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Eastern Himalayas

The Himalayas are the greatest mountain system in Asia, and one of the planet’s youngest mountain ranges. The mountain range extends for A __________ of Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. The Himalayas are categorised into three regions – Western, Central, and Eastern Himalayas – from west to east. Best known for B __________, the region of Eastern Himalayas is an important environment for lots of wildlife and people.

The wide range of weather conditions there means C __________. Its lowlands and forests are home to tigers, elephants, and rhinos. It is one of the few places on Earth D __________. Rare snow leopards move around its upper slopes.

Its glaciers and snow caps feed millions of people downstream with fresh water. The Himalayas are sometimes referred to as the “third pole” E __________ than anywhere outside of the poles.

It is a cultural haven too. It is the birthplace of major religions and cultures. Local traditions and lifestyles have been greatly shaped by the environment there. In this economically poor part of the world, isolated communities are very dependent on natural resources.

Sadly, only about a quarter of the area’s original environment is not spoiled in any way. Big parts of forest have been lost in recent decades. And F __________, 90% could be gone by the end of the century! Environmentalists are working hard to stop this.

1. that there is a great variety of wildlife

2. because so many exotic animals are

3. more than 2,400 km across the nations

4. because they contain more frozen water

5. where one finds all three living together

6. if people do not do anything to prevent it

7. having some of the world’s highest peaks

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Babies can lip-read languages

Can you distinguish between spoken English and French? Most people can. But can you tell the difference between an English and a French speaker just A __________? It seems like a difficult task for an adult, but it’s a very easy one for a baby at just a few months of age.

Scientists proved that B __________. In these clips, speakers were reading out the same sentence in one of the two languages. The babies were shown different videos C __________. The same speakers were reading out new sentences, some in English and some in French.

When the languages of the new sentences matched those of the old ones, the infants didn’t react unusually. But they spent more time looking at the monitors D __________. This is a classic test for child psychologists, and it means that the infants saw something that drew their attention. They noticed the language change.

Scientists found that the babies have this ability at 4 and 6 months of age, E __________. Other studies show that around the same time, babies stop hearing differences in sounds from other languages.

At first, babies are good at noticing details in many languages, F __________, they focus only on the one they hear most – usually their native language. To check this, the researchers tested babies who knew two languages. Sure enough, bilingual 8-month-olds could still tell English and French apart by watching lips.

1. but lose it when they are eight months old

2. when the language was switched to another

3. by looking at the movements of their lips

4. when they finally got used to those speakers

5. but if they don’t keep hearing other languages

6. by showing 36 English babies silent video clips

7. but the study shows that everyone uses lip-reading

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Amur River region

The Amur River is also known as the Heilong in China. The river covers parts of Russia, China, and Mongolia, A __________ China and south-east Russia. A large region of grasslands and forests, about 1.85 million sq km in size, is around the river.

The Amur region has some of the world’s most extensive temperate forests. These are forests of a rather mild climate area B __________. Although the region there experiences very cold winters, it still supports a varied wildlife. The forests are home for not just rare animals, but trees like the Korean pine, and wild ginseng, C __________.

The most famous residents of the region include Amur or Siberian tigers, and the last remaining wild population of Amur leopards. Amur leopards are critically endangered D __________.

Amur tigers and Amur leopards are top predators with no natural enemies. They play a great role in keeping a healthy balance of wildlife in their environment. This is very important for the local people, animals, and plants that depend on that.

Many of the forest areas in the Amur region remain largely unchanged, E __________ increasing development and the need for resources. The forests also suffer from frequent fires, natural and man-made. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns affect them as well. So, people should be working globally and locally F __________ climate change.

1. that receives rather heavy rainfall

2. which is endangered and should be

3. to deal with the causes and effects of

4. but they are coming under pressure from

5. which is a traditional medicinal plant

6. as there may be about 120 left in the wild

7. forming the border between north-east

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Rivers and streams

The UK rivers and streams are very important natural features. Not only do they help to make the British landscape attractive and lively, but they have always been crucial for the growth of towns and cities. They have been providing fresh water for drinking and farming, A __________.

Some of the most beautiful rivers in England are called “chalk streams.” Their pure, clear, constant water from underground chalk springs, flowing across gravel beds, makes them perfect sources of clean water. They are ideal places B __________. They are home to all kinds of animals, fish, insects, and plants. The majority of the world’s chalk streams are found in England. There are only about 200 chalk streams in the world. And most of them are in the southern part of England, with a few more in France, C __________.

Unfortunately, far too many of the UK waterways have been overused and undervalued. Several of them are almost dry in some places, and polluted in others. Less than a fifth of England’s rivers are healthy, D __________ on them. In fact, population growth and a big increase in water use have both badly affected the ecosystems of rivers and streams. And recent research has shown E __________ local rivers is wasted.

People can turn this around. Ecologists know F __________ enough water for people and nature if they are looked after properly.

1. which makes them all even more special

2. for lots of wild creatures to breed and grow

3. where there are so many chalk streams that

4. that local rivers and streams can provide

5. that a third of the water people take from

6. and for business and transport over centuries

7. and climate change is putting more pressure

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Theatre and cinema

Theatre and cinema are two fun ways people enjoy stories. Both show stories and let us feel emotions, A __________.

Theatre is a live show. Actors perform on stage in front of an audience, creating a special atmosphere B __________. The energy in the room can change with each performance, and people often feel a strong connection to the actors. Sometimes, theatre even invites the audience to take part, C __________. Many people – like actors, directors, and helpers – work together to make the play happen.

Cinema, in contrast, uses films that are recorded and edited before being shown on a big screen. This allows for special effects, close-up shots, and perfect timing, D __________. Every time you watch a movie, it is exactly the same. Cinemas show many movies at different times, E __________. Making a movie takes many steps and people, and actors can do scenes many times to get them perfect.

Both theatre and cinema have their own strengths. Theatre is special because it is live, and you can feel the excitement in the room. But tickets can be expensive, and theatres are not everywhere. Cinema is famous for its visual effects, sound, and the ability to reach large audiences. It is often cheaper and shows many different films. Some people love the live feeling of theatre, F __________. Each form has a special place in the world of entertainment, and both continue to attract teenagers and adults alike.

1. where every show is a little bit different

2. though both are forms of performing arts

3. while others enjoy watching movies in a cinema

4. which can make the story more exciting or realistic

5. but they do this in almost completely different ways

6. making the experience more interactive and personal

7. so people can choose what and when to watch