2012年职称英语阅读理解考前必知（13）
Underground Coal Fires —a Looming Catastrophe
1.题目：According to the first paragraph, one of the warnings give by the scientists is that
答案：C)poisonous elements released by the underground fires can pollute water sources.
2.题目：According to the third paragraph, what will happen when the underground heat does not disappear?
答案：A)Coal heats up on its own and catches fire and burns.
3.题目：What did Stracher analyze in his article published in the International Journal of Coal Ecology?
答案：D)Coal fires can have an impact on the environment.
4.题目：Which of the following statements about Paul Van Dijk is NOT true?
答案：B)He has detected and monitored underground fires in Netherlands.
5.题目：According to the fifth paragraph, what is the suggested method to control underground fires?
答案：D)Cutting off the oxygen supply.
速记口诀：
地下煤着火引发即将来临的灾难
1.科学家发警告，地火毒素污染水 ____________________
2.有事发生因地热，煤要发热火要燃 ____________________
3.S同志写文章，煤火影响大环境 ____________________
4.阿P同志不正确，监测地火在荷兰 ____________________
5.控制地火有方法，切断氧气供应源 ____________________
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