The government is not ___________ to enter into negotiations about green policies at the moment. BOUND ABOUT GOING DUE READY UNLIKELY
READY and GOING
15
The severe weather we have been experiencing is _________ to improve over the next few days, with more rain forecast. BOUND ABOUT GOING DUE READY UNLIKELY
UNLIKELY
15
The carbon tax announcement is _________ any moment from the annual conference. BOUND ABOUT GOING DUE READY UNLIKELY
DUE
15
The changes in recycling collections are __________ to be implemented at the beginning of March. BOUND ABOUT GOING DUE READY UNLIKELY
DUE and GOING and UNLIKELY and READY
15
The oil spill off the Dorset coast is ________ to have widespread consequences, although the full extent will not be known for several weeks. BOUND ABOUT GOING DUE READY UNLIKELY
BOUND and GOING and UNLIKELY
15
Hurricane Eva is definitely ________ to hit the western edge of Barbados in the next hour or so. BOUND ABOUT GOING DUE READY UNLIKELY
GOING
15
The damage caused to the ozone layer is said to be ____________. REVERSE
IRREVERSIBLE
20
An increase in oil ________ means that petrol prices look set to rise yet again. CONSUME
CONSUMPTION
20
The ___________ of child workers in many poorer countries is of international concern. EXPLOIT
EXPLOITATION
20
Eating excessive amounts of sugar and fat can be __________ to our health. DETRIMENT
DETRIMENTAL
20
There has been a significant reduction in hazardous _________ from cars over the last decade. EMIT
EMISSIONS
20
__________ cutting of funds for charities will have an enormous impact on the less well-off in our society. DISCRIMINATE