Luyện đề: THE EXTINCTION OF THE DODO BIRD IELTS LISTENING SECTION 4

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Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE EXTINCTION OF THE DODO BIRD

The dodo was a large flightless bird which used to inhabit the island of Mauritius.
History

  • 1507 – Portuguese ships transporting 31 ………………. stopped at the island to collect food and water.
  • 1638 – The Dutch established a 32 ………………. on the island.
  • They killed the dodo birds for their meat.
  • The last one was killed in 1681.

Description

  • The only record we have is written descriptions and pictures (possibly unreliable).
  • A Dutch painting suggests the dodo was very 33 ………………. .
  • The only remaining soft tissue is a dried 34 ………………. .
  • Recent studies of a dodo skeleton suggest the birds were capable of rapid 35 ………………. .
  • It’s thought they were able to use their small wings to maintain 36 ………………. .
  • Their 37 ………………. was of average size.
  • Their sense of 38 ………………. enabled them to find food.

Reasons for extinction

  • Hunting was probably not the main cause.
  • Sailors brought dogs and monkeys.
  • 39 ………………. also escaped onto the island and ate the birds’ eggs.
  • The arrival of farming meant the 40 ………………. was destroyed.

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