PART 5 - READING (10 questions)

1.3.Read the text about air pollution. Choose the best options. (5 questions)

Air pollution is a big problem in big cities. Evidence shows that air pollution may cause serious health problems for humans and animals. We ___(1)___ more health problems if we do not lower the air pollution levels. There are some simple actions we can take to REDUCE air pollution.
First, get familiar with bus or train ROUTES in your city ___(2)___ start to replace your motorbike travel with a bus trip at least once a week. The frequent use of public transportation can help reduce emissions that cause air pollution. You can even walk or bike ___(3)___ short distances.
Second, try to use less packaging. Factories can badly (___(4)___ air quality when producing plastic, foil and cardboard for packaging. Whatever you are shopping for, remember to choose items with as little packaging as possible. If you have no choice, go for recyclable packaging.
Another good way to reduce air pollution is to manage your household waste. Reusing, recycling and composting can help reduce a significant ___(5)___ of garbage. That means that less garbage will end up in landfills which are major sources of air pollution.