Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

PUTTING THE WORLD TO THE RIGHT
Let's think and work together to find long-term solutions to global warming!
♻ Causes and consequences:
Global warming has become severe due to the continued consumption of coal, oil and (7) ______ types of fossil fuels along with deforestation. The consequences (8) ______ global warming are serious as devastating storms and floods are increasing markedly and many species have become extinct.
♻ Long-term solutions:
• Switch your home from oil, gas or coal-powered energy to renewable sources of energy such as wind, solar or water power. This helps secure the carbon footprint (9) _______.
• Don't waste your products such as food, clothes, electronics or plastic items. (10) ______ throwing them away, try to reduce, reuse and recycle them. That helps minimize the (11) ______ of waste and gas emissions.
• Speak up and get others to join in taking action. Talking to your family, neighbors, friends and organizations helps raise people's awareness of conserving natural (12) ______ and protecting the environment.
(Adapted from Solutions-Upper Intermediate)