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Mammals Reptiles Birds Insects
Amphibians Molluscs (e.g. snails) Fish Others’
15,000 14,234
12,630
12.000 1 11,2121,212
9.618
9,000 7.851
6,000
3,000
0
Figure: The Rising Number of Endangered Species
(4) There are numerous creatures that are vital to us and our environment and that require
assistance for surviving. There are a lot of people who can help these animals. A lot
is being done to help them, such as aid through NGOs, government assistance, and
keeping them safe in zoos. So, please be compassionate and assist in the rescue of
the unfortunate little endangered animals.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions.
1. The reason why there is a rise in the number of endangered species is because
____________________.
(a) rise in the number of predators
(b) habitat loss and genetic variation loss

(c) increased in noise pollution
(d) animals are entering areas inhabited by humans
2. Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given
quotes.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

“Animals are “The Earth is what “Progress is “We all have a
such agreeable we all have in impossible without responsibility
friends—they ask common.” change, and to protect
no questions; they —Wendell Berry those who cannot endangered
pass no criticisms.” change their minds species, both for
–George Eliot cannot change their sake and
anything.” for the sake of
–George Bernard our own future
Shaw generations.”
–Loretta Lynch

(a) Option (i) (b) Option (ii) (c) Option (iii) (d) Option (iv)

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