Διεθνής Διαγωνισμός Αγγλικής Γλώσσας 2022

Plants usually grow in soil and live by creating energy from ________. They grow in almost every land-based environment and are important parts of almost every ecosystem. Like all organisms, plants evolve to take best advantage of their habitat.

They do this in a variety of ways, each of which reflects the widely-differing conditions in which they live. In some cases, it’s a simple change of _______ or size. But in other, more extreme situations, plants have had to develop in very unusual ways.

Scientists think that the Venus flytrap is becoming extinct. Every year, its habitat becomes smaller and smaller as people clear ________for agriculture and housing.

Many years ago, when people began to eat the flesh of animals, the animal spirits became very angry. They cursed the people and caused all of their suffering. The plant spirits saw the suffering of man caused by the animal spirits, and decided to help them. They ______________ their roots, leaves, and fruits as food for the people to eat.

The California pitcher plant grows mostly in wet areas with cold, running water. This type of environment is ____________ in Northern California. However, the soil lacks nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which plants need to grow. This is why the California pitcher plant has to catch and eat insects.