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

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

II/ Read the text and choose the best answers A, B, C or D. to the questions. (1m)

Most of the countries in the world have searched for alternative sources of energy in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste.

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil, shale and coal tars. But today that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power heat from the earth is also being tested.

Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only five percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. The use of water productions for energy

B. Efficient ways of disposing of waste

C. The search for Alternative Sources of Energy

D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power

2. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by_________.

A. wind B. waste products C. oil D. water

3. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the following _________.

A. biological fuels B. artificial made fuels

C. low burning fuels D. fast burning fuels

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?

A. electricity B. burning of garbage

C. geothermal power D. synthetics fuels

5. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to _________.

A. their being money consuming B. their being time consuming

C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology

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 paragraph and choose the best answer.

Are you looking for a cheap, clean, ............ (1) source of power that doesn’t cause …………(2) or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our sun. At present, most of our …..……(3) comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth is enough to provide………(4) for the total population. Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the ……..(5) of our house and the Sun’s (6) ….is used to heat water. The energy can be…………….(7). For a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use (8)………. energy, too.

A. effect

B. effective

C. effectively

D. effectiveness

Read the paragraph and choose the best answer.

Are you looking for a cheap, clean, ............ (1) source of power that doesn’t cause …………(2) or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our sun. At present, most of our …..……(3) comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth is enough to provide………(4) for the total population. Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the ……..(5) of our house and the Sun’s (6) ….is used to heat water. The energy can be…………….(7). For a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use (8)………. energy, too.

A. streets

B. grounds

C. roofs

D. suns

Read the paragraph and choose the best answer.

Are you looking for a cheap, clean, ............ (1) source of power that doesn’t cause …………(2) or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our sun. At present, most of our …..……(3) comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth is enough to provide………(4) for the total population. Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the ……..(5) of our house and the Sun’s (6) ….is used to heat water. The energy can be…………….(7). For a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use (8)………. energy, too.

A. power

B. energy

C. nuclear

D. panels