The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained traction among geologists and environmental scientists as a proposed new geological epoch defined by significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems. Proponents argue that markers such as plastic pollution, nuclear fallout from atomic tests, and elevated carbon dioxide levels provide clear stratigraphic evidence of a distinct boundary. However, critics contend that the term is more political than scientific, suggesting that human activity has been altering the environment for millennia, without a single, globally synchronous start date. Despite this debate, the term has proven useful in fostering interdisciplinary dialogue about sustainability and planetary stewardship.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 제안된 인류세(Anthropocene) 시대와 관련된 주요 쟁점은 무엇인가?
A. 인간의 영향이 생태계를 변화시킬 만큼 충분히 중요한지 여부
B. B) 명확하고 전 세계적으로 일관된 시작 표식이 있는지 여부
C. C) 플라스틱 오염과 핵 낙진이 유해한지 여부
D. D) 해당 용어가 학제 간 대화를 장려하는지 여부
✅ 正确答案
B) Whether there is a clear, globally consistent beginning marker
IELTS Reading Tips
Skim the questions first, underline keywords, then locate in the passage
Watch for paraphrasing; correct answers are often reworded
Be wary of absolute statements (all, always, never) — usually wrong
Pay attention to content after transition words (however, but, yet)
Manage time: about 20 minutes per passage; skip difficult questions first