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.

Save Our Forests
Let's protect nature for future generations
📌 Facts and figures
Every year, the world loses vast areas of forests, with nearly 15 billion trees being ___(1)___ annually. Forests, which cover 31% of the Earth’s land area, are crucial for maintaining biodiversity and regulating the climate. The deforestation rate in tropical regions, particularly in countries like Brazil and Indonesia, is dangerously high. This rapid forest loss accelerates global warming and the extinction of ___(2)___ species.
📌 What we can do
• Reducing demand for products linked to deforestation, like palm oil and unsustainable paper, can help. Consumers can choose ___(3)___ sustainable products to reduce their ecological footprint.
• Governments must pass stricter regulations to protect forests, such as enforcing land-use ___(4)___ and penalizing illegal logging. Holding corporations accountable for environmental damage is crucial, ___(5)___ it directly influences corporate behavior.
• Local communities should be given the tools and knowledge to protect their forests. Supporting indigenous groups and forest conservation ___(6)___ is essential for long¬ term sustainability.