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Part Ⅲm Reading Comprehension
(40 minutes)
Part Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)
Section A
Section A
Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for
each blank from a list of choices given in a word bamk following the passage.Read the
each blank from a list of clwices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the
passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is
passage through carefully before making your clwices. Each clwice in the bank is
identified by a letter. Pease mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer
identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer
Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the
Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the
bank more than once.
bank more than once.
Millions of people travel by plane every single day. If you're planning on being one of them soon,
Millions of people travel by plane evecy single day. If you're planning on being one of them soon,
you might not be looling forward to the 26 feeling air travel often leaves you with.
you might not be looking forward to the � feeling air travel often leaves you with.
Besides the airport crowds and stress, traveling at a high altitude has real effects on the body.
Besides the airport crowds and stress, traveling at a high altitude has real effects on the body.
Although the pressure of the cabin is 27 to prevent altitude sickness, you could still 28
Although the pressure of the cabin is _JJ__ to prevent altitude sickness, you could still �
sleepiness or a headache. The lower oxygen pressure found in an aircraft cabin is 92 9to that at
sleepiness or a headache. The lower oxygen pressure found in an aircraft cabin is � to that at
6,000-8,000 feet of altitude. A drop in oxygen pressure can cause headaches in certain 30.To
6,000 -8,000 feet of altitude. A drop in oxygen pressure can cause headaches in certain �. To
help prevent headaches, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol and coffee.
help prevent headaches, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol and coffee.
Airplane food might not really be as tasteless as you 31 thought. The air you breathe in a plane
Airplane food might not really be as tasteless as you � thought. The air you breathe in a plane
dries out your mouth and nose, which can affect your sense of taste. Perception of sweet and salty
dries out your mouth and nose, which can affect your sense of taste. Perception of sweet and salty
foods dropped by almost 30 percent in a simulation of air travel. However,you can make your taste
foods dropped by almost 30 percent in a simulation of air travel. However, you can make your taste
buds active again by drinking water. A dry mouth may 32 taste sensitivity, but taste is restored by
buds active again by drinking water. A dcy mouth may � taste sensitivity, .but taste is restored by
drinkdng fluids.
drinking fluids.
Although in-flight infections 33 in dry environments like airplanes, your risk of getting sick
Although in-flight infections � in dcy environments like airplanes, your risk of getting sick
from an airplane is actually low because of the air 34 used. Unless you're sitting next to someone
from an airplane is actually low because of the air 34 used. Unless you're sitting next to someone
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who is coughing or sneezing, you shouldn't worry too much about getting sick. However, bacteria have
been shown to live on cabin surfaces,so wash your hands 35
been shown to live on cabin surfaces, so wash your hands 35 .
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Section B
Section B
Directions:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten st,a,tements attached to it. Each
statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph
st,a,tement cont,a,ins information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph
from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.
from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.
Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the
Each paragraph is marked with a l,ett,er. Answer the questions by marking the
corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.
corresponding l,etter on Answer Sheet 2.
A South Korean city designed for the future takes on a life of its own
A South Korean city designed for the future takes on a life of its own
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One vision of the perfect city of the future is a place that offers easy access to air travel. In 2011,a
One vision of the perfect city of the future is a place that offers easy access to air travel. In 2011, a
University of North Carolina business professor named John Kasarda published a book called
University of North Carolina business professor named John Kasarda published a book called
Aerotropolis:The Way WeWl Live Nert. Kasarda says future cities should be built intentionally
Aerotropolis : The Way We'll Live Next. Kasarda says future cities should be built intentionally
around or near airports. The idea, as he has put it, is to offer businesses"rapid,long-distance
around or near airports. The idea, as he has put it, is to offer businesses "rapid, long-distance
connectivity on a massive scale."
connectivity on a massive scale. "
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20th century a highway, car, truck century—and the 21st century will increasingly be an aviation
20th century a highway, car, truck century-and the 21st century will increasingly be an aviation
century,as the globe becomes increasingly connected by air,"Kasarda says. Songdo, a city built
century, as the globe becomes increasingly connected by air, " Kasarda says. Songdo, a city built
from scratch in South Korea, is one of Kasarda's prime examples. It has existed for just a few years.
from scratch in South Korea, is one of Kasarda's prime examples. It has existed for just a few years.
"From the outset, it was designed on the basis of connectivity and competitiveness,"says Kasarda.
"From the outset, it was designed on the basis of connectivity and competitiveness, " says Kasarda.
""The government built the bridge directly from the airport to the 'Songdo International Business
"The government built the bridge directly from the airport to the ·songdo International Business
District. And the surface infrastructure was built at the same time as the new airport."
District. And the surface infrastructure was built at the same time as the new airport. "
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this city of the future back in 1986.He considers Songdo his baby. Park sees himself as a visionary.
this city of the future back in 1986. He considers Songdo his baby. Park sees himself as a visionary.
Thirty years after he imagined the city, Park's baby is close to 70 percent built,with 36.000 people
Thirty years after he imagined the city, Park's baby is close to 70 percent built, with 36, 000 people
living in the business district and 90,000 residents in greater Songdo. It's about an hour outside
living in the business district and 90, 000 residents in greater Songdo. It's about an hour outside
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Seoul, built on former tidal flats along the Yellow Sea. There's a Coast Guard building and a tall
trade tower, as well as a park, golf course and university.
trade tower, as well as a park, golf course and university.
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come out of South Korea."Gangnam Style" refers to the fashionable Gangnam district in Seoul. But
come out of South Korea. "Gangnam Style" refers to the fashionable Gangnam district in Seoul. But
some of the video was filmed in Songdo."I don't know if you remember,there was a scene in a
some of the video was filmed in Songdo. "I don't know if you remember, there was a scene in a
subway station. That was not Gangnam. That was actually Songdo,"says Jung Won Son,a
subway station. That was not Gangnam. That was actually Songdo," says Jung Won Son, a
professor of urban development at London's Bartlett School of Planning."Part of the reason to shoot
professor of urban development at London's Bartlett School of Planning. "Part of the reason to shoot
there is that it's new and nice."
there is that it's new and nice. "
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But that's not how it has turned out. Songdo's reputation is as a futuristic ghost town. But the reality
But that's not how it has turned out. Songdo's reputation is as a futuristic ghost town. But the reality
is more complicated. A bridge with big, light-blue loops leads into the business district. In the
is more complicated. A bridge with big, light-blue loops leads into the business district. In the
center of the main road, there's a long line of flags of the world. On the corner, there's a Starbucks
center of the main road, there's a long line of flags of the world. On the corner, there's a Starbucks
and a 7-Eleven—all of the international brands that you see all over the world nowadays.
and a 7-Eleven-all of the international brands that you see all over the world nowadays.
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the middle of the day, when it's 90 degprees out. Byun Young-Jin chairs the Songdo real estate
the middle of the day, when it's 90 degrees out. Byun Young-Jin chairs the Songdo real estate
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association and started selling property here when the fist phase of the city opened in 2005. He says
association and started selling property here when the first phase of the city opened in 2005. He says
demand has boomed in the past couple of years. Most of his clients are Korean. In fact, the
demand has boomed in the past couple of years. Most of his clients are Korean. In fact, the
developer says, 99 percent of the homes here are sold to Koreans. Young families move here
developer says, 99 percent of the homes here are sold to Koreans. Young families move here
because the schools are great. And that's the problem:Songdo has become a popular Korean city—
because the schools are great. And that's the problem: Songdo has become a popular Korean city
more popular as a residential area than a business one. It's not yet the futuristic international
more popular as a residential area than a business one. It's not yet the futuristic international
business hub that planners imagined."It's a great place to live. And it's becoming a great place to
business hub that planners imagined. "It's a great place to live. And it's becoming a great place to
work,"says Scott Summers, vice-president of Gale International, the developer of the city. The
work," says Scott Summers, vice-president of Gale International, the developer of the city. The
floor-to-ceiling windows of his company's offices overlook Songdo Central Park, with a canal full of
floor-to-ceiling windows of his company's offices overlook Songdo Central Park, with a canal full of
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live here,"Summers says.But there needs to be strong economic incentives for companies to locate
live here, " Summers says. _But there needs to be strong economic incentives for companies to locate
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futuristic. There's a high-tech underground trash disposal system. Buildings are environmentally
futuristic. There's a high-tech underground trash disposal system. Buildings are environmentally
friendly. Everybody's television set is connected to a system that streams personalized language or
friendly. Everybody's television set is connected to a system that streams personalized language or
exercise classes.
exercise classes.
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for weekdays. That's what we call it in the workplace,"says a woman in her 20s. She doesn't want
for weekdays. That's what we call it in the workplace," says a woman in her 20s. She doesn't want
to use her name for fear of being fired from her job. She goes back to Seoul every weekend."I say
to use her name for fear of being fired from her job. She goes back to Seoul every weekend. "I say
Im prison-breaking on Friday nights."But she has to make the prison break in her own car. There's
I'm prison-breaking on Friday nights. " But she has to make the prison break in her own car. There's
no high-speed train connecting Songdo to Seoul, just over 20 miles away.
no high-speed train connecting Songdo to Seoul, just over 20 miles away.
I)Park Yeon Soo, the man who fist imagined Songdo,feels frustrated, too.He says he built South
I) Park Yeon Soo, the man who first imagined Songdo, feels frustrated, too. He says he built South
Korea a luxury vehicle,"like Mercedes or BMW.It's a good car now.But we're waiting for a good
Korea a luxury vehicle, "like Mercedes or BMW. It's a good car now. But we're waiting for a good
driver to accelerate."But there are lots of other good cars out there, too. The world is dotted with
driver to accelerate. " But there are lots of other good cars out there, too. The world is dotted with
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futuristic, high-tech cities trying to attract the biggest international companies.
J))Songdo's backers contend that it's still early,and business space is filling up—about 70 percent of
J) Songdo's backers contend that it's still early, and business space is filling up-about 70 percent of
finished offices are now occupied. Brent Ryan,who teaches urban design at MIT,says Songdo
finished offices are now occupied. Brent Ryan, who teaches urban design at MIT, says Songdo
proves a universal principle."There have been a lot of utopian（乌托邦的）cities in history.And
proves a universal principle. "There have been a lot of utopian ( �ttt-lSB9) cities in history. And
the reason we don't know about a lot of them is that they have vanished entirely."In other words,
the reason we don't know about a lot of them is that they have vanished entirely. " In other words,
when it comes to cities—or anything else—it is hard to predict the future.
when it comes to cities-or anything else-it is hard to predict the future.
36. Songdo's popularity lies more in its quality of life than its business attraction.
36. Songdo's popularity lies more in it.s quality of life than it.s business attraction.
37. The man who conceived Songdo feels disappointed because it has fallen short of his expectations.
37. The man who conceived Songdo feels disappointed because it has fallen short of his expectations.
38. A scene in a popular South Korean music video was shot in Songdo.
38. A scene in a popular South Korean music video was shot in Songdo.
39. Songdo still lacks the financial stimulus for businesses to set up shop there.
39. Songdo still lacks the financial stimulus for businesses to set up shop there.
40.Airplanes will increasingly become the chief means of transportation, according to a professor.
40. Airplanes will increasingly become the chief means of transportation, according to a professor.
41. Songdo has ended up different from the city it was supposed to be.
41. Songdo has ended up different from the city it was supposed to be.
42. Some of the people who work in Songdo complain about boredom in the workplace.
42. Some of the people who work in Songdo complain about boredom in the workplace.
43. A business professor says that a future city should have easy access to international transportation.
43. A business professor says that a future city should have easy access to international transportation.
44.According to an urban design professor, it is difficult for city designers to foresee what will happen
44. According to an urban design professor, it is difficult for city designers to foresee what will happen
in the future.
in the future.
45. Park Yeon Soo, who envisioned Songdo, feels a parental connection with the city.
45. Park Yeon Soo, who envisioned Songdo, feels a parental connection with the city.
Section C
Section C
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Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or
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Sheet 2 with a singl,e line through the centre.
Pas8age One
Passage One
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
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Philadelphia's new measure was approved by a 13 to 4 city council vote. It sets a new bar for
Philadelphia's new measure was approved by a 13 to 4 city council vote. It sets a new bar for
similar initiatives across the country. It is proof that taxes on sugary drinks can win substantial support
similar initiatives across the country. It is proof that taxes on sugary drinks can win substantial support
outside super-liberal areas. Until now, the only city to successfully pass and implement a soda tax was
outside super-liberal areas. Until now, the only city to successfully pass and implement a soda tax was
Berkeley,California, in 2014.
Berkeley, California, in 2014.
The tax will apply to regular and diet sodas, as well as other drinks with added sugar, such as
The tax will apply to regular and diet sodas, as well as other drinks with added sugar, such as
Gatorade and iced teas.It's expected to raise $410 million over the next five years, most of which will
Gatorade and iced teas. It's expected to raise $ 410 million over the next five years , most of which will
go toward funding a universal pre-kindergarten program for the city.
go toward funding a universal pre-kindergarten program for the city.
While the city council vote was met with applause inside the council room,opponents to the
While the city council vote was met with applause inside the council room, opponents to the
measure,including soda lobbyists, made sharp criticisms and a promise to challenge the tax in court.
measure, including soda lobbyists, made sharp criticisms and a promise to challenge the tax in court.
"The tax passed today unfairly singles out beverages—including low-and no-calorie choices,"said
"The tax passed today unfairly singles out beverages-including low- and no-calorie choices, " said
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Lauren Kane, spokeswoman for the American Beverage Association. " But most importantly, it is
against the law. So we will side with the majority of the people of Philadelphia who oppose this tax and
against the law. So we will side with the majority of the people of Philadelphia who oppose this tax and
take legal action to stop it."
take legal action to stop it. "
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criticized the measure, characterizing it as a"grocery tax."
criticized the measure , characterizing it as a "grocery tax. "
Public health groups applauded the approved tax as a step toward fixing certain lasting health issues
Public health groups applauded the approved tax as a step toward fixing certain lasting health issues
that plague Americans."The move to recapture a small part of the profits from an industry that pushes
that plague Americans. "The move to recapture a small part of the profits from an industry that pushes
a product that contributes to diabetes, obesity and heart disease in poorer communities in order to
a product that contributes to diabetes, obesity and heart disease in poorer communities in order to
reinvest in those communities will sure be inspirational to many other places,"said Jim Krieger,
reinvest in those communities will sure be inspirational to many other places, " said Jim Krieger,
executive director of Healthy Food America."Indeed, we are already hearing from some of them. It's
executive director of Healthy Food America. "Indeed, we are already hearing from some of them. It's
not'just Berkeley' anymore."
not 'just Berkeley' anymore. "
Similar measures in California's Albany, Oakdland, San Francisco and Colorado's Boulder are
Similar measures in California's Albany, Oakland, San Francisco and Colorado's Boulder are
becoming hot-button issues. Health advocacy groups have hinted that even more might be coming.
becoming hot-button issues. Health advocacy groups have hinted that even more might be coming.
46. What does the passage say about the newly-approved soda tax in Philadelphia?
46. What does the passage say about the newly-approved soda tax in Philadelphia?
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B)It may encourage other US cities to follow suit.
B) It may encourage other US cities to follow suit.
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D)It may influence the marketing strategies of the soda business.
D) It may influence the marketing strategies of the soda business.
47. What will the opponents probably do to respond to the soda tax proposal?
4 7. What will the opponents probably do to respond to the soda tax proposal?
A)Bargain with the city council. ；
A) Bargain with the city council.
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C) Take legal action against it.
C) Take legal action against it.
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48. What did the industry-backed anti-tax campaign do about the soda tax proposal?
48. What did the industry-backed anti-tax campaign do about the soda tax proposal?
A)It tried to arouse hostile feelings among consumers.
A) It tried to arouse hostile feelings among consumers.
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49. What did public health groups think the soda tax would do?
49. What did public health groups think the soda tax would do?
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B)Help people to fix certain long-time health isues.
B) Help people to fix certain long-time health issues.
C) Add to the fund for their research on diseases.
C) Add to the fund for their research on diseases.
D)Benefit low-income people across the country.
D) Benefit low-income people across the country.
50. What do we learn about similar measures concerning the soda tax in some other cities?
50. What do we learn about similar measures concerning the soda tax in some other cities?
A)They are becoming rather sensitive issues.
A) They are becoming rather sensitive issues.
B)They are spreading panic in the soda industry.
B) They are spreading panic in the soda industry.
C)They are reducing the incidence of sugar-induced diseases.
C) They are reducing the incidence of sugar-induced diseases.
D)D )ThTeyh eayr ear tea ltakiainng ga waawya ya al olto to fo fp prorofifitt ffrroomm tthhee ssooddaa iinndduussttryry..
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Passage Two
Question8 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
Popping food into the microwave for a couple of minutes may seem utterly harmless, but Europe's
Popping food into the microwave for a couple of minutes may seem utterly harmless, but Europe's
stock of these quick-cooking ovens emit as much carbon as nearly 7 million cars,a new study has
stock of these quick-cooking ovens emit as much carbon as nearly 7 million cars , a new study has
found. And the problem is growing. With costs falling and kaitchen appliances becoming"status"items,
fom1d. And the problem is growing. With costs falling and kitchen appliances becoming "status" items,
owners are throwing away microwaves after an average of eight years. This is pushing sales of new
owners are throwing away microwaves after an average of eight years. This is pushing sales of new
microwaves which are expected to reach 135 million annually in the EU by the end of the decade.
microwaves which are expected to reach 135 million annually in the EU by the end of the decade.
A study by the University of Manchester calculated the emissions of CO2—the main greenhouse gas
A study by the University of Manchester calculated the emissions of Co -the main greenhouse gas
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responsible for climate change—at every stage of microwaves, from manufacture to waste disposal."It
responsible for climate change-at every stage of microwaves, from manufacture to waste disposal. "It
is electricity consumption by microwaves that has the biggest impact on the environment," say the
is electricity consumption by microwaves that has the biggest impact on the environment, 0 say the
authors. The authors also calculate that the emissions from using 19 microwaves over a year are the
authors. The authors also calculate that the emissions from using 19 microwaves over a year are the
same as those from using a car. According to the same study, efforts to reduce consumption should
same as those from using a car. According to the same study, efforts to reduce consumption should
focus on improving consumer awareness and behaviour. For example, consumers could use appliances
focus on improving consumer awareness and behaviour. For example, consumers could use appliances
in a more efficient way by adjusting the time of cooking to the type of food.
in a more efficient way by adjusting the time of cooking to the type of food.
However, David Reay, professor of carbon management,argues that,although microwaves use a
However, David Reay, professor of carbon management, argues that, although microwaves use a
great deal of energy, their emissions are minor compared to those from cars. In the UK alone, there are
great deal of energy, their emissions are minor compared to those from cars. In the UK alone, there are
around 30 million cars. These cars emit more than all the microwaves in the EU. Backing this up,
around 30 million cars. These cars emit more than all the microwaves in the EU. Backing this up,
recent data show that passenger cars in the UK emitted 69 million tons of CO, in 2015. This is 10 times
recent data show that passenger cars in the UK emitted 69 million tons of CO in 2015. This is 10 times
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the amount this new microwave oven study estimates for annual emissions for all the microwave ovens
the amount this new microwave oven study estimates for annual emissions for all the microwave ovens
in the EU. Further, the energy used by microwaves is lower than any other form of cooking. Among
in the EU. Further, the energy used by microwaves is lower than any other form of cooking. Among
common kaitchen appliances used for cooking, microwaves are the most energy efficient,followed by a
common kitchen appliances used for cooking, microwaves are the most energy efficient, followed by a
stove and finally a standard oven. Thus, rising microwave sales could be seen as a positive thing.
stove and finally a standard oven. Thus, rising microwave sales could be seen as a positive thing.
51. What is the finding of the new study?
51. What is the finding of the new study?
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52. Why are the sales of microwaves expected to rise?
52. Why are the sales of microwaves expected to rise?
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BB)T)heThy ehyav hea av es aho srhteorrte lri flief ec yccylcele t thhaann ootthheerr aapppplliiaanncceess..
C)C )ThTehye ayr are eg egtettitinngg mmucuhc he aesasieire r ttoo ooppeerraattee..
DD) )ThTehye tya takke el elsess st tiimmee t too ccooookk t thhaann ootthheerr aapppplliianancceess..
53. What recommendation does the study by the University of Manchester make?
53. What recommendation does the study by the University of Manchester make?
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BJ;3))I mIpmropvroivnign gm imcircorwoawvaev eu suseresrs''h habaibtitss..
CC) )EaEtaitinng gl elessss ttoo ccuutt eenneerrgygy ccoonsnsumumppttiioonn..
D)Using microwave ovens less frequently.
D) Using microwave ovens less frequently.
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201s.12I s 354. What does Professor David Reay try to argue?
54. What does Professor David Reay try to argue?
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BB)P)eoPpeloep lseh osuhlodu lbde bpee rpseursadueadd eidn tion tuos usingin gp apsassesnegnegr ecr acrarss l elessss oofftteenn..
C)The UK produces less CO, than many other countries in the EU.
C) The UK produces less CO than many other countries in the EU.
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55. What does Professor David Reay think of the use of microwaves?
55. What does Professor David Reay think of the use of microwaves?
A)It will become less popular in the coming decades.
A) It will become less popular in the coming decades.
BB)I)t Itm amkaekse es veevreyrydadya yc ocookodkiningg mmuucchh mmoroer ec coonvnevneinieenntt..
C)It plays a positive role in environmental protection.
C) It plays a positive role in environmental protection.
D)It consumes more power than conventional cooking.
D) It consumes more power than conventional cooking.
Part V
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