1. What is the meaning of “exacerbated" as used in the sentence below? "It's projected that if these unsustainable practices continue, many commercial fish stocks will decline
considerably – and may even collapse - perhaps as soon as in 30 years. This trend is exacerbated by ocean
warming, acidification, sea level riseſ and extreme weather events brought about by anthropogenic climate change
and increased pollution."
A. Decreased
B. Increased
C. Improved
D. Corrected

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?