Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun. Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so nonew space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power relies on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cellsrequire large area to work effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil and gas. This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy.

1.   What is the main topic of the passage?

A.  Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.

B.  Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.

C.  Solar energy’s advantage over other sources of energy.

D.  The cost of solar energy.

2.   What does the word “they” refer to?

A.  solar cells   B. solar energy users

C. other renewable resources    D. advantages

3.   Which of the following is the advantage of solar cells?

A.  They are non-polluting.

B.  They operate quietly.

C.  They require little maintenance.

D.  All are correct.

4.   According to the passage, what is traditional source of energy?

A.  sunlight      B. electricity       C. coal   D. water

5.   The main disadvantage of solar energy is       .

A.  expensive

B.  difficult

C.  unconvenient

D.  unfriendly

Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime. However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil and gas. This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy

40. What does the word advantages in line 13 mean?

A. very bad B. resources C. benefits D. friendly

V - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can (26)________almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (27)________! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (28)________, so we don’t need any new space. Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (29)________noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (30)________. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime. 26. A. be used B. is used C. be using D. to be used 27. A. the earth B. the planet C. the sun D. the moon 28. A. yards B. roofs C. gardens D. doors 29. A. is B. be C. are D. was 30. A. polluted B. polluting C. non-polluted D. non-polluting VI - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help by donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are needed to travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations. 1. What does this notice concern? A. Help for flood victims B. Safety precaution C. Dangerous roads D. Warning about weather 2. What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned? A. Furniture B. Clothing C Food. D. Medicine 3. In addition to supplies, what is needed? A. Volunteers B. New bridges C. Places to stay D. Teacher 4. “devastating floods” in line 1 refer to those that_________. A. happen suddenly B. are very short C. last for a long time D. cause a lot of damage 5. The word “donating” in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________. A. selling B. buying C. giving D. taking VII - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4) 36. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. - Although_________________________________. 37. The planet is Venus. The planet is closest to the Earth. - The planet which__________________________________________. 38. They have just sent an ambulance to the school. - An ambulance_______________________________________________.

   Solar energy is a long lasting source (0)..of.. energy, and it can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (1).....................! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (2) ................., so we don’t need any new space. Compared to other (3)...................... sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (4).................noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (5).......................... As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

Question 5

   Solar energy is a long lasting source (0)..of.. energy, and it can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (1).....................! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (2) ................., so we don’t need any new space. Compared to other (3)...................... sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (4).................noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (5).......................... As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

Question 4

   Solar energy is a long lasting source (0)..of.. energy, and it can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (1).....................! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (2) ................., so we don’t need any new space. Compared to other (3)...................... sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (4).................noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (5).......................... As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

Question 3

V. Read the following passage, then choose a word from the box and write the correct word next to numbers 1-5. There is one exemple.

   Solar energy is a long lasting source (0)..of.. energy, and it can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (1).....................! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (2) ................., so we don’t need any new space. Compared to other (3)...................... sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (4).................noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (5).......................... As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

Question 1

V. Read the following passage, then choose a word from the box and write the correct word next to numbers 1-5. There is one exemple.

   Solar energy is a long lasting source (0)..of.. energy, and it can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (1).....................! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (2) ................., so we don’t need any new space. Compared to other (3)...................... sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (4).................noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (5).......................... As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

Question 2

read the following passage,then choose a word from the box and write the correct word next to numbers 1-5.There is one exemple

roofs garden non-polluting polluting

the moon are renewable the sun

solar energy is a long lasting source (0) of energy,and it can be used almost anywhere,To generate solar energy ,we only need solar cells and (1) Solar cells can easily be installed on house (2) ,so we don't need any new space.Compared to other (3) sources,they also possess many advantage wind and water power rely on turbines which(4) noisy,expensive and which take up large space.Solar cells are totally silent and(5) As they have no moving parts,they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime