The Value of Conservation

 Part 5 – Multiple Choice Reading (6 questions)

Read the article about environmental conservation and choose the correct answer (A–D).

The Value of Conservation

In recent years, environmental conservation has become one of the most urgent global concerns. Scientists warn that human activity is altering ecosystems at an unprecedented rate, threatening biodiversity and natural resources.

One major challenge is balancing economic development with environmental protection. Industries such as agriculture, mining and construction provide employment and economic growth, but they can also cause significant environmental damage.

Conservationists argue that sustainable development is the only viable long-term solution. This approach involves using natural resources responsibly so that they remain available for future generations.

However, implementing sustainable policies can be difficult. Governments often face pressure from businesses and local communities who fear that environmental regulations will reduce economic opportunities.

Despite these challenges, many countries have introduced policies designed to protect ecosystems. These include wildlife reserves, reforestation programmes and restrictions on pollution.

Although such measures cannot completely eliminate environmental problems, they represent an important step towards a more sustainable future.

31. What is the main purpose of the article?
    A To criticise government environmental policies
    B To explain why conservation is necessary
    C To describe different types of wildlife
    D To analyse agricultural production
32. According to the article, one major difficulty is
    A finding enough scientific evidence.
    B encouraging people to care about nature.
    C balancing economic and environmental interests.
    D reducing the cost of environmental programmes.
33. Sustainable development means
    A avoiding economic growth completely.
    B using resources in a responsible way.
    C preventing all industrial activity.
    D increasing agricultural production.
34. Governments sometimes hesitate to introduce environmental laws because
    A scientists disagree about environmental problems.
    B businesses fear economic losses.
    C environmental policies are too complicated.
    D conservationists oppose them.
35. Wildlife reserves are mentioned as an example of
    A scientific research.
    B economic development.
    C environmental protection measures.
    D international cooperation.
36. The writer suggests that conservation policies
    A will solve environmental problems entirely.
    B are unnecessary in modern society.
    C are an important but incomplete solution.
    D should replace economic development.