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2013年全国职称英语考试理工类押题试卷(5)

2013-03-22来源:和谐英语

  第6部分:完形填空(第51~65题,每题1分,共15分)

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  Climate Change Poses Major Risks for UNPRepared Cities

  A new examination of urban policies has been     51   recently by Patricia Romero Lankao. She is a sociologist specializing in climate change and   52   development. She warns that many of the world’s fast-growing urban areas,especially in developing countries. will likely suffer from the impacts of changing climate. Her work also concludes that most cities are failing to   53     emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse 54   . These  gases are known to affect the atmosphere. “Climate change is a deeply local issue and poses profound threats to the growing cities of the world,” says Romero Lankao. “But too few cities are developing effective strategies to  55   their residents.”

  Cities are   56  sources of greenhouse gases. And urban populations are likely to be among those most severely affected by future climate change. Lankao’s findings  highlight ways in which city-residents are particularly vulnerable, and suggest policy interventions that could offer immediate and longer-term   57  .

  The locations and dense construction patterns of cities often place their populations at greater risk for natural disasters. Potential    58    associated with climate include storm surges and prolonged hot weather. Storm surges can flood coastal areas and prolonged hot weather can heat     59   paved cities more than surrounding areas. The impacts of such natural events can be more serious in an urban environment. For example,a prolonged heat wave can increase existing levels of air pollution,causing  widespread health problems. Poorer neighborhoods that  may   60   basic facilities such as drinking water or a dependable network of roads,are especially vulnerable to natural disasters. Many residents in poorer countries live in substandard housing  61   access to reliable drinking water,roads and basic services. 

  Local governments,   62  , should take measures to protect their residents.” Unfortunately, they tend to move towards rhetoric    63   meaningful responses,  Romero Lankao writes, ” They don’t impose construction standards that could reduce heating and air conditioning needs. They don't emphasize mass transit and reduce   64   use. In fact, many local  governments  are taking  a hands—off  approach.” Thus, she urges them to change their   65   policies and to take strong steps to prevent the harmful effects of climate change on cities.

  51. A. carry along    B. carried away    C. carried out  D. carried back

  52. A. economic    B. industrial    C.  rural  D. urban

  53. A. reduce     B. increase    C. study   D. measure

  54. A. crops     B. gases    C. fruits   D. Plants

  55. A. educate    B. evaluate    C. protect   D. identify

  56. A. doubtful    B. possible    C. repeatable  D. major

  57. A. uses     B. chances    C. cures   D. benefits

  58. A. threats    B. interests    C. functions   D. differences

  59. A. locally    B. heavily    C. suddenly   D. mildly

  60. A. provide    B. improve    C. lack   D. update

  61. A. without    B. with     C. in   D. on

  62. A. moreover    B. therefore    C. however   D. though

  63. A. other than    B. more than    C. less than   D. rather than

  64. A. train    B.  automobile    C.  bus   D. bike

  65. A. idle    B. smart    C. busy   D. secure