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b. Electric bikes, which have small motors, can help people travel longer distances without getting tired because they give extra power when needed. c. Buses that run on electricity are becoming popular in cities where they make less noise and pollution than old buses that use gas. d. Although boats have used fuel for many years, new electric boats are better for lakes and rivers because they don't put harmful things in the water. e. When planes that use electricity instead of fuel become common, which scientists are working hard to create, we will see cleaner skies and healthier air for everyone. A. a-c-e-b-d B. a-d-b-c-e C. a-e-d-c-b D. a-b-c-d-e Read the following passage about Trading Our Way to Sustainability 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. The carbon credit economy represents a new approach to combating climate change by creating financial incentives for reducing carbon emissions. Companies and countries can buy or sell carbon credits in specialized markets, allowing those (18)_________. If more governments had implemented carbon pricing decades ago, we might have already seen significant progress in our climate goals. Carbon credits have emerged as a practical solution in our complex global economy, where different industries produce varying levels of pollution. The system, which was first introduced in the Kyoto Protocol of 1997, has evolved significantly to include various types of credits and markets. Companies participate in this system to offset their carbon footprint; (19)_________. Many businesses have begun to incorporate carbon credit strategies into their operations, and they are seeing both environmental and financial benefits from these initiatives. Organizations, seeking to maximize their impact, (20)_________. Having established effective carbon markets in many regions, experts now focus on expanding these systems to developing nations. Carbon credits (21)_________, or methane capture from landfills. The price of carbon credits varies greatly across different markets and project types, reflecting the complexity of valuing environmental benefits. Critics argue that without proper verification, some carbon credit projects may not deliver their promised emission reductions. (22)_________. Question 18: A. have created music to sell while those who download songs must register B. studied languages to travel while those who visited countries must photograph C. who reduce emissions to profit while those who exceed limits must pay D. which grow flowers to bloom while those which make honey must work Question 19: A. therefore, students must also complete their homework for academic success B. however, they must also invest in cleaner technologies for long-term sustainability C. meanwhile, chefs must also prepare fresh ingredients for dinner service D. otherwise, tourists must also book their flights for vacation planning