THE 1ST TEST 45 MINUTES IN THE 2ND TERM
Full name:……………………………………….Class 12……….. Mark


I. PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. a. endangered b. destroyed c. damaged d. provided
2. a. identify b. primary c. seriously d. biodiversity

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the best option
_______ is a branch of Natural Science, and is the study of living organisms and how they interact with their environment.
a. Biology b. Biological c. Biologist d. Biologically
A / an _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
a. dangerous b. endanger c. endangered d. endangerment
Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _______.
a. protect b. protection c. protective d. protector
6. After he …………………….., there were a lot of changes at his factory.
a. retire b. had retired c. retires d. has retired 7. _________________ is the protection of environment and natural resources.
a. Survival b. Commerce c. Conservation d. Extinction 8. Keep quiet. You _________________ talk so loudly in here. I am studying.
a. may b. must c. might d. mustn`t
9. A _____ is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events
are usually imaginary.
a. pleasure b.review c. page d. novel
10. The flowers in the garden ………………….everyday.
a. must water b. can water c. must be watered d. should water
11. Books are a wonderful source ________ knowledge and pleasure.
a. with b. of c. in d. about
12. He is a good teacher in this city, _________ everyone admires him.
a. so b. because c. however d. though
13. This letter_________________ by e- mail.
a. can send b. can be sent c. can being sent d. can be send
14. It started to rain;_____________we decided to stay at home to watch TV.
a. but b. however c. though d. therefore
15. To ________ a desert is a danger activity which requires careful preparation for risks.
a. comprise b. circle c. remain d. Explore
16.You _______ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.
a. needn`t b. mustn`t c. do not have to d. may not



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III. READING
Text 1:Fill in each gap with one suitable word provided
species – construction – driven – danger – with – destruction – increased - commercial – identify – chemicals
Endangered species are plant and animal species which are in .( 17 )………………. of extinction. Over 8,300 plant species and 7,200 animal species around the globe are threatened ..(18 )…………. extinction, and many thousands more become extinct each year before biologists can..(19)………..……..them. The primary causes of …………….….(20 )..extinction are habitat ( 21) ……..……………..commercial exploitation and pollution. The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, urbanization and dam…(22)………….….have destroyed or seriously damaged natural habitats. Since the 1600s, worldwide .(23)……………..exploitation of animals for food and other products has seriously reduced the number of rare species. Toxic ..(24)……….……..…..in the air and land, contaminated water and ( 25)…………………. water temperatures have also ..(26 ) ………………..…many species to the verge of extinction.

Text 2: Read and answer the following questions
In 1807 Noah Webster began his greatest work, An American Dictionary of the English language. In preparing the manuscript, he devoted ten years to the study of English and its relationship to other languages, and seven more years to the writing itself. Published in two volumes in 1828, An American Dictionary of the English Language has become the recognized authority for usage in the United States. Webster’s purpose in writing it was to demonstrate that the American language was developing distinct meanings, pronunciations, and spelling from those of British English. He is responsible for advancing simplified spelling forms: