(1) Protecting the environment is now a major concern in Britain. (2) But despite many efforts (VARY) ________ threats to the environment remain.

(3) Unfortunately, there have been many cases of environmental (POLLUTE) ________ in Britain. (4) These include the dumping of (CHEMISTRY) ________ and other waste on the land, the emission into the air of smoke and other toxic substances from factories, and the discharge of industrial effluents into rivers.

(5) The British have earned the unsavoury reputation of being Europe’s ‘litter louts’. (6) Although there are a lot of litter bins in most towns and public places, many people (SIMPLE) ________ drop unwanted cans, wrappers etc on the ground.

(7) Many people regard environmental issues to be of social importance and make (POLITICS) ________ pay greater attention to their “green” policies.

(8) The Department of the Environment works with the support of a number of voluntary (ORGANIZE) ________ which encourage young people to fight for a better environment. (9) The success of the environmental movement often depends on people between 18 and 30, statistics say.