The sea defences need to be ....lengthened..... before the winter to reduce the risk of flooding
The sea defences need to be ....lengthened..... before the winter to reduce the risk of flooding
Task 1. (1,25 points) Complete the passage with the words from the box.
flooding
mudslide
snow-slide
famine
plates
Mother nature can be a bit scary at times. These days there seem to be more and more occurrences of natural disasters happening around the world. A (1)…………… is the large movement of snow down the side of a mountain. They occur when the snow becomes too loose and as it slides down it mixes with air and water to cause a powerful and dangerous disaster. A drought happens when there has been no rain in a place for a long time. A drought may result in a (2)……………..; this is when there is not enough food to feed the people and they start to starve. An earthquake occurs when the (3) ………………..of the earth start to move and the ground begins to move and shake. The size of earthquakes is measured on the Richter scale. A flood occurs when a large amount of water covers the land. Too much rain usually causes floods. As sea levels continue to rise, the risk of (4) ……………….. increases. A landslide happens on a slope like a mountain or a hill. The rocks and earth become loose and fall down the
XI. Read the passage and decide which word or phrase (A or B,C,D) best fits each space
The principle of first air is immediate actions, but it is important that quick action does not cause panic. Any action taken needs to be careful and the first aider must remain calm at all times. It is equally important to understand the situation quickly, to appreciate the limitations of your own actions and to seek expert assistance others – protect the scene after understanding risk, and think before you act (there may be gas – risk of explosion; electricity-the pool of water round
Fill the gaps with the words in the box. More than one word can be suitable for some gaps.
(1)................,Regular exercise brings us many benefits. (2)............... , it helps to reduce the risk of obesity. (3).................... , it lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels. (4).................. , the likelihood of heart disease is lower. (5)..................... , exercise makes your muscles and bones stronger. (6)......................... , if you exercise regularly, you will have less depression and anxiety as well. (7)................. , it is very important to invest time in doing this to improve the quality of your daily life.
IV. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The unemployed (need) to be given with more help.
2. Life is not easy for those people who (be) without jobs.
3. The Chinese (be) famous for their food.
4. Physics (be) my favorite at school.
5. Swimming (be) my favorite sport.
6. All the books on the top self (belong) to me.
7. One of the bigest problem facing our society (be) unemployment.
8. What time (be) the news on the television?
9. The series being shown on TV (be) very interesting.
10. The government (want) to reduce taxes.
11. Scotland (be) playing France in the final match.
12. Five thousand pounds (be) stolen from the bank.
13. Two years (be) quite a long time to be without a job.
14. Bus and train (be) two popular means of public transport in many cities.
15. The trousers you bought for me (do not) fit me.
Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.
First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.
Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but shouldalso try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.
If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.
1. Pollution is caused from the following sources except .
A. water in rivers B. water from households
C.wastes D. house chemicals
2. Recycling can help us .
A. never cut down trees B. produce more paper products
C.place garbage bins easily D. use products again and again
3. In order to save water, we can do all of the following things except .
A. fully use the washing machine
B.repair leaky faucets
C. take short showers instead of baths
D.turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth
4. Recycling helps to reduce waste because .
A. plants need to develop
B.waste can be recycled and reused
C.a person can do it in his home
D.an average man produces compost for plants
5. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. cutting down B. the number
C. recycling D. effort
Read the following passage carefully and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositons.
THE OPENING CEREMONY OF SEA GAMES
The eighteenth Sea Games took place (1)................ Changmai - Thailand in the winter (2)....................1995. Competitors (3) ............. ten countries of this area - all must be amateur athletes were sent there to take part (4)........... sport events (5)........... different kinds.
In the opening ceremony, all athletes lined up (6)............the field. Each delegation stood (7)............ its national flag. (8)...........that, the athletes began to march proudly in front (9)...........the stand to express their friendship and sportmanship. People carried a torch to the high tower and its flame would burn there (10)..............the games.
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IV. Give the correct form of the word in capital at the end of each . ( 10 points )
1 Could you give me some more .......... about the club? INFORM
2 My mother doesn’t like the.............made in this factorỵ PRODUCE
3 Envelopes, glass, plastic bottles and plastic bags can be......USE
to reduce the amounts of garbage.
4 The school management system should be............ soon COMPUTER
5 it is usually ........ in Europe in winter. SNOW
6 Nam takes part in many ...........at his school ACT
7 Messi is the most ........football player at the present. FAME
8 Nha Trang welcomes a lot of ....... in summer. TOUR
9 Do you think this city is ...............? ATTRACT
10 They haven’t known the...... of river. LONG
1. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary
-> although ..................................
5. Though the doctor has warned him, he keeps on smoking
-> In spite of .................................
2. John doesn't always speak the truth, I'm afraid.
->You cant .......................................
3. How about something to eat before the show
-> Shall .....................................
4. She and I had never been there before
-> neither she. ..........................................
6. She fell asleep because of the boring performance
-> The boring ...............................
7. I like detective stories.
-> I'm .............................
8. "Have you done this sorts of work before" She asked me.
-> She asked me if .........................................
9. He didn't need to be reminded about it
-> It wasn't ....................................
10. There's no need for you to talk so loudly.
-> You don't .....................................
The condition of your heart is directly related to the amount of stress you regularly experience. Be aware of stress in your life and train yourself to counteract its disastrous effects. These are some of the deliberate steps you may take to reduce stress:
1. Enjoy a lengthy vacation yearly. Don’t take your work with you; forget all about the office.
2. Be certain that what you are doing is what you really want to do.
3. Face each challenge realistically. Don’t attempt to do more each day than you possibly can do well. You need to fell satisfied with your accomplishments daily.
4. Relax every evening and do the things you enjoy whether this means strenuous exercise like tennis or curling up in a comfortable chair and reading a mystery.
1. The purpose of this passage is to ...........................................................
A. show the effects os stress upon the heart
B. describe symptoms os stress
C. help you reduce stress
D. encourage you to reduce stress
2. One of the causes of stress is .......................................
A. loving your work B. playing tennis too strenuously
C. attempting to do more than possiable D. a heart condition
3. The passage says that .........................................
A. strenuous exercise can damage your heart
B. your heart can create stress
C. reading a mystery can create stress
D. no matter what you do, you will regularly encourage stress
4. The passage says that the first thing to do about stress is ....................................
A. ignore it because it can be alleviated
B. talk to your boss about a vacation
C. do things you like to do
D. be aware of its existence in your life
5. To '' reduce'' means .....................................................
A. to increase B.to rain C. to diminish D. to obtain