STAGE 8_REVIEW UNIT 1+2

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Pollution poses health hazards, endangers wild life and makes the planet unsafe for future human survival. 

• A. stems      

•      B. triggers off    

•      C. results from   

• D. be caused by 

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Any environmental damage must be punishable by law, and polluters should pay compensation for the damage caused to the environment. 

• A. rewards 

• B. ransom

• C. damages

• D. savings 

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Pollution had also been a major problem, devastating the natural habitats of many animals and damaging the earth beyond repair. 

• A. hopeful

• B. recoverable

• C. reversible

• D. past mending 

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Solar panels could be used on the new development as part of a drive towards environmental sustainability. 

• A. steadiness

• B. inconstancy

• C. change

• D. fluctuation

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Hazardous gases refer to all kinds of gas that can be potentially harmful to humans in certain concentrations. 

• A. secure

• B. certain

• C. excessive

• D. noxious