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VQ U7 - Global Challenges

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is __________ that governments invest in renewable energy technologies to combat the negative effects of fossil fuel consumption.

a)

crucial

b)

practical

c)

limited

d)

worldwide

2.

The organization aims to __________ public attention on the social effects of environmental degradation.

a)

cut down

b)

relate to

c)

focus on

d)

convert to

3.

The scientist's research is ______ advancements in renewable energy technologies.

a)

crucial to

b)

limited to

c)

related to

d)

practical to

4.

Rising sea levels and extreme weather events have become a __________ concern affecting every continent.

a)

related

b)

exceptional

c)

worldwide

d)

vanishing

5.

Which can replace the underlined part? Although the effects of climate change are currently visible, long-term consequences will be far more severe.

a)

recently

b)

directly

c)

presently

d)

timely

6.

The new wind farm is expected to ______ clean and renewable energy, contributing to reducing carbon emissions.

a)

exhaust

b)

generate

c)

consume

d)

regulate

7.

The company had to ________ its workforce due to economic challenges, leading to a restructuring of its operations.

a)

regulate

b)

exhaust

c)

invest in

d)

shrink

8.

Despite the __________ efforts of local conservationists, the rapid decline in bee populations continues to pose a significant environmental threat.

a)

exceptional

b)

crucial

c)

limited

d)

practical

9.

Learning ________ skills, such as effective time management and problem-solving, is essential for success.

a)

worldwide

b)

practical

c)

major

d)

limited

10.

Many species are at risk of extinction and may completely __________ within our lifetime if no action is taken.

a)

vanish

b)

reduce

c)

shrink

d)

exhaust

11.

In an effort to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, she decided to __________ fewer single-use plastic products and choose eco-friendly alternatives instead.

a)

consume

b)

generate

c)

vanish

d)

shrink

12.

What does the underlined part mean? The widespread use of fossil fuels by industries and vehicles continues to emit harmful greenhouse gases.

a)

release

b)

transmit

c)

exhale

d)

secrete

13.

Access to clean drinking water remains __________ in many remote communities due to infrastructure and funding challenges.

a)

limited

b)

practical

c)

exhausted

d)

worldwide

14.

What does the underlined part mean? The government has introduced new policies to regulate the carbon footprint of the transportation sector.

a)

classify

b)

vanish

c)

control

d)

reduce

15.

To reduce paper waste, the office decided to _______ all its documentation to digital formats.

a)

reduce

b)

convert

c)

focus

d)

generate

16.

Scientists warn that if we __________ our natural resources without finding sustainable alternatives, we could face irreversible damage.

a)

exhaust

b)

release

c)

reduce

d)

vanish

17.

Climate change is a/an __________ issue that requires international cooperation and urgent action.

a)

exceptional

b)

related

c)

major

d)

limited

18.

The company decided to ____ its expenses by implementing cost-cutting measures.

a)

cut above

b)

cut corners

c)

cut one's teeth on

d)

cut down on

19.

The company's decision to ________ green initiatives demonstrates its commitment to sustainability.

a)

cut down

b)

major in

c)

invest in

d)

convert into

20.

There has been a significant __________ in global poverty rates over the past two decades, thanks to coordinated development efforts.

a)

exhaustion

b)

reduction

c)

consumption

d)

regulation

21.

After realizing the declining market trends, the company decided to __ by withdrawing from the failing project.

a)

cut back

b)

cut across

c)

cut its losses

d)

cut corners

22.

Her exceptional leadership skills and innovative approach to problem-solving set her __________ her colleagues.

a)

a cut above

b)

a cut across

c)

a cut through

d)

cut her teeth on

23.

The innovative technology __________ the problem of plastic pollution by efficiently recycling waste materials into usable products.

a)

cut down on

b)

cut through

c)

cut corners

d)

cut one's losses

24.

Some construction companies choose to _________, compromising the quality and safety of their projects.

a)

cut back

b)

cut across

c)

cut its losses

d)

cut corners

25.

As an intern in a fast-paced startup, he ______ various challenging projects, gaining valuable experience and skills that shaped his career.

a)

cut down on

b)

cut his teeth on

c)

cut across on

d)

cut his losses on