2023届高三英语三轮复习冲刺押题外刊阅读理解专项训练 (49)

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练49 ——改编自What worries Iceland? A world without ice. 【文章】 Glaciers cover more than 10% of Iceland's surface area. As the Arctic experiences some of the fastest temperature increases on the planet, the entire country is grappling with the issue of climate change. Efforts are being made in various sectors to confront the prospect of a future without ice. Energy producers are upgrading hydroelectric power plants and exploring options like carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions. The fishing industry is also making efforts to use energy-efficient ships and lower fossil fuel consumption. The government has allocated $55 million over the next five years towards reforestation, land conservation, and sustainable transportation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More funds will be spent by 2040 when Iceland anticipates carbon removal to balance out emissions from businesses, organizations, and individuals. Iceland's President, Gudni Jóhannesson, acknowledges that climate change is a serious issue that needs practical solutions. He insists that Iceland can do better in terms of taking responsibility for its carbon footprint. Although larger countries like Norway and Finland have made greater reductions in their emissions, Iceland is doing what it can to turn climate change into an economic opportunity while attempting to mitigate its effects. With the impact of climate change in Iceland being more visible than in other nations, they strive to face the issue head-on. “We should focus on finding practical solutions instead of succumbing to despair,” Jóhannesson stated. 【重点词汇&词组】 1. glaciers [ˈɡleɪʃərz] n. 冰川，冰河 2. surface area [ˈsɜːfɪs ˈɛriə] n. 表面积 3. Arctic [ˈɑːktɪk] adj. 北极的，北极地带的 4. temperature increases [ˈtɛmpərətʃər ˈɪnkrisəz] phrase. 温度上升 5. grappling [ˈɡræplɪŋ] v. 抓住，扭打 6. climate change [ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ] phrase. 气候变化 7. efforts [ˈɛfərts] n. 努力，尽力 8. sectors [ˈsɛktərz] n. 领域，部门 9. confront [kənˈfrʌnt] v. 面对，直面 10. prospect [ˈ