Research on Renewable Energy

题目与答案

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   | kite in Germany | used in different 21..... conditions to reduce the emission of toxic gas |

   | vehicles in America | powered by 22..... |

   | gas canister in South Africa | invented to reduce its chances to 23..... |

   答案：weather

   原文定位：the power generating kites can function in any weather

   同义替换：「different conditions」↔「any weather」

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   | kite in Germany | used in different 21..... conditions to reduce the emission of toxic gas |

   | vehicles in America | powered by 22_____ |

   | gas canister in South Africa | invented to reduce its chances to 23..... |

   答案：electricity

   原文定位：There is an American company manufacturing school buses and city buses depending solely on electricity instead of gasoline

   同义替换：「vehicles」↔「buses」，「powered by」↔「depending solely on」

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   | kite in Germany | used in different 21..... conditions to reduce the emission of toxic gas |

   | vehicles in America | powered by 22..... |

   | gas canister in South Africa | invented to reduce its chances to 23_____ |

   答案：explode

   原文定位：It is much safer and less likely to explode even when engulfed in fire

   同义替换：「reduce its chances to」↔「less likely to」

4. Which TWO types of interviewees do Greg and Syria choose to do the survey?
   • staff on campus
   • professors
   • local residents
   • companies
   • university students

   答案：local residents,university students

   原文定位：I guess the students here at the university would be more suitable;Also, I think we should include the locals. Their opinion is key to the promotion of renewable energy here in the town

5. 26 What does Syria think about renewable energy?
   • most people know very little about renewable energy
   • the general public can distinguish different kinds of renewable energy
   • the majority of people feel the need to replace fossil with renewable energy

   答案：most people know very little about renewable energy

   原文定位：Due to lack of media coverage, the majority of people actually have a limited understanding on renewable energy. Most of them aren't able to identify various types of renewable sources

   同义替换：「know very little」↔「a limited understanding」

6. 27 What do the speakers say about modern windmills?
   • they can be used to pump water from wells
   • the location to build them should be carefully chosen
   • farmers use them to grind grain

   答案：the location to build them should be carefully chosen

   原文定位：The windmills today generate electricity. The only problem is that it might not be windy all the time, so it is crucial to choose the appropriate site for wind farms

   同义替换：「modern」↔「today」，「carefully chosen location」↔「choose the appropriate site」

7. 28 What aspect of traditional fuels are they going to address?
   • how to avoid fossil from being depleted
   • the possible future of traditional resources
   • how to prevent pollution of traditional resources

   答案：the possible future of traditional resources

   原文定位：Maybe we can look into the prospect of these conventional sources of energy

   同义替换：「aspect of traditional fuels」↔「conventional sources of energy」，「address」↔「look into」，「the possible future of」↔「prospect」

8. 29 What does Greg say about nuclear plants?
   • they are cleaner and less expensive than fossil fuel
   • it is the best way to fight climate change
   • few people think they are safe

   答案：few people think they are safe

   原文定位：But most people feel that this type of energy is unsafe because radiation isn't easily dealt with, especially in nuclear waste and maintenance materials

   同义替换：「few people think they are safe」↔「most people feel that this type of energy is unsafe」

9. 30 What does Syria think of hydrogen fuel?
   • the price of it will drop eventually
   • it entails environmental problems
   • the benefits of it overweight its high cost

   答案：the benefits of it overweight its high cost

   原文定位：It is an infinitely renewable fuel that doesn't have detrimental environmental effects. The only problem is that it is so expensive that only wealthy individuals can afford it. But I think overall, the benefits overshadow its high cost

   同义替换：「the benefits of it overweight its high cost」↔「benefits overshadow its high cost」