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environments. Large oil spills are disasters. These tend to happen when pipelines break, or big oil tankers sink. The negative effects of oil spills on the ecosystems and economies can be seen for decades following a large oil spill. Question 31. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “significant” in the context? A. minor B. noticeable C. major D. important Question 32. According to the passage, sewage pollution can ........... A. be a danger to human health B. reduce the amount of water C. produce heavy metals D. be harmful to the quality of ships Question 33. According to the passage, oil spills ........... A. only happens in sensitive environments B. are caused by oil tanker accidents C. affect the environment in a short period of time D. can be used in refueling activities Question 34. Why is sewage pollution a global problem? A. It only affects low-income countries. B. It reduces water quality everywhere. C. It is only a problem in high-income countries. D. It is not a serious issue. Question 35. What do many cruise ships rely on for waste treatment? A. New technology B. No technology at all C. 30-year-old technology D. Manual waste disposal Question 36. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “pollutants” as used in the text? A. cleaners B. contaminants C. resources D. products Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most. A. They hop and run fast to escape from danger B. can fly to find food and travel C. They swim in the water and breathe with gills D. They are slow but have strong protection Animals are amazing creatures because they can do many things that help them survive. Birds, for example, (37) ........... They have wings that allow them to fly high in the sky, and they can travel long distances when they migrate. Some animals, like rabbits and kangaroos, are very fast and can jump high. (38) ........ They use their strong legs to hop quickly away from danger, such as predators. Fish are different because they live in water, like oceans, rivers, and lakes. (39) ........... They have scales to protect their bodies and fins that help them swim smoothly. Finally, some animals, like turtles and snails, move very slowly. (40) .......... They have shells on their backs, which act as a strong shield to keep them safe from harm. Question 37. .............. Question 38. .............. Question 39. .............. Question 40. ..............