Question

a journalist is writing a report about a town that is suffering greatly in the wake of a severe wildfire. read the piece of information in each row, then select the section where it fits best.

the town center has suffered a major blow, and many shops and restaurants remain closed indefinitely.

damage to the high school has forced students to attend school in a neighboring town.

people will not endure the long process of restoration and renovation - families will relocate, causing the cultural fabric of this closely knit community to come undone.

the wildfire was caused by campers failing to fully extinguish their campfire on a windy day. over the next four days, the wildfire grew in strength, displacing more than a third of the towns population.

Explanation:

• The first two statements describe the immediate impacts of the wildfire on the town center and high - school, which are current effects.
• The third statement predicts the future outcome of families relocating due to the long restoration process, so it is a future effect.
• The fourth statement explains the cause and development of the wildfire, which is background information.

Answer:

• "The town center has suffered a major blow, and many shops and restaurants remain closed indefinitely." - Current effects
• "Damage to the high school has forced students to attend school in a neighboring town." - Current effects
• "People will not endure the long process of restoration and renovation—families will relocate, causing the cultural fabric of this closely knit community to come undone." - Future effects
• "The wildfire was caused by campers failing to fully extinguish their campfire on a windy day. Over the next four days, the wildfire grew in strength, displacing more than a third of the town's population." - Background