2020年职称英语考试综合教材概括大意第二篇

2020年职称英语考试综合教材概括大意第二篇

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个选项。 Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared

Cities[气候变化给不备城市带来重大风险]

A new examination of urban policies has been carried out recently by Patricia Romero Lankao.She is a sociologist specializing in climate change and （51） development.She warns that many of the world‘s fast-growing urban

areas,especially in developing countries.will likely suffer from the （52） of changing climate.Her work also concludes that most cities are failing to （53） emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.These gases are known to affect the atmosphere.

"Climate change is a deeply local issue and poses profound（54）to the growing cities of the world," says Romero Lankao. "But too few cities are developing effective strategies to protect their residents."

Cities are （55） 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 （56） .

The locations and dense construction patterns of cities often place their populations at greater （57） for natural disasters. Potential threats associated with climate include storm surges and prolonged hot weather. Storm surges can flood coastal areas and prolonged hot weather can heat （58）

paved cities more than surrounding areas.The impacts of such natural events can be more （59） 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,therefore ,should take measures to （62）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 （64). They don't emphasize mass transit and reduce automobile use. In fact,many local governments are taking a hands—off approach." （65） ,she urges them to change their idle policies and to take strong steps to prevent the harmful effects of climate change on

cities

51.（）

A urban

B industrial

C economic

D rural

[参考答案]A