Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 English Language Question 15

Read the passage below and fill each gap (1‑6) with the most appropriate word from the four options given for each gap. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Over the past century, global temperatures have risen by about 1°C, leading to more frequent (1) _______ events such as heatwaves and floods. Scientists warn that if greenhouse‑gas emissions are not (2) _______ soon, the planet could experience irreversible damage. One effective way to (3) _______ the impact is to increase the use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. However, many countries still (4) _______ to invest in these technologies due to high initial costs. Public awareness campaigns can (5) _______ people to adopt greener habits, and governments can (6) _______ incentives for businesses that reduce their carbon footprint." 1. A) extreme B) occasional C) rare D) minor 2. A) reduced B) increased C) halted D) ignored 3. A) mitigate B) exacerbate C) ignore D) accelerate 4. A) refuse B) hesitate C) celebrate D) ignore 5. A) discourage B) motivate C) punish D) alienate 6. A) withdraw B) provide C) deny D) reject