1.The best headline for this passage is _________________.
A. Russian zoo facing shortage of food.
B. Businessmen to sponsor Russian zoo.
C. Russian zoo struggling to survive.
D. Workers quit Russian zoo.
2. The major problem of the zoo seems to be _______________.
A. A shortage of workers.
B. The construction in the zoo area.
C. Some animals becoming endangered.
D. Insufficient financial support.
3. All of the statements below describe a problem of the Russian zoo EXCEPT “________”.
A. The zoo is very crowded only in summer.
B. The zoo does not have enough space for all its animals.
C. The government provides little money for zoo management.
D. The budget for operating the zoo is too low.
4. One of the changes being carried out at the moment is ________.
A. Several more zoos will be built.
B. Certain areas of the zoo are being improved.
C. The endangered species collection is being expanded.
D. More food is provided for wild animals in the zoo.
5. The private sector also ________.
A. Cooperates by funding displays and providing money to buy food for animals.
B. Tries to recruit more workers to replace those who leave the zoo.
C. Supports the improvement of the zoos by funding the building projects.
D. Invites foreign businessman, especially the Americans, to buy food for the animals.
6. One private sector group that is lending a hand consists of ________.
A. A group of American businessmen.
B. Russian businesses and banks.
C. The Russian bank association.
D. Business exhibition enterprises and organizers.
7. According to the passage, the zoo is ________.
A. The only important wild animal reserve for nature studies in Russia.
B. Important because it is a place where Russian can see wildlife easily.
C. Important to most Russians in that it is the only place that keeps wild animals.
D. The important place that preserves endangered wildlife for the Russians to see.
8. The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A. Inform readers of what is happening at the zoo in Russia.
B. Suggest a solution to the problem of endangered animals.
C. Make comments on the economic situation in Russia.
D. Persuade people to help solve a problem about zoo workers.