Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks (from 10 to 14). With a coastline of over 3,260 kilometres, Viet Nam is (10) __________ to many different kinds of flora and fauna. From the Fansipan Peak all the way down to the Mekong Delta, the country has a rich diversity of wildlife. However, due to population growth and rapid urban development, many of Viet Nam’s plant and animal species are ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks (from 10 to 14).

With a coastline of over 3,260 kilometres, Viet Nam is (10) __________ to many different kinds of flora and fauna. From the Fansipan Peak all the way down to the Mekong Delta, the country has a rich diversity of wildlife. However, due to population growth and rapid urban development, many of Viet Nam’s plant and animal species are endangered.

Natural habitats are threatened by deforestation and the overuse of natural resources. Several unique species have almost disappeared in recent years (11) __________ the illegal wildlife trade. The trade in animal parts continues to be a serious problem despite the heavy punishment. There is still high demand for elephant ivory, rhino horn, turtle eggs, and (12) __________ wild animal parts. This has forced a number of mammals and other (13) __________ onto the Red List of Threatened Species. In 2010, Viet Nam’s last Javan rhino was shot and killed for its horn.

Nevertheless, there are still many other native species (14) __________ are found in the country’s dense forests. Scientists continue to discover unique and rare animals such as the saola and the pangolin. However, if the country wants to conserve its biodiversity and fascinating features, it still has a long way to go.

(Adapted from Workbook Global Success)

With a coastline of over 3,260 kilometres, Viet Nam is (10) __________ to many different kinds of flora and fauna