UNIT 6: THE GREEN ENVIRONMENT - Exercise 2

Circle the correct option to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the following numbered blanks from 18 to 22
___(1)___. These shortages have raised electricity prices and forced many families into poverty. The shortages came about because of increased demand after the global pandemic and some military conflicts.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021, energy demands dropped and production declined. After the pandemic, the energy suppliers failed to meet the renewed demand. After that, some military conflicts caused serious troubles in delivering fossil fuels like oil and gas, which means that ___(2)___.
The fuel crisis has led to a food crisis ___(3)___. Energy is needed for food production, and as fuel prices increase, so do food production costs. In other words, food prices have increased worldwide, leading to a cost-of-living crisis in many countries.
Another adverse effect of the energy crisis is that people have gone back to using coal and wood as fuel sources. ___(4)___.
We should consider using electricity from renewable sources rather than oil and gas. These clean renewable sources, such as solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, tidal, and biomass, ___(5)___. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels can end the energy crisis, reduce pollution, and slow climate change.
(Adapted from Bright)