Term 3_ English _ Part 5 & Part 6

Answer the following multiple-choice questions by selecting the most appropriate word or phrase to complete each blank. Each question tests your understanding of text organisation and structure.

Maze 1: Last summer, my friends and I planned a camping trip in the mountains. We knew it would be challenging (1) (because - on the other hand - although) the weather forecast predicted heavy rain. (2) (However - Therefore - So), we decided to go ahead, hoping for the best. The first day was sunny and clear. (3) (Consequently - Because - Regardless) ,we managed to cover a lot of ground. The next morning, the weather took a turn for the worse. Dark clouds rolled in, and it started pouring heavily. (4) (However - Because - Therefore), we had to find shelter quickly. Some of my friends wanted to turn back, (5) (though - because - so) others insisted on continuing, determined not to let the rain ruin our adventure. We finally reached a mountain cabin, (6) (therefore - so - although) we were all completely soaked. (7) (On the other hand - Because - Although), the cabin had a warm fireplace, which lifted our spirits. We spent the evening drying our clothes and sharing stories. (8) (Regardless - Therefore - Although) of the challenging weather, we agreed that it was a trip worth remembering.

(1) We knew it would be challenging ___ the weather forecast predicted heavy rain.

(2) ___, we decided to go ahead, hoping for the best.

(3) ___, we managed to cover a lot of ground.

(4) ___, we had to find shelter quickly.

(5) Some of my friends wanted to turn back, ___ others insisted on continuing, determined not to let the rain ruin our adventure.

(6) We finally reached a mountain cabin, ___ we were all completely soaked.

(7) ___, the cabin had a warm fireplace, which lifted our spirits.

(8) ___ of the challenging weather, we agreed that it was a trip worth remembering.

The Environment: Many scientists have (reported, report, reports) that climate change is the (more serious, most serious, serious) environmental issue we face today. It is caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. These gases come from sources, (who, which, where) include car engines, factories, and power plants that burn fossil fuels. (However, because, As a result) the Earth is getting warmer, leading to rising sea levels, extreme weather, and loss of biodiversity. One expert said, “if we don’t act now, the damage (is, may, couldn’t) become irreversible.” The most affected areas are usually those where ecosystems are already fragile. Climate change also affects people (although, because, in spite of) some still deny its existence. Governments, which play a key role, must take the strongest measures to protect the planet. We should reduce waste, use renewable energy, and promote sustainable living. (If, unless, when) we change our behavior, the consequences for future generations will be severe.

Many scientists have ___ that climate change is the most serious environmental issue we face today.

Climate change is the ___ environmental issue we face today.

These gases come from sources, ___ include car engines, factories, and power plants that burn fossil fuels.

___ the Earth is getting warmer, leading to rising sea levels, extreme weather, and loss of biodiversity.

One expert said, “if we don’t act now, the damage ___ become irreversible.”

Climate change also affects people ___ some still deny its existence.

___ we change our behavior, the consequences for future generations will be severe.