Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

 Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that ecosystems work better when there is a greater variety of species within them. This biodiversity is being lost destroying natural mechanisms that could repair the damage caused by man. 

Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich rainforests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different grasses and herbs and replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat. 

When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are altered and even damaged. Without their biodiversity, they are not able to serve as the natural cleaners of our planet. No longer are they able to absorb the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is global warming, caused by the increase in the 'greenhouse effect', and ultimately, or even sooner, there will be a change in the world's climate. 

 

Which of the following is the best title for the passage? 

What you're saying ________ what you said earlier. 

A crowd of ________ had gathered at the scene of the accident. 

The pianist whom played in the concert last night was internationally famous.

The bomb attacks may have been in retaliation for the arrest of the terrorist suspect.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

The word "Findings" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Our products are environmentally-friendly. We package all of them in recyclable materials.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 

Two friends are talking about the benefits of swimming. 

- Daisy: "As far as I know, swimming is a really helpful thing for everyone to improve their health."

- Mark: “____________________” 

The result is a warming of the atmosphere, the so-called global warming, and possible ozone damage. 

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. 

He must have studied harder, but he was too lazy and that's why he failed the exam.

On attaining maximum size, ________ by drawing itself out and dividing into two daughter amoebas, each receiving identical nuclear materials.