TASK 2. Fill in each blank with a suitable word.

contaminated                Nowadays           public                  recycle       action

(1)_______, the development of the human world causes many bad effects on the environment. We throw garbage everywhere, exploit too many natural resources or contaminate the air. Therefore, our environment is being seriously polluted and we need to protect it from now. First of all, we should reduce, reuse and (2) ________. Instead of using plastic bags, we can use leaves to wrap food. We can recycle plastic bottles, cans, and paper to reduce garbage. Using (3) _______ transports and decreasing the number of motorbikes and cars are also good ways to reduce carbonic in the air. Besides, we should purify (4) ________lakes or rivers in order to lessen the pollution in the water. Last but not least, the government should encourage everyone to take (5) _______ together. We especially need to punish people who contaminate the environment. In conclusion, the Earth is our home so protecting it is everyone's responsibility.

(1)_______, the development of the human world causes many bad effects on the environment.