Reading Test

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

Dolphins are very clever and friendly animals.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

There are more than 40 species of dolphins.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

Dolphins have already become extinct.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

Environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and

industrial fishing threatens dolphins.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

Dolphins can get enough food in the sea.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

The United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphins.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).



The United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Charles.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

Prince Albert II of Monaco said, "The Year of the Dinosaur does not give him the opportunity to renew his firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

He also said, "We can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

Dolphins can't play and smile all the time.

Dolphins are very popular animals – they are considered to be intelligent and friendly and they seem to play and smile all the time. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and watching them in their natural environment is an unforgettable experience.

           However, the future of these marine mammals is in danger. Among the many threats to dolphins are environmental pollution, noise pollution, habitat destruction and industrial fishing: many dolphins die as by catch in fishing nets or cannot find enough food due to overfishing.

           To protect dolphins from extinction, the United Nations declared 2007 the Year of the Dolphin. With this campaign, the United Nations wanted to make people aware of the many threats dolphins face.

           Patron of the Year of the Dolphin was Prince Albert II of Monaco. He said, ``The Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firm commitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this strong initiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marine mammals from the brink of extinction``.

Task. Mark the following statements as true (+) or false (-).

These fascinating marine mammals are popular birds