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To get a sense of what a 2C shift can do, just look in Earth’s rear-view mirror. When the
planet was 2C colder than during the industrial revolution, we were in the grip of an ice age and
a mile- thick North American ice sheet reached as far south as New York. The same warming
again will intensify and accelerate human-driven changes already under way and has been
described by James Hansen, one of the first scientists to call global attention to climate change,
as a “prescription for long-term disaster”, including an ice-free Arctic.
1. What is 2C?
A. the maximum temperature that could be
reached at the Poles
B. the bearable maximum rise in temperature
C. the minimum temperature required for life on 4. In order to properly understand what the effects
Earth of 2C are, one needs to
D. a political device A. be aware of all the climate changes starting
millions of years ago.
2. Temperature increases beyond 1C B. compare recent climate changes.
A. are bound to damage the ecosystem. C. analyse the evolution of the climate in the past
B. are to damage the ecosystem. years.
C. are certain to damage the ecosystem. D. take into account the current situation.
D. are likely to damage the ecosystem.
5. Another warming of the climate by 2C after the
3. The effects of the rise in temperature have industrial revolution will lead to
already been noticed in A. a definite improvement in the global
A. climate change, species extinction and level of temperature.
poverty. B. unknown consequences.
B. climate change, species extinction, level of
poverty and mood of the people. C. a worsening of the current problems.
C. climate change. D. new and problematic changes.
D. climate change and species extinction.
III. Underline the most suitable word to fill each space: (0,3X6=1,8p)
I’ve really enjoyed my visit. If you ever come to London.................me a line so I can return the
hospitality.
send drop give write
Tom was able to...................a pretty picture of the situation and impress his manager.
paint draw present make
The news that his job was in jeopardy caused James to............ with concern.
frown beam grimace howl
V. Write an opinion essay based on the following statement ”Technology has created less free time rather than
more”. Stick to the plan and don’t forget to use the appropriate connectors, linking words and phrases others than
these: in my opinion....., firstly.....moreover..., in conclusion.
(3 points)
Thesis statement
Topic Sentence
Paragraph Three:
Topic Sentence
Develops the second reason, giving facts and statistics to support the statement.
Paragraph Four:
Topic sentence
Restatement of thesis
Summary of reasons