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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 36. The change in the global surface temperature between 1850 and the end of the 21st Century is likely to exceed 1.5°C, most simulations suggest. The WMO says that if the current warming trend continues, temperatures could rise 3-5°C by the end of this century. Temperature rises of 2°C had long been considered as the gateway to dangerous warming. More recently, scientists and defending have argued that limiting temperature rises to 1.5°C is safer. An Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in 2018 suggested that keeping to the 1.5°C target would require “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society”. The UN is leading a political effort to stabilize greenhouse-gas emissions for as long as we continue to emit greenhouse gases, temperatures will continue to rise. China emits more CO2 than any other country. It is followed by the US and the European Union member states, although emissions per person are much greater there. But even if we now cut greenhouse-gas emissions dramatically, scientists say the effects will continue. Large bodies of water and ice can take hundreds of years to respond to changes in temperature. And it takes CO2 decades to be removed from the atmosphere. As more CO2 is released into the atmosphere, uptake of the gas by the oceans increases, causing the water to become more acidic. This could pose major problems for coral reefs. Global warming will cause further changes that are likely to create further heating. This includes the release of large quantities of methane as permafrost – frozen soil found mainly at high latitudes – melts. Responding to climate change will be one of the biggest challenges we face this century. As the world warms, more water evaporates, leading to more moisture in the air. This means many areas will experience more intense rainfall – and in some places snowfall. But the risk of drought in inland areas during hot summers will increase. More flooding is expected from storms and rising sea levels. But there are likely to be very strong regional variations in these patterns. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. Solutions to Climate Change B. Global Warming and its Effects Correct Answer C. Greenhouse Emissions and Rising Sea Levels D. The Global Surface Temperature On the Rise
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ARTICLE TRANSLATION: Most simulations show that global surface temperature changes from 1850 to the end of the 21st century are likely to exceed 1.5°C. WMO says that if current warming trends continue, temperatures could rise by 3-5°C by the end of the century. A 2°C rise has long been considered the gateway to very dangerous warming. Recently, scientists and policymakers have argued that limiting temperature increases to 1.5°C is safer. The 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report found that maintaining the 1.5°C target will require “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in every aspect edge of society”. The United Nations is leading a political effort to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions because as long as we continue to emit greenhouse gases, temperatures will continue to rise. China emits more CO2 than any other country. Next are the United States and European Union member states, although per capita emissions there are much larger. But even if we dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions now, scientists say the impacts will continue. Large bodies of water and ice can take hundreds of years to respond to changes in temperature. And it takes decades for CO2 to be removed from the atmosphere. As more CO2 is released into the atmosphere, absorption of the gas by the oceans increases, causing the water to become more acidic. This can cause major problems for coral reefs. Global warming will cause further changes that are likely to create further warming. This includes the release of large amounts of methane when permafrost – frozen soil found mainly in high latitudes – melts. Responding to climate change will be one of the biggest challenges we face this century. As the world warms, more water evaporates, leading to more moisture in the air. This means many areas will see heavier rainfall – and in some places, snow. But the risk of drought in inland areas during hot summers will increase. More flooding is expected from storms and rising sea levels. But there can be very strong regional differences in these patterns. What issue is the passage mainly about? A. Solutions to respond to climate change B. Global warming and its effects C. Greenhouse gas emissions and rising sea levels D. Global surface temperatures are increasing Information: Both The passage talks about predictions about global warming, which in turn causes extremely dangerous consequences for our Earth, making the weather more and more severe and even reducing the impact of humans. humans, the effects of global warming cannot be completely reduced. → Choose answer B
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- The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.
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The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people. A. donation B. volunteer C. fund D. effort Correct answer
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Phrases (Collocations): make an effort (to do something): make an effort (to do something) Roughly translated: Local clubs are making efforts to attract more young people. → Choose answer D
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- The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home?
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The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home? A. preparation B. recipe Correct answer C. description D. formula
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Vocabulary knowledge: – preparation (n): preparation – recipe (n): cooking recipe – description (n): description – formula (n): mathematical formula Roughly translated: The casserole is very delicious! Can you give me the recipe to make it at home? → Choose answer B
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- A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons.
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A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons. A. questions B. need Correct answer C. results D. effects
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Vocabulary knowledge: – question (n): question – need (n): need – result (n): result – effect (n): influence Temporarily translated: A good teacher will always understand clearly about needs your students’ needs and consider them when planning your lessons. → Choose answer B
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- A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other.
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A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other. A. fire B. burn C. blaze Correct answer D. flame
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Idioms: a blaze of glory: glory, success Roughly translated: A brilliant glory, a fierce passion that made them weak and trembling in each other’s arms. → Choose answer C
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- The greater the demand, __________the price.
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The greater the demand, __________the price. A. higher B. the higher Correct answer C. the highest D. the high
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Double comparative structure: The + comparative + S + V, the + comparative + S + V: the more…the more Temporary translation: The greater the demand, the higher the price. → Choose answer B
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The word “exceed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______ .