The Earth Day comes from the idea of a former US politician Gaylord Nelson. He was worried about the world pollution, and the health of plants and animals. In 1969, he decided that the world should have a special day to teach people about how to make environment better. His idea became popular and on 22 April 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Since then, environmentalists have used the day to educate people about their roles in protecting our planet. Earth Day finally became a global celebration around the world. On this day, people come together to talk about global warming, protecting rare animals and saving energy sources. Question 18: According to the passage, Gaylord Nelson was ______. A. not concerned about global warming B. unaware of the world pollution C. worried about the environment D. trying to pollute the environment

1. Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.

The Earth Day comes from the idea of a former US politician Gaylord Nelson. He was worried about the world pollution, and the health of plants and animals. In 1969, he decided that the world should have a special day to teach people about how to make environment better. His idea became popular and on 22 April 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Since then, environmentalists have used the day to educate people about their roles in protecting our planet. Earth Day finally became a global celebration around the world. On this day, people come together to talk about global warming, protecting rare animals and saving energy sources.

1. The Earth Day was first celebrated in ______.

A. 1969

B. 1970

C. 2015

2. According to the passage, Gaylord Nelson was ______.

 A. trying to pollute the environment

 B. worried about the environment

 C. not concerned about global warming

3. The word their refers to ______.

 A. environmentalists's

 B. politicians’

 C. people’s

4. Environmentalists have used the Earth Day to ______.

 A. educate people about their roles of protecting our planet

 B. ban people from using energy sources

 C. get people around the world to play together

5. The best title for the passage can be ______.

 A. Gaylord Nelson, the politicians

 B. Preserving our energy sources

 C. The meaning of the Earth Day

The Earth Day comes from the idea of a former US politician Gaylord Nelson. He was worried about the world pollution, and the health of plants and animals. In 1969, he decided that the world should have a special day to teach people about how to make environment better. His idea became popular and on 22 April 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Since then, environmentalists have used the day to educate people about their roles in protecting our planet. Earth Day finally became a global celebration around the world. On this day, people come together to talk about global warming, protecting rare animals and saving energy sources. Question 19: The word “their” in the second paragraph refers to ______.

A: Dr. Nelson’s

B: politicians’

C: people’s

D: environmentalists’

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

Time: 45 minutes



I. LISTENING

1. Listen to Professor Galton talking about the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Fill each of the gaps in the notes with ONE word. You will listen TWICE.

Advantages

Disadvantages



1. Solar energy is ______ and inexhaustible.

2. Solar power does not cause ______.

3. Solar energy can be used to create _________ in remote areas.

4. Solar power can only be used in ______ weather or on daytime.

5. The ______ cost is high.



2. Listen to Jimmy talking about traffic.

1. Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.

The Earth Day comes from the idea of a former US politician Gaylord Nelson. He was worried about the world pollution, and the health of plants and animals. In 1969, he decided that the world should have a special day to teach people about how to make environment better. His idea became popular and on 22 April 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Since then, environmentalists have used the day to educate people about their roles in protecting our planet. Earth Day finally became a global celebration around the world. On this day, people come together to talk about global warming, protecting rare animals and saving energy sources.





1. The Earth Day was first celebrated in ______.





A. 1969

B. 1970

C. 2015





2. According to the passage, Gaylord Nelson was ______.



 A. trying to pollute the environment



 B. worried about the environment



 C. not concerned about global warming





3. The word their refers to ______.



 A. environmentalists’



 B. politicians’



 C. people’s





4. Environmentalists have used the Earth Day to ______.



 A. educate people about their roles of protecting our planet



 B. ban people from using energy sources



 C. get people around the world to play together





5. The best title for the passage can be ______.



 A. Gaylord Nelson, the politician



 B. Preserving our energy sources



 C. The meaning of the Earth Day

C. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete each sentence.

VI. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete each sentence.

VI. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete each sentence

       Everyday on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the world, for example, pollution problems. Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped any where, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those people who eat fish. Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult everyday. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.

26. We hear, see and read about problems in the world ...............

A. every week                B. daily                 C. once a week      D. every year

27. What doesn’t cause the air pollution?

A. fumes from vehicles                 B. poisonous gases from factories

C. waste from everywhere                           D. oil spills          

28. The sea has become polluted because of ..........................

A. oil spills                                        B. factories wastes

C. A and B are correct                                 D. A and B are not correct

29. In order to make the world a better place to live, we ................................

A. should not prevent pollution                   B. should kill the fish.   

C. should find a good solution.                             D. None is correct.

30. We can learn from the passage that pollution problems are caused by…………?

           A.  people         B. Airplanes               C. wastes                   D. Newspapers

3.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.

 

America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.


2. The word immigrate in line 1 can be replaced by__________.

(5 Points)

come into

go out of

travel

4.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.

 

America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.


3. The California Institute of Technology __________.

(5 Points)

ranks first in the world

is a university focusing on natural sciences

focuses on science and engineering

5.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.

 

America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.

4. What is NOT true about Harvard?

(5 Points)

It was founded in 1636.

It is the oldest university in the world.

It is located in Massachusetts.

6.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.

 

America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.

5. University of California, Los Angeles __________.

(5 Points)

is in Hollywood

is different from other universities

has a high number of applications

7.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

___________ industrial waste, many fish cannot survive.

(5 Points)

Since

Because

Because of

8.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Over three million people ______________ in the two hundred and twenty-five mile area of Chicago.

(5 Points)

is living

live

are living

9.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.

 

(5 Points)

visual

pollute

thermal

10.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

 Chicago ______________ the third largest city in the United States.

(5 Points)

will be

is

has been

11.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

This film is rated 18+ because there are too many ___________ scenes.

(5 Points)

entertaining

violent

funny

12.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.

(5 Points)

chemical

national

specific

13.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.

(5 Points)

electric

medical

botanic

14.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.

(5 Points)

dramatic

logical

continue

15.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Today, some of the world's tallest and most famous skyscrapers ______________ in the city.

(5 Points)

finds

are found

is found

16.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

 Located in the heart of the city ______________ the one hundred and ten story Sears Tower.

(5 Points)

has been

will be

is

17.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Oil spills from cargos and ships have ___________ many animals and plants die.

(5 Points)

made

caused

resulted

18.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Chicago ______________ "The Windy City".

(5 Points)

often calls

often is called

is often called

19.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.

(5 Points)

festival

dynamic

illegal

20.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
___________ effects created an amazing world in the movie, it looked so real!

(5 Points)

Incredible

Moved

Special

21.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Environmental pollution has ___________ to lots of health problems.

(5 Points)

caused

made

led