The scarcity of fruit was caused by the drought.(水果的供应不足是干旱所引起的。)rarity(sth. uncommon,unusual or sth. valued because rare)珍稀，稀少：Snow is a rarity around the equator.(雪在赤道周围是罕见之物。)invalidity(making weak by illness; not suitable for use)无效性，丧失工作能力。Variety(difference of condition or quality)变化，多样化。本题译文：目前席卷这一地区的暴风雨今后肯定会引起蔬菜短缺。• 题目4：_______ one of you breaks the window will have to pay for it.