ÔN TẬP BÀI 8

Question 1: What is the best title for this passage?

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.

              The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.

              Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaur to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate. It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.

• A. The Domination of the Land

• B.  Dinosaurs and their extinction

• C. Earth’s Largest Reptiles

• D. The History of Earth

Question 2: The word “ones” in the passage refers to __________

The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.

• A. dinosaurs

• B. millions

• C. lizards

• D. whales

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.

Question 3: It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about _______

• A. 200 million years

• B. 135 million years

• C. 80 million years

• D. 65 million years

Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaur to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate. It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.

Question 4: The word “chilly” in the passage refers to _________

• A. very hot

• B. not too cold

• C. very cold

• D. humid

The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.

Question 5: According to the passage, what is TRUE about the size of dinosaurs?

• A. It made them the largest creatures ever on earth.

• B. It varied quite greatly.

• C. It guaranteed their survival.

• D. It was rather uniform.

Question 6: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence:

National parks play a crucial role in wildlife __________ by preserving natural habitats.

• A. extinction

• B. mammal

• C. conservation

• D. spawning ground

Question 7. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence:

Human activities such as deforestation can ____________ the natural habitats of many wildlife species.

• A. monitor

• B. degrade

• C. rescue

• D. release

Question 8: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence:

Strict anti-poaching measures are essential to protect rhinos from being ______________ for their horns.

• A. to poach

• B. poaching

• C. poaches

• D. poached

Question 9. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence:

National parks __________ a diverse range of animals, providing a protected environment for their survival.

• A. house

• B. threaten

• C. survive

• D. endanger

Question 10. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence:

The Bengal tiger is critically __________, requiring conservation initiatives to save this species from extinction.

• A. extinct

• B. endangered

• C. remove

• D. rare