32 people south, and within a few years the whole northern policy could be 33 .
The 34 of the oil industry would not be limited to the north, however. As a result of nearly 100 per cent employment, tourism and service industries will lose most of their workers 35 the oil industry. Some smaller industries might even 36 altogether when it becomes cheaper to buy goods from abroad.
The real argument over oil is, as a mater of fact, its threat to the Norwegian 37 of life. Farmers and fishermen do not make up the majority of the population, but they are an important 38 of it. Norwegians see in them many of the qualities that they regard with 39 as essentially Norwegian. And it is 40 who are most critical of the oil industry. They fear it might cause damage to the countryside and to the sea.
26. A. of B. off C. on D. about
27. A. figure B. quantity C. number D. amount
28. A. across B. up C. back D. over
29. A. for long B. for good C. permanently D. temporarily
30. A. industry B. workforce C. government D. trade union
31. A. is B. which C. that D. this
32. A. draw B. drive C. force D. allow |
