新視野大學(xué)英語視聽說UNIT2答案

Unit 2 Our globe is in danger!th this task. Target score: 60% Your current score: 78%air pollutiondeforestationdesertificationCorrect answer:sandstormCorrect answer:air pollutionCorrect answer:deforestationwater pollutionCorrect answer:melting polar ice capCorrect answer:light pollutionCorrect answer:water pollutionmelting polar ice caplight pollutiondroughtCorrect answer:droughtsandstormCorrect answer:desertificationlitteringCorrect answer:littering端le being interviewed by Martha, Ed said more people in his culturepect r")"espnow than ever before. When asked about the most serious)environmental problem1 in the world today, he mentioned the damaged ozoneer and the pollutionJin big cities.learned about environmental problems at school. A lot of clubs and some(4) promoteprogramsenvironmental safety. He believes that studentsuld learn more about the environment at school. Then they can be more) aware of all the problems and prevent more problems I (6) from occurring .n asked about a new I (w he would like to create to help the ironment, he said that when people 1()、 their cigarette butts, y have to throw them into the garbage bin. They should be1() ify throw them on the floor or ground.sonally, Ed is so against littering that he never litters. He always ows his () into the garbage bin.Your answerrespect nature(2)environmental problempollution(4) promote(5) aware of(6) from occurring(7) law(8) cigarettebuttsfined(10)trash1.5Correct answernatureenvironmental problempollutionpromoteaware offrom occurring lawthrow awayfinedtrashWhat is the passage mainly about?(A)The most serious pollut_(B)The harm from industrwaste.(C)The present riverpollution.P(D)The causes of riverpollution.2.Why does the river water turn green?(A)Because nitrate and phosphate in the wate increase.3.(B)(C)(D)Because nitrate and phosphate in the wate decrease.Because algae are kill nitrate and phosphateBecause the pollutant removed.4.(A)Lack of oxygen.(B)Poisoning.(C)Accumulation of algae(D)A lower temperature o water.What harm does industrial waste cause?Which of the following is true of oil pollution?(A)It creates a rainbow.(B)It dissolves in the w gradually.(C)It prevents oxygen fr entering the water.5.(D)It makes the fish dirWhat harm can warm water in a river bring?(A)Break in the food cha(B)Rapid growth of algae(C)Dissolution of chemic substances.(D)Lack of oxygen.1.What is the passage mainly about?(A)(B)The best to use c energy.Chinas enormou investme developi clean energies(C)(D)A compai between and othe countrie cutting carbon dioxide emissionCutting carbon dioxide emission2.Chinas achievem and problFrom four years ago until August this year, how many of coal-fired plant capacity will have been closed?By 2020, what will be the proportion of non-fossilen(total power in China?(A)(B)(C)(D)4.Which of the following is true of the investment by15%.7.2%.7.8%0.6%.r(A)More tha million.(B)More thamillion.c(C)More tha million.a(D)More tha million.(A)the United States in clean energy last year?Chinas investme5.(B)(C)(D)was abou same as United States.Chinas investme was almc twice as large as United States.Chinas investme was near half of United States.Chinas investme was abou three ti as large the Unit States.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passaproblem arising from curbing greenhouse gas emissions?(A)(B)(C)Slowing economic developmExerting negative influenc peoples income.Causing strikes.(D)Your answersCausing unemplo)Man 1: Well, its aspirational language which is nice and lovely and fluffy, but (1) doesnt really actually commit anyone to doing anything, and so its really hard to take to the bank. I mean, peoples lives are on the line in the developing world where we are seeing the impacts felt first and foremost. And obviously (2) the atmosphere simple cant take the kind of emissions weve been seeing in the business-as-usual scenario and theres no real commitment to change that. (3) Theres no real commitment to put serious money on the table and thats a big problem.On screen text: Wind Farm This is a great photo op for all the world leaders, but if(4)Its not backed by action, it really doesnt mean much at the end of the day.Man 2: Whats in there is very disappointing.(5)It does not constitute a. a deal.(6)Its a hollow shell that will need to be filled in, and it has some numbers, it talks about trying to avoid two degrees. Thats the same language that the G8 used last July. But(7)it lacks anything on emissions cuts as yet that would guarantee that were actually on the, on track to get there.And the financing commitments there is a mention of a 100-billion-dollar figure and the attempt to raise or mobilise that level of resources, but (8) Theres no guarantee that there will be new money, that the moneywill be real, that theres actually a commitment to get there, or that it will be channeled in new ways, as yet.Correct answers1) doesnt really actually commit anyone to doing anything,2) the atmosphere simple cant take the kind ofemissions weve been seeing in the business-as-usualscenario and theres noreal commitment to changethat.1) doesnt really actually commit anyone to doing anything,2) the atmosphere simple cant take the kind of emissions weve been seeing in the business-as-usualscenario and theres no real commitment to change that.3) Theres no realcommitment to put seriousmoney on the table4) Its not backed by action,5) It does not constitutea. a deal.5) It does not constitutea. a deal.3) Theres no real commitment to put serious money on the table4) Its not backed by action,6) Its a hollow shell7) it lacks anything on emissions cuts8) Theres no guarantee that there will be new money, that the money will be real, that theres actually a commitment to get there, or that it will be channeled in new ways,6) Its a hollow shell7) it lacks anything onemissions cuts8) Theres no guarantee that there will be new money, that the money will be real, thattheres actually a commitment to get there, or that it will be channeled innew waysEnvironmental problemsair pollution, I (i)water pollution , desertification, overfishing,destruction of natural habitats, acid rain,| (2) over-consumptioof wildanimals and plants, etc.Central problemthe contradiction between(3) economic growthand the environmentA new ideasustainable development; it means: Todays economic growth should not wipe out the I and options for future generations. Planning and development should ensure not only economic growth, but also I (5) social advancement and environmental health. Some economic behavior must be I (6)restncted。controlled.What China could doInstill principles of sustainable development into(8) economic policy(7) government planning,resource management andWhat China has doneChina has already taken some to reduce damage to theenvironment, e.g., following the huge floods of 1998, the government banned logging in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.The aima(n)| (10) emissionsbetween economic growth and the environmentCorrect answer water pollution overconsumption economic growth resources social advancement restricted government planning economic policy remarkable steps balanceYour answer*(1)water pollution八(2)over-consumption7(3)economic growth一(4)resources,(5)social advancementx(6)restricted* (7)government planning,(8)economic policy* (9)remarkable steps八(10)emissions1.What is true of the cloud of pollution?(A)It hangs over northwestern Asia.2.(B)(C)(D)It is three kilometers wide.It increases rainfall in the whole Asia.It can move halfway around the world in a week.(A)(B)(C)Forest fires.What is NOT the cause of the cloud of pollution?Burning animal waste in stoves.Evaporation from the ocean.(D)Burning agricultural waste.3.What does the cloud of pollution bring about?(A)It cools the land and oceans.(B)It reduces the sunlight on the Earth by 50 percent.(C)It lowers its own temperature.(D)It changes the direction of the ocean currents.4.Why Why will the pollution intensify in the next 30 years?(A) Because the cloud will contain more harmful substances.(B)Because the cloud will gradually turn into acid rain.(C)*Because the Asian population will increase a lot.I (D) Because industries in Asia are developing fast.5.What is the main idea of the passage?(A)The size and dangers of a cloud of pollution.(B)The movement of a cloud of pollution and the disasters.(C)The causes and results of a cloud of pollution.(D)A terrible disaster in Asia.Mountain people around the world are in great danger of theeffects of the worsening environment, according to a UNAs globaland deforestation accelerate and technology makeswilder places more accessible, environmental and social the worlds remotest regions increase.onThe UNhas found that manyregions inhabited by one out of(6) arefive of the worlds peoplerecognizable when they arecompared to what they were like 60 years ago. This is mostly becauseforests were cut tocattle grazing and agriculture.The authors of the UN study(8)Biological losses are expected to be heavy. The mountains of Europe, parts of California and the northwest Andes in South America are amongthe most threatened mountain areas in the world and should be given priority in conservation.(9)because they are inhabited by some of the most vulnerable people. These people could lose their culture and their livelihood with even the smallest shifts in climate.At the same time, many mountain regions are losing people.(10).In otherareas like Nepal, people are drifting to the cities in search of work.Your answer (5)(6) (8)Correct answer negative report warming pressures mountainous barely make way for expect 98 percent of the mountain areas to experiencesevere climate change by 2055(9) The UN is anxious to raiseawareness of the problems facing mountain areas(10) Thousands of villages inEurope are deserted most of the yearWeather experts may have found a new problem caused by global warming, one which many people will pay attention to: There areI (" signs thatSantas home in the North may be in trouble because of | (2) warmer temperaturesThe Finnish town of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle, which many Europeans say is the homeof Santa Claus, has had its warmestwinter in 40 years.As a result, there has been muchless snow than usual meaning no snowmen, no snowballs, and possibly not enough "河皿 砧Santa to ride his sleigh on.More important for local residents, it maymeanfewer tourists, as well. Santas wintry home town normally attracts thousands of visitors each year, and millions of dollars.Anne Pelttari-Bergman, the towns tourist director, worries that the town could be in (6) trouble if snow levels do not return to normal . Sheexplains: "Snow is really important for us, of course, for Santa Claus, for Christmas tourism, and also for our winter tourism because winter is our (8) best season ." is really important for us."Weather experts and town residents are hoping this warm winter is a(n)(9) one-timeIthing. Few people can imagine a holiday when even Santa doesnot have a(n)(10) whitChristmas.Your answerCorrect answer才(1)signssigns才(2)warmer temperatureswarmer temperatures守(3)warmestwarmest守(4)snowsnowQ (5)attractsattractsq (6)troubletroubleQnormalnormal守(8)best seasonbest season3(9)one-timeone-time守(10)whitewhite