VI. Choose the correct word of phrase to complete each gap in the passage. Circle the letter A, B, C or D. (1 pt)
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody know exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out aternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnharm of the New England Institute of Tecnology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late and nuclear powr is only alternative.
However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.
The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.
1. How much fuel is left?
A. We do not know exactly. B. It will never be used up.
C. It is unlimited. D. Let’s use it as much as we would like.
2. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, ______________________.
A. nuclear power is the only alternative B. we have to conserve coal, oil and gas
C. neither A nor B is correct D. Both A and B are correct
3. According to the passage, using nuclear power is ___________________.
A. safe B. unsafe C. good for the environment D. cheap
4. Radioactivity from nuclear power ______________________.
A. is necessary to cure diseases B. can have good effects on the future generations
C. alters a new kind of energy D. causes cancer and have bad effects on the future generations
