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Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before. For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods.

These climatic changes, however, were a far cry from the modem ones in that they occurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid.

The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up, which is causing widespread concern. According to some experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years. The implications for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of floods, droughts and storms. These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture.

It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modem industrial processes, for example. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but they also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped. This leads to the warming up of the planet.

(I) Politicians are also concerned about climate change. (II) These summits are attended by representatives from around 180 of the world's industrialized countries. (III) Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997. (IV) There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this reduction of emissions.

It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb greenhouse gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation. Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering.

(Adapted from Read and Understand 2)

Question 17. Where in paragraph 5 does the following sentence best fit?

Hence, there are new regular summits on the subject, where environmental issues have been taken into consideration.

        A. (III)        B. (IV)        C. (II)        D. (I)

Question 18. The phrase a far cry in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by_________

        A. different        B. positive        C. feasible        D. essential

Question 19. The word they in paragraph 4 refers to________

        A. engines        B. effects        C. gases        D. processes

Question 20. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT an effect of the rise in global temperature?

        A. storms        B. droughts        C. floods        D. glaciers

Question 21. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 6?

A. Deforestation has been caused by the demand for agricultural land.

B. Greenhouse gases are supposed to cause the rapid change in climate and deforestation.

C. The problem of rapid climate change should be discussed at international conferences.

D. Planting more forests can contribute to fighting against climate change.

Question 22. The word drastic in paragraph 6 is OPPOSITE in meaning to________

        A. obvious        B. ingenious        C. severe        D. modest

Question 23. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Agriculture could be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises.

B. The most important summits on industrialization took place in Kyoto in 1997.

C. No scientists are concerned about the changes in our climate.

D. Ice ages or glacial periods are not related to climate change.

Question 24. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A. The main issue is that the planet seems to be getting warmer, leading to widespread concern.

B. The major problem is that the planet's temperature remains stable and unchangeD.

C. The warming of the planet is seldom a significant concern for most people in the worlD.

D. The planet is cooling down, which is causing serious concern for all people in the worlD.

Question 25. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Only developed countries are responsible for global warming

B. Countries with the warmest climate are not responsible for global warming.

C. Developing countries are mainly responsible for global warming

D. The most industrialized countries are mainly responsible for global warming.

Question 26. Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A. The rapid change in climate, which can result in many severe social impacts, is caused by human activities and in need of great concern from experts and scientists all over the world.

B. Global warming is occurring at an unprecedented rate, leading to serious ecological consequences like increased flooding, droughts, and storms, which could harm agriculture.

C. Despite global warnings, countries are failing to meet their climate change targets, and these warnings are often dismissed by most of the international organizations.

D. Experts are increasingly concerned about rapid climate change caused by human activities, which causes severe ecological consequences and requires global cooperation to address.

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