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Read the passage below and answer questions that follow

Kenya's wildlife is one of its greatest treasures. The country's national parks and game reserves attract millions of tourists from around the world every year, contributing significantly to the economy. The Maasai Mara National Reserve, in particular, is famous for the annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's most spectacular events.

Despite this wealth of biodiversity, Kenya's wildlife faces numerous threats. Poaching remains a serious problem, particularly for elephants and rhinoceroses. The demand for ivory and rhino horn in international markets drives this illegal trade, putting these magnificent animals at risk of extinction.

Human-wildlife conflict is another growing concern. As human populations expand, they encroach on wildlife habitats. This leads to situations where animals destroy crops or attack livestock, resulting in retaliatory killings by frustrated farmers.

The Kenyan government, together with conservation organisations, has implemented several measures to address these challenges. Anti-poaching units patrol protected areas, community conservancies allow local people to benefit from wildlife tourism, and education programmes raise awareness about the importance of conservation. These efforts have yielded some positive results, but the battle to protect Kenya's wildlife is far from over.

  1. Question 1

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    The Maasai Mara National Reserve is famous for

    A. its beautiful beaches

    B. the annual wildebeest migration

    C. being the largest national park

    D. having the most hotels

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    B

  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    The word 'encroach' as used in the passage means to

    A. gradually invade or intrude on

    B. quickly run away from

    C. carefully protect

    D. loudly announce

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  3. Question 3

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    According to the passage, poaching is driven mainly by

    A. local food needs

    B. demand for ivory and rhino horn in international markets

    C. government policies

    D. lack of national parks

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  4. Question 4

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    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a conservation measure?

    A. Anti-poaching patrols

    B. Community conservancies

    C. Building fences around all parks

    D. Education programmes

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  5. Question 5

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    The phrase 'the battle to protect Kenya's wildlife is far from over' suggests that

    A. wildlife conservation has been fully achieved

    B. there is still much work to be done

    C. the government has given up on conservation

    D. tourists no longer visit Kenya

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