Questions 1-10 Listen from here
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THE SPIRIT BEAR
General facts
• It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.
• Its colour comes from an uncommon 1
• Local people believe that it has unusual 2
• They protect the bear from 3
Habitat
• The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex.
• Tree roots stop 4 along salmon streams.
• The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.
• It is currently found on a small number of 5
Threats
• Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of 6 by logging companies.
• Unrestricted 7 is affecting the salmon supply.
• The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of 8
Going forward
• Interested parties are working together.
• Logging companies must improve their 9 of logging.
• Maintenance and 10 of the spirit bears’ territory is needed.
