A critical (批判的)eye is valuable, and the media should present information in such a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People might become half­blind before a world partially exhibited by the media. That's a shame, because matters concerning the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.

　　本文讲述了怀疑论者不承认人类活动对环境造成的危胁，认为地球状况是良好的，这迎合了一些追求利益的商业公司。但是关系地球健康的问题是相当重要的，人们一定要严肃对待。

　　1. According to the passage, which of the following may be regarded as “skeptics”？

　　A. People who agree on the popularity of “eco­guilt”．

　　B. People who disbelieve the serious situation of our planet.

　　C. People who dislike the harmful effect of human activities.

　　D. People who spread comforting news to protect our environment.

　　答案：B。细节理解题。根据短文第一段可知，怀疑论者不承认人类活动对环境的影响。短文第二段第二句话中提到，他们认为世界的真正状态是好的，由此可知B项正确。

　　2. Which of the following can be a reason for the popularity of Lomborg's book?

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