The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste. Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date, that process has proven expensive.

Other experiments are under way to harmless power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested. Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also under way to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1.     What provided one third of the electricity in the United State fifty years ago?

Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States________________

2.     What could best replace the phrase “geothermal power” in the passage?

_________________________________________________

3.     Name three alternative sources of energy mentioned in the passage.

_________________________________________________

4.     According to the author, what is the impracticability of using coat, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy due to?

_________________________________________________

5.     What is the best title of the passage?  ________________________________________

B. Read the passage then choose the most suitable answer for each question

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an effective way to dispose of wastes.

            Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale, and coal tars. But to date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the Earth, is also being tested.

            Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydro-electric power provided one-third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only 4 percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1.      Which is the best title for the passage?

A. The use of Water products for energy                         B. The search for Alternative sources of Energy.

C. Efficient ways of disposing of waste              D. New discoveries in Geothermal power.

2. Fifty years ago one-third of the electricity in the United States was provided by______.

A. wind                 B. water products                   C. water                      D. oil

3. In the second paragraph, the phrase “Synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following______.

A. biological fuels             B. low burning fuels   C. fast burning fuels   D. artificial made fuels.

4. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?

A. Burning of garbage      B. Geothermal power  C. Synthetic fuels       D. Electricity.

5. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as source of energy is due to______.

A. their being time consuming                  B. their being money consuming

C. the scarcity of sources                          D. the lack of technology

IV. Writing

A. Rewrite these sentences

1.      I haven’t gone to the supermarket for three weeks.

The last time….............................................................

2.      It took Mary two hours to travel to the countryside last week.

Mary spent.........................................................................................................

3.      During the English lesson, the light went out.

While we were…...............................................................................................

4.      Alcohol is bad for us, so are cigarettes.

Both....................................................................................................................

5.      He is too short to be a goalkeeper.

He isn't...............................................................................................................

6.      “Don’t make so much noise” the mother said.

The mother….....................................................................................................

7.      ''Have you finished reading the book, Mike?”

Alice asked…......................................................................................................

8.      Staying at home is better than going out in this wet weather.

I'd rather..............................................................................................................

9. Our crop don't grow fast because of the lack of rain.

If ..........................................................................................................................

10. Ha is the shortest girl in my class.

No girl..................................................................................................................

The search (26) _______ alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communi- ties are burning garbage (27) _______other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil (28) _______ also an efficient way to dispose of waste.

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels (29) _______ coal, oil, shale and coal tars. However that process (30) _______ proved to be expensive. Other experiments that are underway to harness power with giant windmills are also (31) _______ tested.

Some experts expect utility companies to receive hydroelectric power (32) _______ from streams and rivers. Fifty years (33) _______ hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential sources of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves (34) _______ electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use (35) _______ temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

Il. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers. (1.0 pt)

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste.

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date, the process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heart form earth, is also being tested.

Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived form streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one-third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. The Use of Water Productions for Energy.       

B. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy.  

C. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste.             

D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power.

2. Fifty years ago one third ofthe electricity in the United States was provided by.

A.        wind 

B. waste products

C. water     

D. oil

3. In the second paragraph, the phrase "synthetic fuels" could best be replaced which of the following?

A.        Biological fuels  

B. Low burning fuels   

 C. Fast burning fuels    

D. Artificial made fuels

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?

A.        Electricity 

B. Geothermal power 

C. Synthetic Fuels         

D. Burning of garbage

5. According to the author, the impracticality of using coal, oil shale and coal as sources of energy is due to.....

A.        their being time-consuming       

B. their being money consuming 

C. the scarcity of sources                    

D. the lack of technology

Part 3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers. (1.0 point)

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes.

Experimental work is being done to derive Synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power is also being tested.

Some experts expect companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one

third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power.

B. The Use of Water Production for Energy.

C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy.

D. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste.

2. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by...

A. water B. waste products C. wind D. oil

3. In the second paragraph, the phrase “Synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the following?

A. Low burning fuels B. Artificial made fuels

C. Biological fuels D. Fast burning fuels

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?

A. Synthetic fuels B. Burning of garbage C. Geothermal power D. Electricity

5. According to the author, the impracticality of using coal, shale oil and coal tars as sources of energy is due to...

A. the lack of technology B. the scarcity of sources

C. their being money consuming D. their being time consuming

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II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many
communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce
electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of
waste.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars.
But to date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to
harness - power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being
tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams
and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in
the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential
source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents,
tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the
temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste B. The Use of Water Productions for
Energy
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
2. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of
the following?
A. Biological fuels B. Low burning fuels C. Fast burning fuels D. Artificial
made fuels
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of
energy?
A. Burning of garbage B. Geothermal power C. Synthetic fuels
D. Electricity
4. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as
sources of energy is due to ___________ .
A. their being time consuming B. their being money consuming

C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology their being
money consuming
5. The word “it” in the last paragrph refers to ____.
A. alternative source B. the United States C. hydroelectric power D. Electricity
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Hydroelectric power will be the main source of energy
B. Synthetic fuels will be the principal source of alternative energy
C. Alternative energy will come from a variety of sources
D. All alterenative production of energy will be delivered from water.

II/ Read the text and choose the best answers A, B, C or D. to the questions. (1m)

Most of the countries in the world have searched for alternative sources of energy in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste.

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil, shale and coal tars. But today that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power heat from the earth is also being tested.

Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only five percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. The use of water productions for energy

B. Efficient ways of disposing of waste

C. The search for Alternative Sources of Energy

D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power

2. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by_________.

A. wind B. waste products C. oil D. water

3. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the following _________.

A. biological fuels B. artificial made fuels

C. low burning fuels D. fast burning fuels

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?

A. electricity B. burning of garbage

C. geothermal power D. synthetics fuels

5. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to _________.

A. their being money consuming B. their being time consuming

C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology

The search for alternative resources of energy (result) 1. ..... in various directions. Many communities (burn) 2. ... garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Changing waste products into gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste. Experimental work (do) 3 ... to make synthetic fuels from coal, or coal tars. But to date, that process (prove) 4. .... expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, (also/ test) 5. ...... . Some experts are trying to revive hydroelectric power which (derive) 6. ....... from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power (provide) 7. ..... one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it (supply) 8. ...... only four per cent. The oceans are another source of energy. Scientists (study) 9. ...... ways to change the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves into electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water

(produce) 10. .... energy.

Question II. Read the passage and answer the questions below

The search for alternative resources of energy has resulted in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Changing waste products into gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste. Experimental work is being done to make synthetic fuels from coal, or coal tars. But to date, that process has proved expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.

Some experts are trying to revive hydroelectric power which is derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four per cent. The oceans are another source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to change the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves into electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1. What are many communities doing to produce electricity?

...............................

2. Has the process of making synthetic fuels from coal, or coal tars proved cheap?

................................

3. Where is hydroelectric power derived from?

..........................

4. What percentage of the electricity used in the United States does hydroelectric power provide today? ......................

..............................

Question III. Fill in each space with a suitable word

A. British and American English have a lot of words which look the same but have different meanings. Nobody ever gets ....(.1)...trouble if they make a mistake, although you may get a strange look if you ask for the wrong clothes. There are some American English words that the British don’t use at .... (2).... . However, most of the .... (3).... between British and American English are small. You can usually understand what words .....(4)..... from the context.

1,...;2,...;3,......;4,.....

B. Rivers are one of the world's most important natural 1. _____. Many cities are on large rivers, and almost every country 2. _____ at least one river that plays an important part 3. ____ the lives of its people. Besides transportation, rivers supply food, water for crops, water to drink, 4. _____ opportunities for recreation.

1. .../2. ../3. ....../4. .......