There's no place in the world like Venice, Italy. Situated in the Adratic Sea ,the city of Water is made up of 118 tiny islands. However, it____ (be) in danger of sinking now. Because____city was built on soft soil, it has been sinking under the pressure of its own weight. Scientists say that Venice sinks____ a rate of nearly two inches every 100 years. Mean while, rising sea levels could make Venice go under even faster. Earth's temperature is slowly increasing,____ is causing sea ice to melt and makes the world's waters rise.

    Experts____(rush) to save Venice now because of its rich culture. ¨Many famous artists and opera singers have come from Venice. Some of the world's greatest____(paint) can be found on the city's museum walls," explains Melissa Conn.

    ____(keep) the city afloat, experts want to pump about 40 billion gallons of sea water beneath Venice. While scientists work to get their plan  ____(approve), people in Venice live their normal life. When the tide rolls in the locals have ways of keeping everyone dry. Café owners move tables to____(high) ground, and hotels pass out high boots to guests.____ ( fortune) ,dealing with the rising water does not make the natives discouraged.