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Over and over at the UN climate summit in Glasgow, world leaders have stressed the need     1     (limit) global warming to 1. 5 degrees Celsius. Experts have said crossing the 1. 5 ℃threshold(界限）risks     2     （release) far more severe climate change effects on people, wildlife and ecosystems. Preventing it     3     (require) almost halving global CO₂ emissions(排放) by 2030 from 2010 levels and cutting them to net-zero by 2050.

Already, the world has heated to around 1. 1℃ above pre-industrial levels. Each of the last four decades was     4     (hot) than any decade since 1850. “We never had such a global warming in only a few decades,” said climate     5     (science) Daniela Jacob at the Climate Service Center Germany.

More warming to 1. 5 ℃ and beyond will     6     (worse) such impacts. For example, heatwaves would become both more frequent and more severe. A warmer atmosphere can also hold more moisture(水分), resulting in more extreme rainfall     7     raises flood risks. It also increases evaporation, leading to more intense droughts.

“At 1. 5 ℃, there’s     8     good chance that we can keep most of the Greenland and west Antarctic ice sheet     9     collapsing,” said climate expert Michael Mann at Pennsylvania State University. That would help limit sea level rise to a few     10     (foot) by the end of the century.

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While its movements are slow and gentle, Tai Chi is actually a     1     (power) martial art (武术). Now, a new study shows that it can not only help people learn movements grounded in self-defence, but slower the progression of Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病).

Attempts at identifying the root cause     2     Parkinson’s and battling against its effects are increasing. Tai Chi, which patients with Parkinson’s disease can practice     3     (they), has been proved to be a simpler way to help. Previous studies showed short-time practice of Tai Chi brought benefits. For the new study, researchers wanted to see     4     the long-term practice of Tai Chi would have an even greater impact.     5     (attain) the results, they did a series of surveys and saw a     6     (significant) slowed progression of the disease in the long-term Tai Chi practitioners. Those who engaged in     7     exercise put in a better performance across the study based on an amount of measurement. The Tai Chi group also experienced fewer complications of the disease.

The researchers point out that their study doesn’t show cause and effect, and that it     8     (make) based on a relatively small sample size. Still, it’s a great     9     (inspire). For the patients with Parkinson’s disease, Tai Chi practice “could extend the time without disability,     10     (lead) to a higher quality of life, a lower burden to caregivers, and less drug usage”.

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Fun Facts about Pigeons

Pigeons are the most misunderstood of all creatures. Upon seeing a flock of pigeons, many people want     1     more than to run a mile in the other direction. Pigeons are commonly viewed as carriers and spreaders of disease, but that’s actually not true. People may be surprised to learn that these creatures have a number of     2     (fascinate) characteristics that should not be overlooked.

First, pigeons are highly skilled navigators (领航员). A pigeon can find its way back to its nest after     3     (transport) more than a thousand miles away from it! Because of this ability, humans     4     (use) pigeons to their advantage for centuries.

Another interesting yet not so admirable quality of pigeons is that they appear to be master procrastinators (拖延者). Scientific studies have shown that pigeons often delay the completion of a dull or troublesome task when an immediately     5     (convenient) alternative is available. Maybe pigeons could “give humans a run for their money” when it comes to putting off work!

Next, we come to the unpleasant topic of pigeon droppings. Urban dwellers are used to seeing streets     6     (litter) with these droppings. Although pigeon poo is seen as a problem in modern times, several centuries ago, it was actually considered a valuable commodity     7     its usefulness as a fertilizer.

Finally, it cannot be denied     8     intelligent creatures pigeons are. In addition to their navigation skills and excellent sense of hearing, they can distinguish between the letters of the Roman alphabet and differentiate between human faces in photographs.

So,     9     you feel disgusted upon encountering a pigeon,     10     (remember) that besides carrying little disease risk, these birds are smart creatures with many wonderful abilities.