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GLOBAL SUCCESS 8 HỌC KỲ II Trang 4 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 best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40. About 65 million years ago, the dinosaurs became extinct. The hot, dry cilmate of the Cretaceous Period quickly changed as a result of an asteroid hitting the Earth. (37) _____. The dinosaurs could not quickly adapt to the Earth’s colder climate and eventually became extinct. While the dinosaurs are no longer with us, today a number of plant, insect, (38) _____, and they too are in danger of extinction. Human activities that are destructive to the environment such as the development of industry, housing, and (39)_____. For example, in the Amazon Rainforest, thousands of hectares of forest are being destroyed as trees are being cut down to make way for cattle farms, logging and housing. Scientists warn that many plant and animal species from this area of the world will become extinct soon unless we quickly stop destroying their habitats. (40) _____. A - farming are destroying the habitats of many species. B – This collision sent dust and debris into the atmosphere which blocked sunlight from reaching the Earth’s surface. C – and animal species are finding their habitats being destroyed D – Therefore, more feasible and urgent actions should be taken. Question 37 Question 38 Question 39 Question 40