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I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.

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PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY

Protecting biodiversity is now very essential since biodiversity is crucial for reducing climate pollution. If we don't protect biodiversity, the effects could be as harmful as the effects of global (1) _________________ itself. This is especially true with tropical (2) _________________ - they are critical to fighting climate change and (3) _________________ to more species than any other ecosystem type. In other words, protecting biodiversity is essential for our well-being, and biodiversity helps to (4) _______________________ the nature.

Biodiversity is an important part of sustainable development. As we know, sustainable development is considered as a major target for industry as well as planning system. However, the only (5) ________________ to achieve this target is to protect biodiversity. Tiny plants that grow also absorb large (6) __________________ of carbon dioxide. That is why protecting diversity is essential.

In fact, biodiversity protection is very much important since biodiversity is a fundamental component of (7) _______________ on Earth. It creates complex (8) __________________ that could never be reproduced by humans. The (9) ___________ of that biodiversity is immeasurable, and thus must be protected. Finally, we both want and need biodiversity. We continue harming the natural environment without realizing the impact. We should be aware (10) ________________ protecting biodiversity.

Unit 9 - (HS)