Question

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Climate change will (1)___________________ every aspect of our health and well-being. But its potential harms go (2)__________________ the body’s ability to handle (3)_____________ heat, important as this is.Extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, storms and wildfires, are becoming more (4)______________________ and severe. These affect our mental health in a multitude of ways. Coping with climate change can be overwhelming.It could increase the (5)________________ of harmful substance use. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

• A. strange
• B. extreme
• C. calm
• D. farther

Answer 1

Answer:

B. extreme

• Collocational Fit: In discussions regarding climate change, the word "heat" is most commonly paired with "extreme". "Extreme heat" refers to temperatures that are much higher than average for a particular region and time. Contextual Logic: The passage discusses "Extreme weather events" in the very next sentence (floods, droughts, wildfires). To maintain the tone of the text, which focuses on the severity of climate change, "extreme" is the most logical choice. Scientific Accuracy: The primary health concern regarding climate change and the human body is its ability to regulate temperature when exposed to extreme conditions (heatwaves).