IV. Choose the most suitable word or phrase.

1. We believe that these animals could be saved if our plan were................

A) adopted B) taken up C) practiced D) exploited

2. Local people are concerned about pollution from ............... oil wells.

A) maritime B) sea-going C) off-shore D) coastline

3. Through my binoculars, I watched a tiger stalking its ................

A) nourishment B) adversary C) culprit D) prey

4. The............... from a nearby tree were scratching against the window.

A) trunks B) boughs C) barks D) twigs

5. Our city is very bare and doesn't have enough .............., I'm afraid.

A) green B) evergreens C) greenness D) greenery

6. The match had to be cancelled because of the severe ................

A) ice B) frost C) snow D) freezing

7. This spray is suitable for dealing with all garden................

A) pests B) plagues C) outbreaks D) swarms

8. I was woken up by the sound of sheep ............... in the meadow.

A) neighing B) crowing C) bleating D) croaking

9. My dog is a ................ He's a cross between an alsatian and a setter.

A) mongrel B) mix-up C) breed D) transplant

10. As Jane came up the path, I could hear her feet crunching on the ................

A) lawn B) kerb C) gravel D) slates