Protestors Disrupt Energy Conference Environmental activists yesterday protested outside the Matheson Convention Center in Chicago where the annual Energy Summit was being held. The summit, a high-profile event that attracts the top executives from across the gas and energy industry, ------- for over two hours while 2,000 1. (A) delayed (B) was delayed (C) had delayed (D) delays protestors clashed with police outside. The protestors initially managed to force the police back and even moved to within a few meters of the conference room that was hosting the forum. Fearing for the safety of the delegates, the convention center's security staff ordered that the room be -------. 2. (A) decorated (B) evacuated (C) occupied (D) locked A little over two hours later, as the protest outside died down, delegates returned to the convention center to resume the forum. The police arrested and charged a small group of protesters afterwards. The protestors deliberately targeted the forum as part of their campaign against the alleged environmental ------- caused by power companies. They claim that coal and oil power stations 3. (A) coalition (B) destruction (C) promotion (D) integration throughout the country destroy wildlife habitats and contribute significantly to air and water pollution. |
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