2014年职称英语考试《综合类B级》模拟题二
2013-12-16来源:和谐英语
第6部分：完形填空(第51~65 ，每题1分，共15分)
下面的短文有15处空白，请根据短文内容为每处空白确定1个最佳选项。
51、根据材料，完成{TSE}题。
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 govemments, (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.
请在第__(51)__处填上正确答案。
A．carry along
B．carried away
C．carried out
D．carried back
52、请在第__(52)__处填上正确答案。
A．economic
B．industrial
C．rural
D．urban
53、请在第__(53)__处填上正确答案。
A．reduce
B．increase
C．study
D．measure
54、请在第__(54)__处填上正确答案。
A．crops
B．gases
C．fruits
D．plants
55、请在第__(55)__处填上正确答案。
A．educate
B．evaluate
C．protect
D．identify
56、请在第__(56)__处填上正确答案。
A．doubtful
B．possible
C．repeatable
D．major
57、请在第__(57)__处填上正确答案。
A．uses
B．chances
C．cures
D．benefits
58、请在第__(58)__处填上正确答案。
A．threats
B．interests
C．functions
D．differences
59、请在第__(59)__处填上正确答案。
A．locally
B．heavily
C．suddenly
D．mildly
60、请在第__(60)__处填上正确答案。
A．provide
B．improve
C．lack
D．update
61、请在第__(61)__处填上正确答案。
A．without
B．with
C．in
D．on
62、请在第__(62)__处填上正确答案。
A．moreover
B．therefore
C．however
D．though
63、请在第__(63)__处填上正确答案。
A．other than
B．more than
C．less than
D．rather than
64、请在第__(64)__处填上正确答案。
A．train
B．automobile
C．bus
D．bike
65、请在第__(65)__处填上正确答案。
A．idle
B．smart
C．busy
D．secure
下面的短文有15处空白，请根据短文内容为每处空白确定1个最佳选项。
51、根据材料，完成{TSE}题。
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 govemments, (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.
请在第__(51)__处填上正确答案。
A．carry along
B．carried away
C．carried out
D．carried back
52、请在第__(52)__处填上正确答案。
A．economic
B．industrial
C．rural
D．urban
53、请在第__(53)__处填上正确答案。
A．reduce
B．increase
C．study
D．measure
54、请在第__(54)__处填上正确答案。
A．crops
B．gases
C．fruits
D．plants
55、请在第__(55)__处填上正确答案。
A．educate
B．evaluate
C．protect
D．identify
56、请在第__(56)__处填上正确答案。
A．doubtful
B．possible
C．repeatable
D．major
57、请在第__(57)__处填上正确答案。
A．uses
B．chances
C．cures
D．benefits
58、请在第__(58)__处填上正确答案。
A．threats
B．interests
C．functions
D．differences
59、请在第__(59)__处填上正确答案。
A．locally
B．heavily
C．suddenly
D．mildly
60、请在第__(60)__处填上正确答案。
A．provide
B．improve
C．lack
D．update
61、请在第__(61)__处填上正确答案。
A．without
B．with
C．in
D．on
62、请在第__(62)__处填上正确答案。
A．moreover
B．therefore
C．however
D．though
63、请在第__(63)__处填上正确答案。
A．other than
B．more than
C．less than
D．rather than
64、请在第__(64)__处填上正确答案。
A．train
B．automobile
C．bus
D．bike
65、请在第__(65)__处填上正确答案。
A．idle
B．smart
C．busy
D．secure
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