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For (1)_________ climate change, the balance can be difficult to assess.
moderate
modest
considerate
considerable
But the larger the change in climate, (2)__________ more negative the consequences will become.
a
an
the
no article
People in some temperate zones may (3)______ from milder winters, more abundant rainfall, and expanding crop production zones.
differ
benefit
vary
collect
The crops, natural vegetation, and (4) ________ and wild animals (including seafood) that sustain people in a given area may be unable to adapt to local or regional changes in climate.
domesticate
domesticated
domestication
domesticating
In its summary report on the impacts of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated, “(5)________ as a whole, the range of published evidence indicates that the net damage costs of climate change are likely to be significant and to increase over time.”
Taken
Made
Had
Created
An overwhelming scientific consensus maintains that climate change is due primarily to the human use of fossil fuels, which (1) __________ carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the air.
returns
repeats
releases
retakes
The gases trap heat within the atmosphere, which can have a range of effects on ecosystems, (2) __________ rising sea levels, severe weather events, and droughts that render landscapes more susceptible to wildfires.
including
making
consisting
containing
While consensus among nearly all scientists, scientific organizations, and governments is (3)__________ climate change is happening and is caused by human activity, a small minority of voices questions the validity of such assertions and prefers to cast doubt on the preponderance of evidence.
which
what
this
that
Climate change deniers often claim that recent changes (4) __________ to human activity can be seen as part of the natural variations in Earth’s climate and temperature, and that it is difficult or impossible to establish a direct connection between climate change and any single weather event, such as a hurricane.
attributed
contributed
believed
talked
In any case, economists agree that acting to reduce fossil fuel emissions would be far less expensive than (5) __________ with the consequences of not doing so.
facing
solving
treating
dealing
The most important of these chemicals is called “chlorophyll” and it (1) __________ plants to make food so they can grow using water, air and light from the sun.
allows
forces
lets
makes
this way that a plant makes food for itself is called “photosynthesis” and it is one of the most important processes taking place on the (2) __________ planet.
whole
very
normal
traveling
(3) __________ photosynthesis there would be no plants or people on Earth.
Unless
With
Without
Though
Some leaves have green and white or green and yellow stripes or (4)______.
places
spots
areas
locations
(5) _________________, they also have lots of other chemicals that are red or purple – so much of them that they no longer look green.
So
Consequently
Thus
However
More alarmingly, wildlife is scrambling to keep (1) ____.
space
pace
rhythms
step
It’s becoming clear that humans have caused most of the past century’s warming by (2) ____ heat-trapping gases as we power our modern lives.
relieving
publishing
releasing
unraveling
As the Earth spins each day, the new heat swirls with it, (3) ____ up moisture over the oceans, rising here, settling there.
pick
to pick
picking
picks
How will we cope (4) ____ the changes we’ve already set into (5) ____?
with
on
at
to
What will we do to slow this warming? How will we cope (4) ____ the changes we’ve already set into (5) ____?
fluctuation
direction
movement
motion
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Global warming bringing new species of moths to Ireland.
Multiple adverse effects of climate change on the living species.
The very first signal for the bleak future of human being.
The migration of moths is a part of natural cycle.
According to paragraph 1, the following statements are true about the migration of moths, EXCEPT _______.
Britain and Ireland have over a third of all moth species flying to other regions.
Both the migrations of Tree-lichen Beauty and Black-spotted Chestnut have been documented.
Britain is the final destination for the journey of every species of moth family.
The atlas boasts a total of 893 moth species being registered from 1970 to 2016.
According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned as one of the causes for the devastation of moth populations?
Soil contaminations.
Extensive farming.
Anthropogenic warming effects.
Photo pollution.
The word “anecdotally” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
logically
impartially
emotionally
subjectively
The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
atlas
system
effort
butterfly
The underlined word “which” in the first paragraph refers to _______________.
machinery
petrochemicals
fertilizers
pesticides
The aim of the passage is to _______________.
describe realistic alternatives to fossil fuels
criticize scientists who are pessimistic
highlight the seriousness of the situation
outline a pain-free transition to a new era
According to the passage, all the current alternatives to gasoline ____________.
can supply more energy
will be much better for the environment
are less convenient
will have an adverse impact on agriculture
According to Walter Youngquist, our most important step will be to ____________.
reduce the birth rate globally
boost agricultural yields
find new synthetic fertilizers
protect our fossil fuel reserves
It is stated in the passage that the general population _________________.
consume more than they really need
do not realize that fossil fuels supplies are being depleted
are becoming increasingly concerned about the future
assume that things will continue to get better
Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
Greenhouse gases and global warming
Fossil fuels and global warming
Causes of global warming
Effects of global warming
The word “consensus” in paragraph 2 probably means _____.
an opinion that all members of a group agree with
a situation where people have different opinions
a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree
a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions
According to paragraph 2, what is the main work of IPCC every few years?
Concluding on climate change
Forming a group of scientists
Meeting every few years
Reviewing the latest scientific findings
The word “contributors” in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.
humans
gases responsible for global warming
fossil fuels
cars and factories
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as a reason for warming?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Carbon monoxide
The word “which” in paragraph 5 refers to which of the following?
Other gases
chlorofluorocarbons
ozone layer
CO2
It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that CO2 _____.
adds the most warmth to the atmosphere
has lower concentration than other gases
traps less heat than thousands of other gases
degrades the ozone layer
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
The temperature of the earth is rising by natural cycles alone.
Humans emit greenhouse gases in the combustion of fossil fuels in cars only.
CO2 is not the gas trapping the most heat.
Since 1990, the amount of CO2 emitted itself was 6 billion metric tons.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Changing hearts and minds.
Race to save the planet.
Climate change slaps us in the face.
The new definition of normal.
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
people
researchers
places
images
According to paragraph 2, what is prompting the realisation of people about warming effect?
The constant warnings of the governments and researchers over the media.
The increasing frequency of people being engaged in outdoors activities.
The unexpectedly transitory nature of many extreme weather phenomenon.
Explicit linkage between the wider patterns of change and a weather event.
According to paragraph 3, what is the result of heightened awareness of global citizens?
It makes the youth come up with potential solving suggestions.
It leads to concerted actions between countries and individuals.
It induces the international boycott of fossil fuel utilisation.
It has no tangible effect on the governments around the world.
The word “wrangling” in paragraph 3, is closest in meaning to _______.
turmoil
struggle
dispute
power
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
Yale University participated in the survey on people’s views concerning climate change.
The whiplash from the US’s changing policy galvanized grassroots opposition.
The public, the local and the governing bodies in Paris displayed discord in solutions.
The milestone of 30 Celsius degree for world’s average temperature is last straw.
The word “backtracked” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
rescinding
upsetting
capsizing
exchanging
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The ugly lifeblood of industrialization can no longer be hidden away in pipelines.
Public interest in and concern about climate change has subsided dramatically.
Alongside clearer physical patterns of climate change, attitudes are also shifting.
Each little shift in the average increases the likelihood of extreme hot events.
The passage mainly discusses_________.
Inspiration behind global protests.
Disagreement between activists and scientists.
Controversial environmental policies.
Chemicals and global warming.
The word “emerging” in paragraph 1 can be replaced by _______.
beginning
problematic
provisional
developing
According to paragraph 2, why does part of the energy received from the sun remain on Earth?
The carbon dioxide absorbs and re-emits the thermal radiation from the Earth’s surface.
The infrared radiation is not capable of escaping the ozone layer with the help of human tools.
The heat is hindered from dispelling by clouds, ice, snow and sand.
Human forcefully keep the extra thermal energy for future use.
The word “potent” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by _______.
energetic
dormant
active
lethargic
The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to _____
reflective surfaces
fluorinated gases
greenhouse gases
energy sources
According to paragraph 3, what action has the EU take in reponse to global warming?
They keep track the emission of fluorinated gases to curb its release to an optimal level.
They analyse the statistics of each year’s carbon footprint of the world.
They introduce new legislations concerning the consumption of plastic.
They dismiss the issue as a natural process and neglect its evident impacts
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
Solar energy is easier to harness in the dynamic and populated cities.
There is a broad consensus that human activity is the main cause of global warming.
CO2 is reported to account for more than two-thirds of artificial warming effect.
Methane is the most powerful heat-trapping chemical substance.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
We are coming closer to the next Ice Age more than ever.
The physical environment holds the capability of shaping life’s grand patterns.
Chemistry has to play a pivotal role in addressing the issue of climate change.
Most people do not believe in the occurrence of global warming despite abundant evidence.
The article says extreme weather is ________.
becoming more common
not a natural occurrence
difficult for scientists to understand
always affecting places where lots of people live
Extreme weather can be caused by _______.
very hot and rainy summers
routine environmental phenomena
human beings’ manufacturing industry
both natural and manmade activities
The underlined word “lethal” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
harmless
deadly
beneficial
modest
By writing ‘Australia, Russia and East Africa have been hit in the last ten years’ in paragraph 3, the author means ________.
these countries also have drought in the last ten years.
these countries have made some records in changing the climate.
they are very populous areas in the world.
they are also severely affected by extreme weather.
The underlined word “this” in the passage refers to ______.
the production of greenhouse gases
the heat from the ocean
the growth of ocean temperature
trapping heat in the atmosphere
What happened after pouring rain in Rio de Janeiro?
a bad summer
a severe drought
slides of a large mass of dirt and rock
a period of hot weather
Which of the following is considered normal?
greenhouse gases
rising sea level
heat-related deaths
EI Nino and La Nina
According to Michael Oppenheimer ________.
we cannot do anything to change the fact of climate change.
we can limit the effects of extreme weather.
we do not understand the reasons behind extreme weather.
we can adapt to the changes of global weather.