To fill in the gaps with the best answers, we need to consider the context of each sentence and choose the word that logically fits.
1) "I think we can’t live without cutting down trees because it 1)… us with wood and paper and space for new roads and buildings."
- The correct answer is B: provides. The sentence suggests that trees offer resources and space, so "provides" is the best fit.
2) "Yes, you are right but it 2)… wildlife habitats and 3)… the amount of pollutants and CO2 emissions in the air."
- For gap 2, the correct answer is A: destroys. Cutting down trees leads to the destruction of wildlife habitats.
3) - For gap 3, the correct answer is B: increases. Cutting down trees typically leads to an increase in pollutants and CO2 emissions because trees absorb CO2.
4) "So cutting down trees 4)… global warming and climate change."
- The correct answer is C: causes. Cutting down trees contributes to global warming and climate change.
5) "Maybe you’re right but what do you think of modern transport? It 5)… our towns and cities and 6)… the environment."
- For gap 5, the correct answer is A: congests. Modern transport often leads to congestion in towns and cities.
6) - For gap 6, the correct answer is B: pollutes. Modern transport contributes to environmental pollution.
7) "Yes, it’s a problem but modern transport 7)… us time and effort."
- The correct answer is C: saves. Despite its drawbacks, modern transport saves people time and effort.
In summary, the completed sentences are:
- "I think we can’t live without cutting down trees because it provides us with wood and paper and space for new roads and buildings."
- "Yes, you are right but it destroys wildlife habitats and increases the amount of pollutants and CO2 emissions in the air. So cutting down trees causes global warming and climate change."
- "Maybe you’re right but what do you think of modern transport? It congests our towns and cities and pollutes the environment."
- "Yes, it’s a problem but modern transport saves us time and effort."
