Task 2. Read the following passage and then answer True or False.

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money. For most North American households, lighting accounts for ten percent to fifteen percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore, consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. And instead of paying 20 dollars for an ordinary light bulb a month, you just pay 5 dollars for. 

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries (24)________ necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want (25)________that will not only work effectively, but also save money .

                    For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity (26)________ .

                   However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the (27)________of standard bulbs and last eight times (28)________ . Therefore consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulbs…

24. A. if                       B. and                      C. or                           D. but

25.A. presents             B. things                  C. products                 D. machines   

26. A. bill                    B. menu                   C. payment                 D. book

27.A. electricity          B. electric                 C. electrnonics           D. electrician 

28.A. long                   B. longer                  C. longest                    D. longer than

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In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money.

            For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore consumers can save about US $7 to US $21 per bulb.

            In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category.

            Ultimately, these innovations will save money as well as conserve the Earth’s resources.

1. What kinds of products do consumers want?

     ……............................……………….............………………………………………………………………

2. What can we do to spend less on lighting?

     ………………......................................………………………………………………………………………

3. Does an energy-saving bulb use a quarter of the electricity of a standard bulb?

     ……………………………………....................................…………………………………………………

4. What is the purpose of the labeling scheme?

1 , Yesterday , he gave ............... his evening job .

a , on b , in c , up d , for

2 , It was still painful , ........... I went to see a doctor .

a , but b , so c , or d , however

3 , The examination tested both listening ......... reading .

a , or b , and c , but d , however

4 , It is raining , ............. I can't go to the beach .

a , so b , but c , or d , and

III. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. You can't have both of these products. Take one __________ the other.

A. and B. with C. but D. or

2. Ba really wants to buy new tables and chairs. ___________, new furniture costs too much.

A. However B. But C. Therefore D. So

3. If the TV is always on in your house, you will not reduce the ________ of electricity you use.

A. number B. amount C. much D. plenty

4. "I suggest fixing the dripping faucet." "__________"

A. We will. B. Good idea! C. Yes, please. D. I'm afraid not.

5. Lan spoke English _________ after she lived in England for several months.

A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. unnaturally

6. There's nothing good on TV. Why don't you turn it _________?

A. on B. down C. off D. up

7. I'm trying to cut down ____________ the amount of driving I do to save energy.

A. off B. to C. out of D. on

8. They wrote _______________ the addresses so that they could get in touch.

A. down B. out C. in D. on

9. They climbed onto the wall and they couldn't get _______________.

A. down B. on C. in D. over

10. _______________he has been absent frequently; he has managed to pass the test.

A. Because B. Because of C. But D. Though

11. Mary will take a plane _______________ she dislikes flying.

A. even though B. because C. and D. in spite of

12. She drank it to keep herself warm _______________ she dislikes coffee.

A. although B. because C. because of D. despite

13. The children like to put _______________ nice clothes when they go out.

A. in B. off C. into D. on

14. Before you go to bed, please turn _______________ all the lights.

A. off B. on C. in D. over

15. Please turn _______________ the gas, I want to cook my lunch.

A. over B. back C. on D. in

16. I like bananas, _______________ my brother doesn't.

A. because B. but C. and D. even though

17. I shall go _______________ you stay here.

A. and B. because C. however D. although

18. Jane will be admitted to the university _______________ she has bad grades.

A. because B. even though C. because of D. but

19. _______________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

A. Although B. Despite C. Because of D. Because

20. She was absent _______________ her cold was worse.

A. because B. or C. because of D. so

21. The examination was long _______________ difficult.

A. or B. and C. but D. however

22. John was ill, _______________ he went to bed early.

A. but B. so C. because of D. however

23. I'd love to play the table tennis _______________ I have to complete an assignment.

A. and B. so C. but D. or

24. He likes to travel, _______________ so does she.

A. and B. or C. but D. therefore

35. The new models are expensive, _______________ efficient.

A. however B. therefore C. and D. but

26. He failed his examination. _______________; she will have to do the examination again.

A. However B. But C. Therefore D. Because

27. Students have to carry __________ their duties.

A. out B. in C. for D. over

28. He ate the chocolate cake _________ he is on a diet.

A. in spite of B. because C. despite D. even though

29. She attended the class __________ she didn't feel alert.

A. because B. although C. so D. and

30. Classes will be canceled tomorrow _________ it is a national holiday.

A. therefore B. because C. but D. because of

31. _________ her mother's sickness, she couldn't attend our wedding.

A. As of B. Because of C. Because D. Since

32. It can be black, white __________ gray.

A. or B. however C. but D. so

33. Is it a boy _________ a girl?

A. and B. but C. or D. therefore

34. Internet is a very fast __________ convenient way for us to get information.

A. and B. therefore C. or D. but

35. He is going to collect all the bags _________ take them to the garbage dump.

A. or B. and C. however D. but

36. He likes her a lot. _________; he wouldn't keep calling her.

A. and B. however C. or D. so

37. Yesterday, he gave __________ his evening job.

A. on B. in C. up D. for

38. It was still painful, __________ I went to see a doctor.

A. but B. so C. or D. however

39. In Western countries, electricity, gas, __________ water are not luxuries but necessarities.

A. and B. or C. but D. therefore

44. The examination tested both listening __________ reading.

A. or B. and C. but D. however

41. It is raining, ________ I can't go to the beach.

A. so B. but C. or D. and

42. If you _________ complaining, I'll leave immediately.

A. go off B. go for C. go on D. go over

43. Go _________ until you get to the junction and turn left.

A. out B. on C. back D. ahead

44. He took _________ my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.

A. on B. after C. over D. off

45. May I borrow your dictionary? I want to _________ this word.

A. take up B. go up C. look up D. come up

46. Lan suggested ________to the zoo at weekend.

A.to go B. going C. went D. to go

47. Shall we clean up the kitchen, Mum? ________

A. Yes, we do B. O.K C. No, we don't. D. Yes, let's

48. It 's so hot. Why don't we go swimming? ________

A. Yes, we do B. No, we don't C. That's a good idea. D. Yes, thanks

49. Let's go somewhere for a drink________

A. All right B. Yes, we do C. No, we don't. D. No, thanks

50. This movie is not interesting. How about ________ to the concert.

A. to go B. going C. go D. went

Read the passage and decide which statements are True (T) or False (F).
In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money.
For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore, consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category. Ultimately, these innovations will save smoney as well as conserve the Earth's resources.

1. In Western countries, energy is cheap.
2. Consumers can save money by using energy-saving bulbs.
3. Labeling scheme is a good innovation which helps the European to save money and natural resources.
4. Ordinary 100-watt light bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs.
5. North American and European countries are interested in saving money and natural resources.

PHẨN C: ĐỌC HIỂU 

I. Chọn từ thích hợp trong ô trống dưới đây điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn.

      However         with           save           Therefore       of         and

      In Western countries, electricity, gas and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also (21) .................  money. For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. (22) ..............., this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy saving-bulb. These bulbs use a quarter (23) ................. the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. (24) ................., consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines (25) ................ tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared (26) ................. other appliances in the same category.

II. Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi.

      Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because hearing problems, Edison had difficulty in following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison’s most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology.

      Edison had a special life. He married twice with five children. He loved books had excellent memory and always showed curiosity about science. Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness. He said that silence helped him concentrate. He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day. He used to say “Genius was 1percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. When he died on October 18, 1931, he was still working on new ideas.

Question 27. When was Thomas Edison born?

Question 28. Did he have difficulty in hearing?

Question 29. What was Edison’s most famous invention?

Question 30. How long did he use to work every day?

PHẦN D: VIẾT 

I. Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ gạch chân (A, B, C hoặc D) được sử dụng chưa đúng.

Question 31. We decided (A) to go (B) for a picnic (C) despite it rained very (D) heavily.

Question 32. Tom doesn’t (A) like (B) durians and (C) so does his (D) brother.

17. In many countries, people think that electricity, gas and water are not luxuries but _______________ . *

25 điểm

A. necessities

D. consumers

B. appliances

C. sales

18. Some new energy-saving bulbs_______ in the dining room. *

25 điểm

D. will be putting

B. will put be

A. will be put

C. will put

19. With the Segway, the driver pulls the handle to go back or pushes it to go _______. *

25 điểm

B. backward

D. fly

A. forward

C. round

20. If we go on __________ electricity, we will have to pay a lot next month. *

25 điểm

C. wasting

D. increasing

A. turning on

B. widened

Find one mistake from CAPITAL parts in the sentence. 21. DESPITE she performed WELL, she didn’t RECEIVE good COMMENTS from critics *

25 điểm

C. RECEIVE

B. WELL

D. COMMENTS

A. DESPITE

22. DROUGHT has AFFECT many countries in Africa AFTER a long period OF dry weather. *

25 điểm

B. AFFECT

D. OF

A. DOUGHT

C. AFTER

23. Hydro power is LIMITED SO DAMS cannot BE BUILT in certain areas. *

25 điểm

A. LIMITED

C. DAMS

B. SO

D. BE BUILT