V. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).Example: 0. spectacular
DAINTREE RAINFOREST
Rainforests are not only 0 ( spectacle)................ but also provide shelter for lover half the species of plants and animals on Earth. The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia, is the world's 46 (old)............... rainforest and is a living record of 47 ( evolution) ...............change. It receives vast amounts of rainfall in torrential showers that last for a few hours, with bright sunshine the rest of the time. Temperatures in the forest are 48 ( surprise)................. mild thanks to the towering trees. This 49 (tropic).............. environment has everything from sandy beaches to 50 (impress)..............plants and flowers.51 (approximate) .............. 430 types of birds live among these trees, including 13 species not found anywhere else in the world. The forest is also home to 52 (colour) ..................butterflies, owls, huge lizards, and giant treefrogs. It is not 53 (common)...............to see Estuarine crocodiles on the riverbanks - in fact, they are a constant threat to 54 ( care)............... swimmers.The Daintree Rainforest is 55 ( like)...............to avoid destruction by theoutside world forever. However, it is of vital importance that we try to protect this amazing natural treasure for as long as we can.
46. oldest
47. evolutionary
48. surprisingly
49. tropical
50. impressive
51. approximately
52. colourful
53. uncommon
54. careless
55. unlikely
V. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).Example: 0. spectacular
DAINTREE RAINFOREST
Rainforests are not only 0 ( spectacle)................ but also provide shelter for lover half the species of plants and animals on Earth. The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia, is the world's 46 (old) oldest rainforest and is a living record of 47 ( evolution) evolutionary change. It receives vast amounts of rainfall in torrential showers that last for a few hours, with bright sunshine the rest of the time. Temperatures in the forest are 48 ( surprise) surprisingly mild thanks to the towering trees. This 49 (tropic) tropical environment has everything from sandy beaches to 50 (impress) impressive plants and flowers.51 (approximate) Approximately 430 types of birds live among these trees, including 13 species not found anywhere else in the world. The forest is also home to 52 (colour) colourful butterflies, owls, huge lizards, and giant treefrogs. It is not 53 (common) uncommon to see Estuarine crocodiles on the riverbanks - in fact, they are a constant threat to 54 ( care) careless swimmers.The Daintree Rainforest is 55 ( like) unlikely to avoid destruction by theoutside world forever. However, it is of vital importance that we try to protect this amazing natural treasure for as long as we can.