Severe heat waves have killed more than 100 people in India this summer and are predicted to worsen in coming years, creating a possible crisis as large parts of the country potentially become too hot to be inhabitable (适宜居住的).

Heat waves in India usually take place between March and July and abate (减弱) once the rains arrive. But in recent years these hot waves have become more severe, more frequent and longer.

India is among the countries expected to be worst affected by severe heat, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say that even if the world succeeds in limiting the rise in average global temperatures, parts of India will become extremely hot.

Last year, there were over 480 official heat waves across India. During that period, more than 5,000 people died. This June, temperatures of 48 degrees Celsius hit Delhi. Churu nearly broke the country's heat record with a high of 50.6 degree Celsius. Bihar closed all schools, colleges and coaching centers for five days after severe heat killed more than 100 people. The closures were accompanied by warnings to stay indoors during the hottest time of the day.

India is trying to develop a heat action plan. The city of Ahmedabad, in Gujarat introduced the country's first action plan in 2013, and its text messages, extra drinking stations and advice to keep out of the sun are credited with saving more than 2,000 lives.

At the same time, India is seeking long term solution The country has planned to cut its carbon emissions (排放) by 33% to 35% in 2030.

【小题1】What's the possible crisis for India?

A．It will rain less and less.

B．Drinking water will run out.

C．Some places will be too hot to be livable.

D．More people will be killed in coming years.

【小题2】What dos paragraph 4 mainly talk about?

A．The heat record was broken.	B．People are warned to stay indoors.
C．More heat waves hit India this year.	D．The heat waves brought great loss.

【小题3】Which of the following are the measures India has taken to fight severe heat?
①Avoiding carbon emissions.
②Building more drinking stations.
③Sending messages about severe heat.
④Giving advice to stay away from severe heat.

A．①②③

B．②③④

C．①②④

D．①③④

【小题4】What is the suitable title for the text?

A．Heat Waves Hit India	B．India Suffered a Lot
C．Global Warming Affected India	D．A Plan to Fight Severe Heat