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  3. • Read the article below about the impact of technology on the environment. • Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C

• Read the article below about the impact of technology on the environment. • Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C

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问题 • Read the article below about the impact of technology on the environment.
• Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C or D on the opposite page.
• For each question 21-30, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.
                                     Business and the environment
     These  days  in  business,  people  have  to  face  many  challenging  questions when  designing  ,  and implementing new projects in undeveloped areas of the countryside. One issue which has to be faced is whether it is possible to introduce new technology without destroying the local environment.
Economic  (21)  and environmental conservation are often seen as natural enemies. It is unfortunate that in the past this has often been true, and it has been necessary to choose between  (22)  the project or protecting the environment. However, by taking environmental considerations  (23)  at an early stage in a project, companies can significantly reduce any impact on local plants and animals.
       For example, in southern Africa, a company called CEL was asked to put up 410 km of a power transmission line without disturbing the rare birds which inhabit that area. The project was carried out with  (24)  disturbance last summer. What may surprise many business people is the fact that this consideration for local wildlife did not in any way  (25)  down the project. Indeed, the necessary advance planning  (26)  with   local   knowledge   and   advanced   technology,  (27)  that the project was actually completed ahead of schedule. CEL was contracted to finish the job by October and  (28)  to do so two months earlier.
      CEL  is  one  of those  companies  which  is  (29)  to  the  principle  of environmental conservation. Many other companies have yet to be  (30)  of the importance of balancing the needs of people with those of the environment. However, it may be the only realistic way forward.  
选项 A、managed
B、succeeded
C、achieved
D、fulfilled
答案A
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