Reacting to the launch of the prize, Tony Jupiter, the Friends of the Earth's director, warned against wasting time waiting for new inventions.He said, “Sir Richard's initiative (初衷) may encourage inventors to develop a wonder technology to deal with carbon dioxide of the atmosphere.But many of the ways, such as energy efficiency and renewables, already exist, and it is essential that these be put into practice as soon as possible.Moreover, Sir Richard must also look at his business activities and the contribution they make to climate change.The world will find it very difficult to settle climate change if air travel continues to expand and space tourism is developed.”
1.Sir Richard Branson is________.
A.a scientist concerned for climate change
B.a businessman working for Al Gore
C.the boss of Virgin Atlantic airlines
D.the director of the Friends of the Earth
2.The purpose of using Al Gore's quotation was to________.
A.ask people to change the way of thinking
B.compare global warming to an Earth's fever
C.show how serious and urgent the problem is
D.call for more attention to the launch of the prize
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.It is important for people to save our planet.
B.Humans are to blame for causing climate change.
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