III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer (5 points).

      Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth?

      Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water.

      Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperate of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have        this abundant source od power.

      1.   From which do plants on the earth get energy?

            A. stars                 B. the Mars          C. the moon         D. the sun

      2.   What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels?    

            A. natural gas      B. oil                     C. coal                  D. oil, gas, natural gas

      3.   Natural sources of energy are energy from                      .

            A. wind                B. the sun             C. water                D. the sun, wind, water

      4.   The word “abundant” in the passage is closet in meaning with                       .

            A. plentiful          B. limited             C. natural             D. necessary

      5.   We are asking the question, “What will happen when there is no oil, coal, and gas on the earth?” because                      .

            A. we are now depending so much on oil, coal, and natural gas         

            B. other sources of energy can come from the sun, wind, and water

            C. we are looking forward to seeing great changes

            D. we are looking for other alternative sources of energy

Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power.

66.What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels?

A. oil                       B. oil, gas, natural gas         C. natural gas                      D. coal

67.Natural sources of energy are energy from      .

A. the sun, wind, water                                      B. water                              C. wind                   D. the sun

68.From which do plants on the earth get energy?

A. the moon            B. the sun                           C. stars                              D. the Mars

69.We are asking the question, “What will happen when there is no oil, coal, and gas on the earth?” because           .

A. we are looking for other alternative sources of energy                                 B. we are looking forward to seeing great changes

C. we are now depending so much on oil, coal, and natural gas

D. other sources of energy can come from the sun, wind, and water

70.The word “abundant” in the passage is closest in meaning with            .

A. natural                B. necessary                       C. plentiful                          D. Limited

Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no coal, oil and gas on earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. Another source of energy from nature is the wind which is clean and plentiful. Energy from the wind has been used for centuries to move ships, grind grain, pump water and do other forms of work. In recent time, wind has been used to generate electricity. Water can also provide power. For a long time, people have used water to power machines. Some early uses of water were to mill grain, saw wood and power machinery for the textile industry. Today water is mostly used to generate electricity. 28. The fossil fuels on earth are ....................... A. unlimited B. being used up C. renewable D. not uesd now 29. Solar energy means the power from the ............................. A. fossil fuel B. temperature C. electricity D. sun 30. The word “abundant” in the passage is closest in meaning to ............................ A. necessary B. limited C. plentiful D. natural 31. Centuries ago, people used wind power to ........................... A. get water from underground B. grow plants C. maintain the earth’s temperature D. generate electricity 32. Nowadays water energy is mainly used to ................................ A. power machine B. mill grain C. saw wood D. generate electricity

Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no coal, oil and gas on earth?

Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water.

Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power.

1. From which do plants on the earth get energy?

A. Stars

B. The Mars

C. The moon

D, The sun

2. What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels?

A. Natural

B. Oil

C. Coal

D. Oil, gas, natural gas

3. Natural sources of energy are energy from..............

A. Wind

B. The sun

C. Water

D. The sun, wind, water

4. The word "abundant" in the passage is closet in meaning with............

A. Plentiful

B. Limited

C. Natural

D. Necessary

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 15 to 19

About 50 or so kinds modern plastic are made from oil, gas, or coal-non-renewable natural resources. We (15)______ well over three million tons of the stuff in Japan each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away .A high proportion of our animal consumption is in the (16)________ of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight, of our domestic (17)________. Almost all of it can be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling industry is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy - rich – they have a higher calorific (18)_________ than coal and one methodn of “recovery” strongly (19)__________ by plastic manufacturers if the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel.

Question 16:

A. form

B. way

C. type

D. kind

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 15 to 19

About 50 or so kinds modern plastic are made from oil, gas, or coal-non-renewable natural resources. We (15)______ well over three million tons of the stuff in Japan each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away .A high proportion of our animal consumption is in the (16)________ of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight, of our domestic (17)________. Almost all of it can be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling industry is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy - rich – they have a higher calorific (18)_________ than coal and one methodn of “recovery” strongly (19)__________ by plastic manufacturers if the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel.

Question 19:

A. argued

B. presented

C. desired

D. favored

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 15 to 19

About 50 or so kinds modern plastic are made from oil, gas, or coal-non-renewable natural resources.  We (15)___ well over three million tons of the stuff in Japan each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high proportion of our animal consumption is in the (16)____ of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight, of our domestic(17) ____ . Almost all of it can be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling industry is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy - rich – they have a higher calorific(18) ____ than coal and one methodn of “recovery” strongly (19)____ by plastic manufacturers if the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel.

Question 15:

A. consign

B. import

C. consume

D. remove

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 15 to 19

About 50 or so kinds modern plastic are made from oil, gas, or coal-non-renewable natural resources.  We (15)___ well over three million tons of the stuff in Japan each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high proportion of our animal consumption is in the (16)____ of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight, of our domestic(17) ____ . Almost all of it can be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling industry is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy - rich – they have a higher calorific(18) ____ than coal and one methodn of “recovery” strongly (19)____ by plastic manufacturers if the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel.
Question 17

A. goods

B. refuse

C. rubble

D. requirements

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 15 to 19

About 50 or so kinds modern plastic are made from oil, gas, or coal-non-renewable natural resources.  We (15)___ well over three million tons of the stuff in Japan each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high proportion of our animal consumption is in the (16)____ of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight, of our domestic(17) ____ . Almost all of it can be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling industry is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy - rich – they have a higher calorific(18) ____ than coal and one methodn of “recovery” strongly (19)____ by plastic manufacturers if the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel.

Question 16:

A. form

B. way

C. type

D. kind