 suggests that community-based
conservation ______.
A. limits residents' participation to minor tasks
B. encourages locals to take part in protecting resources
C. forces local people to abandon traditional practices
D. relies mainly on international volunteers
Question 24. The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. tracking species with satellite tools
B. agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity
C. new strategies developed by scientists
D. illegal poaching and wildlife trafficking
Question 25. Which of the following best paraphrases the final sentence of paragraph 4?
A. The success of conservation depends on how many species scientists can identify.
B. International efforts aim to protect biodiversity across the world.
C. Global agreements require countries to reduce their economic activities.

D. Technology alone is enough to conserve ecosystems effectively.
Question 26. According to the passage, ecotourism is beneficial because it ______.
A. eliminates the need for official conservation policies
B. generates income that motivates conservation
C. encourages more land to be used for tourism infrastructure
D. replaces traditional conservation methods completely
Question 27. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Conservation will succeed only if tropical countries stop economic development.
B. A combination of solutions is necessary to protect endangered species.
C. Raising global awareness is the least important part of conservation.
D. Technological tools have already solved most issues in biodiversity loss.
Question 28. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the final paragraph?
A. Pessimistic about long-term conservation
B. Skeptical about international cooperation
C. Hopeful but realistic about future solutions
D. Neutral and uninterested in global biodiversity