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Question:
Issues are important topics.
For example:
The leaders of many countries meet to discuss global issues that affect everyone, such as nuclear weapons and climate change.
The most important personal issue for her now is how her children are coping with their parents' divorce.
topics which concern you
general areas of discussion
small details
subjects that people feel strongly about
Which answers are closest in meaning to issues? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Response:
air pollution
finding a job that pays well
learning to ride a bicycle
getting a good education
Which descriptions below best explain the meaning of issues? Choose the 3 correct answers.
The examples below illustrate the meaning of issues.
a key question that concerns many people
a central problem that people discuss
an important matter that people debate
something that does not affect anyone
Which answers below are issues that concern most people? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Read this paragraph and answer the question below.
Scientific evidence shows that man's activities cause global warming.
Scientific evidence proves that the earth is getting hotter.
Too much time is spent on debating instead of on trying to solve key issues of global warming.
Global Warming and Climate Change
Global warming and climate change are global issues that affect us all. There is now overwhelming scientific evidence that the earth is getting warmer and that the climate is changing. The occurrence of increasing temperatures in different parts of the world and the increasing floods and typhoons may be one of the greatest threats facing our planet. However, many people think that there is not enough scientific evidence to prove that climate change is a direct result of human action, for example, air pollution. As a result, much valuable time is wasted on debates about the evidence instead of trying to solve the major issues.
What is the main message of this text? Choose the 2 correct answers.