Tigers are one of the most powerful and graceful animals in the world----- Nội dung dịch tự động từ ảnh ----- Tigers are ane of the mast powerful and graceful animals in the world. The different species that still exist today, namely the Bengal, Indochina, Siberian, South China and Sumatra tigers are in danger of becaming extinct. Due ta irresponsible hunting, the Bali, Caspian and Java tigers have already became extinct. This could soan happen to the ather species too. In the past, tigers were considered as pests. With a smaller area to hunt, as man had taken up more of the land to build upon, the tigers found less area for themselves ta hunt. They thus turned to farms ta get their food. Farmers' livestock were attacked by these tigers. People were then encouraged to hunt and kill these animalk with the promise of rewards. Even after the threat of tigers an livestock was over, man continued ta hunt tigers, this time for recreation. Paachers too hunt tigers for their body parts knowing that the skin of tigers is much sought after. Bones and other organs are also used as ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine. Although killing is illegal, it is still being carried out unless it is stopped, the remaining species of tigers will saon become extinct toa. 8. How many species of tigers were there originally? A. three B. Faur C. Five D. eight 9. There were fewer hunting grounds for the tigers because A. man had occupied the land B. the farmers put their livestack there C. the tiger population was becoming bigger D. they liked hunting livestock 10. Man continues hunting tigers even they are no longer pests because A. he treats it as a form of recreation B. he loves tigers very much C. he still thinks tigers are pests D. he wants to make the tigers extinct 11. Poachers are people who A. look after tigers B. make Chinese medicine C. hunt tigers illegally D. hunt tigers' body parts 12. Illegal poaching will A. cause the extinction of tigers B. Increase the amount of Chinese medicine C. increase the amount of Chinese medicine D. increase the price of body parts |