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Upgrade Your Life with Smart Home Solutions Transform your home into a smart living space with our Smart Home Solutions! Our (1) ______ systems combine the perfect blend of technology and comfort, giving you complete control over your environment. Our devices, (2) ______ smart lights and thermostats, are connected through a central hub, which allows you to manage everything with just a tap on your phone. Control your home by (3) ______ your voice, even when you're miles (4) ______, and enjoy the convenience of automation. We also offer eco-friendly solutions to reduce energy consumption. Smart plugs and appliances that are switched off automatically save electricity and lower your bills. With our easy-to-install systems, you’ll be able to (5) ______ decisions about your energy use and enjoy (6) ______. Join the smart home revolution today, and reap the benefits of technology tailored to your needs. Make your home smarter, greener, and more connected! (Adapted from Eastern Peak)

Protect Our Forests! Forests are essential for our planet. They cover about 31% of the Earth’s land. (7) ______ forests, we have clean air and a home for many animals. However, the (8) ______ of trees is decreasing fast. Each year, millions of trees are cut down for wood and paper. We can help! By reducing waste and recycling, we can save trees. For example, you can use (9) ______ sides of paper and buy recycled products. If we work together, we can make a big difference. Remember, every little action (10) ______! Let’s protect our forests so future generations can enjoy their beauty. Join local groups or volunteer in tree-planting activities. Together, we can make a change! Let’s take action and not just (11) ______. With your help, we can ensure that forests continue to (12) ______ for years to come. Much depends on our efforts, so let’s start today! (Adapted from https://fastercapital.com/topics/forests,-grasslands,-deserts,-and-wetlands.html)

Everyone has suffered from a cold at one time or another. (18) ______, most people simply end up taking some form of over-the-counter medication. The scary thing is that some of the medicines taken to treat cold symptoms may actually be counter-productive. For example, aspirin appears to be the perfect drug to take to fight headaches and throat inflammation, but the truth is (19) ______. Some researchers believe that using aspirin to treat colds can increase the amount of virus you shed through nasal secretions. That means you could potentially (20) ______. Moreover, aspirin may suppress some of our immune responses and cause our noses to become even stuffier. Several studies have also linked aspirin to the development of a condition called Reye’s syndrome when used to treat children suffering from colds or flu. This condition is rare but serious, (21) ______. It often affects the brain or liver, causing major organ damage and in very severe cases, death. (22) ______. Colds themselves may not harm us permanently, but the way we treat cold symptoms could. That means if you’re unsure about taking or administering certain medication, you should consult a doctor. It could save a life. (Adapted from Reading for the Real World 3)

Animals are primed to be wary through natural selection rather than scary television shows, but like humans, they often make mistakes when watching out for threats. Identifying stealthy predators is already a difficult task. From the perspective of a songbird, a harmless crow flying overhead may look similar to a raptor. But predator identification is made more challenging by the fact that prey animals often juggle multiple activities like foraging, keeping an eye on competitors and courting mates, all at the same time. This can be made easier by working as a group. Members of a school of fish, flock of birds or herd of antelope can share the task of watching out for predators. When an animal detects a predator, they share this information with other group members directly, by producing a warning, or inadvertently, by preparing to flee. The group as whole can then respond by fleeing, hiding or adopting a defensive position. But this information is not always reliable. When predators are harder to identify, perhaps because they are well camouflaged, an animal may be more likely to mistake unrelated sounds or movements for a predator. Research found that bumblebees were more likely to produce false alarms having previously been exposed to highly camouflaged goldenrod crab spiders than bees that were unaccustomed to them. Some species are instead simply more vulnerable to predators than others. This can be because they are not fast enough to escape a close encounter or not equipped to fight a predator off. For these species, ignoring a true alarm is more likely to result in death, so it may be beneficial to follow a "better-safe-than-sorry" principle and pay the cost of being occasionally wrong. Willow tits produce alarm calls in response to most large aerial objects including planes and crows. This is because they are typically hunted in ambush attacks in which they are unlikely to escape. So the costs of alarm calling at a few planes becomes dwarfed by the threat of being killed in an attack. (Adapted from https://www.theoutafrican.com/animals/why-prey-animals-often-see-threats)

(I) Green living, often referred to as sustainable living, encourages individuals to adopt environmentally friendly practices in their daily lives. (II) This lifestyle includes reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and promoting eco-friendly habits, which collectively help to minimize the negative impact on the environment (Davies & Mulligan, 2017). (III) Although green living requires effort and adjustment, its benefits for the planet and future generations are substantial. (IV) One of the fundamental aspects of green living is waste reduction. This can be achieved through practices like recycling, composting, and reducing single-use plastics. According to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recycling and composting can significantly decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution (EPA, 2021). Additionally, adopting reusable items such as water bottles and shopping bags minimizes reliance on plastic, which is crucial for protecting ecosystems and wildlife. Another key component of green living is energy conservation. Simple changes, like switching to LED light bulbs and using public transportation, can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint. A study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that energy efficiency improvements, if widely implemented, could decrease global energy demand by up to 40% by 2050 (IEA, 2019). By conserving energy, individuals not only lower their utility bills but also contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions, which is essential for mitigating climate change. Green living also involves making conscious choices about the products we consume. This includes opting for sustainably sourced goods, supporting local businesses, and choosing organic produce. Sustainable agriculture practices reduce the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers, which can harm both the soil and water sources (Smith & Taylor, 2020). By making informed purchases, consumers can support eco-friendly industries and help create a demand for greener alternatives. (Adapted from The Impact of Green Living by Davies, Mulligan)