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Reading 2/2:
A. The debate among experts revolves around the accelerated melting of polar ice.B. Environmentalists are concerned about rapid ice melting near the poles.
3) Which of the following is the best paraphrase of this statement in paragraph B: "But as experts debate how to solve the problem, ice near the North and South Poles is melting even faster than environmentalists once feared."?
C. The melting of polar ice is exceeding previous expectations, amidst expert discussions on solutions.
. Environmental experts fear that polar ice melt may accelerate without effective solutions.D
4) How does water from melting ice contribute to the faster melting of glaciers?A. It cools down the surrounding air and sea temperatures.
B. It provides additional moisture for the glacier to grow.C. It forms cracks in the surface of the ice.
D. It creates a barrier between the ice and the rock below.
5) The pronoun "This" in paragraph C refers to A. the melting of the ice sheet of Greenland.
B. the movement of Jakobshavn Isbre glacier.
C. rising air and sea temperatures.D. water running down cracks in the surface.
6) According to the text, what may happen to the glaciers of the Himalayas and the Andes in the future?
A. They may cause flooding in surrounding areas.B. They may increase in size due to global warming.
C. There is a possibility that they will vanish entirely.
D. They may provide an abundance of water for the affected regions.
7) Which of the following best represents the implication of Leonardo DiCaprio's statement in the last paragraph?
A. Leonardo DiCaprio emphasizes the importance of individuals taking action to address climate change.B. Leonardo DiCaprio's documentary movie Before the Flood has successfully solved the problem of climate change.
C. Leonardo DiCaprio suggests that voting for climate-conscious leaders is the only solution to the problem.
D. Leonardo DiCaprio believes that the future of the planet is not in danger due to climate change.
8) This passage would probably be an excerpt from A. a documentary film about environmental issues
B. a textbook on geography and environmental science
C. a scientific journal on climate change
D. a magazine article discussing the impact of global warming
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