Protecting the Seas from Pollution - Test 7

C1 Advanced · Listening Sentence Completion · Cambridge English Advanced 2, Cambridge University Press

You will hear a woman called Sarah Harvey talking about her work with an environmental organisation which helps to protect the seas from pollution. For questions 1–8, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

The organisation Sarah works for is called

on occasions.

Sarah was surprised to learn that seabirds have been known to eat

because of the way it absorbs dangerous substances.

Sarah says that plastic can be compared to a

system of many creatures.

Sarah learned that the toxins in plastic harm the

and the effects of the sun.

Sarah explains how the breakdown of plastic items into small particles is caused by

sources.

Sarah says that most plastic in the sea has its origin in

as something to use instead of household detergents.

Sarah gives the example of

from their vehicles.

Sarah strongly advises car owners to prevent

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