Reading comprehension

Ecotourism in the Galapagos Islands

8 Form II term Variant I

Name: ____________________________________________________________ Form: ____________

Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________

I. Read the text and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F):
1. The Galapagos Islands are situated near the coast of the Equator.
2. These islands are considered to be volcanic origin.
3. Tourists from all over the world come there to see different kinds of wildlife.
4. Tourist can give animals wrong food.
5. The Galapagos Islands aren’t very popular among tourists.
6. There are a lot of attractions in the islands.
7. Only 50 people are allowed to visit the island.
8. You can visit the National Park at any time you like.
9. All tourist may go different paths and footprint they like.
10. It is forbidden to visit the National Park without the guide.
11. Everyone may take any kind of seeds or plants if he likes them very much.
12. You can’t buy any souvenirs in the Galapagos Islands.
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II. Choose the right variant A, B or C:

1. Scientists think of the Galapagos as a(an) …….
a) Natural Park b) natural laboratory c) volcanic island
2. Only ……. of the island are inhabited
a) 4 b) 6 c) 3
3. Some tourists do not realise they are not in a(an) ……. and cause a lot of damage.
a) zoo b) park c) island
4. Visitors to the islands are not allowed to stay longer than ……
a) 6 hours b) 6 days c) 6 mounths
5. The National Park can only be visited during ……..
a) some days b) daylight c) 6 hours
6. Don’t go to the National Park without a(an) ……….
a) food for animals b) proper clothes c) qualified guide
7. Don’t walk off the ……
a) trails b) right roads c) routes
8. Check your belongings for ….. and …….
a) pets, plants b) seeds, insects c) souvenirs, food
9. Don’t take your ……. with you.
a) children b) pet c) any food
10. Don’t touch the ……..
a) animals b) insects c) seeds
11. Don’t drop ……..
a) your luggage b) different objects c) litter
12. Buy gifts made only from ….
a) shells b) corals c) wood
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