The hottest issue that has captured the attention of everyone across the globe is the issue of Global Warming. After examining different researches and observa- tions very carefully, it has been concluded that the overall temperature of the Earth is rising. Solid scientific findings have turned that from a mere theory to a harsh reality. And the worst part of this is that the bad effects of rising temperatures on eco-systems have already started to appear.
In a global movement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere many initiatives are being taken both at private and government level. Many developed nations in the world have already started producing energy from eco-friendly means like solar, wind and thermal power. All these environment friendly sources of energy are also called green energy or green technology. With the use of green technology, efforts are underway to reduce the utilization of fossil fuels to produce energy. Several "Green Technologies” like water purification, recycling, sewerage and solid waste treatment and renewable energy are being successfully employed to achieve goals.
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Each and every individual, irrespective of race and nationality, must unite and contribute to reduce Global Warming. Even if we cannot make a big contribution, by ensuring the use of Green products we can at least cease to be a part of the problem. The threat that Global Warming poses is in fact directed towards each and every human and animal living on Earth. By adopting Green living we can help save the Earth, which is by far the most beautiful place in the whole Universe.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "irrespective" in the last graph?
A、Not considering.
B、Not announcing.
C、Not demanding.
D、Not mentioning.
【正确答案】：A
【题目解析】：irrespective的意思是“不顾的，不问...的”，原句译为“每个个体，不论民族和国籍”。因此与irrespective意思最一致的是not considering（不考虑）。答案为A。
