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Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities

A new examination of urban policies has been (51) recently by Patricia Romero Lankao. She is a sociologist specializing in climate change and (52) development. She warns that many of the world's fast-growing urban areas, especially in developing countries, will likely suffer from the impacts of changing climate. Her work also concludes that most cities are failing to (53) emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse (54) . These gases are known to affect the atmosphere. "Climate change is a deeply local issue and poses profound threats to the growing cities of the world," says Romero Lankao. "" But too few cities are developing effective strategies to (55) their residents. ""

Cities are (56) sources of greenhouse gases. And urban populations are likely to be among those most severely affected by future climate change. Lankao's findings highlight ways in which city-residents are particularly vulnerable, and suggest policy interventions that could offer immediate and longer-term (57) The locations and dense construction patterns of cities often place their populations at greater risk for natural disasters. Potential (58) associated with climate include storm surges and prolonged hot weather. Storm surges can flood coastal areas and prolonged hot weather can heat (59) paved cities more than surrounding areas. The impacts of such natural events can be more serious in an urban environment. For example, a prolonged heat wave can increase existing levels of air pollution, causing widespread health problems. Poorer neighborhoods that may (60) basic facilities such as drinking water or a dependable network of roads, are especially vulnerable to natural disasters. Many residents in poorer countries live in substandard housing (61) access to reliable drinking water, roads and basic services.

Local govemments, (62) , should take measures to protect their residents.Unfortunately, they tend to move towards rhetoric (63) meaningful responses, Romero Lankao writes, "They don't impose construction standards that could reduce heating and air conditioning needs. They don't emphasize mass transit and reduce (64) use. In fact.many local governments are taking a hands off approach. "" Thus, she urges them to change their 65 policies and to take strong steps to prevent the harmful effects of climate change on cities.

请在第__(51)__处填上正确答案。

A.carry along

B.carried away

C.carried out

D.carried back

52、请在第__(52)__处填上正确答案。

A.economic

B.industrial

C.rural

D.urban

53、请在第__(53)__处填上正确答案。

A.reduce

B.increase

C.study

D.measure

54、请在第__(54)__处填上正确答案。

A.crops

B.gases

C.fruits

D.plants

55、请在第__(55)__处填上正确答案。

A.educate

B.evaluate

C.protect

D.identify

56、请在第__(56)__处填上正确答案。

A.doubtful

B.possible

C.repeatable

D.major

57、请在第__(57)__处填上正确答案。

A.uses

B.chances

C.cures

D.benefits

58、请在第__(58)__处填上正确答案。

A.threats

B.interests

C.functions

D.differences

59、请在第__(59)__处填上正确答案。

A.locally

B.heavily

C.suddenly

D.mildly

60、请在第__(60)__处填上正确答案。

A.provide

B.improve

C.lack

D.update

61、请在第__(61)__处填上正确答案。

A.without

B.with

C.in

D.on

62、请在第__(62)__处填上正确答案。

A.moreover

B.therefore

C.however

D.though

63、请在第__(63)__处填上正确答案。

A.other than

B.more than

C.less than

D.rather than

64、请在第__(64)__处填上正确答案。

A.train

B.automobile

C.bus

D.bike

65、请在第__(65)__处填上正确答案。

A.idle

B.smart

C.busy

D.secure

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