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.