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IELTS · Part 3 · Cambridge 11 — Test 1

Reducing the Effects of Climate Change: Reading answers

Answers to questions 27–40 (14 in all), each with why it is right.

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Mark Rowe reports on the increasingly ambitious geo-engineering projects being explored by scientists A Such is our dependence on fossil fuels, and such is the volume of carbon dioxide already released into the atmosphere, that many experts agree that significant global warming is now inevitable.They believe that the best we can do is keep it at a reasonable level, and at present the only serious option for doing this is cutting back on our carbon emissions.But while a few countries are making major strides in this regard, the majority are having great difficulty even stemming the rate of increase, let alone reversing it.Consequently, an increasing number of scientists are beginning to…

Answers 27–40

  1. 27

    mention of a geo-engineering project based on an earlier natural phenomenon

    D Matching information

  2. 28

    an example of a successful use of geo-engineering

    B Matching information

  3. 29

    a common definition of geo-engineering

    A Matching information

  4. 30

    sunshade Table completion

  5. 31

    iron Table completion

  6. 32

    algae Table completion

  7. 33

    clouds Table completion

  8. 34

    cables Table completion

  9. 35

    snow Table completion

  10. 36

    rivers Table completion

  11. 37

    The effects of geo-engineering may not be long-lasting.

    B: Phil Rasch Matching features

  12. 38

    Geo-engineering is a topic worth exploring.

    D: Martin Sommerkorn Matching features

  13. 39

    It may be necessary to limit the effectiveness of geo-engineering projects.

    C: Dan Lunt Matching features

  14. 40

    Research into non-fossil-based fuels cannot be replaced by geo-engineering.

    A: Roger Angel Matching features

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