The study, in(18) researchers analyzed verbal and arithmetic tests taken by
Xuất bản: 22/07/2024 - Cập nhật: 22/07/2024 - Tác giả: Chu Huyền
Câu Hỏi:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Scientists have revealed that air pollution may be responsible for a significant reduction in intelligence. Research conducted for the World Health Organization (WHO) in China showed that air pollution resulted in notable falls in students’ test scores. The study, in_____(18) researchers analyzed verbal and arithmetic tests taken by 20,000 people of ________(19) ages, took place within a period of four years.
The researchers say that their study can be considered as a warning to the rest of the world, especially to those who live in urban ____ (20), adding that the longer people are left exposed from polluted air, the greater the damage to their intelligence will be. According to WHO, over 91 percent of the world population live in areas with toxic air. One of the researchers warned: “There is no ________(21) to solve this issue. (22)_________, governments really need to take strong measures to reduce air pollution.”
(Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)