Fill in the gaps with the suitable articles and preposition. Write the correct form of the verbs in
brackets. Choose the correct word from those given in brackets.
In summertime, off ___________________________ eastern coast of Canada
near Newfoundland, humpback whales gather in large groups, or "schools" as they are
called often "singing" to each other and making jumps out of the water. However, if
you (to be) ___________________________ a humpback whale, you would have a
problem. Today these playful and friendly whales (to catch)
___________________________ in the nets of fishermen who would prefer to save
them if they could.
Jon Lien and his assistants have been helping to free whales
___________________________ nets since 1998. More than 600 whales (to release)
___________________________up to now. In an interview Jon stated that recently
our government (to agree) ___________________________ that the rescue of whales
was ___________________________ issue that should be discussed at the
international level. But, unfortunately, today some countries, like Japan, (to have)
___________________________ a different view on the protection of whales.
Today scientists wish that the government (to finance)
___________________________ the production of "whale alarms" that would tell
fishermen where the whales were so that the fishermen could avoid the area when they
go fishing. (Although/Consequently/For instance/On the other hand)
___________________________, fishermen wouldn't lose thousands of dollars' worth
of nets and fish, and the whales would be saved.