Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35. SAVE THE WHALE CAMPAIGN

The (31) __________ century has brought many dangers to the world’s largest mammal. Due to improved methods of technology and faster ships, we might be too late to prevent whales (32) ______ becoming extinct. There are only 2000 blue whales left, and although the species is (33) ________, there is no sign that the population is growing. Only three countries, Iceland, Norway and Japan are allowed (34) _____________ whales for (35) __________ research, but the situation is not improving. STOP THE KILLING NOW!   The (31) __________ century has brought many dangers to the world’s largest mammal.

The (31) __________ century has brought many dangers to the world’s largest