Use of English

Living with Climate Change

Climate change is no longer a distant issue discussed only by scientists. It now affects daily life in ways that many people are beginning to (0) NOTICE. In many cities, summers are becoming hotter, which makes it more difficult to sleep well at night and to (1) .......... on work during the day. At the same time, sudden storms can (2) .......... travel plans and cause delays on roads and railways. In some areas, people are also being advised to (3) .......... down on water use because long dry periods are becoming more common. Food prices may rise too, as farmers depend (4) .......... regular weather patterns to grow crops successfully. When these patterns change, fruit and vegetables can become harder to produce and more expensive to (5) .......... . Even simple routines are affected: families may think twice about making outdoor arrangements if heavy rain is likely to (6) .......... up without much warning. As a result, more people are trying to adapt by using less energy, wasting less food, and paying closer (7) .......... to weather reports. Although individuals cannot solve the problem alone, small changes in everyday habits can still (8) .......... a difference.