unit1low-carboneconomyexercises1.readingcomprehensiona.doc

Unit 1 Low-carbon Economy Exercises: 1. Reading Comprehension A. Choose the sentence that best expresses the meaning of the statement from the text. (1) This is the defining moment. (Para. 1) A. This is the critical moment for us to define our activities. B. This is the decisive moment for us to take actions to stop global warming. C. This is the last moment for us to determine what we should do in the next two to three years. (2) …, it would be beyond irresponsible to take that bet. (Para. 5) A. …, it would be irresponsible to go on our activities and cause damages to our environment. B. …, it would be much more serious than being irresponsible if we go on to destroy our environment. C. it would not be irresponsible to go on our activities and let global warming become worsening. (3) … because climate represents the envelope within which all our natural systems operate. (Para. 6) A. … because climate is the atmosphere that all our natural systems operate in. B. … because climate is the base for all our natural systems. C. … because there is a climate operating system within all our natural systems. (4) …, concludes that economic damages from climate change could be seismic: … (Para. 10) A. …, concludes that climate change could cause economic damages and earthquake-related disasters: … B. …, concludes that economic damages from climate change could cause earthquake: … C. …, concludes that economic damages caused by climate change could be earthshaking: … (5) The challenge before us, then, is clear, and nothing is gained by delay. (Para. 18) A. Now the challenge before us is obvious and we should obtain nothing without delay. B. Now we have a very clear challenge before us and we should try every means without delay. C. The challenge before us is very obvious and it will delay us gaining something. B. Fill in the blanks with the information you’ve learned in the text. (1) According to the author, the main reason for the occu