RISING OIL PRICES AFFECT DAILY LIFE WORLDWIDE
Read the following piece of news and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
RISING OIL PRICES AFFECT DAILY LIFE WORLDWIDE
Oil prices have increased sharply in recent weeks due to ongoing tensions between the United States and countries in the Middle East. The conflict has disrupted a high (7) _____ of oil transported through key routes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz. This situation is now a source of (8) _____ concern among governments and businesses.
Global oil prices, (9) _____ by supply disruptions, have risen to nearly $97 per barrel. As a result, transportation and production expenses have become more (10) _____ in many countries. People now have to pay more for fuel, food, and other basic goods. For example, fuel prices in some regions have reached very high levels, making it difficult for families (11) _____ with rising expenses.
Experts warn that if the conflict continues, the situation may become more serious. It could also (12) _____ the flow of global trade, causing delays in the movement of goods and placing additional pressure on economies worldwide.
RISING OIL PRICES AFFECT DAILY LIFE WORLDWIDE
Oil prices have increased sharply in recent weeks due to ongoing tensions between the United States and countries in the Middle East. The conflict has disrupted a high (7) _____ of oil transported through key routes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz. This situation is now a source of (8) _____ concern among governments and businesses.
Global oil prices, (9) _____ by supply disruptions, have risen to nearly $97 per barrel. As a result, transportation and production expenses have become more (10) _____ in many countries. People now have to pay more for fuel, food, and other basic goods. For example, fuel prices in some regions have reached very high levels, making it difficult for families (11) _____ with rising expenses.
Experts warn that if the conflict continues, the situation may become more serious. It could also (12) _____ the flow of global trade, causing delays in the movement of goods and placing additional pressure on economies worldwide.
(8) _____
(8) _____
Chọn một phương án bên dưới để kiểm tra đáp án ngay:
Đáp án chính thức: B
Hướng dẫn giải chi tiết
Cần tính từ bổ nghĩa cho danh từ concern.
• considerable concern = sự lo ngại đáng kể
• consideration = danh từ
• considerably = trạng từ
• consider = động từ
=> B đúng
• considerable concern = sự lo ngại đáng kể
• consideration = danh từ
• considerably = trạng từ
• consider = động từ
=> B đúng