Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Saving the Oceans

The oceans occupy over 70% of the Earth’s surface and provide food for billions of people. (7) ____________ people once believed the oceans were an infinite resource, scientists now warn that human activity may seriously damage marine ecosystems.

Today the oceans face a vast (8) ____________ of environmental threats such as overfishing and pollution. Large fish like tuna, cod, and sharks are often caught (9) ____________ the open ocean before they reach maturity.

To protect marine resources, experts suggest several actions:

👉 Reduce demand in the (10) ____________.

👉 Prevent (11) ____________ fishing that destroys fish populations.

👉 Support conservation programs to ensure that oceans (12) ____________ valuable for future generations.

(Adapted from Inside Reading)

Question 7: A. Although        B. Therefore                        C. Unless                        D. Because

Question 8: A. portion                B. range                        C. series                        D. plenty

Question 9: A. on                B. over                                C. in                                D. at

Question 10: A. global seafood market                        B. global market seafood

                C. seafood global market                        D. market seafood global

Question 11: A. dominant        B. excessive                        C. profound                        D. temporary

Question 12: A. remain        B. maintain                        C. sustain                        D. retain