From the first paragraph, we know that __________.

A. Using remote sensing technique．

B. Controlling the release of carbon dioxide．

C. Making the soil heat resistant．

D. Cutting off the oxygen supply．

Which of the following words is used metaphorically？

A．Steam(Paragraph Two).

B．Assault(Paragraph Three).

C．Controller(Paragraph Four).

D．Account(Paragraph Six).

The word "cover" in "Newsweek and Time magazines have both covered the phenomenon" (paragraph 2 ) means ______.

A．place one thing over another

B．include

C．report

D．protect

When discharging an oil cargo，the first consideration is to ______．

A.get the bow up

B.discharge from the wings first

C.discharge from the centerline tanks first

D.discharge from amidships first

The first American president elected from the Republican Party was ______.

A．Thomas Jefferson

B．James Monroe

C．James Madison

D．Abraham Lincoln

____ Joe first heard of the man referred to as a distinguished artist.

A、It was Steven that

B、It was Steven who

C、It was from Steven that

D、That was from Steven