Fill-in-the-blank questions Instructions Read the following text Choose the best words for each numbered blank from the four choices of the multiple choice questions Text The idea that plants have

Text: In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the impact of plastic waste on our environment. 1 , plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats we face today. It is estimated that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. The 2 problem is that plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose. To tackle this issue, many countries have introduced measures to reduce plastic waste. For example, some have 3 a tax on plastic bags, while others have banned single-use plastics such as straws and cutlery. However, there is still a long way to go. One of the biggest challenges is changing people's 4 towards plastic. For many, it is seen as a cheap and convenient material that makes our lives easier. It is only when we see the devastating impact it has on our 5 that we start to realize the true cost of plastic. Another challenge is finding 6 to plastic that are sustainable and affordable. While many alternatives exist, they are often more expensive and less accessible than plastic. This makes it difficult for consumers and businesses to switch to more environmentally-friendly options. In conclusion, the problem of plastic pollution requires a 7 approach. Governments, businesses, and individuals all have a role to play in reducing plastic waste. By working together, we can create a 8 where plastic is no longer a threat to our planet and its inhabitants.

Choice questions:

1. [A] Meanwhile [B] Nevertheless [C] Furthermore [D] Therefore
2. [A] initial [B] fundamental [C] occasional [D] potential
3. [A] embraced [B] imposed [C] abandoned [D] ignored
4. [A] perception [B] consumption [C] contribution [D] competition
5. [A] ecosystem [B] economy [C] education [D] employment
6. [A] alternatives [B] consequences [C] conditions [D] connections
7. [A] practical [B] personal [C] political [D] philosophical
8. [A] future [B] past [C] present [D] potentia