Question 11:
- A. be inspired
- B. inspire (After "to", we use the base form of the verb)
- C. inspiring
- D. have inspired
Answer: B
Question 12:
- A. words
- B. calendars
- C. difference (Fits the context of making a positive impact)
- D. places
Answer: C
Question 13:
- A. attendance (Refers to marking your presence)
- B. Were
- C. Do
- D.
Answer: A
Question 14: This blank is not visible in the image. Please provide the options to answer this question.
Question 15:
- A. Should
- B. If (Creates a conditional sentence)
- C. So
- D. Unless
Answer: B
Part II: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
- a. In addition to the above-mentioned merits, ecological systems provide a vast array of natural resources, including timber, food, medicinal plants, and minerals, which are essential for human survival, economic development, and cultural practices.
- b. Overall, the ecological system plays a crucial role in supporting human livelihoods, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
- c. In terms of climate, ecological systems, such as forests and oceans, help regulate the Earth's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, thus mitigating the impacts of climate change and stabilizing global temperatures.
- d. Besides, forests and coastal ecosystems serve as natural buffers against floods and erosion by absorbing excess water and stabilizing soil, thus protecting human settlements and infrastructure.
The logical flow would be to introduce the general importance, then provide specific examples of benefits.
- b provides the overall importance of ecological systems.
- c gives an example related to climate regulation.
- d gives an example related to natural buffers.
- a provides a list of natural resources provided by these systems.
Answer: B - C - D - A
Question 17:
- a. Family invasive species pose a threat by outcompeting native species for resources and disrupting ecosystems.
- b. Dear Lisa, I believe you're doing great! I've been thinking a lot about the environment lately and wanted to share some concerns with you about some threats to the ecological system.
- c. Love,
- d. To begin with, habitat destruction, particularly through urbanization and land development, is a significant issue that leads to the loss of biodiversity and disrupts ecosystems.
- e. These threats highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts and sustainable practices to protect our planet.
The logical flow of a letter: greeting, introduction of the topic, explanation of the threats, concluding thoughts, and closing.
- b is the greeting and introduction of the topic.
- d introduces the first threat (habitat destruction).
- a introduces another threat (invasive species).
- e highlights the need for conservation.
- c is the closing.
Answer: B - D - A - E - C