Conservation is the safeguarding and preservation(1)...............natural resources, so that they can continue to e used and enjoyed. In the past, most people believed that the world's resources could never(2).................used up. Today, we know that is not true. An important part of conservation is the prevention of waste - waste of forest, soil, wild - life, minerals(3).............human lives. As important is the fight against pollution of our(4)..........., in particular, the dirtying and poisoning of air and water. Conservation is(5).........concerned with the reclaiming of land by irrigating deserts, draining swamps or pushing back the sea.

VI: Read the following passage carefully and then decide if the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (R)

Big cities have problems with, crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Every day, thousands of vehicles fill the streets, especially. during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking' is another problem. There are not enough parking facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the problem of air and noise pollution.

1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ...............

2. It is not difficult to park cars on the streets in big cities............

3. The traffic also causes air and noise pollution.. ................

4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion..............

Ex 2: Dùng hình thức đúng của tính từ/ trạng từ trong ngoặc.

1.      23.Hanh is …………………….…………………. Students in the class ( clever)

2.      24.Cars are …………………………………….. than motorbikes ( expensive )

3.      25.Mai is ………………………………….. girl of the three sisters. ( beautiful)

4.      26.Watching TV is ………………………….. than reading books. ( interesting)

27. Lan does her homework (well).............................................than Tuan does.

28. Farmer have (little)...........................................................time off than workers do.

29. They produce ( much)...................................................... milk this year.

30. Tuan writes his essay(badly).................................................than Ba does.

31. His writing is (good)..............................................................in his class.

32. She is lady. She works (little).....................................................among her friends.

Read the following passage and then answer the questions (1 point)

Conservation is the protection and wise management of the environment.People practice conservation so that the environment can preserve their needs of all other living things .Without conservation, all the resources for life – air, animals, energy, plants, soil and water- would be damaged, wasted and destroyed. Conservation also include the concern for the quality of the environment, so that people can enjoy living . It means keeping the environment comfortable and safe- and an interesting place to live in .A healthy environment includes clean streets and highways, with open spaces in cities for parks and playgrounds . Ideal surroundings mean landscapes free of junk and litter. They include widerness regions where animals and plants can be safe from destruction by human beings .

Questions

1.Which necessary resource(s)for life is/ are NOT mentioned in the passage?

2.What would happen if there were no conservation?

3.Which shows an unhealthy environment?

4.What does “free of junk and litter’ mean?

5. What does the word “where” in the last sentence refer to ?

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Cities Get Clean by Going Green

When people hear the word “city”, they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and lots of air pollution. Thanks to some clever and concerned architects, this image is starting to change. The concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments into urban areas. It is not only about looking better though. Green cities are also trying to improve the efficiency of cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in them.

The term “green cities” refers to cities where builders take into account several environmental factors before that city is constructed or redesigned. For starters, green cities are designed to be more physically appealing than traditional cities from the past. In addition, the mobility of citizens should be considered, so public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources should also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution.

When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time. Since 1859, its designers have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the city received a well-deserved makeover before hosting the Olympic Games. In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system. This has reduced air pollution as more and more workers are using public transportation instead of their own vehicles. Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programmes in the world. Visitors will find clear, colour-coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their materials.

It is no secret in Portland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in the US. Since 1903, it has been an example of what American cities can accomplish with careful planning. Instead of filling its area with office buildings, Portland has plenty of green space for activities. There are 119 kilometres of running, hiking, and bike trails that allow citizens to experience the great outdoors. The city also offers residents creative energy plans that give them the opportunity to pay a bit extra for clean energy sources. For about $3 to $9 extra each month, homeowners can choose solar or wind power and help the environment.

These are only a small sampling of the green cities around .the world. As more people experience the pleasure of visiting green cities, it seems certain that the trend of urban areas going green will continue far into the future

What does the term “mobility” in paragraph 2 mean? 

A. how much money tourists spend 

B. the opinions of people 

C. how visitors move around 

D. the feelings visitors have 

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Cities Get Clean by Going Green

When people hear the word “city”, they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and lots of air pollution. Thanks to some clever and concerned architects, this image is starting to change. The concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments into urban areas. It is not only about looking better though. Green cities are also trying to improve the efficiency of cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in them.

The term “green cities” refers to cities where builders take into account several environmental factors before that city is constructed or redesigned. For starters, green cities are designed to be more physically appealing than traditional cities from the past. In addition, the mobility of citizens should be considered, so public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources should also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution.

When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time. Since 1859, its designers have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the city received a well-deserved makeover before hosting the Olympic Games. In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system. This has reduced air pollution as more and more workers are using public transportation instead of their own vehicles. Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programmes in the world. Visitors will find clear, colour-coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their materials.

It is no secret in Portland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in the US. Since 1903, it has been an example of what American cities can accomplish with careful planning. Instead of filling its area with office buildings, Portland has plenty of green space for activities. There are 119 kilometres of running, hiking, and bike trails that allow citizens to experience the great outdoors. The city also offers residents creative energy plans that give them the opportunity to pay a bit extra for clean energy sources. For about $3 to $9 extra each month, homeowners can choose solar or wind power and help the environment.

These are only a small sampling of the green cities around .the world. As more people experience the pleasure of visiting green cities, it seems certain that the trend of urban areas going green will continue far into the future

How does the author seem to feel about the future of green cities? 

A. Green cities are too expensive to build in most countries

B. Few people have interest in living in a green city

C. The best green cities in the world are in North America

D. We should continue to see more green cities being built each year