SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.

          Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (56) ________many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (57) ________ if we do not make an effort to (58) ________them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (59) ________for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (60) ________, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat- the place where they live- is (61) ________. More (62) ________is used for farms, for houses and industry , and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help  them grow better (63) ________, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (64) ________wildlife. The most successful animals on earth- human beings- will soon be the only ones (65) ________, unless we can solve this problem.

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (56) ________many species of animals are threatened,