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Leading investors have joined the growing chorus of concern about governments and companies rushing into producing biofuels as a solution for global warming, saying that many involved in the sector could be jeopardizing future profits if they do not consider the long – term impact of what they are doing carefully.

It is essential to build sustainability criteria into the supply chain of any green fuel project in order to ensure that there is no adverse effect on the surrounding environment and social structures. The report produced by the investors expresses concern that many companies may not be fully aware of the potential pitfalls in the biofuel sector.

Production of corn and soya beans has increased dramatically in the last years as an ecofriendly alternative to fossil fuels but environmental and human rights campaigners are worried that this will lead to destruction of rain forests. Food prices could also go up as there is increased competition for crops as both foodstuffs and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned that biofuels could have dangerous side effects and said that steps need to be taken to make sure that land converted to grow biofuels does not damage the environment or cause civil unrest. There is already great concern about palm oil, which is used in many foods in addition to being an important biofuel, as rain forests are being cleared in some countries and people driven from their homes to create palm oil plantations.

An analyst and author of the investors’ report says that biofuels are not a cure for climate change but they can play their part as long as governments and companies manage the social and environmental impacts thoroughly. There should also be greater measure taken to increase efficiency and to reduce demand.

1．What is the best title of this passage?

       A．Worries about Global Warming              B．Our World Is Going Green

       C．Biofuel and Environment                       D．New Energy Resource - Biofuels

2．In the first paragraph there is a concern that          .

       A．biofuel industry isn’t booming

       B．the quality of biofuels hasn’t improved

       C．biofuels aren’t a way for global warming

       D．biofule producers may get less reward

3．As is suggested in the passage, some measures should be taken to         .

      A．keep biofuel industry developing soundly

       B．prevent biofuel industry developing slowly

       C．make people realize climate change

       D．raise awareness about global warming

4．The case given in Paragraph 3 is used to show that biofuels         .

       A．can be carried out to fight climate change

       B．have affected people and environment

       C．are used to produce palm oil

       D．can help forests grow better

5．In the author’s view,         .

       A．investors should not spend money on biofuel industry

       B．it’s unnecessary for companies to concern environment

       C．crops needn’t be grown for biofuels in the future

       D．biofuel is a possible way to fight global warming

Answer 1

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