DUO S21

(The ecologist has warned us time and again)

The ecologist has warned us time and again

(that petroleum is not only a blessing but also a curse.)

that petroleum is not only a blessing but also a curse.

(The continent is abundant in fossil fuels.)

The continent is abundant in fossil fuels.

(The region is relatively rich in mineral resources.)

The region is relatively rich in mineral resources.

(Wheat accounts for approximately two-thirds of agricultural production in the area.)

Wheat accounts for approximately two-thirds of agricultural production in the area.

(Fertile soil is indispensable for a good harvest.)

Fertile soil is indispensable for a good harvest.

(A humid climate is characteristic of the peninsula.)

A humid climate is characteristic of the peninsula.

(The active volcano erupts at regular intervals.)

The active volcano erupts at regular intervals.

(The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic with the Pacific.)

The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic with the Pacific.

(The geographical features here are similar to those of our prefecture.)

The geographical features here are similar to those of our prefecture.

(More often than not, famine is accompanied by plague.)

More often than not, famine is accompanied by plague.

(A devastating earthquake hit the state capital, leaving tens of thousands of residents homeless.)

A devastating earthquake hit the state capital, leaving tens of thousands of residents homeless.

(Watch out! The ceiling is giving way!)

Watch out! The ceiling is giving way!

(The weather forecast says the typhoon is likely to accelerate and approach the coast.)

The weather forecast says the typhoon is likely to accelerate and approach the coast.

(It's still up in the air whether the game will be called off or not.)

It's still up in the air whether the game will be called off or not.

(So what? It makes no difference to me.)

So what? It makes no difference to me.

(It's foggy, isn't it? It sure is. But chances are it'll clear up later on.)

It's foggy, isn't it? It sure is. But chances are it'll clear up later on.