The ozone layer(臭氧层) is a thin layer of gas around the earth. It forms a special “blanket” around the planet. This “blanket” protects the earth from erous rays produced by the sun. Without the ozone layer, the earth’s climate could warm to erous levels. This increase in temperature would threaten our survival. Scientists recently have discovered a hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctica. Now there is great concern that this warning has started, enering all life on the earth. What has destroyed part of the ozone layer? Scientists do not know for sure. They suspect that our popular spray cans (喷漆罐) have played a part in the damage. Many spray cans contain erous gases. These gases might have destroyed the ozone layer fif miles above the earth’s suce, The chemicals used in refrigerators (冰箱) and air conditioners may contribute to the problem, too. Many scientists believe that the destruction of the ozone layer is a serious problem for people everywhere. Global warming could change weather patterns around the world. Farmers and ranchers(牧场主) could find it more and more difficult to produce enough food for the earth’s people. If more of the sun’s erous rays reached the earth, there also could be an increase in skin cancers. Some skin cancers might cause people to die. Although some scientists do not believe there is a serious er, obviously no one wants to take any chance on such a possibility. Can scientists repair the hole in the ozone layer? They really don’t know the answer to that question. Can people do anything to save the ozone layer that the earth still has? Scientists stress the need to limit the use of spray cans and other items that contain the erous gases. This will not be an easy task. People all over the world use these items. Solving the problem certainly will require commitment and cooperation from everyone. 小题1:The ozone layer exists to _____. A．warm the earth to a proper level for life B．protect the earth from erous sun rays C．make all life on the earth in a erous situation D．pr human beings from being harmed from the earth 小题2:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Scientists aren’t sure what has destroyed part of the ozone layer. B．Scientists recently have discovered a hole in the Antarctica. C．Scientists prove that spray cans have destroyed part of the ozone layer. D．Global warming doesn’t affect weather patterns around the world. 小题3: The following may do harm to the ozone layer EXCEPT ______. A．spray cans B．refrigerators C．ranchers D．air conditioners 小题4: Saving the ozone layer needs everyone’s effort because _____. A．scientists are badly in need of others’ help B．items containing erous gases should be forbidden C．scientists can’t afford so much money to take measures D．people all over the world use items containing erous gases