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    An endangered species is a group of animals or plants that could soon become extinct.
    Extinction happens when the last animal of the species has died out and there will be no more.
    Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear from the Earth very soon if we don’t do
    anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered, but most
    harm to species is due to human activities such as habitat destruction, hunting, and overfishing.

    Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered. This happens in two
    ways. First, when humans move into a new area, they cut down trees to build houses and
    farms. This destroys the animals’ habitat—the natural environment where plants or animals
    usually live—and leaves them without food. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of
    pollution. Dirty water from factories, which contains chemicals, ends up in rivers, and poisons
    used on farmland may even kill animals that live in the area.

    Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Animals such as the Arabian oryx
    are nearly extinct because of the high price of their meat. Other animals are killed for their fur,
    bones, or skin—or just for sport. For example, some seal species are now almost extinct
    because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea
    from their bones, and crocodiles are caught to make bags and shoes. Large sea creatures like
    whales, tuna, and sharks have all become endangered species because of overfishing - too
    many are caught to make special dishes that people like to eat, such as shark's fin soup or
    sushi.

    What steps can individuals and governments take to protect more animal and plant species
    from becoming endangered? We should try not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or
    companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty. The public can help out
    by refusing to buy products made from animals’ body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile
    bags. Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish, or trade in
    endangered species. They can also provide funding for animal sanctuaries and zoos and
    protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals, which can later be
    released into the wild. If we all cooperate by taking these steps, we will protect our planet so
    that our children and their children can enjoy it, too.

    Instructions:

    Read the statements below and if the statement is correct, write True (T), if the statement is
    incorrect, write False (F) in your answer sheet.

    1. Extinction becomes inevitable once the last member of a species dies, leaving no
    chance for recovery. (True)
    2. The pollution of rivers with factory waste containing chemicals has little impact on animal
    habitats. (False)
    3. Overfishing has led to a decline in the populations of marine species like tuna, whales,
    and sharks, threatening their survival. (True)
    4. Imposing financial penalties on farmers or companies that damage animal habitats is
    suggested as a way to protect endangered species. (True)
    5. Refusing to buy products made from animal parts has little impact on protecting
    endangered species. (False)

    Keys:
    1. True
    2. False
    3. True
    4. True
    5. False

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