Representatives from more than 150 countries are meeting in Paris to try to reach an agreement on climate change. They will be joined by 40,000 delegates and organizers from 130 non-governmental organizations.

The world leaders are debating ways to reduce emissions from fossil fuels — like oil and gasoline — to slow the rise of the Earth’s temperature. The UN weather agency says the average global temperature will rise by 1 ℃. The UN wants to keep the global temperature from rising by more than 2 ℃.

On Monday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the world leaders that the meeting “must mark a crucial turning point”. He told them they have “the power to secure the well-being of this and succeeding generations”.

Before the climate change meeting in Paris began, President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Obama said the two countries agree on what is needed to slow global warming. He said that includes lowering carbon emissions and giving money to developing nations to help them make changes. The US has promised to reduce emissions up to 28 percent by 2025. China has said its emissions will not increase after about 2030.

French President Francois Hollande says it will not be easy for the world leaders to reach an agreement. He says he is not sure if any agreement can be made. He is also worried about whether small countries have enough money to put in place measures to reduce their emissions. And he is not sure countries can be monitored to ensure they are meeting their promises to limit emissions. This year, 183 countries have released long-term plans to deal with climate change. But experts believe the negotiations at the Paris meeting and other international meetings over the next two weeks will be difficult.

France says about 2,800 police officers and soldiers are guarding the conference in case of terrorist attacks. French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said almost 1,000 people believed to be threats to security have been refused entry into France.

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1.What is the purpose of the Paris Climate Change Conference?

A To discuss the measures to reduce emissions.

B To secure the well-being of future generations.

C To provide financial support for developing countries.

D To slow the rise of the Earth’s temperature.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据文章第二段The world leaders are debating ways …to slow the rise of the Earth’s temperature.可知，巴黎气候变化大会的目的是为了减缓地球变暖的速度,故选D。

2.We can infer from the passage that _________.

A the conference is of great importance

B Paris is still faced with threats from terrorists

C the United States is a responsible country

D great decisions will be made at the conference

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据文章第三段可知，世界气候变化大会被给予厚望，由此判断，这次大会具有非常重要的意义,故选A。

3.What made President Francois Hollande feel worried?

A Without being monitored, some countries will not meet their promises.

B Without enough money, small countries will not reduce emissions.

C Without long-term plans, the global warming problems will continue.

D Without promises, the world leaders will not reach an agreement.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据文章第五段…worried about whether small countries have enough money to put in place measures to reduce their emissions可知，奥朗德总统担心的是一些小国家，他们没有足够的资金，无法完成减排任务,故选B。

4.What is the author’s attitude towards the Paris Climate Change Conference?

A Enthusiastic.

B Proud.

C Concerned.

D Amused.

解析：选C。推理判断题。文章第五段通过描述奥朗德总统的担忧反映了世界气候变化大会面临的实际问题，即各国很难达成协议，难以完成预定的大会任务，全球减排任务不会如期完成，全球变暖不会得到有效遏制。由此判断，作者对这次会议的态度是担忧的,故选C。