LONG AGO THERE USED TO BE A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND ON THE ATLANTIC OCEAN...
10. Long ago there used to be a beautiful island on the Atlantic Ocean. A B C D.C. READINGI. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. Write your answer on your answer sheet. Using less water.The consumption of water in the home has risen quickly, partly as a result of the popularity ofgardening and also because of the rapid growth (1)______ the number of domestic appliances thatuse a lot of water, such as the dishwashers and (2)______ machines. With the construction of millionsmore (3)______ expected over the next ten years, a continuous rise in total water (4)______ in thefuture is now a certainty. Experts believe (5)______ the only way to bring about a big reduction inaverage (6)______ use is to educate the public. There has to be much greater awareness they say, ofthe harmful (7)______ on this country’s lakes and rivers. (8)______ we continue to be so wasteful,many of these will (9)______ completely, and the wildlife that (10)______ on them- the fish, theflowers, the animals and the birds-will be lost, too.II. Read the following passage then choose the options among A, B, C or D that best completes the blanks. Write your answers in your answer sheet..Mobile phones (1)______ microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whetherexposure to these radio waves might (2) to brain cancer.So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not (3)______ us to say withcertainty that mobile phones are categorically (4)______. On the other hand, current research has notyet (5)______ clear adverse effects associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.Numerous studies are now going (6)______ in various countries. Some of the results arecontradictory but others have shown as association between mobile phone use and cancer. (7)______these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long –term investigation.(8)______ the scientific data are more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobilephone for long (9)______ of time. Don’t think that hand-free hones are any safer either. At themoment, research is in fact showing the (10)______ and they may be just as dangerous.