16 The people of Kiribati worry that one day their country will be taken away by a sudden high tide.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
17 High tides used to attack Kiribati when there was strong wind or heavy rain.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
18 The heat released by burning oill and coal is the direct cause of global warming.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
19 Scientists are not sure how serious the effects of global warming will be.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
20 The coral island nations of the Pacific have a long history of civilization.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
21 The people of the coral island nations are unable to do anything substantial about the problem of global warming.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
22 Some industrialized countries are unwilling to spend money in reducing pollution.
A Right B Wrong C Not mentioned
【参考答案】
16. A17. A18. B19. B 20. C21. A22. C
