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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #39279 Disposable cups
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What  happens  to  disposable  cups  after  we  toss  them  in  the  trash?  How  do  they  affect  the  environment  and  our  health?  The  answer  depends  on  the  type  of  cup:  paper,  plastic  or  polystyrene  foam  (also  known  as  Styrofoam).  Each  of  these  materials  has  its  own  pros  and  .  Paper  cups  can  end  up  in  landfills  where  they  decompose  anaerobically,  generating  methane,  a  potent  greenhouse  gas.  Plastic  cups  are  made  from  petroleum,  a  non-renewable  resource  that    a  lot  of  energy  and  water  to  produce.  Plastic  cups  are  also  not  biodegradable  and  can  break  down  into  microplastics,  which  can    the  food  chain  and  harm  wildlife  and  human  health.  Polystyrene  foam  cups  are  lightweight  and  cheap,  but  they  are  also  very  harmful  to  the  environment  and  health.  They  are  made  from  styrene,  a  carcinogenic  chemical  that  can  leach  into  hot  drinks.  They  are  also  not  recyclable  and  can  persist  in  the  environment  for  centuries,    the  land  and  water.  Therefore,  disposable  cups  have  a  significant  impact  on  the  environment  and  health,  and  it  is  important  to  be  aware  of  the  consequences  of  using  them.  A  better    is  to  use  reusable  cups,  which  can  reduce  waste,  save  resources,  and  protect  the  planet.

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Correct answer: cons

Explanation: 'Cons' refers to the disadvantages or negative aspects of using disposable cups, which fits contextually as the passage discusses the pros and cons of different types of cups.

Meaning: 'Cons' means the negative points or drawbacks associated with something.

Wrong options:

  • aeons: 'Aeons' refers to long periods of time and does not relate to the advantages or disadvantages of cups.
  • dons: 'Dons' is a verb meaning to put on clothing, which is irrelevant in this context.
  • tons: 'Tons' refers to a large quantity and does not convey the idea of disadvantages.
Correct answer: requires

Explanation: 'Requires' indicates the necessity of energy and water in the production of plastic cups, aligning grammatically and contextually with the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Requires' means to need something for a particular purpose.

Wrong options:

  • aims: 'Aims' suggests a goal or intention, which does not fit the context of production needs.
  • shapes: 'Shapes' refers to forming or molding something, which is not relevant to the energy and water needed.
  • fabricates: 'Fabricates' means to make or construct, but it does not convey the necessity aspect as 'requires' does.
Correct answer: enter

Explanation: 'Enter' appropriately describes how microplastics can infiltrate the food chain, fitting both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Enter' means to go into or become part of something.

Wrong options:

  • leak: 'Leak' implies a slow escape of a substance, which does not accurately describe the process of microplastics becoming part of the food chain.
  • invade: 'Invade' suggests an aggressive entry, which is not the correct connotation for microplastics entering the food chain.
  • coontain: 'Coontain' is a misspelling of 'contain,' which means to hold or include, and does not fit the context of microplastics entering the food chain.
Correct answer: polluting

Explanation: 'Polluting' describes the negative impact of polystyrene foam cups on the environment, fitting contextually as it highlights the harmful effects on land and water.

Meaning: 'Polluting' means to make something dirty or harmful to the environment.

Wrong options:

  • dictating: 'Dictating' means to control or determine, which does not relate to the environmental impact of cups.
  • planting: 'Planting' refers to putting seeds in the ground, which is irrelevant in this context.
  • surrounding: 'Surrounding' means to encircle or enclose, which does not convey the harmful impact described.
Correct answer: alternative

Explanation: 'Alternative' refers to a different option or choice, which fits contextually as the passage suggests using reusable cups instead of disposable ones.

Meaning: 'Alternative' means a different choice or option available.

Wrong options:

  • awareness: 'Awareness' refers to knowledge or understanding, which does not fit as a substitute for disposable cups.
  • demand: 'Demand' refers to the desire for something, which does not convey the idea of a substitute.
  • sign: 'Sign' refers to an indication or symbol, which is not relevant in the context of discussing options for cups.

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