74. In the past the country of Malvernia has relied heavily
on imported oil. Malvernia recently implemented a
program to convert heating systems from oil to
natural gas. Malvernia currently produces more natural
gas each year than it uses, and oil production in
Malvernian oil fi elds is increasing at a steady pace.
If these trends in fuel production and usage continue,
therefore, Malvernian reliance on foreign sources for
fuel is likely to decline soon.
Which of the following would it be most useful to
establish in evaluating the argument?
(A) When, if ever, will production of oil in Malvernia
outstrip production of natural gas?
(B) Is Malvernia among the countries that rely most
on imported oil?
(C) What proportion of Malvernia’s total energy
needs is met by hydroelectric, solar, and nuclear
power?
(D) Is the amount of oil used each year in Malvernia
for generating electricity and fuel for
transportation increasing?
(E) Have any existing oil-burning heating systems in
Malvernia already been converted to naturalgas-
burning heating systems?
答案是D。我错选了Ａ。
OG上的Situation是这么说的：
Malvernia has relied heavily on imported oil, but recently began a program to convert
heating systems from oil to natural gas. Malvernia produces more natural gas than it
uses, so it will probably reduce its reliance on imported oils if these trends continue.
