Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

        Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower are reshaping how we think about electricity. They offer cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (18) _______. As more countries invest in green infrastructure, the cost of these technologies continues to drop. Governments and private companies are racing to build solar farms and offshore wind turbines. (19) _______. This shift not only benefits the environment but also creates jobs in engineering, maintenance, and research. However, renewable systems depend heavily on weather conditions. (20) _______. That’s why energy storage and smart grids are essential to balance supply and demand. Some communities have already adopted battery systems to store excess power. In one pilot program, engineers showed local residents how to monitor usage and adjust consumption. (21) _______. These efforts help people understand their energy footprint and make informed choices. With the right support, even small towns can transition to sustainable models. (22) _______.

(Adapted from https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/renewable-energy/)

Question 18. A. It is both environmental imperatives and economic motivations that propel their growth

B. It is ecological concerns as well as financial considerations that result in their expansion

C. It is sustainability priorities alongside market forces that their development stems from

D. It is climate objectives combined with commercial factors that their advancement emerges from

Question 19. A. The surge in demand has stimulated innovation across numerous industrial sectors

B. The increase in requirements has encouraged technological advancement throughout various fields

C. The growth in interest has fostered creative development across multiple industries

D. The rise in need has promoted technical breakthroughs in diverse economic areas

Question 20. A. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, and this affects their power output

B. Climate patterns may be variable, and this influences their energy generation

C. Atmospheric factors might be inconsistent, and this impacts their electricity production

D. Meteorological elements could be irregular, and this alters their power supply

Question 21. A. The engineers provided the residents with guidance on reducing their energy expenses

B. The engineers offered the residents advice concerning how to lower their utility costs

C. The engineers gave the residents recommendations about decreasing their power bills

D. The engineers supplied the residents with suggestions regarding minimizing their electricity charges

Question 22. A. A full-scale rollout was managed to be approved by the local council

B. A comprehensive implementation was succeeded in being authorized by the local council

C. A complete deployment was able to be endorsed by the local council

D. A widespread installation was arranged to be sanctioned by the local council