Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. It borders Thailand and is surrounded by the sea. Malaysia
became an independent nation in 1963 after (1)_______ by Great Britain for many years. It has a very
strong economy that (2)________ tourism and trade. (3)________ its location in the South Pacific
ocean, the (4)_________ of Malaysia is tropical. This means that is very hot and humid. Also, the
temperature does not change much throughout the year. Malaysia’s general weather conditions make
(5)_______ a wonderful place for many plants and animals to live. In fact, Malaysia is one of the
world's most diverse ecosystems.
In 2001, Malaysia was ranked as one of the top 12 diverse countries in the world in terms of biology
(plants and animals). It is believed that over 170,000 different kinds of plants and animals live in
Malaysia. In fact, scientists think that nearly 20% of the world's animals (6)________ in Malaysia
now. Malaysia is home to tigers, elephants, rhinos, turtles, and many different kinds of monkeys
including Orangutans.
1. A. having ruled B. ruled C. being ruled D. ruling
2. A. composes of B. comprise C. consists D. includes
3. A. As B. In spite of C. Therefore D. Because of
4. A. weather B. climate C. temperature D. condition
5. A. it B. they C. that D. them
6. A. lives B. live C. lived D. living
1. A. having ruled B. ruled C. being ruled D. ruling
2. A. composes of B. comprise C. consists D. includes
3. A. As B. In spite of C. Therefore D. Because of
4. A. weather B. climate C. temperature D. condition
5. A. it B. they C. that D. them
6. A. lives B. live C. lived D. living