Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.

      Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (56) _____ plastic, paper, and glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe. In some countries these efforts are being (57) _____ by the local governments and in others, by individuals. Participation in these programs is at an all-time high. In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the local landfillhas run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (58) _____ of their trash. With no room for items such as newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill, local residents have come up with many (59) _____ programs to recycle and/ or reuse what was once (60) _____ of as only trash. For instance, yard waste such as leaves and grass which used to be

thrown in the landfill is now broken down and made (61) _____ compost used by local people as fertilizer in their gardens. In addition, (62) _____ plastics, newspapers, bottles and cans are sold to a recycling company, thereby bringing in revenue for the town. The most popular local innovation, though has been the founding of a “swap shop”. This is a building to which people bring their unwanted clothing, books, and toys so that others who need them can (63) _____ them. Since there is so much (64) _____ in all the recycling programs, the dump is seen as a place to meet with friends and neighbors and catchup on local news. There is even an annual

September evening “dump dance”, where locals dance to live music and have picnics by candlelight at the dump. This has become a high light of the summer vacation season. As humankind continues to (65) _____ and the population grows, recycling efforts become even more important. These efforts must continue so that we will soon see new innovations and ideas concerning the use of recycled materials.

Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (56) _____ plastic, paper, and glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe.