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. 5.

• A. plan
• B. task
• C. risk
• D. track

Answer 1

Answer:

C. risk

• Why "risk" is the correct answer: Logical Context: The passage describes how climate change can be "overwhelming" and affect "mental health." When people face overwhelming stress, there is a higher statistical likelihood or danger that they might turn to harmful substances (like drugs or alcohol) as a coping mechanism. Collocational Fit: In health and social sciences, the phrase "increase the risk of" is the standard way to describe a higher probability of a negative outcome or disease. Meaning: "Risk" refers to the possibility that something unpleasant or dangerous will happen. This fits perfectly with the discussion of "harmful substance use."