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英语阅读理解 阅读理解------A (·福建质量检测)As demand for power and fuel grows steadily in the coming decades, we must consider every possible energy source on hand if were to meet the worlds needs. And because clean natural gas is found in great plenty, there is little doubt that it will play a major role on the world energy stage in this century, much like oil did in the last. But, like oil, gas reserves are concentrated in just a few places in the world, usually far from where theyre needed most. And thats only part of the challenge. The world has had well over 100 years to search for oil and to build the necessary facilities(设施) to bring it to market; the natural gas facilities, particularly when it comes to liquefied(液化的) natural gas (LNG), are not nearly as developed. So what needs to be done? On the supply side, producing nations need policies that allow better development of their natural gas in an open, stable business environment, not one in which the rules of the game change without warning. The governments of consuming nations, on the other hand, must make policies for sustainable (可持续的) development to ensure theyll have enough supplies in the future. That means building the related facilities, including LNG stations. This, in turn, will require coastal areas to allow these necessary, but not necessarily pretty, facilities to be built in their backyards. And energy companies have a responsibility to be good neighbors in those areas by operating these facilities responsibly and safely. They must also continue to put in the billions of dollars needed to build the complex transport and storage facilities required to bring more gas to market. Expanding and diversifying(使多样化) energy sources by using more natural gas could lead to lower fuel prices and to greater energy security. Weve taken some of the steps to get started, but we need your help to get the rest of the way. 语篇解读：随着社会的发展，煤、石油等传统能源已经很难满足人们的需求，这就需要我们更好地开发和利用其他能源。而天然气无疑将为解决能源短缺问题发挥重要作用，因此应加快对其开发和利用。 10．Which of th