Unit 4 Environment RW

Scientists have not yet​ (a)   ​ ​ which kind of ​ storm is approaching the Caribbean. The last storm was a hurricane which had a ​ (b)   effect on the buildings near the beach, as many of them were destroyed. To prepare for this storm, there are several important ​ (c)   which people in that area should take. For example, it is ​ (d)   to have plenty of water, some torches and batteries.

• identified
• devastating
• measures
• crucial

Our ​ (a)   is located by the ocean and contains about 75 families. We are all working towards a ​ (b)   in the damage done by storms here. Part of that includes sharing the ​ (c)   costs of planting sea grass and building sand fences. In the past, some families were ​ (d)   for not contributing their fair share of these maintenance costs.

• community
• reduction
• maintenance
• criticised

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

A hurricane _______(v) our holiday to the Caribbean, and we had to return home sooner than expected.

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

The local government was relieved that there were no ________(n) in the earthquake. Everyone was safe.

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

There are several effective ____________(n.) for preventing coastal damage from high waves and flood water, such as planting sea grass, using sandbags and constructing sea walls and bulkheads.

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

Environmental pollution is a(n) ________(n.) that more people are paying attention to. There is more recycling and less use of plastic.

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

Companies are now asked to __________(v.) their greenhouse gas emissions to make sure they are not too high.

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

Some environmentalists don't think we should just __________(v. phr.) the government to regulate pollution. They believe we need citizens to be involved as well.

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

Developing countries often lack a strong enough _________(n.) to be able to provide water and electricity to all residents.

Fill in the missing word. Pay attention to grammar (past/present/future tenses and singular/plural nouns).

The Environmental Protection Agency's _________(n.) is to make sure that the government considers the environmental effects of its plans.