Câu 20THPT
Preserving the Night Sky: The Fight Against Light Pollution (Questions 18-22)
Preserving the Night Sky: The Fight Against Light Pollution
At a time when interest in astronomy is on the increase, amateur astronomers (18) __________. The reason for this is that the night sky is gradually being lost due to light pollution, (19) __________. In response to this growing threat, the International Dark Sky Association has decided to award Dark Sky Reserve status to places that have so far escaped the adverse effects of light pollution. (20) __________. Up to now, only a handful of places have been granted Dark Sky Reserve Status, but there are plans for others to be added so that amateur astronomers can continue to enjoy the night sky just as much as their professional counterparts. (21) __________. Additionally, educational programs are also being developed to raise awareness among communities about the importance of reducing light pollution. If consistently supported by the governments and citizens, (22) __________.
At a time when interest in astronomy is on the increase, amateur astronomers (18) __________. The reason for this is that the night sky is gradually being lost due to light pollution, (19) __________. In response to this growing threat, the International Dark Sky Association has decided to award Dark Sky Reserve status to places that have so far escaped the adverse effects of light pollution. (20) __________. Up to now, only a handful of places have been granted Dark Sky Reserve Status, but there are plans for others to be added so that amateur astronomers can continue to enjoy the night sky just as much as their professional counterparts. (21) __________. Additionally, educational programs are also being developed to raise awareness among communities about the importance of reducing light pollution. If consistently supported by the governments and citizens, (22) __________.
In response to this growing threat, the International Dark Sky Association has decided to award Dark Sky Reserve status to places that have so far escaped the adverse effects of light pollution. (20) __________.
In response to this growing threat, the International Dark Sky Association has decided to award Dark Sky Reserve status to places that have so far escaped the adverse effects of light pollution. (20) __________.
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Đáp án chính thức: A
Hướng dẫn giải chi tiết
Đáp án A (theo nguồn: HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI, trang 12).
A: When such a place is given this award... it is protected by regulations... (Khi nhận danh hiệu, nó được bảo vệ bởi các quy định...). Hợp lý với ý bảo tồn.
B sai vì phát triển thiết bị chiếu sáng sẽ làm tăng ô nhiễm ánh sáng, mâu thuẫn với mục đích của danh hiệu. C sai vì mâu thuẫn với ý nghĩa bảo vệ của danh hiệu. D sai vì 'notwithstanding' (mặc dù được bảo vệ) làm câu vô logic. Câu sau ('Up to now, only a handful of places have been granted...') cũng khớp mạch văn với A.
A: When such a place is given this award... it is protected by regulations... (Khi nhận danh hiệu, nó được bảo vệ bởi các quy định...). Hợp lý với ý bảo tồn.
B sai vì phát triển thiết bị chiếu sáng sẽ làm tăng ô nhiễm ánh sáng, mâu thuẫn với mục đích của danh hiệu. C sai vì mâu thuẫn với ý nghĩa bảo vệ của danh hiệu. D sai vì 'notwithstanding' (mặc dù được bảo vệ) làm câu vô logic. Câu sau ('Up to now, only a handful of places have been granted...') cũng khớp mạch văn với A.