Question

reading comprehension
going green
after reading \going green,\ choose the options that best answer questions 1 - 14.

1. read this sentence.

nearly everything in life, from the food we eat, to how we use technology, to the businesses we support, can be looked at through green lenses.
this sentence means that
a. everyone needs to buy colored eyeglasses.
b. green lenses offer the best ultraviolet protection.
c. we can be eco - friendly in just about all that we do.
d. we are continually engaging in behaviors that harm our environment.

1. read this sentence.

politicians and celebrities have made the most visible changes.
what is the meaning of the sentence?
f. these two groups are enjoying spending time together.
g. these celebrities and politicians have made movies together.
h. these groups of people are working together to take care of their health.
i. these groups can be seen in public making an effort to help our environment.

1. according to the article, why do many people avoid \going green\?

a. they think it is unpopular.
b. they think it is too expensive.
c. research does not indicate that it will help our environment.
d. those who advocate \going green\ are not following their own advice.

1. according to the article, what did former vice president al gore do in effort to improve the environment?

f. he wrote a book to help awareness.
g. he only supported politicians who made the environment their top priority.
h. he lobbied in washington for a tax that would help protect the environment.
i. he taught us that the changes we are making will not improve our environment.

1. in the authors opinion,

a. \going green\ will not be short - lived.
b. \going green\ is too complicated to follow.
c. \going green\ is an expensive way of living that only celebrities can afford.
d. because our environment is improving, we do not need to change the way we live.
the author organizes the article by
f. including data that shows the environment is improving.
g. raising awareness and providing ways the reader can help.
h. providing excerpts from al gores book entitled an inconvenient truth.
i. explaining how other countries are participating in this environmental movement.

Explanation:

1. "Looking at life through green lenses" is a metaphor for being eco - friendly in all aspects of life. Option D is correct.
2. The sentence implies that politicians and celebrities are making visible efforts for the environment. Option I is correct.
3. The common reason for people avoiding "going green" is the perception of high cost. Option B is correct.
4. Al Gore is known for writing "An Inconvenient Truth" to raise environmental awareness. Option F is correct.
5. The author likely believes "going green" is a long - term trend. Option A is correct.
6. The article likely aims to raise awareness and suggest ways to help the environment. Option G is correct.

Answer:

1. D. we are continuously engaging in behaviors that are eco - friendly in just about all that we do.
2. I. These groups of people are working together to take care of their environment.
3. B. They think it is too expensive.
4. F. He wrote a book to help awareness.
5. A. “going green” will not be short - lived.
6. G. raising awareness and providing ways the reader can help.