SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)

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

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

     Man is a unique being. He is different from all other creatures because he does not merely take part in the environment. Man reshapes his environment (56) ________ will to some purposes. He does not have a (57) ________ habitat and is able to adapt himself to living in different environments. Among the many ways in which Man has changed his environment (58) ________ the building of cities and roads, the utilization of (59) ________ for farming and the reclaiming of land from the sea. While some of the changes are harmless, some are extremely harmful to the environment.

     An example of a harmful result of Man’s actions is that of pollution. Through the use of scientific knowledge and (60) ________ technology. Man has (61) ________ his well-being and life  expectancy in the process, however, he has also (62) ________ about the growing problem of worldwide pollution. One of the main sources of air pollution is motor vehicles. Fumes emitted from the car (63) ________ contain many chemicals which are harmful to people, animals and plants. Industry also (64) ________ significantly to the pollution of the atmosphere. There is no major city in the world today in which we can enjoy clean air.

     It is important for us to be environment-conscious and (65) ________ actions which cause harmful effects to our environment.

Man reshapes his environment (56) ________ will to some purposes.