2017英语等级考试pets5级阅读理解每日练习一

1. The writer’s general attitude towards the world leaders meeting at the UN is _______。

[ A ] supportive

[ B ] impartial

[ C ] critical

[ D ] comedic

2. What does the author say about the ordinary people in the Third World .countries?

[ A ] They are beginning to realize the importance of environmental protection.

[ B ] They believe that many children are necessary for prosperity.

[ C ] They are reluctant to accept advice from the government.

[ D ] They think that earning a living is more important than nature conservation.

3. What did the UN call on nations to do about CO2 and other greenhouse gases in 1992?

[ A ] To sign a new climate treaty at Rio.

[ B ] To draft an agreement among UN nations.

[ C ] To force the United Sates to reduce its emissions.

[ D ] To limit the release of CO2 and other gases.

4. The word “deforestation” in Paragraph 3 means _______。

[ A ] forest damage caused by pollution

[ B ] moving population from forest to cities

[ C ] the threat of climate change

[ D ] cutting large areas of trees

5. Which of the following best summarizes the text?

[ A ] As the UN hesitates, the poor take action.

[ B ] Progress. in environmental protection has been made since the Rio Summit.

[ C ] Climate changes can no longer be neglected.

[ D ] The decline of earth’s life-support systems has been halted.