同等学历人员申请硕士学位英语水平模拟试题二(一)(3)

Passage I

Although the term "global warming" has become increasingly familiar to the general public, a recent survey carried out by the Chinchilla institute for Environmental Studies clearly demonstrates that the full implications of the term are far From under-stood. As long as pubis awareness remains so low, the political measures required to deal will the potentially disastrous consequences are unlikely to come about.

Over 80 percent of the people interviewed in the Chinchilla Survey were unable to indicate any of the effects of a worldwide rise in temperature. Even more disturbing was the very small proportion of people interviewed (7. 4 percent) who felt that their lives would be directly affected by global warming during the next 20) years.

This indifference is in sharp contrast to be concerns voiced by the team of professionals who conducted the Survey. Team leader Professor Ernest Wong stated that we should expect to experience significant lifestyle changes as a result of the effects of global warming. In detailing the likely effects, Professor Wong emphasised that the climatic changes caused by rise in global temperature of only 1C would result in enormous changes.

Primary among these changes would be the rise in sea level as a result of the melting of the polar icecaps. The consequent 30-cencimetrerise in sea levels would have disastrous consequences for lowlying coastal areas. The very existence of countries such as Bangladesh would be threatened. Indeed, few coastal cities would entirely escape sever flooding and damage Although considerable debate surrounds the accuracy of Professor wrong’s predictions those who share his pessimistic prediction insist that governments must respond to this challenge by investing in coastal defence.

Even inland areas will not be able to avoid the consequences of global warming. Changes in the rainfall pattern are likely to result flooding and dsertification, both of which will influence agriculture throughout the world.

In a recent interview, Professor Wong illustrated these points with dramatic effect. Chinchilla itself, a medium-sized provincial city at the centre of one of the country’s major ricegrowing areas, would, he claimed, be profoundly affected. Although, given its height and inland location, the city would not suffer front coastal flooding, the possible reduction in the rainfall would endanger the region’s economy.

In concluding his interview, Professor Wong left his audience in no doubt about the urgency of the problem. "Unless we plan for the future, we will not see the necessary mobilisation of forces at local, regional, national, and international level that are essential to face this issue, the issue of the 21st century."

36. Who is well aware of the consequences of global warming?

A. The government. B. The public.

C. The experts. D. Both A and C

37. Professor Wong called for _______.

A. awareness at all levels to effectively face global warming

B. people’s efforts to stop global warming

C. dams being built along the coasts

D. people’s changing their lifestyle right away

38. It seems that _______ will not suffer as a result of global warming.

A. coastal cities B. inland places.

C. no places D. island countries

39. The best title for this passage would be.

A. Global Warming, an issue Worth Serious Consideration

B. Global Warming and Flooding

C. Global Warming and Agriculture

D. Global Warming and its Effect on Economy

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