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THEME 2 EXERCISES

ENGLISH A. Circle the correct words or phrases in the sentences below.

1. In order to keep using nature’s gifts for our food supply, farmers harvest / release crops from the fertile fields.
2. Overfishing can spread / jeopardise the balance of marine ecosystems, so authorities must control fishing
methods.

3. Gardening practices allow us to nurture / evaporate the soil and provide a rich habitat for plants to grow.
4. Factories and vehicles extract / emit harmful gases; they significantly contribute to air pollution and negatively
impact the environment.

5. When a tornado disperses / strikes an area, it can destroy a lot of trees and cause severe damage to
buildings.
6. If we do not take care of our planet, natural resources will run out / amount to sooner than we think.
7. The destruction of forests by humans can put out / account for the decrease in biodiversity and loss of many
species.
8. Deforestation can stem from / take away many habitats, disrupt the balance of nature, and harm many
ecosystems.
9. To protect nature and the environment, it is crucial to scale down / put forward our consumption of plastics by
choosing reusable containers.
10. Environmentalists often look into / lead to the effects of pollution on wildlife to understand its impact on nature.

B. Complete the sentences with the words given below.
abrupt abundant conscious

crucial disastrous efficient massive

predictable visible vulnerable

1. Some regions experience _____________ weather events, like yearly monsoons, while others have irregular,
always-changing climatic conditions.
2. The moon passes through many phases, sometimes full and bright, sometimes just a thin line in the sky, and can
be _____________ at night.
3. The _____________ storm stopped our picnic and left us wet while we were looking for shelter from the rain.
4. Eco-friendly products are _____________ for reducing our carbon footprint and minimising harm to the
environment.
5. Mr Ellison is an environmentally _____________ person; he always uses energy-saving appliances for a greener
and more sustainable future.
6. Small plants in a garden can be _____________ to pests, so using natural solutions helps keep a healthy
environment.
7. Deforestation on a(n) _____________ scale leads to the loss of biodiversity and disrupts the balance of
ecosystems.

8. Healthy ecosystems have _____________ trees, and they play an important role in keeping the air clean.
9. Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has had _____________ effects on the balance of ecosystems, like the
loss of many species and permanent environmental damage.

10. Composting kitchen waste is a(n) _____________ way to recycle organic material while it also enriches the soil
for healthier gardens.

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