Question

Read the passage, then choose the correct answer A,B,C, or D:

These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper without reading about damage we are (1)______ for the environment. The Earth is being threatened and the future looks bad. What can each of us do? We cannot clear up our (2)______ rivers and seas overnight, nor can we stop the disappearance of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem while scientists search for answers, and laws are passed (3)______ nature's defence.

It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely, but some steps are easy to cut down (4)______ of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces household bills. We must all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet (5)______ we want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren.

1. A. causing   B. doing   C. playing   D. running

2.A. polluting   B. pollute   C. pollution   D. polluted

3.A. at   B. for   C. in   D. to

4.A. an amount   B. the amount   C. a number   D. the number

5.A. unless   B. if   C. even   D. but

Answer 1

1. A. causing   B. doing   C. playing   D. running

2.A. polluting   B. pollute   C. pollution   D. polluted

3.A. at   B. for   C. in   D. to

4.A. an amount   B. the amount   C. a number   D. the number

5.A. unless   B. if   C. even   D. but