Vocabulary & Pronunciation SVIP

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

Vietnam is increasingly focused on integrating renewable energy and reducing coal use to meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. However, the country's continued reliance on coal beyond 2030 and plans to use more fossil gas as a “transition fuel” are hindering these efforts. The growing imports of coal and gas raise concerns about energy security, even while the country seeks cleaner energy options.

Despite significant progress in renewable energy development in recent years, the government's targets for expanding solar and wind energy are still inadequate. The slight progress in reducing emissions from power generation does not make up for the missing policies that deal with emissions in other areas, where efforts are still weak.

The word “hindering” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

Vietnam is increasingly focused on integrating renewable energy and reducing coal use to meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. However, the country's continued reliance on coal beyond 2030 and plans to use more fossil gas as a “transition fuel” are hindering these efforts. The growing imports of coal and gas raise concerns about energy security, even while the country seeks cleaner energy options.

Despite significant progress in renewable energy development in recent years, the government's targets for expanding solar and wind energy are still inadequate. The slight progress in reducing emissions from power generation does not make up for the missing policies that deal with emissions in other areas, where efforts are still weak.

The word “seeks” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

Vietnam is increasingly focused on integrating renewable energy and reducing coal use to meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. However, the country's continued reliance on coal beyond 2030 and plans to use more fossil gas as a “transition fuel” are hindering these efforts. The growing imports of coal and gas raise concerns about energy security, even while the country seeks cleaner energy options.

Despite significant progress in renewable energy development in recent years, the government's targets for expanding solar and wind energy are still inadequate. The slight progress in reducing emissions from power generation does not make up for the missing policies that deal with emissions in other areas, where efforts are still weak.

The word “inadequate” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ___________.

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Vietnam is increasingly focused on integrating renewable energy and reducing coal use to meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. However, the country's continued reliance on coal beyond 2030 and plans to use more fossil gas as a “transition fuel” are hindering these efforts. The growing imports of coal and gas raise concerns about energy security, even while the country seeks cleaner energy options.

Despite significant progress in renewable energy development in recent years, the government's targets for expanding solar and wind energy are still inadequate. The slight progress in reducing emissions from power generation does not make up for the missing policies that deal with emissions in other areas, where efforts are still weak.

The phrase “does not make up for” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ___________.