Find out the synonym of the underlined word from the options below:

The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public

A. agreement

B. manner

C. generation

D. disapproval

Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power.

66.What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels?

A. oil                       B. oil, gas, natural gas         C. natural gas                      D. coal

67.Natural sources of energy are energy from      .

A. the sun, wind, water                                      B. water                              C. wind                   D. the sun

68.From which do plants on the earth get energy?

A. the moon            B. the sun                           C. stars                              D. the Mars

69.We are asking the question, “What will happen when there is no oil, coal, and gas on the earth?” because           .

A. we are looking for other alternative sources of energy                                 B. we are looking forward to seeing great changes

C. we are now depending so much on oil, coal, and natural gas

D. other sources of energy can come from the sun, wind, and water

70.The word “abundant” in the passage is closest in meaning with            .

A. natural                B. necessary                       C. plentiful                          D. Limited

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.

Our eyes and ears might be called transformers because they send the light and sound around us and turn them into electrical impulses that the brain can interpret. These electrical impulses that have been transformed by the eyes and ears reach the brain and are turned into massages that we can interpret. For the eye, the process begins as the eye admits light waves, bends them at the cornea and lens, and then focuses them on the retina. At the back of each eye, nerve fibers bundle together to form optic nerves, which join and then split into optic tracts. Some of the fibers cross so that part of the input from the right visual field goes into the left side of the brain, and vice versa. The process in the ear is carried out through sensory cells that are carried in fluid-filled canals and that are extremely sensitive to vibration. Sound that is transformed into electricity travels along nerve fibers in the auditory nerve. These fibers form a synapse with neurons that carry the massages to the auditory cortex on each side of the brain.

The phrase “carried out” could be best replaced by which of the following?

A. brought over   

B. taken away       

C. accomplished   

D. maintained

Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no coal, oil and gas on earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. Another source of energy from nature is the wind which is clean and plentiful. Energy from the wind has been used for centuries to move ships, grind grain, pump water and do other forms of work. In recent time, wind has been used to generate electricity. Water can also provide power. For a long time, people have used water to power machines. Some early uses of water were to mill grain, saw wood and power machinery for the textile industry. Today water is mostly used to generate electricity. 28. The fossil fuels on earth are ....................... A. unlimited B. being used up C. renewable D. not uesd now 29. Solar energy means the power from the ............................. A. fossil fuel B. temperature C. electricity D. sun 30. The word “abundant” in the passage is closest in meaning to ............................ A. necessary B. limited C. plentiful D. natural 31. Centuries ago, people used wind power to ........................... A. get water from underground B. grow plants C. maintain the earth’s temperature D. generate electricity 32. Nowadays water energy is mainly used to ................................ A. power machine B. mill grain C. saw wood D. generate electricity

Listen to a talk on predictions about our future cities and then fill in the numbered blanks with ONE word. Your browser does not support the audio element.

People have very different oppinions about the cities of the future. Those who are(1)_____think that’s our cities will become more and more polluted, so they will no longer be safe and healthy places to live in. Pessimists point out that both global warming and(2)______have increased rapidly over the past twenty years, but(3)______have no effective ways to control them. There are no signs that this(4)____will be solved in the future. In addition, more and more people are living the countryside and moving to big cities to look for work As a result, cities will become(5)____. This means there will more people, more waste and havier traffic. All these factors will lead to more pollution. On the other hand, (6)_____people believe that city dwellers will have a better life thanks to important achievement in technology and medicine. Modern(7)____and well-equipped hospitals in cities will provide better, quicker and more effective  treatment for people. How about environmental problems? Optmists also think that scientists will find ways to cut down the cost of(8)____energy sources and make them available to everybody. They hope that these energy sources will step by step replace(9)______fuels such as gas, coal and oil in the next twenty years. Then city dwellers will live in a cleaner and healthier(10)_____.

Question 1:

Read the passage, then answer the questions below

Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn't cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from the Sun.

At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.

Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun's energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.

Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.

When will cars use solar power instead of gas in Sweden?

Listen to a talk on predictions about our future cities and then fill in the numbered blanks with ONE word. Your browser does not support the audio element.

People have very different oppinions about the cities of the future. Those who are(1)_____think that’s our cities will become more and more polluted, so they will no longer be safe and healthy places to live in. Pessimists point out that both global warming and(2)______have increased rapidly over the past twenty years, but(3)______have no effective ways to control them. There are no signs that this(4)____will be solved in the future. In addition, more and more people are living the countryside and moving to big cities to look for work As a result, cities will become(5)____. This means there will more people, more waste and havier traffic. All these factors will lead to more pollution. On the other hand, (6)_____people believe that city dwellers will have a better life thanks to important achievement in technology and medicine. Modern(7)____and well-equipped hospitals in cities will provide better, quicker and more effective  treatment for people. How about environmental problems? Optmists also think that scientists will find ways to cut down the cost of(8)____energy sources and make them available to everybody. They hope that these energy sources will step by step replace(9)______fuels such as gas, coal and oil in the next twenty years. Then city dwellers will live in a cleaner and healthier(10)_____.

Question 3:

Listen to a talk on predictions about our future cities and then fill in the numbered blanks with ONE word. Your browser does not support the audio element.

People have very different oppinions about the cities of the future. Those who are(1)_____think that’s our cities will become more and more polluted, so they will no longer be safe and healthy places to live in. Pessimists point out that both global warming and(2)______have increased rapidly over the past twenty years, but(3)______have no effective ways to control them. There are no signs that this(4)____will be solved in the future. In addition, more and more people are living the countryside and moving to big cities to look for work As a result, cities will become(5)____. This means there will more people, more waste and havier traffic. All these factors will lead to more pollution. On the other hand, (6)_____people believe that city dwellers will have a better life thanks to important achievement in technology and medicine. Modern(7)____and well-equipped hospitals in cities will provide better, quicker and more effective  treatment for people. How about environmental problems? Optmists also think that scientists will find ways to cut down the cost of(8)____energy sources and make them available to everybody. They hope that these energy sources will step by step replace(9)______fuels such as gas, coal and oil in the next twenty years. Then city dwellers will live in a cleaner and healthier(10)_____.

Question 4:

Listen to a talk on predictions about our future cities and then fill in the numbered blanks with ONE word. Your browser does not support the audio element.

People have very different oppinions about the cities of the future. Those who are(1)_____think that’s our cities will become more and more polluted, so they will no longer be safe and healthy places to live in. Pessimists point out that both global warming and(2)______have increased rapidly over the past twenty years, but(3)______have no effective ways to control them. There are no signs that this(4)____will be solved in the future. In addition, more and more people are living the countryside and moving to big cities to look for work As a result, cities will become(5)____. This means there will more people, more waste and havier traffic. All these factors will lead to more pollution. On the other hand, (6)_____people believe that city dwellers will have a better life thanks to important achievement in technology and medicine. Modern(7)____and well-equipped hospitals in cities will provide better, quicker and more effective  treatment for people. How about environmental problems? Optmists also think that scientists will find ways to cut down the cost of(8)____energy sources and make them available to everybody. They hope that these energy sources will step by step replace(9)______fuels such as gas, coal and oil in the next twenty years. Then city dwellers will live in a cleaner and healthier(10)_____.

Question 7: