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Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental issue worldwide. Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste (17) ___. Some of this plastic waste ends up in rivers, lakes, and eventually in the oceans, creating vast “garbage patches” that threaten marine ecosystems. Microplastics, tiny particles of plastic less than five millimeters in length, are now found almost everywhere, from the deepest ocean trenches to remote mountain peaks. Scientists, (18) ______, are increasingly concerned about the effects of these particles on both wildlife and human health. Many marine animals mistake plastic for food, which can lead to severe injury or even death when ingested. (19) ____. Not only does plastic harm sea life, but it also enters the food chain and ”each’s human consumers. By breaking down into microplastics, plastic can become even more widespread and challenging to eliminate. (20) ___. Accumulating in water bodies, affecting the health of aquatic plants and animals, releasing harmful chemicals while decomposing and further contaminating ecosystems, (21) _____.

(Adapted from https://oceanconservancy.org/)

Question 17.

A. is disposed of without proper treatment each year

B. is produced and mismanaged by humans annually

C. are thoughtlessly thrown into water bodies around the globe

        D. are discarded irresponsibly into the environment every year

Question 18.

        A. whose researches conducted in multiple fields have shown concerning results

        B. warning the public about the hazards, use plastic reduction as a key solution

C. concerned with the safety of ecosystems, study pollution across regions

D. who work in environmental science has highlighted pollution dangers

Question 19.

        A. Plastic in the sea harms not only fish but also other aquatic creatures

        B. To prevent harm to marine animals, various programs are proposed

C. Saving marine life from plastic waste should be a global priority

D. Animals in marine ecosystems need plastic-free environments to thrive

Question 20.

A. However, reducing plastic disposal is a complex task

B. Thus, the persistence of plastics in nature poses a severe problem

C. Although they remain in the environment for hundreds of years

D. While removing plastics from water is a priority for experts

Question 21.

A. governments worldwide take action on pollution reduction

B. reducing plastic use could mitigate these environmental threats

C. this is why recent efforts focus on reversing environmental harm

D. plastic is widely seen as a danger to marine life and ecosystem as a whole

 

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