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Read the following text and use the information to answer the questions below.
Environmentalists in Bali
1 Bali, one of Indonesia's 17,000 islands, conjures up images of perfect, golden beaches and azure waters. This description
would be accurate, except for the plastic debris which litters the shores. In 2018, the issue of ocean pollution here received
worldwide attention when a scuba diver called Rich Horner posted a video of himself swimming in a sea of plastic. The clip
was horrifying, and it quickly went viral.
2 Two Dutch-Indonesian sisters, Melati and Isabel Wijsen, were already aware of the scale of the problem. Having grown
up in Bali, they knew that plastic contamination was a major concern. With time they became convinced that they could be
instrumental in bringing about change. To solve the problem, they believed itwas important to harness the power and
enthusiasm of young people. They decided to launch a movement, which they called "Bye Bye Plastic Bag”.
3 The sisters began collecting signatures to support their cause, and eventually got over 100,000 people to register their
concern. In 2017, they took their mission to the international stage by giving a moving speech at the United Nations in New
York City. In the talk, they showed heartbreaking photos of animals entrapped in plastic and of stunning natural landscapes
which had been completely soiled. The point they were making was simple: single-use plastics such as shopping bags, straws
and Styrofoam containers should be banned.
4 Gradually, Melati and Isabel's efforts gained momentum. "We didn'twant to wait until we were older to stand up for
what we believe in! they said, stressing that kids have the ability to effect change. In late 2018, they achieved a major
success when the governor of Bali announced that single-use plastics would be forbidden on the island. Not only that, but
the local government committed to a major marine cleanup effort.
5 Young people can lead the way, the sisters believe. They say they won't rest until visitors to the island paradise hear this
question at the airport: "Welcome to Bali! Do you have any plastic bags to declare?" Rich Horner's video is proof that there
is still more work to be done. However, the sisters' work suggests that ambitious conservation efforts are by no means
impossible.
Questions:
1, The text focuses mostly on... [Select] *
2. What does the author of the article most probably believe? The sisters efforts have been extremely successful so far.
3, According to the text, what's Bali like? [Select $
4, What has Balibamed? | [Select] Y
5, Melatiand Isabel... [Select] y
6.Asaresult of Melatand Isabel activismo. [Select] sd
7. Melaiand abel beleved that... (Select v
8. What conclusion does the article support? [Select] Y
9. What heading would best ft paragraph 12 | [Select] Y
10. What heading would best ft paragraph 4? [Select] Y