Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Lost Islands of Socotra, Yemen

Socotra is a collection of 4 islands (17) ________ . Socotra’s long isolation has given birth to a unique variety of endemic flora, giving Socotra the distinction of being “the most alien looking place on earth". Besides, (18) ________ . The average temperature around the year is about 25 degrees Centigrade. Rains are very scanty and strong winds hit the island in monsoon.

Socotra’s geography is also a major reason why it is such a fascinating place. Its little patch of land has a diverse geography. The landscape consists of features like plains, plateaus, sandy beaches and mountains as high as 1503 meters. The plateaus are full of caves, (19) ________. There are sand dunes and amazing beaches which add to the awesomeness of the place.

In spite of the scorching temperature, (20) ________ . Socotra is home to a total of 825 plant species, out of which about one third are found nowhere on earth. The islands also offer a diverse show of fauna, with birds mostly dominating the environment. Socotra has about 140 species of birds (21) ________ .

The 4 islands of Socotra have a total population of about 70,000. The inhabitants are mostly of Arabian and African origin. They are peaceful, joyful, and hospitable. For me, (22) ________ for conserving this amazing ecosystem for the rest of the world.

Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Lost Islands of Socotra, Yemen

Socotra is a collection of 4 islands (17) ________ . Socotra’s long isolation has given birth to a unique variety of endemic flora, giving Socotra the distinction of being “the most alien looking place on earth". Besides, (18) ________ . The average temperature around the year is about 25 degrees Centigrade. Rains are very scanty and strong winds hit the island in monsoon.

Socotra’s geography is also a major reason why it is such a fascinating place. Its little patch of land has a diverse geography. The landscape consists of features like plains, plateaus, sandy beaches and mountains as high as 1503 meters. The plateaus are full of caves, (19) ________. There are sand dunes and amazing beaches which add to the awesomeness of the place.

In spite of the scorching temperature, (20) ________ . Socotra is home to a total of 825 plant species, out of which about one third are found nowhere on earth. The islands also offer a diverse show of fauna, with birds mostly dominating the environment. Socotra has about 140 species of birds (21) ________ .

The 4 islands of Socotra have a total population of about 70,000. The inhabitants are mostly of Arabian and African origin. They are peaceful, joyful, and hospitable. For me, (22) ________ for conserving this amazing ecosystem for the rest of the world.

Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Lost Islands of Socotra, Yemen

Socotra is a collection of 4 islands (17) ________ . Socotra’s long isolation has given birth to a unique variety of endemic flora, giving Socotra the distinction of being “the most alien looking place on earth". Besides, (18) ________ . The average temperature around the year is about 25 degrees Centigrade. Rains are very scanty and strong winds hit the island in monsoon.

Socotra’s geography is also a major reason why it is such a fascinating place. Its little patch of land has a diverse geography. The landscape consists of features like plains, plateaus, sandy beaches and mountains as high as 1503 meters. The plateaus are full of caves, (19) ________. There are sand dunes and amazing beaches which add to the awesomeness of the place.

In spite of the scorching temperature, (20) ________ . Socotra is home to a total of 825 plant species, out of which about one third are found nowhere on earth. The islands also offer a diverse show of fauna, with birds mostly dominating the environment. Socotra has about 140 species of birds (21) ________ .

The 4 islands of Socotra have a total population of about 70,000. The inhabitants are mostly of Arabian and African origin. They are peaceful, joyful, and hospitable. For me, (22) ________ for conserving this amazing ecosystem for the rest of the world.

Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Lost Islands of Socotra, Yemen

Socotra is a collection of 4 islands (17) ________ . Socotra’s long isolation has given birth to a unique variety of endemic flora, giving Socotra the distinction of being “the most alien looking place on earth". Besides, (18) ________ . The average temperature around the year is about 25 degrees Centigrade. Rains are very scanty and strong winds hit the island in monsoon.

Socotra’s geography is also a major reason why it is such a fascinating place. Its little patch of land has a diverse geography. The landscape consists of features like plains, plateaus, sandy beaches and mountains as high as 1503 meters. The plateaus are full of caves, (19) ________. There are sand dunes and amazing beaches which add to the awesomeness of the place.

In spite of the scorching temperature, (20) ________ . Socotra is home to a total of 825 plant species, out of which about one third are found nowhere on earth. The islands also offer a diverse show of fauna, with birds mostly dominating the environment. Socotra has about 140 species of birds (21) ________ .

The 4 islands of Socotra have a total population of about 70,000. The inhabitants are mostly of Arabian and African origin. They are peaceful, joyful, and hospitable. For me, (22) ________ for conserving this amazing ecosystem for the rest of the world.

Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Lost Islands of Socotra, Yemen

Socotra is a collection of 4 islands (17) ________ . Socotra’s long isolation has given birth to a unique variety of endemic flora, giving Socotra the distinction of being “the most alien looking place on earth". Besides, (18) ________ . The average temperature around the year is about 25 degrees Centigrade. Rains are very scanty and strong winds hit the island in monsoon.

Socotra’s geography is also a major reason why it is such a fascinating place. Its little patch of land has a diverse geography. The landscape consists of features like plains, plateaus, sandy beaches and mountains as high as 1503 meters. The plateaus are full of caves, (19) ________. There are sand dunes and amazing beaches which add to the awesomeness of the place.

In spite of the scorching temperature, (20) ________ . Socotra is home to a total of 825 plant species, out of which about one third are found nowhere on earth. The islands also offer a diverse show of fauna, with birds mostly dominating the environment. Socotra has about 140 species of birds (21) ________ .

The 4 islands of Socotra have a total population of about 70,000. The inhabitants are mostly of Arabian and African origin. They are peaceful, joyful, and hospitable. For me, (22) ________ for conserving this amazing ecosystem for the rest of the world.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.

Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Coral Reef Conservation

Our survival depends (23) ________ upon the health of our global ecosystems. Coral (24) ________ only about 0.2 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet coral reefs support 25 percent of all marine life with more (25) ________ of life in reefs than any in other ocean habitat.

In the very near future, many coral reefs may stop existing. Coral reefs around the world are being impacted at an alarming (26) ________ . Globally, coral reefs experience rising ocean temperatures. Locally, reefs (27) ________ many other threats from tourism to building wastes, further compounding their degradation.

Human life is affected largely by the soundness of our world’s coral reef. Coral (28) ________ over 30 billion dollars to the world economy each year. New strains of antibiotics are emerging from coral reef studies to help (29) ________ diseases. Coral reefs help drive our weather and provide (30) ________ protection for human homes and cities, buffering areas from potentially damaging storms and ocean swells.

Coral reefs are in (31) ________ and need our help. Coral is damaged when tourism goes unchecked and snorkelers or divers are not educated about how to treat reefs. Many of these threats can be prevented (32) ________ communication and education, but people continue to harm coral reefs worldwide.