1、题型训练 7选5(十)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。It is an issue that is constantly being discussed in the media by politicians, scientists and activists. 36 Essentially, climate change is a long-term shift in average weather patterns and temperatures on a large and global scale.The huge increase
2、in human contribution to the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases means that there has been a global temperature rise and consequently changes to our global climate. 37 It saw a boom in large-scale industries and manufacturing but ultimately also saw widespread pollution across the m
3、ajority of more economically developed countries.According to the Met Office, the global temperature was stable around 11,000 years before the Industrial evolution. 38 However, since this, the level of carbon dioxide in the air has risen due to the burning of fossil fuels releasing harmful greenhous
4、e gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the air, causing them to build up in the Earths atmosphere. 39 How does climate change affect the Earth?Climate change has been seen to contribute to rising ocean levels, increased acidification of our oceans, and more frequent extreme weather events s
5、uch as droughts, heatwaves, and flooding. 40 As such, the need to make changes to human activity must be addressed in the near future. A. These can all contribute to food insecurity, global conflicts, migration and so on.B. Therefore, global warming is seen as a major component of climate change.C. It was 14C on average.D. But what exactly is climate change?E. So what can humans do to prevent climate change?F. The Industrial Revolution brought humans lots of benefits.G. It became more of an issue as a result of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s.参考答案:DGCBA