What paragraph best fits space 42: San Isidro, Costa Rica – The sunlight breaks through holes in the canopy of the rainforest high above, creating a dappled pattern of light on the jungle floor. There is the chatter of a troop of monkeys and the calls of myriad birds as they defend their territories and vie for mates. It is almost a paradise, but in the middle of this sits a sawmill that hums as it cuts through valuable mahogany logs harvested from the forest.42Better late than never, humanity has come to realise the vital role that forests play in the overall health of the earth. In particular, tropical rainforests act as the earth’s lungs, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and acting as a buffer against global warming. Yet in countries like Costa Rica, the jungles are surrounded by an army of threats, from cattle ranchers to farmers to illegal logging operations.(2 Points)A Here in San Isidro, an experiment is underway that may offer a solution to these dangers. The government has granted control of the forest and its resources to the people who already live in communities there.B Part of the success is owing to the fact that people in these communities have been able to cut out the middlemen, selling directly to buyers in the US and abroad. The profits go directly into their pockets, with a portion set aside to reinvest in the community and conservation programmes.C A small clearing in the jungle is a case in point. There is the stump of a single mahogany tree that was felled the previous year surrounded by mahogany seedlings that have been planted to replace the harvested tree. The plan is to leave the area undisturbed for it to regenerate naturally over the coming decades.D ‘In government-controlled areas,’ says Martinez, ‘illegal logging is rampant. When the land belongs to the state, people think that they have the right to take whatever they want, and management is someone else’s problem.’E In this preservation effort they have been highly successful. In the decade since the government’s policy was implemented, the deforestation rate has fallen to almost zero, according to a study from the World Rainforest Fund, an independent organisation.F Logging like this may sound like a nightmare to environmentalists, but in reality, it is a measure that will preserve the forest for future generations.G Members of the local community have set up patrols to deter illegal hunting and to stop the looting of archaeological sites in the area. This takes constant vigilance, but protects resources that are not only of value to the local people themselves, but could also be considered a part of the world’s heritage.

When the forest canopy is removed, the moist soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out. Without the root structures to hold the soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush forest becomes a barren desert.Which statement best describes how the structure enhances a reader's understanding of the passage?A.It traces the order of events that led to gradual deforestation of the Amazon.B.It appeals to a reader's emotions by creating an image of a lifeless desert.C.It examines the connection between cutting down trees and the environmental outcome.D.It uses a formal tone to highlight the serious nature of cutting down trees.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

. Circle the right words: (3 mks)For humans to live a good life, we destroy nature. Logging (who-what-which) isthe continuous cutting of trees, is a great threat that (protects- ruins- saves)rainforests. (However- Because of- As a result) the places where animals live aregetting fewer and fewer. Therefore, many endangered species become withouthabitats and (must- may- should) disappear.Also, the illegal (care- hunting – protecting) of some rare animals damages thebiodiversity in rainforests. That’s why (offenders- smokers- farmers) should bepunished severely.

Read the following passage:When the forest canopy is removed, the moist soil is exposed to direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out. Without the root structures to hold the soil in place, the dried-out dirt is carried away by wind and rain. Eventually, what was once a lush forest becomes a barren desert.Which statement best describes how the structure enhances a reader's understanding of the passage?

Write a paragraph on any of the following topics. [5×1=5]a. Deforestationb. My ambitionc. The best day of my life.

Read the following excerpt from "The World Without Us" by Alan Weisman:With no dredging, Central Park's ponds and reservoir have been reincarnated as marshes. Without natural grazers — unless horses used by hansom cabs and by park policemen managed to go feral and breed — Central Park's grass is gone. A maturing forest is in its place, radiating down former streets and invading empty foundations.Which best explains how the structure of this passage supports the author's purpose?A.The passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how people have harmed the environment in Central Park.B.The passage describes how the absence of human activity will change Central Park to show that nature will eventually destroy what people have built.C.The passage compares the Central Park from before and from during a posthuman world to underscore that pollution levels will remain the same.D.The passage shows the effects of human activity on Central Park to prove that laws protecting the environment are necessary for human survival.