Read the text and mark the statements true (t), false (f),
not stated (ns).
amazon rainforest deforestation shows positive trends
while destruction of rainforests is causing соnсеrn (беспокойство) in
many parts of the world, nowhere is it worse than in the amazon. often
called the lungs of the planet the 1.2 billion acre rainforest produces
about 20% of the earth's oxygen and is therefore, not just crucial for its
own ecosystem, but also, for the survival of all living creatures, including
humans! fortunately, the deforestation is slowly starting to reverse
(поворачиваться в противоположном направлении).
as in many parts of the world, population growth had resulted in clearing
out large parts of the amazonia to make space for cattle ranches, mining,
agriculture. by 2003, about 20% of the amazon rainforest had been de-
stroyed and disappeared forever, taking along with it, numerous species
of plants, animals and insects. experts feared that if the pace (tem) con-
tinued, the amazon rainforest would be destroyed forever. something had
to be done and very soon!
fortunately, the authorities in brazil along with environmentalists took im-
mediate action and things began to change. in july 2011, the brazilian
government announced that deforestation had been reduced sharply
from the peak levels. the data received from satellite images showed tha
from august 2011 to july 2012, there was a further reduction of 23%. bot!
the authorities and environmentalists hope that they will be able to
achieve their goal of zero deforestation by 2016!
the amazon rainforest gets its name from the 4,080-mile long amazo
river, the largest freshwater source on earth. not surprisingly, it is hom
to a large variety of exotic plants and animals.
i nate are imortant​

1. Amazon rainforest deforestation shows positive trends - False (f)
This statement is false because the text mentions that deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is slowly starting to reverse, which implies that deforestation is reducing but it still exists.

2. Destruction of rainforests is causing concern in many parts of the world - True (t)
This statement is true because the text explicitly mentions that the destruction of rainforests, including the Amazon, is causing concern in many parts of the world.

3. The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the Earth's oxygen - True (t)
This statement is true because the text states that the Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the Earth's oxygen, making it crucial for the survival of all living creatures, including humans.

4. The deforestation in the Amazon is slowly starting to reverse - True (t)
This statement is true because the text mentions that deforestation in the Amazon is slowly starting to reverse, indicating a positive change.

5. By 2003, about 20% of the Amazon rainforest had been destroyed - True (t)
This statement is true as the text states that by 2003, about 20% of the Amazon rainforest had been destroyed and disappeared forever.

6. The Brazilian government announced that deforestation had been reduced sharply from the peak levels - True (t)
This statement is true because the text mentions that in July 2011, the Brazilian government announced a sharp reduction in deforestation from the peak levels.

7. The goal of zero deforestation in the Amazon is expected to be achieved by 2016 - Not stated (ns)
This statement is not stated in the text. The text mentions that authorities and environmentalists hope to achieve zero deforestation by 2016, but it does not provide any definitive information about whether this goal will be achieved.

8. The Amazon rainforest gets its name from the Amazon River - True (t)
This statement is true because the text mentions that the Amazon rainforest gets its name from the 4,080-mile long Amazon River, which is the largest freshwater source on earth.

9. The Amazon rainforest is home to a large variety of exotic plants and animals - True (t)
This statement is true because the text mentions that the Amazon rainforest is home to a large variety of exotic plants and animals.

Overall, there are 6 true statements, 1 false statement, and 2 statements that are not stated in the text.