IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
A nature lover is a person (17) _______ is connected to the natural world around them. They understand that humans and nature must cohabitate and thrive together. Every decision a nature lover (18) _______ generally begins with them thinking, “What impact will this have (19) _______ the environment?” A nature lover will avoid doing something that negatively impacts the environment. For example, purchasing a new car not only adds to their carbon footprint through the emissions created when building the vehicle, but it (20) _______ means there’s a chance their old car could go to a junkyard and cause more negative environmental effects. This is why many nature lovers will hold onto items for many years and choose to (21) _______ broken things instead of replacing them. Nature lovers will also make lifestyle changes both small and large to limit their harm to Mother Nature. This can include focusing on clean outdoor activities, like being a hiker or riding a bicycle instead of riding a dirt bike or another off-road, fuel-burning vehicle. They also appreciate the beauty of nature and (22) _______ the simpler things, like being a birdwatcher or just spending time in the fresh air.
