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The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Vocabulary Bank 6 for the textbook Spark 4 - Workbook with authors Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Fill in the gaps with the words in the list.

  • homelessness
  • overpopulation
  • water shortage
  • climate change
  • famine
  • child labour

Answer

  1. As a result of overpopulation, China introduced a law that allows couples to have only one child.
  2. Homelessness is a serious problem in most cities, with more and more people living on the streets.
  3. The use of child labour is illegal in most countries, but some companies still employ young boys and girls.
  4. Extreme weather is becoming more common due to climate change.
  5. There is going to be a severe water shortage unless it rains soon.
  6. Millions of people will continue to die from famine unless we find ways of getting food to them.

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