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V. (23-28) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the

following passage:

Our oceans are becoming (23) _________ polluted. Most of this pollution comes

(24) _________ the land, which means it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw

sew sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many counties, (25)_________

developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6

million tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, (26)_________ are oil spills

from ships. A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only

pollutes the water, but it also kills marine life. Next, there are waste materials from

factories. (27)_________ proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly

into the rivers, which then leads to the sea. And (25)_________ , oil is washed from the

land. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.