Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Water is one of our most precious resources. Unfortunately, many of us seem to have forgotten this fact, and as a result the world is facing the danger of running out of fresh water. The problem has been caused by people's (34) ______ of our water supply. This not only means that we have polluted our rivers and seas, but also that we are wasting a great deal of this precious resource. Unfortunately, the destruction of the rain forests has made this problem worse since much of the rain (35) ______ falls is lost because it runs off into the sea.
The population of the earth is increasing daily, (36) ______ it is vital that we find a solution to this problem before it is too late. The first step is to educate people, especially by reminding them of the value of water. For (37) ______ of us it is available whenever we require it, whether to bathe in or to drink, so we seldom bother to think about it. People then need to be taught how to reuse or recycle water. Whatever methods we might decide to use, we must (38) ______ the value of water and do our best to conserve it.
(Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans)
Question 34. A. misconduct B. misuse C. misconception D. misfortune
Question 35. A. that B. where C. what D. who
Question 36. A. but B. though C. or D. so
Question 37. A. most B. others C. much D. a little
Question 38. A. witness B. concentrate C. estimate D. appreciate