Every summer, three billion birds of some 300 species-songbirds, waterbirds, and many others migrate from northern Africa to Europe and Asia. In the winter, THEY return to Africa's warmer shores. As they travel from one place to another, they navigate using the sun, the stars, smells, and land forms to help them find their way. Both large and small birds travel thousands of kilometers, often stopping at locations along the way to rest. The birds migration is long and difficult, and some of the animals INEVITABLY die during each trip. However, it is not this twice-a-year journey that poses the greatest risk to these animals. The main threat to the birds survival comes from human hunters. All over the Mediterranean, millions of migrating birds are killed for food, profit, and sport every year. As a result, bird populations are dropping all over the region. In nations along the Mediterranean, many migratory birds are illegally trapped or shot. In addition to traps, hunters also use electronic calls to catch birds. This tool, which a hunter can operate from a cell phone, mimics bird sounds and is very effective in attracting the animals so effective that in some countries, bird populations have PLUMMETTED. Countries all over the Mediterranean are aware that bird populations are in danger, and many are working to address this problem. In the European Union, hunting migratory birds is illegal in some countries, while in others, it is strictly controlled - the birds can only be hunted at a certain time of year. This hasn't completely stopped bird poaching in Europe, but more nature-protection groups are making sure that laws are obeyed. Across the Mediterranean, another group - Nature Conservation Egypt - is working to increase protection of its country's natural scenery and wildlife, including its migratory birds. As part of a current project, the organization is trying to promote activities such as eco-tourism along the coasts. Wildlife organizations around the Mediterranean are helping to bring about change. Hunting bans are working, says Martin Schneider-Jacoby, a bird specialist for the German organization EuroNatur. But there is still more to do. Conservationists hope to stop hunting and restore bird habitats all over the Mediterranean. If this can be done, the birds numbers will increase. There's a long way to go, Schneider-Jacoby says, but like an Oasis in the desert after a long journey, there is hope. (Adapted from Reading Explorer by Nancy Douglas and David Bohlke) Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage? 2 điểm A new Theory of Migrating Birds Anger Fuelled by Hunting Birds The Current Concerns over Endangered Animals Birds across the Mediterranean in Jeopardy Question 45. The word THEY in paragraph 1 refers to _______ . 2 điểm land forms bird species warmer shores locations Question 46. According to paragraph 1, while travelling from one place to another, birds _______ . 2 điểm find their way by depending on objects in the universe fly to the destination without a break develop a navigational map to help them migrate tend to stop warm locations Question 47. The word INEVITABLY in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ . 2 điểm conveniently unavoidably carelessly increasingly Question 48. The word PLUMMETED in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _______ . 2 điểm noticed decreased climbed opposed Question 49. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? 2 điểm Nature Conservation Egypt tries to protect bird species by banning hunting. Electronic calls are used to attract birds by copying their sounds. Some nations in the Mediterranean are finding a solution to prevent birds from going extinct. Humans play a part in the decline of bird population. Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 2 điểm In order to restore the habits of migratory birds, eco-tourism must be high on the agenda. The problem of bird poaching still exists in some parts of the Mediterranean. Schneider-Jacoby is sceptical about the chances of eliminating bird hunting. Regulations pertaining to bird hunting are very effective in all European countries