EX13: Read the passage carefully, then do the tasks:

                                      Household air pollution

About 3 billion people cook using wood, coal or crop waste on open fires traditional stoves. This cooking causes household air pollution. This type of pollution contains health damaging pollutants. It can lead to child and adult diseases such as heart disease and lung cancer.

The governments would reduce poverty if they reduced solid fuel (wood, coal) use. Cleaner fuels such as biogas, electricity and solar power should replace solid fuels. We can also reduce indoor air pollution by drying fuel wood before use or keeping children from smoke. Moreover, we can lower pollution levels by using improved stoves. These stoves are effective in reducing smoke because of lower emission levels and shorter cooking times.

Task A: Mark the sentences T (True) or F (False)

1. About 2 billion people use wood or coal for cooking

2. Household air pollution contains pollutants harmful to health

3. Household water pollution results in heart disease and lung cancer

4. Solid fuels are oil and gas

5. Outdoor air pollution is another phrase for household air pollution

6. Cleaner fuels should replace coal or wood

7. We don’t have to dry fuel wood before use to reduce indoor air pollution

8. Using improved stoves is another way to increase pollution levels

Task B: Read the passage again and finish the sentences

1. Some solid fuels are ……………, …………… and ………………………………………

2. Some child and adult diseases are …………… and ……………………………

3. Some cleaner fuels are …………………, ………………… and ………………………

4. Cleaner fuels should …………………………………………………………………………

5. We can …………………………………… to reduce indoor air pollution

6. ……………………… and ……………………… are two reasons why improved stoves………………………………………………………………………………………

EX14: Read the passage and answer the questions

Land pollution is another term for soil contamination (for example, by factory chemicals or sewage and other wastewater). It means any kind or long – term land damage, destruction, degradation or loss.

Air and water pollution disappear, but land pollution doesn’t. It stays exactly where it is. Radiation can contaminate for thousands of years. That means radioactive waste dumps remain that way indefinitely.

The biggest problem comes when contaminated land is returned to use as buildings or agriculture land. People might get their water from rivers. Diseases might happen over years for this reason.

We should try to find a way of stopping or reducing land pollution. We should recycle old things to reduce our need for new ones. Also, we need to clean up many contaminated sites.

1. What’s another term for land pollution?

-> __________________

2. What causes land pollution?

-> _________________

3. Is long – term land damage a form of land pollution?

-> __________________

4. How long can radiation contaminate land?

-> __________________

5. When does the biggest problem happen?

-> __________________

6. What should we try to find?

-> __________________

7. Why should we recycle old things?

-> __________________

8. What do we need to do?

-> __________________

EX15: Write a short paragraph about causes of water pollution. Use the cues below

+ sewage / domestic household and factories

+ solid wastes / dumped / rivers and oceans

+ industrial waste / factories

+ oil pollution

+ burning fossil fuels/ acid rain

+ water temperature/ go up

There are some causes of ……………… First, ……………………………………………

Second, …………………………….. Third, ……………………………………

We should try to ……………………… water pollution

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VI. Read the passage carefully then do the tasks that follow. (1 pt)

Elephant Racing Festival, one of the biggest festivals in Tay Nguyen, is held annually in the third lunar month. As preparation for the festival, villagers feed their elephants with a wide range of food:  grass, corns, sugar canes, sweet potatoes, papayas, and bananas. Also, in order to preserve their strength, the elephants take a rest without hard work.

On the day of the event, elephants from several villages gather at Don Village. Each time, ten elephants will run at the same time for about one or two kilometers. The competition is guided by the sound of tu va, a kind of horn. The winning elephant will receive a laurel wreath as a sign of victory, and it will enjoy sugar canes and bananas from surrounding people. After finishing the race at Don Village, the elephants move to Serepok River for swimming competition.

Part 1. Decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). 

1. _____ The elephants only take part in running competition in the festival.

2. _____ Surrounding people give the winning elephant sugar canes and bananas.

Part 2. Answer the following questions. 

1. When do they hold Elephant Racing Festival?

……………………………………………………….

2. How far do the elephants will run?

……………………………………………….

I. Read the passage carefully, then do the tasks.

SIGN LANGUAGE.

Because deaf people cannot hear, they have special ways of communicating. For example, they can learn to understand what someone is saying by looking at the mouth of the speaker. This is called lipreading. Also, speaking is very difficult for the deaf, because they cannot hear their own voices. However, it is possible with special training. According to many deaf people all around the world, the most practical and popular way of communicating is with sign language.

In many ways, sign language is similar to spoken language. The words of sign language are made with signs, which are formed with movements of the hands, face, and body. As with words, each sign has a different meaning and can be combined to form sentences. Sign languages also have their own grammar. The alphabet of sign language is special hand signs that stand for letters; they make spelling possible. The signs combine to form a rich language that can express the same thoughts, feelings, and ideas as any spoken language. And just as people from different countries speak different languages, most countries have their own variety of sign language.

 Answer the questions.

1. How can deaf people communicate with others?

_______________________________________________________________

2. Why is speaking difficult for the deaf?

_______________________________________________________________

3. Is sign language similar to spoken language in every way?

_______________________________________________________________

4. How is sign language expressed?

_______________________________________________________________

5. What stands for letters in the alphabet of sign language?

_______________________________________________________________

6. Does sign language differ between countries?

_______________________________________________________________

II. Read the passage carefully and then do the tasks. We use many different energy sources to do work for us. Energy sources are classified into two groups - renewable and nonrenewable. Non-renewable energy sources are those that take millions of years to form and will run out some day. It is energy that comes from fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are mainly made up of carbon and were formed millions of years ago. The chemical reaction which takes place when we burn fossil fuels releases carbon compounds such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide into the air. Carbon dioxide is one of the green house gases which is contributing to global warming and air pollution. On the other hand, renewable energy sources will never run out, are better for the environment and do not cause pollution. Renewable energy is often called green energy because it is a natural energy, always available and does not have to be formed like nonrenewable energy. The green energy is always there. For example, the Sun consistently shines, water is abundant, and the winds blow throughout the year. The five types include solar, energy from the Sun; geothermal, energy from heat within the Earth; hydroelectric, energy from moving water; biomass, energy from dead plants and microorganisms and finally, energy from the wind. A. Decide if the flowing statements are True (T) or False (F) 1. Non -renewable energy is a source of energy that will eventually run out. 2. Renewable energy comes from natural sources, like sunlight, wind, water, and heat of the Earth. 3. Burning fossil fuels is harmful to the environment. 4. Renewable resources are better for the environment, but they are limited in supply. 5. carbon is the main element in fossil fuels. 6. Wind is the primary source of hydroelectricity energy. B. Answer the questions. 1. What are fossil fuels?​ 2. When were fossil fuels formed?​ 3. Do carbon dioxide emissions causes climate change on Earth?​ 4. How many types of renewable energy sources are there? What are they? 5. Are renewable sources bad for the environment?​ 6. Why is renewable energy called green energy

IX. Read the passage carefully, then do the tasks. Self-driving cars have the potential to make travelling easier and safer than ever. Getting around an unfamiliar city could be as simple as opening an app and hailing an autonomous car. Technically speaking, self-driving cars are already on the road, thanks to a number of brands - but they're not legally allowed to fully drive themselves yet on public roads, and may not be for a while yet. There is a long list of companies working on self-driving vehicles, from traditional car manufacturers such as BMW, Audi and Volkswagen, to tech companies such as Uber, Tesla and Google. The most notable company in this field is Tesla, which is constantly rolling out software and hardware updates for its cars to improve their autonomous capabilities little by little. Its Autopilot system can already drive a car better than a human, Tesla says, though right now you're only legally allowed to use it to help you stay in lanes on a motorway, change lanes when needed, and adjust the car's speed based on the traffic around it. A. Match the synonyms. 1. potential a. driverless 2. unfamiliar b. launch 3. autonomous c. change 4. notable d. strange 5. roll out e. possibility 6. adjust f. famous B. Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F) 1. Self-driving cars make it easier for people to get around a strange city. 2. Self-driving cars can fully drive themselves on public roads right now. 3. Lots of companies are working towards developing self-driving vehicles. 4. Tesla constantly updates its car's software to improve self-driving capabilities. 5.Tesla says that its Autopilot system is better than a human driver. 6. Right now, Tesla Autopilot can only be used to change lanes on the highway.

 Read the passage carefully then do the tasks that follow. (1 pt)

Big Bang is a South Korean boy band. The group consists of 4 members: G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, and Daesung. Member Seungri retired from the industry on March 11, 2019. They are often cited as one of the most influential acts to shape the K-pop industry by helping spread the Korean Wave internationally. After receiving the Artist of the Year award from the 2008 Korean Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards, the group expanded their endeavors to Japan, releasing four studio albums, Big Bang (2009), Big Bang 2 (2011), Alive (2012), and Made Series (2016), which are all certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

Part 1. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to answer the following questions. (0.5 pt)

1. Big Bang is a ______ from Korean.

A. musician B. boy band C. composer D. musical instrument

2. They had the album Made Series in the year ______.

A. 2008 B. 2011 C. 2012 D. 2016

Part 2. Answer the following questions. (0.5 pt)

3. How many members are there in Big Bang?

4. When did they receive the Artist of the Year award?

XI. Read the passage carefully, then do the tasks. GIẢI THÍCH GIÚP MÌNH NHÉ

Scientists say it could take at least 1,500 years before humans make contact with species of aliens, or for them to communicate with or find us. Astronomers from Cornell University in the USA combined two existing theories about the possibility of life existing on other planets to form a new equation. One of these theories is the Fermi Paradox described by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950. This States that while billlons of Earth-like planets exist in our galaxy, not One has made contact with Earth yet. The other is the principle, which suggests that because there is life on Earth, it will typically exist on Earth-like planets throughout the universe. We havent heard from aliens yet, as space is a big place, but that doesnt mean no one is out there, study author and Cornell astronomy student Evan Solomonides said. According to Solomonides, extraterrestrials could have received signals from Earth. However, he suggests that ET would not have been able to decode them. He said they would need to decode the light waves into sounds and analyse 3,000 human languages to understand any messages. He said that signals from Earth have only reached about 8,500 stars and that the Milky Way galaxy alone contains 200 billion stars. He added: If we stop listening or looking, we may miss the signals, so we should keep looking.

1. How many years might it be before we make contact with aliens?
__________________________________________________________________
2. What university are the researchers from?
__________________________________________________________________
3. When did the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi describe his theory?
__________________________________________________________________
4. Who is Evan Solomonides?
__________________________________________________________________
5. What did Evan Solomonides say about space?
__________________________________________________________________
6. What will extraterrestrials need to do to understand human messages?
__________________________________________________________________
7. What contains 200 billion stars?
__________________________________________________________________

VI. Read the passage carefully then do the tasks that follow. (1pt)

       Minh’s hobby’s is singing. She enjoys singing very much. When her brother bought a karaoke set last month, Minh was so glad that she sings every day after dinner. She likes to sing only English songs. In fact, she has already sung all the songs found on the karaoke discs. Minh is singing in the karaoke competition organized by the RC Center this Saturday. Her family is going there to support her.

Part 1. Answer the questions (0.5 pt)

1. What’s Minh’s hobby?

2. Was she happy when her brother bought a karaoke set last month?

Part 2. Decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F) (0.5 pt)