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Al Gore Nobel Speech Review
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1
How does Gore think we should respond (fix) this crisis?
Fearfully
Rapidly
We shouldn't
Slowly
2
What is a solution Gore proposes in his speech?
Only use solar power.
Limit CO2 emissions
He believes there's no hope.
Drive only electric cars
3
How might the video of Al Gore's Nobel acceptance speech be considered more effective than the text of his speech?
Only the video allows the audience to hear the emotion in his voice.
Only the video conveys Gore's concern for the state of the environment.
Only the video conveys his concern for the state of the environment.
Only the video calls the audience to action.
4
How are the video and speech alike?
The appearance is the same
The medium is the same
The content is the same
The format is the same
5
How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He compares his opinion to public opinion.
He supports his ideas with celebrity statements.
He uses words that convey strong emotions.
He presents logical arguments supported by facts.
6
How do you know Gore's main reason for writing the speech?
...it is not a passing affliction that will heal itself.
Nobel created this price and the others that bear his name.
We are what is wrong, and we must make it right.
The very web of life on which we depend is being ripped and frayed.
7
What is the main reason Gore wrote this speech?
To have a global treaty.
To convince people to take action.
To thank them for the Nobel Prize.
To give facts.
8
According to Gore, what is the reason little is being done to reduce global warming?
People think the problem has been solved.
We don't understand the danger of this situation.
People think it's a good thing.
People enjoy global warming. Yay beach!
9
Which of the following phrases from Gore's Nobel speech convey strong emotion?
Quantities of coal, two decade, hometown paper
Increasing alarm, extraordinary threat, climate crisis
10
What is Gore's attitude on the progress made to reduce global warming?
concerned but positive
interested but lazy
pleased but confused
distrustful but forgiving
11
Why does he criticize the US and China?
They aren't discussing the concerns with other countries.
They refuse to use renewable energy technologies.
They're not encouraging other countries to help solve the problem.
They emit the most CO2 and don't try to control it.
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What is the main topic of Gore's Nobel Speech?
Climate Change
Politics
Recycling
Pollution.