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For centuries human beings have been fascinated with the idea of flying like birds. People have never 41 to
figure out how birds manage to fly. As technology advances, this dream now comes closer to reality with wingsuit
flying, 42 is a highly specialized form of skydiving through the use of a unique suit. This suit makes it possible
for an extreme athlete 43 over hills and valleys like a bird while enjoying the incredible views below. Obviously,
the secret to wingsuit flying 44 the wingsuit itself. The wingsuit is specially designed to increase the surface area
of the human body. Webbing under arms and between legs is made of strong fabric and mimics the structure of a bird’s
wings. Air cells on the webbing inflate when they catch the air. 45 , a wingsuit allows an extreme athlete to
descend at a slower rate, stay in freefall longer, and travel much greater distances. The longest distance of wingsuit
gliding on record spans 11 miles.
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Plastic wasn’t invented until the late 19th century, and production only took off around 1950. But today we have
9.2 billion tons of the stuff to deal with. Of that, more than 6.9 billion tons have become waste. It is unclear how long it
will take for the plastic to completely biodegrade into constituent molecules. Estimates range from 450 years to never.
Meanwhile, ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals every year. Nearly 700 species have been
affected. Some are harmed visibly—strangled by abandoned fishing nets or discarded six-pack rings. Many more are
harmed invisibly. They eat microplastics, the bits smaller than one-fifth of an inch across.
Since World War II, plastics have transformed our lives, mostly for the better. They have eased travel into space
and revolutionized medicine. They lighten cars and jumbo jets, saving fuel and pollution. They extend the life of fresh
food and save lives daily by delivering cleaning drinking water to needy areas. Now the growth of plastic production
has far outstripped the ability of waste management, and the oceans are under assault.
Governments and corporations have been making efforts to address the waste problem. Kenya, for example,
joined a growing list of nations that have banned plastic bags, imposing steep fines and jail time on violators.
Coca-cola announced a goal to recycle 100 percent of its packaging by 2030. These help at some level, but the real
solution is to stop plastic from entering the ocean. There are two fundamental ways industry can help. First, it can
design new plastics that are either biodegradable or more recyclable. The second way is to just collect the trash. More
effective and efficient garbage collection systems are necessary. We need garbage trucks to collect the waste on a
regular basis so that it does not end up going all over the planet.
46 What is this passage mainly about?
Plastic pollution in oceans. Species affected by plastic waste.
Harmful effects of plastic products. Problems of plastic waste management.
47 According to the passage, what is the invisible harm caused by plastics?
Animals leave their native habitats. Species get injured by fishing nets.
Marine lives eat small pieces of plastics. The air quality is affected by the burning of plastics.
48 Which of the following is NOT one of the examples of plastic applications?
Space travel. Vehicle production. Food preservation. Soil fertility.
49 Which of the following statements is true about the passage?
The number of plastic products has been under control.
Kenya is the only country that has banned plastic bags.
Plastic was a common material in the 19th century.
More than two-thirds of the plastics produced have become waste.
50 According to the author, which approach can effectively save the planet?
Regulating the use of plastic bags. Reducing bottled water consumption.
Imposing a heavy tax on plastic products. Intensifying the efforts to collect plastic waste.