FINDING KEY WORDS.

There is a real problem facing us. The numbers of birds, animals, marine and freshwater
creatures have declined by almost one third, according to the Worldwide Fund, a conservation
organization. Most of the blame for this terrible situation lies with human beings. Mankind has
been responsible for this through habitat destruction and pollution. Many wildlife organizations
say that the promise made by European Union countries in 2002 to stop the extinction of
certain species by 2010, has still not been met. They feel that the situation is likely to get worse
as climate change continues to affect the destruction of various kinds of animals.

Glossary :
marine – to do with the sea or ocean
declined – reduced, come down in number
habitat – the natural environment of an organism
extinction – permanent disappearance
species – a distinct group of creatures having a
set of common characteristics

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SENTENCES:

1. What is the problem that the Worldwide Fund organization is concerned about?
The problem is that the numbers of birds animals and marine creature have declined by
almost one third.
2. In what year did countries in Europe make a promise to prevent the extinction of
certain animals?
In 2002
3. What is the reason wildlife organizations fear that the situation might get even worse
in years to come?
Because of climate change, since it continues to affect the destruction of various kinds of
animals.