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第 34 題
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In the Amazon rainforest, certain companies, referred to as “carbon cowboys,” are taking advantage of the carbon credit system for financial profit. These companies claim to help the environment by generating carbon credits, which are sold to corporations seeking to offset their emissions. - [1] - While the concept of carbon credits is designed to encourage environmental protection, carbon cowboys often neglect the rights and well-being of local communities, particularly the quilombola people, who rely on the forest for their livelihoods. These carbon cowboys frequently deceive local communities by not fully informing them about the long-term consequences of carbon credit projects. Many communities are pressured into signing agreements that allow companies to control their land in exchange for promises of environmental protection. - [2] - However, these agreements are often vague, and the local people are not fully aware of how their land will be used or how they will benefit. In many cases, the promised benefits never materialize, and the communities lose control over their ancestral territories. The main issue with carbon credits is that, in some instances, they do not live up to their promises of environmental protection. The lack of transparency and consultation with local communities raises doubts about the effectiveness of these projects. Carbon cowboys often prioritize profit over environmental integrity and community rights. - [3] - To ensure that carbon credits actually contribute to environmental preservation, stronger regulations and oversight are necessary. - [4] - The government and environmental organizations must work to ensure that local communities are fully informed and involved in the decision-making process. In this case, carbon credits can be used in a way that is fair, transparent, and beneficial for both the environment and the people who depend on it. - [5] -
In the Amazon rainforest, certain companies, referred to as “carbon cowboys,” are taking advantage of the carbon credit system for financial profit. These companies claim to help the environment by generating carbon credits, which are sold to corporations seeking to offset their emissions. - [1] - While the concept of carbon credits is designed to encourage environmental protection, carbon cowboys often neglect the rights and well-being of local communities, particularly the quilombola people, who rely on the forest for their livelihoods. These carbon cowboys frequently deceive local communities by not fully informing them about the long-term consequences of carbon credit projects. Many communities are pressured into signing agreements that allow companies to control their land in exchange for promises of environmental protection. - [2] - However, these agreements are often vague, and the local people are not fully aware of how their land will be used or how they will benefit. In many cases, the promised benefits never materialize, and the communities lose control over their ancestral territories. The main issue with carbon credits is that, in some instances, they do not live up to their promises of environmental protection. The lack of transparency and consultation with local communities raises doubts about the effectiveness of these projects. Carbon cowboys often prioritize profit over environmental integrity and community rights. - [3] - To ensure that carbon credits actually contribute to environmental preservation, stronger regulations and oversight are necessary. - [4] - The government and environmental organizations must work to ensure that local communities are fully informed and involved in the decision-making process. In this case, carbon credits can be used in a way that is fair, transparent, and beneficial for both the environment and the people who depend on it. - [5] -
What does the word “cowboy” mean in the passage?
- A A company whose business is run dishonestly
- B A company that is experienced
- C A company that is eager to win
- D A company whose business is profitable
- E A company whose project is effective
思路引導 VIP
請觀察文章第二段中，這些公司在面對當地社區時採取了哪些具體行為？特別是當他們的「承諾」與「實際作為」出現矛盾，甚至涉及隱瞞重要資訊時，這反映出該公司的經營作風具備什麼樣的特質？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
太棒了！你能精準捕捉到文中細微的語境線索，並選出正確答案 (A)，這顯示你具備相當敏銳的閱讀理解能力，能看穿字面意思，讀懂作者的言外之意。
語境線索與隱喻判斷
在英文閱讀中，當我們遇到如 carbon cowboys 這類隱喻性的詞彙時，最可靠的判斷方式就是觀察周圍的動詞與形容詞。文章中明確提到這些公司會「欺騙（deceive）」當地社區、讓他們簽署「含糊不清（vague）」的協議，甚至「忽視（neglect）」居民的權益並「優先考慮利潤（prioritize profit）」。這些充滿負面色彩的描述，清楚勾勒出這些公司不誠實且缺乏商業道德的形象，而非指稱他們有經驗或有效率。
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