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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #33156 2100-2013
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The text boxes in the left panel have been placed in a random order. Restore the original order by dragging the text boxes from the left panel to the right panel.
* Move & order all paragraphs in the right field

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But harnessing the power of the tides is not without consequence.
And with the second largest tidal range in the world, British marine energy could play an important role in this shift.
The government has promised to help counter this global trend by reducing UK carbon emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.
In 2013, plans to construct a 34 billion pounds barrage across the Severn estuary were rejected after concerns were raised about its effect on local ecosystems.
By 2100, human-induced climate change threatens to raise temperatures by 2-4°C and push up tide-lines by 4-6m.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first line because it introduces the main topic of climate change and its effects. It gives a broad overview of the issue without needing prior context. It sets the stage for the discussion that follows. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with "The government has promised" which needs context. Paragraph 3 starts with "And with the second largest tidal range" which is not a general statement. Paragraph 4 starts with "But harnessing the power" which is a continuation. Paragraph 5 starts with "In 2013" which is a specific time reference and does not introduce the main topic.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last line because it wraps up the discussion by providing a specific example of the consequences of climate change and energy plans. It summarizes the earlier points about the risks involved.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): This pair connects because the second paragraph explains the government's response to the climate change mentioned in the first paragraph. It shows a logical order from the problem to the solution.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): This pair connects because the third paragraph gives an example of how the government can use marine energy to help with the climate change issue. It follows a broader to specific strategy.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): This pair connects because the fourth paragraph shows a contrast to the positive view of marine energy in the third paragraph. It uses a contrast strategy to show that there are risks involved.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): This pair connects because the fifth paragraph provides a specific example of the consequences mentioned in the fourth paragraph. It follows a logical order from a general statement to a specific case.

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