Although the world’s energy resources have taken many millions of years to produce, we are quickly beginning to…..(1) These supplies. Recently a UN committee reported that the world’s oil and gas supplies would last about 100 years if used carefully. The report stated that…..(2)….. would be enough oil and gas for a century only if the present demand could be controlled. If the demand continued to ..(3)…., the report said that fuel supplies would…..(4)….for less than forty years. According to the report, governments must now take steps to control the amounts of fossil fuel which are used.

I. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (2pts)Although the world’s energy resources have (1)………….many millions of years to produce, we are quickly beginning to(2)…………these supplies. Recently a UN committee reported that the world’s oil and gas supplies(3)………….last about 100 years if they were(4)……….carefully. The report started that(5)…………….would be enough oil and gas(6)………..a century only if the present(7)……….could be controlled. If the demand continued to grow, the report said that fuel supplies would(8)……..for less than forty years. (9)………..to the report, goveenments must now take steps to control the amounts of fossil fuel(10)……….are used.

1. A. taken B. spent C. used D. got

2. A. end B. exhaust C. finish D. destroy

3. A. will B. would C. can            D. should

4. A. use B. using C. used D. usage

5. A. it B. this           C. they D. there

6. A. in B. for           C. since D. at

7. A. want B. ask           C. require D. demand

8. A. last B. lengthen C. grow D. widen

9. A. In addition B. Together C. According D. Following

10. A. it B. which C. who D. where

Bài tập: Read the following passage and then decide which option A,B,C or D best fits each space

Athough the world's energy sources(1)........ many millions of years to produce, we are quickly beginning to(2)....... these supplies. Recently UN committee reported that world's oil and gas supplies(3).......... last about 100 years if they were(4).......... carefully. The report stated that(5)....... would be enough oil and gas(6)....... a century only if the present(7)........ could controlled. If the demad continued grow, the report said that fuel supplies would(8)........ for less forty years. (9)........ to the report, governments mustnow steps to control the amounts of fossil fuel(10)........ are used.

1.A. taken B. spent C.used D.got

2.A. end B. exhaust C. finish D. destroy

3.A. will B. would C. can D. should

4.A. use B. using C. used D. usage

5.A. it B. this C. they D.there

6.A.in B.for C.since D.at

7.A.want B.ask C.require D.demad

8.A.last B. lengthen C.grow D.widen

9.A.In addition B.Together C.Acrossing D.Following

10.A.it B.which C.who D.where

Read the following passage and decide if it is T or F

   Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnharm of the New England Institude of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative.

   However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it’s very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.

   The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible.

Question: The world’s energy resources are unlimited.

A. True

B. Fales

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

How many years did it take the world years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil?

A. 100 years

B. 125 years 

C. 30 years 

D. 7 years

Read the following passage and decide if it is True or False

   Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnharm of the New England Institude of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative.

   However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it’s very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.

   The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible.

Question: Many people disagree to use nuclear power as an alternative energy.

A. True

B. False

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

The word “others” in the passage refers to ________.

A. problems of global warming in the modern world 

B. examples of the environmental consequences of population growth 

C. ways in which our usage of oil will affect the world climate. 

D. the reasons why trees are essential in controlling global warming

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

According to the passage, which of these activities Does NOT contribute to climate change in some way?

A. food production

B. energy usage 

C. wild animals hunting 

D. natural resources consumption