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69. World Environment Day is a globally 71. Using recycling bins is a simple way for
coordinated event that raises awareness everyone to be a planet protector. The bins have
about environmental problems and encourages different colours, and each has a special job to
action to protect the planet. ---- For example, help the Earth. The blue bin, for instance, is for
organisations run campaigns about ecological papers and cardboard. When things are put in
problems, arrange clean-up activities in natural the right coloured bin, it is like sorting them into
areas, and plant trees. These events inspire teams for new forms. ---- They can then more
individuals and governments to work together easily transform recycled items into fresh and
towards a more sustainable planet. useful products.
A) Citizens’ contribution to the environment fund A) Such a method adds extra work to the
amounts to around 15 per cent. employees of recycling facilities.

B) This provides an opportunity for governments B) The average person throws thousands of cans
to address these challenges. away in a lifetime.
C) Various activities take place throughout the C) It certainly leads to an increase in
world on this particular day. environmental awareness.
D) Such institutions play a crucial role in D) Different practices are applied when waste is
developing environmental consciousness. turned into new products.
E) The United Nations Environment Programme E) This categorisation also makes the job of
is the main coordinator. recycling centres less difficult.

70. The vaquita is the world’s smallest endangered 72. Sustainable forestry and responsible logging
animal. It is found especially in the northern practices are important for conserving
Gulf of California. ---- Conservation efforts biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.
focus on preventing illegal fishing and ---- Replanting trees, minimising clear-cutting,
offering alternative programmes for local and protecting old-growth forests are all
fishers. Cooperation between governments, essential components of sustainable forestry
conservation agencies, and locals is critical to practices. With these strategies, we can continue
rescuing the vaquita from extinction. to benefit from their resources without causing
long-term harm to the environment.
A) With a population of less than 10, it is critically
at risk of extinction. A) Some companies may, however, engage in
illegal logging activities.
B) It requires the protection and restoration of
their forest habitat. B) This is because deforestation can lead to soil
erosion and habitat loss.
C) Authorities should take measures against the
illegal wildlife trade. C) Governmental regulations and policies can
D) It means safeguarding the planet’s biodiversity prevent deforestation.
for future generations. D) Green forestry projects also have a positive
E) Amur leopards are also critically endangered impact on local communities.
due to habitat loss. E) We need to manage forests carefully and
ensure the regeneration of trees.

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