IV. Choose the best options to complete the text (1.5pt)
The tourist industry is considered to be (25)__ largest industry. Before 1950, one million people traveled abroad each year but by 1990s, the figure had risen to 400 million every year. Such large number of tourists; however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, on the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (26) __ old tins, tents and foods that have been thrown away. But at a time (27)___ we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday guide called “Holidays that don’t cost the earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by (28)____ your travel agent the right before you go on holiday.
25. A. the | B. a | C. an | D. x |
26. A. on | B. in | C. with | D. by |
27. A.that | B. which | C. where | D. when |
28. A.asking | B. asks | C. ask | D.asked |
V. Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space(1.0 pt)
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial wastes which pour into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface. But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.
29. One environmental problem in the world today is ________.
A. acid rain C. safe water shortage
B. industrial pollution D. population explosion
30. Which of the following is NOT the reason that makes water undrinkable?
A. acid rain C. garbage
B. industrial pollution D. high cost
31. What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants.
B. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
C. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.
D. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.
32. How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?
A. exactly 16 B. exactly 15 C. nearly 16 D. less than 15
IV. Choose the best options to complete the text (1.5pt)
The tourist industry is considered to be (25)__ largest industry. Before 1950, one million people traveled abroad each year but by 1990s, the figure had risen to 400 million every year. Such large number of tourists; however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, on the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (26) __ old tins, tents and foods that have been thrown away. But at a time (27)___ we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday guide called “Holidays that don’t cost the earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by (28)____ your travel agent the right before you go on holiday.
25. A. the | B. a | C. an | D. x |
26. A. on | B. in | C. with | D. by |
27. A.that | B. which | C. where | D. when |
28. A.asking | B. asks | C. ask | D.asked |
V. Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space(1.0 pt)
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial wastes which pour into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface. But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.
29. One environmental problem in the world today is ________.
A. acid rain C. safe water shortage
B. industrial pollution D. population explosion
30. Which of the following is NOT the reason that makes water undrinkable?
A. acid rain C. garbage
B. industrial pollution D. high cost
31. What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants.
B. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
C. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.
D. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.
32. How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?
A. exactly 16 B. exactly 15 C. nearly 16 D. less than 15
