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Saving the wetlands
In New Zealand people organise Wetlands Day on 2nd February every year. People clean the wetlands outside the cities and inform others about why they are worth protecting. Read the information on the website about why wetlands matter.
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- Tick the correct box or fill in one word or expression.
- Give only one suitable answer.
What are wetlands and why do they matter anyway?
1.
A wetland is
defined as “land that gets wet”. However, many wetlands are only wet for part of the year.
| a) | completely | |
| b) | perfectly | |
| c) | accurately | |
| d) | absolutely |
2.
Wetlands in New Zealand form a large and part of the natural eco-system, that is why we need to protect them.
3.
Although exact numbers are not known, it is
that New Zealand has lost 90% of its wetland areas over the last 150 years.
| a) | counted | |
| b) | evaluated | |
| c) | analysed | |
| d) | estimated |
4.
The variety of wetland types leads to a rich
of plant life.
| a) | diversity | |
| b) | division | |
| c) | difference | |
| d) | distinction |
5.
But there are lots of problems. The survival of the wetlands on several factors, for example animals and humans.
6.
Climate change also
the survival of the eco-system.
| a) | leads | |
| b) | guides | |
| c) | directs | |
| d) | influences |
So what can we do?
7.
There are several things that can be done to protect our
wetlands.
| a) | lasting | |
| b) | staying | |
| c) | waiting | |
| d) | remaining |
8.
One key issue with wetland protection is knowing their location. Many are small and it is difficult to spot them from the air and identify all the wetlands in the below.
9.
Some wetlands are at risk of in summer due to the heat. This leaves no water for animals and plants.
10.
Many wetlands are protected by official which limit building on these sites.
11.
Additionally, our freshwater programmes have staff who work alongside landowners to
advice and assistance.
| a) | carry | |
| b) | offer | |
| c) | bring | |
| d) | transport |
12.
Wetlands don’t catch people’s attention like cute animals do. But you should start public to save them anyway. Wetlands are worth protecting too!
13.
Help us make people the problem and join the projects offered for Wetlands Day!
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1.
A wetland is
defined as “land that gets wet”. However, many wetlands are only wet for part of the year.
| a) | completely | |
| b) | perfectly | |
| c) | accurately | |
| d) | absolutely |
2.
Wetlands in New Zealand form a large and important/relevant/significant/essential/valuable part of the natural eco-system, that is why we need to protect them.
3.
Although exact numbers are not known, it is
that New Zealand has lost 90% of its wetland areas over the last 150 years.
| a) | counted | |
| b) | evaluated | |
| c) | analysed | |
| d) | estimated |
4.
The variety of wetland types leads to a rich
of plant life.
| a) | diversity | |
| b) | division | |
| c) | difference | |
| d) | distinction |
5.
But there are lots of problems. The survival of the wetlands depends/relies/is dependent on several factors, for example animals and humans.
6.
Climate change also
the survival of the eco-system.
| a) | leads | |
| b) | guides | |
| c) | directs | |
| d) | influences |
So what can we do?
7.
There are several things that can be done to protect our
wetlands.
| a) | lasting | |
| b) | staying | |
| c) | waiting | |
| d) | remaining |
8.
One key issue with wetland protection is knowing their location. Many are small and it is difficult to spot them from the air and identify all the wetlands in the landscape/region/area/environmentbelow.
9.
Some wetlands are at risk of drying (out)/dying/disappearing/being harmed/being destroyedin summer due to the heat. This leaves no water for animals and plants.
10.
Many wetlands are protected by official authorities/restrictions/ laws/measures/policies/protocols which limit building on these sites.
11.
Additionally, our freshwater programmes have staff who work alongside landowners to
advice and assistance.
| a) | carry | |
| b) | offer | |
| c) | bring | |
| d) | transport |
12.
Wetlands don’t catch people’s attention like cute animals do. But you should start public campaigns/protests/discussions/demonstrations to save them anyway. Wetlands are worth protecting too!
13.
Help us make people the problem realize/understand/recognize/pay/attention to and join the projects offered for Wetlands Day!