3. Complete the text by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
If I were world leader, I (1) would try (try) to stop the destruction of the earth and I (2)
(make) the world a better place for all people. If the world`s problems had been
tackled sooner, the quality of life (3) (improve) long ago. First of all, I would try
to bring about peace in the world. As long as there is fighting between nations, millions of
people (4) (continue) to suffer and die. If wars continue, children (5)
(be left) without parents and (6) (grow up) in a world of misery
and fear. But as long as people disagree over land and possessions, the fighting (7)
(go on). Therefore, I would ensure that all people were treated as equals and
given the same opportunities in life. It would also help if all countries (8) (stop)
producing arms so there would no longer be the weapons with which to fight. In addition, I
would introduce laws to reduce pollution. If pollution levels (9) (control)
earlier, life (10) (not/become) so unbearable. If I (11) (have)
the power, I would ban all cars from city centers and increase public transport. If there were
more trees, the air we breathe (12) (be) cleaner. Unless measures are taken soon,
it (13) (be) too late both for ourselves and our children.