Non-native species in Australia - Test 2

C2 Proficiency · Listening Sentence Completion · Cambridge English Proficiency 2, Cambridge University Press

You will hear a student called Tom giving a presentation about non-native species of animals in Australia, and the problems they cause. For questions 1–9, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

is present.

Rabbits introduced from Europe are widespread in Australia except in regions where

are unavailable for native Australian birds.

According to Tom, rabbits' feeding habits mean that foods such as

as well as smaller creatures with its poison.

An introduced species known as the cane toad can kill

in remote desert areas.

Camels were introduced to Australia to carry supplies to

of the apricot tree.

Australian camels particularly enjoy eating the

in poor communities.

When water is scarce, camels may destroy village

as a widespread means of controlling invasive species.

It is too expensive to use

but other places are more difficult.

Successful control measures have been implemented on one

is in place to prevent the problem from getting worse.

In Australia,

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