__________(83)
A.so
B.because
C.but
D.however

__________(82)
A.what
B.which
C.who
D.why

The word "defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A.lower
B.raise
C.make a payment on
D.make an investment toward

Which of the following best describes the author‘s attitude?
A.forgiving
B.concerned
C.vindictive
D.surprised

Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A.Since the world. . ..down to zero.
B.What is alarming. . ..personal gratification.
C.Countries around. . ..for support.
D.With the money...endangered species.

A.vehicle
B.hospital
C.honest
D.heir

A.
B.music
C.studying
D.human

The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast_____
A.a problem and a solution
B.a statement and an illustration
C.a comparison and a contrast
D.a specific and general information

The word “callousness" in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A.indirectness
B.independence
C.incompetence
D.insensitivity

What is the main topic of the passage?
A.The Bengal tiger
B.International boycotts
C.Endangered species
D.Problems with industrialization