A A．forecast a policy shift in Texas schools B B．stress the consequences of climate change C C．indicate the atmosphere at the board meeting D D．draw the public’s attention to energy shortages

A A．She exaggerates the existing panic. B B．She denies the value of scientific work. C C．She shows no concern for pre-teens. D D．She expresses self-contradictory views.

A A．climate education is insufficient at state public schools B B．policymakers have little drive for science education C C．Texas is reluctant to rewrite its science textbooks D D．environmental teaching in some states lacks supervision

A A．call for regular revision B B．require urgent application C C．have limited influence D D．cater to local needs

A A．agrees to major public demands B B．reflects teachers’ personal biases C C．may misrepresent the energy sector D D．can be swayed by external forces

A A．Its housing supply is at a very low level B B．Its communities are in need of funding. C C．Its rental vacancy rate is going up slowly D D．Its home prices are under strict control.

A A．curb short-term rental speculation B B．ensure the supply of cheap housing. C C．punish illegal dealings in housing D D．allow a free short-term rental market

A A．further investment in local tourism B B．an increase in affordable housing C C．strict management of real estate agents D D．a favorable policy for short-term workers

A A．The urgency to upgrade short-term rental facilities. B B．The efficient operation of the local housing market. C C．The necessity to stop developers from evading taxes. D D．The proper procedures for renting out spare houses.

A A．an irrational decision B B．an unfeasible proposal C C．an unnecessary measure D D．an inadequate solution