Why should people act?

we are what is wrong, and we must make it right

Which sentence best supports Gore's attitude regarding the progress of global warming?

These can be the years of a bright and hopeful future if we do what we must

If a person gives directions with urgency, then

the directions should be followed immediately

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix "uni"?

having or consisting of only one

In every land, the truth - once known - has the power to set us free. What does that mean?

People who become aware of the truth can change.

Why does Gore criticize the U.S. and China?

countries emit the most CO2 but do little

How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?

He presents logical arguments supported by facts.

According to Gore's speech, why is little being done to reduce global warming?

People fail to recognize the danger of the situation.

Which of the following convey strong emotion?

increasing alarm, extraordinary threat, climate crisis

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1
What is the main topic of Gore's Nobel speech?
renewable energy
water pollution
climate change
political conflict
2
Why should people act?
because Alfred Nobel created this prize.
we are what is wrong, and we must make it right
the web of life is being ripped and frayed
the experts have said it will not heal by itself
3
illustrates the meaning of crisis
blooming flower
spreading wildfire
chilly afternoon
hibernating bear
4
The word "cellular" means "made of cells". What does "unicellular" mean?
made of no cells
made of many cells
made of one cell
made of few cells
5
A carnival mirror creates the illusion that people are taller than they actually are. Illusion means
undeniable fact
false appearance
shocking surprise
unpleasant truth
6
Which sentence best supports Gore's attitude regarding the progress of global warming?
We must quickly mobilize our civilization with urgency and resolve.
We, the human species, are confronting a planetary emergency.
Today we dumped 70 million tons of global -warming pollution.
These can be the years of a bright and hopeful future if we do what we must
7
If a person gives directions with urgency, then
the directions should be followed immediately
the directions should be remembered for later
the directions should be completely ignored
the directions should be considered a warning
8
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix "uni"?
having or consisting of few
having or consisting of only one
having or consisting of many
having or consisting of nothing
9
In every land, the truth - once known - has the power to set us free. What does that mean?
Truth should only be shared with certain individuals.
People who become aware of the truth can change.
Every nation has a different understanding of truth.
Freedom is more important than acknowledging truth.
10
What is Gore's attitude regarding the progress
pleased but confused
interested but lazy
distrust but forgiving
concerned but positive
11
Why does Gore criticize the U.S. and China?
countries refuse to share renewable energy tech with other nations
countries emit the most CO2 but do little
countries do not encourage other nations to help solve the crisis
countries fail to attend meetings to discuss global warming concerns
12
How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He uses words that convey very strong emotions.
He supports his ideas with celebrity statements.
He presents logical arguments supported by facts.
He compares his opinion to public opinion.
13
According to Gore's speech, why is little being done to reduce global warming?
People know that the problem will resolve itself.
People assume that the government is tackling the issue.
People think that global warming is good for the earth.
People fail to recognize the danger of the situation.
14
What solution to reduce global warming does Gore propose in his Nobel speech?
close coal factories
limit CO2 emissions
ban motor vehicles
release trapped heat
15
According to Gore, how should people respond to the environment crisis that he describes?
suspiciously
privately
slowly
rapidly
16
Why was Gore's main reason for writing his Nobel speech?
to describe scientific facts
to thank the prize committee
to convince people to act
to demand a political treaty
17
Which of the following convey strong emotion?
increasing alarm, extraordinary threat, climate crisis
quantities of coal, two decades, hometown paper
increasing alarm, quantities of coal, two decade
extraordinary threat, hometown paper, climate crisis

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