Can we give a hand to those endangered animals? Yes, we may only do a little bit, but together our small actions add up to a lot.

1. Protect wildlife habitat.

Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction(破坏) of habitat. Cutting down forests, farming, and development all result in loss of wildlife habitat. In areas where rare species live, habitat destruction can quickly force a species to extinction. By protecting habitat, entire communities of animals can be protected together naturally. Parks and reserves are now all too often the only habitats that are left untouched by habitat destruction.

2. Reduce the threat of invasive (入侵的) species.

The spread of non-native species has greatly reduced native populations around the world. Invasive species compete with native species for resources (资源) and habitat. They can even prey on native species directly, forcing native species towards extinction.

3. Place decals (窗花) on windows.

It is reported that as many as one billion birds in the United States die each year because of collisions (碰撞) with windows. You can help reduce the number of collisions simply by placing decals on the windows in your home and office.

4. Slow down when driving.

Many native animals have to live in developed areas and this means they must move in human-living areas. One of the biggest obstacles (障碍) to them is that created by roads. Roads divide habitat and present a constant risk to any animal attempting to cross from one side to the other. So when you're out and about, slow down and keep an eye out for wildlife.

24. What would be the best title for this passage?

A. How animals go to extinction B. The importance of protecting wildlife

C. What to do to help save wildlife D. How to protect wildlife habitat

25. People are advised to put decals on windows to _____.

A. decorate the houses and beautify the environment

B. protect the windows from birds hitting

C. attract more birds to make homes nearby

D. avoid birds hitting the windows by mistake

26. The underlined phrase "prey on" in the passage means _____.

A. drive away B. live with C. kill for food D. fight with

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In some countries, students may have to take out a bank loan (贷款) to pay for tuition fees. However, not in Australia. There, students get help from HECS-HELP (Higher Education Contribution Scheme-Higher Education Loan Program).

HECS-HELP is a loan system in which the government covers part or all of the tuition. It pays directly to the university on the student's behalf(代表).