Wildlife habitat loss - Review 2

C2 Proficiency · Open Cloze · Close-up C2 Workbook, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

A new report states that two-thirds of the world's wildlife (1) ___ definitely be lost in just a few short years unless urgent action (2) ___ taken to reverse the trend. While much awareness has been raised about habitat loss, many government officials are still (3) ___ their heads in the sand over the issue, choosing to ignore this serious problem rather than (4) ___ up to the facts. This has resulted in many forests, seas and other natural areas (5) ___ decimated at an alarming rate. Scientists characterise this loss of wildlife as nothing less than a mass extinction – the sixth such in the planet's existence, and they say that mankind had (6) ___ get a handle on the situation before it gets out of control. A loss of habitat also means a loss of resources such as fresh water, which would in turn spark conflicts amongst populations. But this stark future need (7) ___ come to pass, as some wildlife, such as tigers and pandas, has rebounded, demonstrating that humans can have a positive impact on the fate of the planet. What people the world over must do is band (8) ___ and pressure governments to prevent habitat destruction, for the sake of humanity and animals alike.

Wildlife habitat loss

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