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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #40396 Carbon
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The text below is an excerpt from a review of a ground-breaking new documentary on climate change. In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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The  documentary  'Earth's  Future'  provides  an  insightful  look  into  the  challenges  and  solutions  related  to  climate  change.  It  highlights  how  renewable  energy  sources  are  becoming  increasingly  vital  in  reducing  our  carbon  footprint.  The  film  showcases  interviews  with  experts  who  discuss  the    effects  of  global  warming  on  different  ecosystems.  It  also  explores  innovative    to  mitigate  these  effects,  including  the  transition  to  sustainable  living  practices.  The  film's  narrative  is  complemented  by    visuals  of  the  Earth's  diverse  landscapes,  underscoring  the  urgent  need  for  action.  Throughout,  the  documentary  emphasises  that  individual  and  collective    can  lead  to  meaningful  environmental  change.

devastating stunning policies approaches gradual reversible efforts

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Correct answer: devastating

Explanation: The word 'devastating' is an adjective that describes the severe and damaging effects of global warming. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'effects' and aligns with the context of discussing the serious consequences of climate change.

Meaning: 'Devastating' means causing severe and overwhelming shock or grief, particularly in relation to the negative impacts of global warming.

Wrong options:

  • approaches: 'Approaches' is a noun that refers to methods or strategies, which does not fit as it does not describe the effects of global warming.
  • gradual: 'Gradual' is an adjective that means slow or taking place over time, which does not convey the severity of the effects being discussed.
  • reversible: 'Reversible' is an adjective that means capable of being reversed, which does not apply to the context of the damaging effects of global warming.
  • policies: 'Policies' is a noun that refers to principles or rules, which does not describe the effects of global warming.
  • stunning: 'Stunning' is an adjective that means extremely impressive or attractive, which does not fit the context of discussing negative effects.
Correct answer: approaches

Explanation: The term 'approaches' is a noun that refers to methods or strategies used to address the challenges posed by climate change. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause and aligns with the context of discussing solutions.

Meaning: 'Approaches' refers to the methods or strategies taken to tackle a problem, in this case, climate change mitigation.

Wrong options:

  • devastating: 'Devastating' is an adjective that describes the severity of effects, which does not fit as it does not refer to methods or strategies.
  • gradual: 'Gradual' is an adjective that describes a slow process, which does not apply to the context of discussing methods.
  • reversible: 'Reversible' is an adjective that indicates something can be undone, which does not fit as it does not refer to methods or strategies.
  • policies: 'Policies' is a noun that refers to rules or guidelines, which does not fit as it does not specifically denote methods or strategies.
  • stunning: 'Stunning' is an adjective that describes something visually impressive, which does not fit the context of discussing methods.
Correct answer: stunning

Explanation: The word 'stunning' is an adjective that describes the visually impressive nature of the film's visuals. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'visuals' and aligns with the context of emphasizing the beauty of Earth's landscapes.

Meaning: 'Stunning' means extremely impressive or attractive, particularly in relation to visuals that capture attention.

Wrong options:

  • devastating: 'Devastating' is an adjective that describes severe effects, which does not fit as it does not describe visuals.
  • approaches: 'Approaches' is a noun that refers to methods or strategies, which does not fit as it does not describe visuals.
  • gradual: 'Gradual' is an adjective that means slow, which does not apply to the context of describing visuals.
  • policies: 'Policies' is a noun that refers to rules or guidelines, which does not fit as it does not describe visuals.
  • efforts: 'Efforts' is a noun that refers to attempts or exertions, which does not fit as it does not describe visuals.
Correct answer: efforts

Explanation: The word 'efforts' is a noun that refers to the actions taken by individuals and groups to create environmental change. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause and aligns with the context of discussing collective action.

Meaning: 'Efforts' refers to the attempts or exertions made to achieve a goal, in this case, meaningful environmental change.

Wrong options:

  • devastating: 'Devastating' is an adjective that describes severe effects, which does not fit as it does not refer to actions or attempts.
  • approaches: 'Approaches' is a noun that refers to methods or strategies, which does not fit as it does not denote actions or attempts.
  • gradual: 'Gradual' is an adjective that describes a slow process, which does not apply to the context of discussing actions.
  • policies: 'Policies' is a noun that refers to rules or guidelines, which does not fit as it does not refer to actions or attempts.
  • stunning: 'Stunning' is an adjective that describes something visually impressive, which does not fit as it does not refer to actions.

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