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Scientists are urging that deep sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily. They warn in a report that it can cause severe. damaging effects on Pacific Ocean areas.
The recently-released report examined more than 250 published studies on deep Sea mining. The research was examined by the Deep Sea Mining Campaign- a collection of not-for profit organizations. The report centers on mining activities related to small metallic particles(金属颗粒)，called nodules, found on the seabed. The material can contain different metals. Increasing demand for these metals has led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations. The metals are commonly used in battery manufacturing and other technology products.
However, the scientists warn that mining for these nodules will cause irreversible(不可逆的) damage to an ocean already under pressure. The operations will affect areas across the South Pacific, including the nations of Kiribati, the Cook Islands, Nauru, Tonga and Papua New Guinea.
The report notes that a moratorium is the only responsible way to move forward until certain conditions surrounding deep-sea mining can be met, The scientists are calling for additional study to fully understand the environmental, social and economic risks.
Andrew Chin is the report's lead researcher. He says in a statement that nodule mining will likely result in the loss of sea life and cause damage to deep seabeds for thousands of years, He adds that the operations can put people at risk who depend on the ocean and its continued health.
A company planning to be one of the first to carry out mining operations in the area is Canada's DeepGreen, which aims to begin by 2024. It seeks to mine metallic nodules to be used in power systems for electric vehicles. DeepGreen Chief Executive Officer Gerard Barron defended the company's plans in reaction to the report. He said deep-sea mining offered the best alternative to surface mining. which has & long history of pollution and destroying forests and wildlife.
32. Why are deep-sea mining operations on the rise?
A More metals are needed, B Surface mining is banned,
C. Battery industry is falling. D. The seabed is easy to find,
33. Which of the following best explains the word “moratorium" underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Loose measure. B. Thorough study. C. Permanent deal. D. Temporary stop.
34. What can we learn from Andrew Chin's words?
A. Conditions surrounding deep-sea mining are great.
B. The damage caused by nodule mining is reversible.
C. Nodule mining can cause harm in various aspects.
D. People sure less likely to be affected by nodule mining,
35. What's Gerard Barron's attitude towards deep-sea mining?
A. Opposed. B. Supportive， C. Ambiguous. D. Unconcerned.
[答案与解析]
本文是一篇说唱文。为了保护太平洋,为了子孙万代，暂停深海开采金属矿尤为重要，
32.A细节理解题。 根据第二段"The material can contain different metals. Increasing demand for these metals has led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations,“可知，对金属的需求日益增加是深海开矿作业增长的原因。
33.D词义猜测题，根据第一段"Scientists are urging that deep-sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily." 及面线词后”... the only responsible way to move forward until certain conditions surrounding deep-sea mining can be met.“可推断，断线词的意思是"暂停”。
34.C推理判断题。根据第五段"... nodule mining will likely result in the loss of sea life and cause damage to deep seabeds for thousands of years. He adds that the operations can put people at risk who depend on the ocean and its continued health, “可推断，金属瓶粒的开采会带来各个方面的危害。
35.B观点态度题，根据最后一段"DeepGreen Chief Executive Officer Gerard Barron defended the company's plans in reaction to the report. He said deep-sea mining offered the best alternative to surface mining, which has，long history of pollution and destroying forests and wildlife. “可推断,Gerard Batton对深海开矿持“支持的“态度。
Scientists are urging that deep sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily. They warn in a report that it can cause severe. damaging effects on Pacific Ocean areas.
The recently-released report examined more than 250 published studies on deep Sea mining. The research was examined by the Deep Sea Mining Campaign- a collection of not-for profit organizations. The report centers on mining activities related to small metallic particles(金属颗粒)，called nodules, found on the seabed. The material can contain different metals. Increasing demand for these metals has led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations. The metals are commonly used in battery manufacturing and other technology products.
However, the scientists warn that mining for these nodules will cause irreversible(不可逆的) damage to an ocean already under pressure. The operations will affect areas across the South Pacific, including the nations of Kiribati, the Cook Islands, Nauru, Tonga and Papua New Guinea.
The report notes that a moratorium is the only responsible way to move forward until certain conditions surrounding deep-sea mining can be met, The scientists are calling for additional study to fully understand the environmental, social and economic risks.
Andrew Chin is the report's lead researcher. He says in a statement that nodule mining will likely result in the loss of sea life and cause damage to deep seabeds for thousands of years, He adds that the operations can put people at risk who depend on the ocean and its continued health.
A company planning to be one of the first to carry out mining operations in the area is Canada's DeepGreen, which aims to begin by 2024. It seeks to mine metallic nodules to be used in power systems for electric vehicles. DeepGreen Chief Executive Officer Gerard Barron defended the company's plans in reaction to the report. He said deep-sea mining offered the best alternative to surface mining. which has & long history of pollution and destroying forests and wildlife.
32. Why are deep-sea mining operations on the rise?
A More metals are needed, B Surface mining is banned,
C. Battery industry is falling. D. The seabed is easy to find,
33. Which of the following best explains the word “moratorium" underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Loose measure. B. Thorough study. C. Permanent deal. D. Temporary stop.
34. What can we learn from Andrew Chin's words?
A. Conditions surrounding deep-sea mining are great.
B. The damage caused by nodule mining is reversible.
C. Nodule mining can cause harm in various aspects.
D. People sure less likely to be affected by nodule mining,
35. What's Gerard Barron's attitude towards deep-sea mining?
A. Opposed. B. Supportive， C. Ambiguous. D. Unconcerned.
[答案与解析]
本文是一篇说唱文。为了保护太平洋,为了子孙万代，暂停深海开采金属矿尤为重要，
32.A细节理解题。 根据第二段"The material can contain different metals. Increasing demand for these metals has led to a rise in deep-sea mining operations,“可知，对金属的需求日益增加是深海开矿作业增长的原因。
33.D词义猜测题，根据第一段"Scientists are urging that deep-sea metal mining should be stopped temporarily." 及面线词后”... the only responsible way to move forward until certain conditions surrounding deep-sea mining can be met.“可推断，断线词的意思是"暂停”。
34.C推理判断题。根据第五段"... nodule mining will likely result in the loss of sea life and cause damage to deep seabeds for thousands of years. He adds that the operations can put people at risk who depend on the ocean and its continued health, “可推断，金属瓶粒的开采会带来各个方面的危害。
35.B观点态度题，根据最后一段"DeepGreen Chief Executive Officer Gerard Barron defended the company's plans in reaction to the report. He said deep-sea mining offered the best alternative to surface mining, which has，long history of pollution and destroying forests and wildlife. “可推断,Gerard Batton对深海开矿持“支持的“态度。
