TEM4阅读训练(2)(3)

TEM 4阅读训练（2）

The results of the group’s climate confidence monitor are based on an internet questionnaire presented to 1,000 people each in 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, UK and the US. The survey was conducted between mid-September and early October.

Even in many emerging countries, people said their governments must reduce greenhouse gases — 62% of respondents in China said they should reduce emissions and only 4% said the country’s emissions should be allowed to increase. In Mexico and Brazil, more than 80% wanted emissions cuts that tallied with (符合，吻合) their fair share of global targets — as high a level as in developed countries. In the US, 72% of people said their country should reduce emissions by at least as much as other countries.

David Nussbaum, the chief executive of WWF-UK, said: “The current global economic crisis is a stark reminder of the consequences of living beyond our means. As the world looks to restore its economies we must build in long-term environmental as well as economic sustainability.”

Steve Howard, chief executive of the Climate Group, a coalition of businesses and governments aimed at moving towards a low-carbon economy, said the survey showed that “politicians have the political will of the people behind them to come to an agreement on climate change. Politicians now have the support they need to seize this historic opportunity and secure a global deal on climate change.”

(The Guardian 2008)

16. According to Lord Stern, which form of growth is in need?

A. Comprehensive growth. C. Sustainable development. 17. What can we infer from Paragraph 6?

A. The developing countries are not expected to be so active in emission cut. B. The developing countries shall cut as much emissions as the developed countries. C. The majority of the world population are in favor of the emission cut policy. D. People from the US are less active than those from the emerging countries.

18. In Paragraph 7, the current economic crisis rings alarm for the following deeds EXCEPT ___.

A. excessive consumption of energy C. excessive emission of carbon dioxide A. there is a historic opportunity C. politicians have such kind of will

B. development at the expense of nature D. pre-mature consumption of goods B. people’s support is in place D. delay may lead to serious result B. Balanced development. D. Accelerated growth.

19. The survey suggests that it’s time to make an agreement on climate change, because ______.

20. Which off the followings is the theme of the passage?

A. It is more important to tackle climate changes than to develop economy. B. People call for a long-term environmental strategy to help restore our economy. C. Both developing and developed countries should cut down carbon emission. D. Politicians should reach an agreement on climate change issue as soon as possible.

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