Reading practice test # 1.11 passage 3

Questions 27–29

Reading Passage 3 has eight paragraphs A-H

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Choose the correct letter, A-H

27 mention of a geo-engineering project based on an earlier natural phenomenon

28 an example of a successful use of geo-engineering

29 a common definition of geo-engineering

Questions 30–36

Choose ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.

Procedure	Aim
Put a large number of tiny spacecraft into orbit far above Earth	to create a (30) that would reduce the amount of light reaching Earth

Place (31) in the sea

to encourage (32) to form

Release aerosol sprays into the stratosphere

to create (33) that would reduce the amount of light reaching Earth

Fix strong (34) to Greenland ice sheets

to prevent icebergs moving into the sea

Plant trees in Russian Arctic that would lose their leaves in winter

to allow the (35) to reflect radiation

Change the direction of (36)

to bring more cold water into ice forming areas

Look at the following statements (Questions 37-40) and the list of scientists below.

Match each statement with the correct scientist, A-D.

37 The effects of geo-engineering may not be long-lasting.

38 Geo-engineering is a topic worth exploring.

39 It may be necessary to limit the effectiveness of geo-engineering projects.

40 Research into non-fossil-based fuels cannot be replaced by geo-engineering.