Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary:-
warming | cut | rise | anticipation | provide | habitats | increase |
extinction | recklessly | severe | imperative | alarming | particularly | catastrophe |
The destruction of forests and other (a)-- is causing the (b)-- of various plants and animals everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one-third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c)-- down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d)--resulting in an (e)--in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f)--as a consequence of global (g)--. It is (h)--that thenew century will face an overwhelming environment (i)--It is therefore (j)--to check the reckless pollution of the environment.
After help, we can use object + infinitive (with or without to).
Can you help me (to) find my ring? (NOT | |
Thank you so much for helping us (to) repair the car. | |
Our main task is to help the company (to) become profitable. |
Help can also be followed directly by an infinitive without an object.
Would you like to help pack? |
If you say that you cannot/can’t help doing something (especially in British English), you mean that you can’t stop yourself, even if you don’t want to do it.
She’s a selfish woman, but somehow you can’t help liking her. | |
Excuse me – I couldn’t help overhearing what you said. | |
Sorry I broke the cup – I couldn’t help it. |
Can’t help can be followed by but + infinitive (without to), with the same meaning as can’t help verb + ing. This is common in American English.
I can’t help but wonder what I should do next. |