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EXERCISES

ENGLISH A) Choose the best option to fill in the blanks in the paragraph.

Oceans, the vast and mysterious bodies of water that cover over 70% of our planet’s surface, have long fascinated
scientists and explorers. For example, (1)---- the Marianas Trench is the deepest known point on Earth, reaching depths
of over 11,000 metres, is one of the interesting aspects of oceans, and scientists have always wondered (2)---- such
extreme pressure affects life in the ocean’s depths. Additionally, oceanographers have been curious about (3)---- climate
change impacts our oceans. Experts have been searching to see to (4)---- extent rising sea temperatures and increased
carbon dioxide levels influence marine ecosystems. They are studying (5)---- coral reefs, home to an incredible diversity
of marine life, can adapt to these changes or if they will face irreversible damage. Nearly all climate experts state that
the importance of oceans in regulating our climate (6)---- overstated. It is a critical concern for scientists (7)---- ocean
currents, such as the Gulf Stream, might shift due to global warming and disrupt climate patterns worldwide or not. They
urge that policymakers (8)---- the necessary precautions to save our planet.

1. a) whether b) the fact that c) where
2. a) how b) where c) what
3. a) if b) that c) whether

4. a) what b) when c) how
5. a) that b) where c) whether

6. a) did not have to be b) cannot be c) could not be
7. a) that b) if c) where

8. a) to take b) taking c) take

B) Circle the correct words or phrases.

1. The geologist explained that the Earth’s crust would be divided / is divided into several tectonic plates, and their
movement is / would be responsible for the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
2. Whether / If climate change plays a role in the changing migration patterns of certain bird species is a subject of
ongoing research.
3. What / Who caused the extinction of the dinosaurs remains one of the most debated and researched topics in
palaeontology.
4. Those applying for scholarships should ensure that / when their applications are complete and submitted on time,
as whenever / whoever misses the deadline will not be considered for funding.
5. Nutritionists recommend that individuals are including / include a variety of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet
to ensure they get essential vitamins and minerals.
6. The town residents wonder by whom / who the new community centre will be managed and where / what it will offer
to benefit the community.
7. During laboratory studies, we should not ignore whatever / the fact that mixing certain chemicals can pose potential
hazards, and we cannot underestimate the importance of safety precautions either / too.
8. Ecologists are studying ecosystems to understand that / why certain plant species grow in specific habitats while
others struggle to survive.

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