Unfortunately, biogas is not totally .....unharmful..... to people
Nuclear power is .....plenty.... , but it is very dangerous
Disposable batteries are ......polluting.... the environment
II. Supply the correct form of the words in bracket.
1. Unfortunately. Biogas isn’t totally ___________ to people. (harm)
2. Nuclear power is ____________, but it is very dangerous. (plenty)
3. Disposable batteries are _____________ the environment. (pollute)
4. Scientists are finding an _____________ source to replace gasoline. (limit)
5. Will ______________ energy sources be banned from using in the future? (new)
6. We should think ____________ how to protect our environment. (positive)
7. _____________ gas is going to run out someday. (nature)
8. It is predicted that there will be a serious _____________ of energy in the future. (short)
9. Renewable energy is an __________ source of energy. It is unlimited. (exhaust)
10. One of the ______________ of wind power is that it is unavailable. (advantage)
Complete the following sentences.
1. Nuclear power produces a lot of energy but it is ....
2. Renewable energy is also called "clean energy” because it is not .....
3. Coal, oil and natural gas are .... , so we have to use them economically.
4. Biogas is an ... source of energy for cooking in rural area.
5. Natural resources are not ....., so we mustn't waste them.
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative.
However, many people don’t approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations. The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.
Answer the questions:
1. Can natural resources be used up someday?
_____________________________________________________________
2. What should we do if we don’t want the natural resources to run out of?
_____________________________________________________________
3. Why don’t people prefer using nuclear power?
_____________________________________________________________
4. What does the radioactivity cause for young people?
_____________________________________________________________
5. What will you do to protect your environment?
_____________________________________________________________
IV.Read the following passage and decide if it is T or F.
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnharm of the New England Institude of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative.
However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it’s very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.
The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible.
Statements | T/ F |
1. Natural resources will run out. 2. The world’s energy resources are unlimited. 3. We know exactly how much fuel is left. 4. We should use fuel economically. 5. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, nuclear power will be used as a substitute for natural resources. 6. Many people disagree to use nuclear power as an alternative energy. 7. Radioactivity from nuclear power causes cancer and may have bad effect on the future generations. 8. Natural resources should be used as economical as possible. | 1…… 2…… 3…… 4…… 5……
6…… 7……
8…… |
9. Nuclear energy is renewable and clean, but it’s very ____________.
A. cheap B. safe C. dangerous D. clean
13. You can save much water by_______________
A. using biogas for cooking. B. walking or riding a bike to school.
C. using energy saving light bulbs. D. taking showers instead of baths.
14. ________do people celebrate Diwali? - They celebrate it with music, lights, fireworks and traditional sweets.
A. Where B. When C. How D. Why
15. Day of the Dead is celebrated_______ November 1st in Mexico.
A. on B. during C. at D. in
16. Solar panels ________ outdoors to capture sunlight and transform it into electricity. A. will be placed B. will be placing C. will have placed D. will place 17. We will solve the problem of energy _________ by using solar energy.
A. shorten B. short C. shortment D. shortage
18. At the 9 o’clock tomorrow, we __________ through the streets of London.
A. will have walking B. have walked C. will walk D. will be walking
19. “Who will you celebrate Christmas with? – “ _______________________” A. My uncle and cousins. My parents will have a trip to Sa Pa at this time.
B. That’s enough for me. I will visit some famous places at this time.
C. My parents will give me some presents. I’m looking forward to seeing them. D. I love Christmas. It’s a great time for my family.
20. _______ fuels include natural gas, oil or coal. They are usually used for industry.
A. Source B. Biogas C. Fossil D. Nuclear
21. Indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentences:
Although oil is abundant, people shouldn’t make too much use of it. They should remember that oil isn’t one of renewable resources.
A. clean B. plentiful C. effective D. safe
22. “Will people use solar energy widely in the coming time?” - “__________________”
A. Yes. I think it has many advantages. B. It’s one of renewable energy resources. C. That’s great. It’s so expensive to use. D. It’s not my thing. I prefer wind power.
Circle the option A, B, C or D which indicates the best combination of 2 sentences.
23. Thousands of people lined the street. They wanted to watch the colourful parade.
A. Thousands of people lined the street because of they wanted to watch the colourful parade.
B. Because thousands of people lined the street, they wanted to watch the colourful parade.
C. Thousands of people lined the street although they wanted to watch the colourful parade.
D. Thousands of people lined the street to watch the colourful parade.
24. When we arrived in Thailand, we couldn’t drive on the left. After a long time staying here, we can do it.
A. We used to drive on the left in Thailand.
B. We get used to driving on the left.
C. We didn’t drive on the left in Thailand.
D. We got used to drive on the left.
25. The weather was very cold. She didn’t put on her coat.
A. The weather was very cold, however, she didn’t put on her coat.
B. Because the weather was very cold, she didn’t put on her coat.
C. The weather was very cold, so she didn’t put on her coat.
D. In spite of the cold, she didn’t put on her coat.
26. I didn’t find the situation very funny. It wasn’t so amusing. A. I wasn’t amusing with the situation.
B. I thought the situation was very amusing.
C. The situation didn’t make me feel amused.
D. I found the situation not amused and funny.
Circle the option A, B, C or D which has the CLOSEST meaning with the provided sentence.
27. We will take a test on sources of energy at school on Tuesday.
A. A test on sources of energy will be taking at school on Tuesday.
B. A test on sources of energy will be taken at school by us on Tuesday.
C. A test on sources of energy will be taken at school on Tuesday.
D. A test on sources of energy will be taken on Tuesday at school.
28. When did people hold the first Cannes Film Festival?
A. When was the first Cannes Film Festival hold?
B. When was the first Cannes Film Festival held by people?
C. When was the first Cannes Film Festival held?
D. When were people hold the first Cannes Film Festival? 29. Stop talking or you won’t understand the lesson.
A. Unless you continue talking, you will understand the lesson.
B. You don’t stop talking, and you won’t understand the lesson.
C. You don’t stop talking, but you understand the lesson. D. If you stop talking, you won’t understand the lesson.
30. When my uncle was younger, he was a national swimming champion. A. My uncle used to be a swimming champion.
B. My uncle has never been a national swimming champion.
C. My uncle is used to be a national swimming champion.
D. My uncle is still young. He is a national swimming champion.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Every body has a carbon footprint – it’s the amount of carbon dioxide we produce with any action or activity. (31) _________ carbon dioxide contributes to “greenhouse gases”, our carbon footprints have a direct impact (32) _________ the environment. You can estimate your carbon footprint on any number of popular websites: if it's small; then you're probably leading a relatively green lifestyle. But (33) __________happens if it’s big? Well, the answer is that you can (34) ________it. This modern answer to the problem is for people to contribute to balancing the negative effects of their actions by using (35)___________fuels, recycling, reforestation and a number of other activities which are said to contribute to a lowering of carbon dioxide.
31. A. However B. Due to C. Although D. Because
32. A. for B. at C. on D. in
33. A. when B. why C. what D. how
34. A. recycle B. reuse C. balance D. reduce
35. A. fossil B. leaded C. green D. smocky
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.
For hundreds of years, one remote hill in the middle of England has hosted one of the weirdest and most hazardous festivals in the world. It’s the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Festival. The event is held every year at the end of May. Some people believe that the festival originated from a tradition of rolling burning bundles of sticks down the hill to celebrate the end of winter. Today, the festival has 36. What is the passage mainly about?
A. An unusual and dangerous festival in England.
B. The history of the Cheese Rolling Festival.
C. Tips for winning the race in the Cheese Rolling Festival.
D. Different food festivals around the world.
37. What is the origin of the Cheese Rolling Festival?
A. It comes from the tradition of rolling burning bundles of sticks down the hill.
B. It takes place at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire.
C. It is held to represent the birth of the New Year after winter.
D. It is held every year in May.
38. The word ‘outraged’ in the last sentence is closest in meaning to _______.
A. upset B. big
C. pleasant
D. keen
39. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The race is dangerous because the hill is very long.
B. Most participants can not stay on their feet while they run down the hill.
C. The winner is the first person to catch the cheese.
D. All the runners in the race are from England.
40. The festival was officially canceled in 2010 due to _________________________________. A. a large number of participants. B. the bad weather in Gloucestershire. C. the steep slopes of Cooper’s Hill D. the dangerous aspect of the event
unlimited / dangerous / available / exhaustible / polluting
1. Nuclear power produces a lot of energy but it is__________ .
2. Renewable energy is also called "clean energy” because it is not__________ .
3. Coal, oil and natural gas are________ , so we have to use them economically.
4. Biogas is an________ source of energy for cooking in rural area.
5. Natural resources are not_________ , so we mustn't waste them.
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15. ____________ is not very far from here to the harbour.
A.There B. It C. This D.That
16.The boys _______ home for lunch because they are planning to visit the hydro power station.
A. have not come B. do not come C. will not be coming D. is not coming
17.It is going to rain any minute now. The children ___________ in the rain.
A. is being caught B. will be caught C. is caught D. are caught
18.They ___________ a test tomorrow; we don’t want to disturb them.
A. will be having B. will have C. have D. had
19.They ___________ that we have gone without telling them.
A. thought B. are thinking C. will be thinking D. think
20. The sun and the wind are other ____________sources of energy.
A. alternative B. renewable C. non-renewable D. Nuclear
21.We _____ solar panels in the schoolyard while you are checking cracks in the water pipes.
A. have put B. will be putting C. will put D. put
22.At 7.00 tomorrow, you ___________ to school.
A .cycle B. will cycle C. will be cycling D. will be cycled
23.Solar energy ___________ by many countries in the world in the future.
A. use B. will use C. will be using D. will be used
24.At this time tomorrow, I ________ an interview.
A. will be having B. will have C. had D. have
25. Coal is a __________ energy.
A. nuclear B. solar C. biogas D. natural
26. We should __________ low energy light bulbs.
A. use B. using C. used D. to use
27. The wind turns __________ to make electricity.
A. fans B. leaves C. turbines D. kites
28. We ________ an English test tomorrow.
A. will have B. have C. has D. had
29. Solar energy will ________ to solve the problem of energy shortage.
A. use B. be used C. used D. using
30.You should turn ________ the lights when leaving the rooms.
A. on B. off C. right D. left
II. Choose the best answer:
6. Solar energy, air and water are_______.
A. renewable B. limited C. restricted D. narrow
7. Although nuclear power is clean and plentiful, it is not_______
A. dangerous B. unsafe C. safe D. renewed
8. _______energy sources include water and wind power.
A. Friendly environmental B. Environmentally friendly
C. Friendly environment D. Environmental friendly
9. Solar energy can be
_______.
A. electricity B. electric C. electrician D. electrical
10. Hydroelectric power is produced by the fall of_______ trapped into a dam.
A. air B. soil C. wind D. water
11. Our major source _______energy is oil. A. from B. of C. in D. for
12. The amount of fossil fuels_______the world is limited.
A. on B. for C. of D. in
13. What do you need energy_______? A. to B. for C. at D. by
14. When water moves _______a high place to a lower place, it makes energy.
A. with B. on C. from D. at
15. Many countries use solar energy_______ their daily life.
A. with B. into C. in D. for
V. Find the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning with the underlined part
1. Nuclear power is expensive.
A. safe B. abundant C. cheap D. much money
2. The air is polluted.
A. dangerous B. clean C. available D. plentiful
3. The school starts in September.
A. ends B. attends C. sets up D. begins
4. We laughed a lot because the film was very interesting.
A. hilarious B. funny C. good D. boring
5. In La Tomatina, people get to throw tomatoes at one another.
A. collect B. bring C. give D. open
