Title UNIT 3 - TEST 2 - HS ✅

e. Doctors say that when we visit parks or forests, our stress goes away. If you feel worried, sitting by water can calm your mind. A. c-e-b-a-d B. e-b-a-c-d C. a-b-c-e-d D. b-a-e-c-d Question 17: a. We can solve big problems if we look at nature's solutions. Although technology seems different from plants and animals, the best ideas come when we combine them together. b. Birds help us build better airplanes because their wings move in special ways. When engineers study fish, they make boats that use less fuel. c. Sticky tape was made after someone looked at gecko feet, which can hold to walls without glue. When doctors study spiderwebs, they create stronger bandages for wounds. d. When scientists watch animals and plants, they learn how to make better things because nature has clever designs. Although nature took millions of years, we can copy these ideas quickly. e. Many buildings now look like trees or shells because these shapes are strong and beautiful. If architects copy honeybee homes, they can save more energy in houses. A. d-c-b-e-a B. d-e-a-c-b C. d-a-b-c-e D. d-b-e-c-a Read the following passage about Ensuring Equal Access to Green Living and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Environmental justice demands that all communities, regardless of income or race, (18)_________. If governments had implemented fair policies decades ago, many disadvantaged areas would not be suffering from pollution today. Unfortunately, the reality is that low-income neighborhoods often bear the heaviest environmental burdens, (19)_________. The movement for environmental justice, which began in the 1980s, continues to fight against these inequalities through community activism and policy advocacy. Clean air and water are basic human rights; (20)_________. Urban planners must consider social equity when designing new green infrastructure projects, yet economic interests sometimes override community needs. (21)_________. Many successful initiatives involve local residents in decision-making processes, creating solutions that truly meet community needs. Environmental justice advocates, studying the issue deeply and developing practical approaches, (22)_________. Green solutions must be accessible to everyone, not just wealthy neighborhoods. Communities facing environmental injustice are being empowered through education, resources, and political representation. True environmental justice will only be achieved when all people, regardless of their background, can enjoy healthy environments and participate in the green economy that is rapidly developing worldwide. Furthermore, research shows that environmentally equitable communities experience better health outcomes, increased property values, and improved quality of life over time, demonstrating that justice and sustainability are deeply interconnected goals worth pursuing collectively. Question 18: A. should have equal access to clean environments and sustainable solutions