Scribd
Upload
55 views2 pages

Reading Comprehension - Juliana - Hernandez

1) Environmental and human rights groups are concerned that increased production of biofuels like corn and soybeans could lead to destruction of rainforests. 2) The UN has warned that biofuels could damage the environment or cause social problems if land converted for their production is not managed properly. 3) An analyst says biofuels can help address climate change if governments and companies thoroughly manage their social and environmental impacts.

Uploaded by

Derek torres
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
55 views2 pages

Reading Comprehension - Juliana - Hernandez

1) Environmental and human rights groups are concerned that increased production of biofuels like corn and soybeans could lead to destruction of rainforests. 2) The UN has warned that biofuels could damage the environment or cause social problems if land converted for their production is not managed properly. 3) An analyst says biofuels can help address climate change if governments and companies thoroughly manage their social and environmental impacts.

Uploaded by

Derek torres
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Subject

English III

Title of the paper


Connectors of sequence

Author’s name (with ID)


Juliana Andrea Hernandez Cardenas
ID 674165

Teacher’s name

Morelia Martinez Gonzalez


NRC 1759

Colombia, Guadalajara de Buga May , 06 2021


Reading comprehension
Biofuels and the Environment

Leading investors have joined the growing chorus of concern about governments and companies rushing
into producing biofuels as a solution for global warming, saying that many involved in the sector could be
jeopardising future profits if they do not consider the long-term impact of what they are doing carefully.

It is essential to build sustainability criteria into the supply chain of any green fuel project in order to ensure
that there is no adverse effect on the surrounding environment and social structures. The report produced by
the investors expresses concern that many companies may not be fully aware of the potential pitfalls in the
biofuel sector.

Production of corn and soya beans has increased dramatically in the last years as an eco-friendly alternative
to fossil fuels but environmental and human rights campaigners are worried that this will lead to destruction
of rain forests. Food prices could also go up as there is increased competition for crops as both foodstuffs
and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned that biofuels could have dangerous side effects and said that
steps need to be taken to make sure that land converted to grow biofuels does not damage the environment
or cause civil unrest. There is already great concern about palm oil, which is used in many foods in addition
to being an important biofuel, as rain forests are being cleared in some countries and people driven from
their homes to create palm oil plantations.

An analyst and author of the investors' report says that biofuels are not a cure for climate change but they
can play their part as long as governments and companies manage the social and environmental impacts
thoroughly. There should also be greater measure taken to increase efficiency and to reduce demand.

Comprehension Questions...

Q1 - ____ are worried about the boom in biofuels. Q4 - Biofuels might

A. Few people A. drive food prices up.


B. Many people B. drive food prices down.
C. Only these leading investors C. have little or no impact on food prices.

Q2 - Biofuel producers ____ know about the Q5 - The increased production of palm oil
possible problems.
A. just affects the environment.
A. do not B. just affects people.
B. might not C. affects both people and the environment.
C. must not
Q6 - The author of the report says that biofuels
Q3 - Environmentalists believe that increased
production of corn and soya A. have no role to play in fighting global
warming.
A. has destroyed rain forests. B. can be effective in fighting global warming
B. may lead to the destruction of rain forests. on their own.
C. will lead to the destruction of rain C. should be part of a group of measures to
forests. fight global warming.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy