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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #47963 Carbon Prices 2

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Carbon prices in the European Union have risen to their highest in a decade this summer. This is the EU has made some changes to its emissions trading system, which limits how much carbon dioxide different industries can emit. The EU has set a of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 and encourages more businesses to switch to cleaner energy and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

credit sources target level link unless because

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Correct answer: level
Explanation: The word 'level' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the extent or degree of carbon prices. It aligns with the context of discussing the highest point reached by carbon prices, making it the most suitable choice.
Meaning: In this context, 'level' refers to the degree or amount of carbon prices that have increased.
Wrong options:
credit: The term 'credit' refers to a financial concept or acknowledgment, which does not relate to the measurement of carbon prices in this context.
sources: While 'sources' refers to origins or providers, it does not fit as it does not describe a measurement or extent of carbon prices.
target: Although 'target' can refer to a goal, it does not appropriately describe the current state of carbon prices as a measurable extent.
because: 'Because' is a conjunction used to introduce a reason, which does not fit as a noun to describe the highest point of carbon prices.
unless: 'Unless' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit in the context of describing carbon prices.
link: The term 'link' refers to a connection or relationship, which does not describe a measurement of carbon prices.
Correct answer: because
Explanation: The word 'because' serves as a conjunction that introduces the reason for the rise in carbon prices, making it grammatically and contextually appropriate in this sentence.
Meaning: 'Because' is used to indicate the reason or cause for something, in this case, the rise in carbon prices due to changes in the emissions trading system.
Wrong options:
level: 'Level' is a noun that does not function as a conjunction and cannot introduce a reason in this context.
sources: 'Sources' is a noun that refers to origins or providers, which does not fit as a conjunction to explain the reason for the price increase.
target: 'Target' is a noun that refers to a goal, which does not serve the purpose of introducing a reason in this sentence.
unless: 'Unless' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit as it does not provide a reason for the rise in carbon prices.
link: 'Link' is a noun that refers to a connection, which does not serve as a conjunction to explain the cause of the price increase.
credit: 'Credit' is a noun that does not function as a conjunction and cannot introduce a reason.
Correct answer: target
Explanation: The term 'target' is a noun that refers to a goal or objective, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the EU's aim of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050.
Meaning: In this context, 'target' refers to a specific goal set by the EU regarding carbon neutrality.
Wrong options:
level: 'Level' refers to a degree or extent, which does not appropriately describe a goal or objective in this context.
sources: 'Sources' refers to origins or providers, which does not fit as it does not describe a goal related to carbon neutrality.
because: 'Because' is a conjunction that introduces a reason, which does not fit as a noun to describe a goal.
unless: 'Unless' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit as it does not describe a goal or target.
link: 'Link' is a noun that refers to a connection, which does not describe a goal or target in this context.
credit: 'Credit' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of a goal or target.
Correct answer: sources
Explanation: The word 'sources' is a plural noun that refers to the origins or providers of cleaner energy, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the types of energy businesses are encouraged to switch to.
Meaning: In this context, 'sources' refers to the different types of cleaner energy that businesses can utilize.
Wrong options:
level: 'Level' refers to a degree or extent, which does not fit as it does not describe types of energy.
target: 'Target' refers to a goal, which does not fit as it does not describe types of energy sources.
because: 'Because' is a conjunction that introduces a reason, which does not fit as a noun to describe energy types.
unless: 'Unless' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit as it does not describe energy sources.
link: 'Link' is a noun that refers to a connection, which does not describe types of energy sources.
credit: 'Credit' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of energy sources.

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