Section II. Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in brackets. (1.0 pt)

Protecting the______environment is important because many species live in it. (NATURE)

Why do experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet?

My mother was cooking dinner when my father came home from work.

→ While my mother___________________________.

The local people were very friendly and hospitable. We met them last summer.

→ The local people who___________________________.

PART D. WRITING (3.0 pts)

Section I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. (2.0 pts)

 "Will you buy a new electric bike next week?" Anna asked me.

→ Anna asked me___________________________.