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he animal being hunted in its natural habitat. Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and reserves(保護區(qū)). Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷獵者) . The Giant Panda The future of the World Wildlife Fund39。s symbol is far from certain. As few as 1000 remain in the wild. The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves to protect these beautiful animals and mad e poaching them punishable with 20 years in prison. However, The panda39。s distinct black and white patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose(造成)one of the most serious threats to the animals continued existence. Whales The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species. Despite the fact that onethird the world39。s oceans have been declared whale sanctuaries(保護區(qū)), 7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to just 300. Collisions(碰撞)with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths. Tigers The last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5000 and 7000 and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers’ bones and organs are sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins. 36. It implies that _______. Dodo lacked the ability to protect itself from other animals to the Island of Mauritius lived mainly on the Dodo Dodo used to be a strong animal that liked fighting D. The Dodo, pigs, monkeys and rats were the natives to the Island of Mauritius 37. Which group of the following animals has already ceased to exist according to the text? Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda. Rhino, Whale and South China Tiger. Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger. Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers. B Academy Awards The Academy Awards are the most prominent film award in the United Awards are granted by the Academy of Motin Picture Arts and Awards are nicknamed “Oscars”, which is also the nickname of the statuette(小雕像).The name is said to have been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said: It looks just like my uncle Oscar!” Berlin Film Festival