enable Maldivians to relocate if their homes are completed covered.

He has also promised to turn his nation into a model for the rest of the world by becoming "carbon neutral" by 2020. His plan involves ending fossil fuel use and powering all vehicles and buildings from "green" sources such as burning coconut husks.

1. Why do you think Mohamed Nasheed chose Dutch Docklands?

A. Because it has experience in building floating structure.

B. Because it has a good fame throughout the world.

C. Because it charged much less than other companies.

D. Because it supports building floating structures in the world.

2. The Hulhumale was built with the purpose of　　　.

A. attracting more visitors B. making it a new capital

C. making the capital less crowded D. fighting against climate change

3. According to the last two paragraphs, Nasheed is a person who　　　.

A. has succeeded in buying land abroad B. is more than well-known

C. has thought more for his nation D. has stopped using fossil fuel

4. The underlined word "vowed" in paragraph 3 can be replaced by　　　.

A. ended　　　　 B. promised　　　　 C. failed　　　　 D. weighed

【参考答案】1-4、ACCB