三、克漏字測驗(請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案) Power plants, factories, and cars are the main causes of global warming. They 17 pollution
into the air. That causes the Earth’s temperature to rise, leading to many problems. Indeed, fighting
global warming may be the biggest challenge now.
As temperatures rise, 18 sea levels. If they become too high, they could flood cities near
the ocean. Warmer temperatures also make storms like typhoons more serious. There is good news.
We have the technology to slow down global warming. New equipment can lower the pollution
from power plants. Also, car makers can use new technology to make engines 19 . Plus, we
can get more energy from wind, solar, and other clean sources.
New laws are needed to make these changes happen. However, some governments worry that
such laws will 20 their economies. Getting the world’s governments to agree on the issue is
not easy.
People like you and me can help in the fight. For example, buy refrigerators and light bulbs
that use less energy. Also, when buying a new car, consider one with a hybrid engine. 21 working
together, it is possible to slow down global warming.
【題組】17.
(A) donate
(B) promote
(C) grow
(D) release