Global issues Vocab

The enormous cost of the new highway is a major h.......... that we need to overcome.

The cable car project presents a significant c.................for government.

Housing shortage has always been a major c.............in many megacities in the world.

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is necessary to avoid c................ consequences and irreversible changes

Which of the following is different in meaning from the others?

• exacerbate

• alleviate

• mitigate

• improve

Which of the following is different in meaning from the others?

• exacerbate

• aggravate

• rectify

• hinder

Which of the following does not collocate with "issue"?

• address

• discuss

• solve

• tackle

Which of the following does not collocate with "problem"?

• handle

• talk

• present

• pose

Scientists believe it is important to limit the rise in temperature to.....degrees Celsius as that would delay severe climate change consequences which could exacerbate hunger, conflict and drought worldwide.

Which of the following is different from the others?

• consumption

• obesity

• homelessness

• pandemic