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Audio for english placement test C2
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00:00In our modern world, there are many factors that place the well-being of the planet in jeopardy.
00:06While some people have the opinion that environmental problems are just a natural occurrence,
00:11others believe that human beings have a huge impact on the environment.
00:16Regardless of your viewpoint, take into consideration the following factors that place our environment as well as the planet Earth in danger.
00:24Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to environmental damage.
00:29Because of global warming, we have seen an increase in melting ice caps, a rise in sea levels, and the formation of new weather patterns.
00:38These weather patterns have caused stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that they formerly did not occur.
00:45Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide into the air.
00:53Pollutants mostly emerge from the burning of fossil fuels in addition to chemicals, toxic substances, and improper waste disposal.
01:02Air pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and they can cause smog, a combination of smoke and fog,
01:08in valleys as well as produce acidic precipitation in areas far away from the pollution source.
01:14In many areas, people and local governments do not sustainably use their natural resources.
01:21Mining for natural gases, deforestation, and even improper use of water resources can have tremendous effects on the environment.
01:30While these strategies often attempt to boost local economies, their effects can lead to oil spills, interrupted animal habitats, and droughts.
01:39Ultimately, the effects of the modern world on the environment can lead to many problems.
01:45Human beings need to consider the repercussions of their actions trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials while establishing environmentally sustainable habits.
01:55If measures are not taken to protect the environment, we can potentially witness the extinction of more endangered species, worldwide pollution, and a completely uninhabitable planet.