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Fears have recently developed that Project Tiger has been too successful.It has doubled the tiger population but India's human population has also grown out of control.Land problem is becoming serious and many rural people feel bitter about the fact that some rich forests are reserved for tigers.A growing number of attacks by tigers on man has added to the hostility.
11.The ultimate aim of Project Tiger is to _____.
A.study the growth rate of tigers
B.analyze the behavioral patterns of tigers
C.promote the breeding of young tigers
D.protect tigers from being killed
12.Studies have shown that _____.
A.a tigress never attacks until attacked
B.the tiger is not an efficient hunter as is commonly described
C.a tiger usually fights another tiger to defend its own territory
D.the tigress is not as fierce as the tiger
13.According to the passage,a tiger's territory _____.
A.expands as the tiger grows up
B.is often defended by tigress
C.remains unchanged
D.is the cause of most fights
14.Some people are afraid that Project Tiger _____.
A.has failed to achieve its goal
B.has not received enough attention
C.has been carried too far
D.is not worth the money spent on it
15.The author seems _____.
A.to be enthusiastic about Project Tiger
B.to have a matter-of-fact attitude towards Project Tiger
C.to have a hostile attitude towards Project Tiger
D.to be satisfied with Project Tiger
Passage 4
America is a country on the move.In unheard-of numbers,people of all ages are exercising their way to better health.According to the latest statistics,59 percent of American adults exercise regularly
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up 12 percent from just two years ago and more than double the number of 25 years ago.Even non-exercisers believe that they would be more attractive and confident if they were more active.
It is hard not to get the message.The virtues of physical health are shown on magazine covers,postage stamps,and television advertisements for everything from beauty soaps to travel books.Exercise as a part of daily life didn't catch on until the late 1960s when research by military doctors began to show the health benefits of doing regular physical exercises.Growing publicity for races held in American cities helped to start a strong interest in the ancient sport of running.Although running has leveled off in recent years as Americans have discovered equally rewarding
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