Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32.
Countries around the world may soon sign an agreement to reduce plastic pollution. Representatives from many nations have met to discuss the growing problem of plastic waste and its effects on the environment. International environmental organizations say that the agreement is necessary to protect the planet for future generations.
Plastic production has increased rapidly in recent decades. Each year, people produce hundreds of millions of tons of plastic, and they throw much of it away after a short time. As a result, plastic waste has spread across land, rivers, and oceans, creating serious environmental challenges and harming wildlife.
Experts warn that the situation could become far worse if people do not take action soon. By 2050, the amount of plastic in the oceans may exceed the number of fish. In addition, microplastics in human bloodstreams are creating health problems that scientists are only just starting to understand.
World leaders have called for stronger international cooperation to limit plastic use and improve waste management. A global agreement on plastic pollution is an important step toward creating a cleaner, safer future for the next generations.
