Fill in each blank with the words to complete the passage.
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UFOs are strange flying objects that some people report that they have seen in the sky and believe to be (46) …………………from another (47) …………………. Many scientists do not believe so. They say that if people see a UFO it might be an aircraft, a weather (48) …………………or a (49) …………………. However, there is still (50) …………………for people to believe in the existence of UFOs.
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UFOs are strange flying objects that some people report they have seen in the sky and believed to be spacecraft from another planet. Many scientists do not believe so. They say that if people see a UFO, it might be an aircraft, a weather balloon or meteor. However, there is still evidence for people to believe in the existence of UFOs.
In 1947, Kenneth Arnold, an experienced pilot in the USA, reported that he saw nine large round objects traveling at about 2, 800 meters an hour to the left and north of Mount Rainier.
In 1952, there were more than 1,500 UFO sightings around the world.
In 1954, a woman and her children believed they saw a UFO above their house. The woman said she saw two aliens in the spacecraft.
In 1964, a farmer claimed he saw an egg-shaped object in one of his fields and also aliens collecting soil samples.
In 1971, two men claimed they were captured by aliens and taken abroad a spacecraft. After being examined by the aliens, the men were free.
In 1978, a young pilot and his plane disappeared after sighting a UFO.
In 1981, Renato Nicolai, who was living in the south east of France, reported that he saw a plate-like device at a treetop 30 meters away from his garden.
* Find the words in the text having the following meanings.
21. proof, support ……………………………
22. falling star, or shooting star ……………………………
23. unknown / strange people or things ……………………………
24. bringing together or gathering ……………………………
25. caught as a prisoner ……………………………
26. became impossible to see ……………………………
** Complete the notes.
27. …………………………………………………… or …………………can be mistaken for an alien spacecraft.
28. In 1947, a pilot saw …………………………………………………………………………………………….
29. There were over …………………………………worldwide in 1952.
30. In 1954, a woman and her children ……………………………………house.
31. A farmer saw ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… in 1964.
32. In 1971, two men ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
33. A pilot ……………………………………………………………………in 1978.
34. In 1981, a Frenchman reported ………………………………………………………………………………… from his garden.
Fill in each blank with a suitable word in the box. --planet – aircraft – objects – sky – meteor – spacecraft – UFO – in-- UFOs are strange flying ______(51) that some people report that they have seen in the ______(52) and believe to be ______(53) from another ______(54) Many scientists do not believe so. They say if people see a ______(55), it might be an ______(56), a weather balloon or a ______(57). However, there is still evidence for people to believe ______(58) the existence of UFOs.
*Fill in each blank with the words to complete the passage.
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UFOs are strange flying objects that some people report that they have seen in the sky and believe to be (1) …………………from another (2) …………………. Many scientists do not believe so. They say that if people see a UFO it might be an aircraft, a weather (3) …………………or a (4) ………………….
However, there is still (5) …………………for people to believe in the existence of UFOs.
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
A UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) is any object flying in the sky which cannot be identified by the person who sees it. Sometimes the object is investigated. If people can still not figure out what the object is after an investigation, it is called a UFO. If they figure out what the object is, it can no longer be called a UFO because it has been identified.
Even though UFOs can be anything, people often use the word UFO when they are talking about alien spacecraft. Flying saucer is another word that is often used to describe an unidentified flying object.
Studies estimate that 50%-90% of all reported UFO sightings are identified later. Usually 10%-20% are never identified. Studies also show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other people). Most UFOs are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange. 80%-90% UFOs are identified as one of three different things: astronomical causes (for example: planets, stars, or meteors); aircraft; balloons 10%-20% of UFOs are other causes (such as birds, clouds, mirages, searchlights, etc.)
What does the word “figure out” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. observe
B. explain
C. calculate
D. require
* Use the suggestions to complete each of the following sentences.
1. UFOs / be / strange / fly / objects / that / some people / see / sky /.
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2. If / you / be / orbit, / you / able / get / out / seat / and / walk / cabin /.
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3. It / be / national holiday / yesterday, / so / my friends / I / go / picnic /.
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4. Bus / not / always / come / time, / so / we / might / have / wait / few / minutes /.
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5. 1971, / two / man / claim / they / capture / aliens / and / take aboard / spacecraft /.
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ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF STRESS !
Are you looking forward to another busy week ? You should be according to some experts. They argue that the stress encoutered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential to survival. They pay that the respnse to (1)....................,which creates a chemical called adrenal in, helps the mind and body to act quickly (2)....................... emergencies. Animals and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist o the planet.
Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of dealing with them.(3)................... the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous. They believe that (4)................... of trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit. Apparently, research shows that people (5).................. create conditons of stress for (6)................. by doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better with life's problems. Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion: people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point (7)..................... which they realise thay have succeeded and know that it was a positive experience. This is because we learn through challenge and difficulty. That's (8)................ we get our wisdom. Few of us unfortuantely, understand this fact. For example, many people believe they (9)..................... from stress at work, and take time off as a result. Yet it has been found in some companies that by far (10)....................... healthiest people are those with the most responsibility. So next time you're in a stressful situation, just remmber that it will be a positive learning experience and could also benefit your health!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Earth is richly supplied with different types of living organisms which co-exist in their environments, forming complex, interrelated communities. Living organisms depend on one another for nutrients, shelter, and other benefits. The extinction of one species can set off a chain reaction that affects many other species, particularly if the loss occurs near the bottom of the food chain. For example, the extinction of a particular insect or plant might seem inconsequential. However, there may be fish or small animals that depend on that resource for foodstuffs. The loss can threaten the survival of these creatures and larger predators that prey upon them. Extinction can have a ripple effect that spreads throughout nature.
In addition to its biological consequences, extinction poses a moral dilemma for humans, the only species capable of saving the others. The presence of humans on the planet has affected all other life forms, particularly plants and animals. Human lifestyles have proven to be incompatible with the survival of some other species. Purposeful efforts have been made to eliminate animals that prey on people, livestock, crops, or pose any threat to human livelihoods. Some wild animals have been decimated by human desire for meat, hides, fur, or other body parts with commercial value. Likewise, demand for land, water, and other natural resources has left many wild plants and animals with little to no suitable habitat. Humans have also affected nature by introducing non-native species to local areas and producing pollutants having a negative impact on the environment. The combination of these human-related effects and natural obstacles such as disease or low birthrates has proven to be too much for some species to overcome. They have no chance of survival without human help.
As a result, societies have difficult choices to make about the amount of effort and money they are willing to spend to save imperiled species. Will people accept limits on their property rights, recreational activities, and means of livelihood to save a plant or an animal? Should saving such popular species as whales and dolphins take priority over saving obscure, annoying, or fearful species? Is it the responsibility of humans to save every kind of life form from disappearing, or is extinction an inevitable part of nature, in which the strong survive and the weak perish? These are some difficult questions that people face as they ponder the fate of other species living on this planet.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Humans and endangered species
B. The importance of living organisms
C. Measures to protect endangered species
D. Causes of animal extinction
Complete the passage with the words in the box, then answer the questions bellow.
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Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But pollution problem is ________ (1) complicated as it is serious. It is complicated ________ (2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust ________ (3) automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material ________ (4) pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number ________ (5) people. Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil, but fertilizers and pesticide are important aids to the growing of crops. Thus, to end or reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit ________ (6). Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways.
• Rewrite the sentences using the words given
• People believe that the best time to visit the complex of Hue monuments is in April.
=> It is _________________________________________________________.
• People say that children are not afraid of ghosts.
=> Children are __________________________________________________.
• She said to me: “I visited my parents at the weekend”.
=> She told me ___________________________________________________.
• “Where will you live after graduation?” asked Jane.
=> Jane asked me _________________________________________________.
• "I always drink coffee,” she said.
=> She said _____________________________________________________.
