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I. Read and complete the text
In spring 2008, the polar bear was placed on the endangered species list.
The polar bear is the first animal that has been classified as endangered due primarily to 1) ... . Global
warming is a form of climate change caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse
gases 2) ... in the atmosphere. Oil and gas heaters, engines using oil or petrol (or gasoline) and coal-
powered electricity plants all require fossil fuels that lead to global warming. 3) ... that don't cause global
warming include solar, wind and hydro-electricity power.
The polar bear's habitat is more vulnerable to global warming than many other species. Polar bears live
mainly on the sea ice in the Arctic. This is where they hunt for fish and 4) ... . When the ice melts many
polar bears move to land and live off their stored fat. In the Arctic, global warming is causing the ice to
melt slightly earlier and form slightly later. This results in a shorter feeding season for 5) ... . Some risk
their lives to find ice. If they have to swim too far they will drown 6) ... . The World Wildlife Fund
estimates that over 25% of Arctic sea ice has disappeared in the past 30 years.
It is important that animals such as the polar bear make it onto the endangered species list. Once they are
on the list there are laws 7) ... from being hunted for food or sport. Agencies also receive money and tools
to protect the habitat and the species. The goal of removing the animal 8) ... is often achievable.
A renewable energy sources
B from exhaustion and hunger
C build up fat reserves
D from the list
E global warming
F that protect these animals
G the polar bear
H that become trapped
II. Fill in the gaps: convince or persuade
1) Did you ... him that you need the job?
2) I couldn't ... myself that I was doing the right thing.
3) I couldn't ... her to come.
4) He tried to ... his son to follow his advice, but his efforts were in vain.
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