IX. Match the sentences.

X. Put the sentences in the correct order to make a conversation.

___ I must ask my parents first. I hope they will allow me to go with you.

___ I am going on a really great journey this year. Do you want to come with me?

___ I will read more books in my free time. How about you?

___ Wow! Joining a bike camp is one of my dreams! But do you think we can make it?

___ This new year will be full of fun and excitement!

___ I’m going to be in a bike camp. I will travel to the countryside.

  1   What is your aim for new year?

___ Don’t worry! It won't be too tiring, and we can make new friends!

___ A great journey? Where will you go?

___ I believe they will. Let’s ask them now.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences

___________ problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.

A. One of the biggest

B. The biggest one

C. Of the biggest one

D. There are the biggest

Chọn đáp án đúng:

Coral reefs are structures of hard rock (26) ... can be found in warm shallow sea water. They are formed by corals, small plant-like animals that live in large groups. Coral reefs are home to an amazing variety of plants and fish. Indeed, coral reefs are so rich in color and variety that they have been (27) ... the “tropical forests of the sea”. Sadly, just like rainforests, coral reefs are under threat from human activities. Climate change, overfishing and ocean pollution are causing damage to coral reefs all over the world. Already, scientists estimate that 10% of the world’s coral reefs no long exist and an incredible 60% are endangered. The problem (28) ... in the fact that coral reefs are very sensitive to
changes in water temperature. Climate change, which is expected to significantly raise water temperatures in the next few decades, could cause serious (29) ... to the world’s coral reefs. There are a (30) ... of things you can do to help protect coral reefs. They are among the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and it’s up to us to save them!
26.A. who          B. that      C. where      D. whose
27.A. called       B. described      C. identified       D. recognized
28.A. stays        B. occurs           C. lies                D. deals
29.A. harm        B. hurt                C. injury            D. wound
30.A. figure       B. total               C. amount         D. number

Chọn từ trái nghĩa:

22.Everyone in my class admires Jane for her exceptional (intelligence).
A. awareness    B. stupidity    C. perception    D. wisdom
23.I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make too much noise in the room. I must have (forgotten my manners).
A. reminded my manners         B. remembered what I said
C. talked too little                     D. behaved politely

The increased loss of the ecosystems (23) ________ wetlands, wildlife, rainforests, coral reefs, aquatic life forms, and grasslands are highly influenced by overpopulation. It is out of overpopulation that activities (24) ________as excessive agriculture, environmental pollution, and extensive land development have become more and more intensive. For example, rainforests originally covered 14% of the entire earth's surface. Today, rainforest only cover about 6% of the earth's surface and scientists' project it may even become (25) ___in the next four decades judged by the current rate of vegetation removal, logging, and deforestation. Besides, due to environmental pollution, 30% of the ocean reefs have been lost because of acidification and global warming (26) ___1980. Also, (27) ___half of the original wetlands have been lost.
23. A. include B. including C. includes D. included
24. A. like B.such C. so D. many
25. A. more B. most C. less D. lest
26. A. in B.for C. about D. since
27. A. more than B. more C. as D. so

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Coral reefs(A) are limestone formations(B) composed of tiny sea organisms(C) and the remains.(D)

A. Coral reefs

B. limestone formations

C. tiny sea organisms

D. the remains