II Comiplete the sentences with an appropriate form of the words parentheses. (1:5pts)

1. Air and water........... can make people fall ill (pollute)

2. I always drive more..........at night. (care)

3. You can.........the amount of gas by traveling by bicycle or public transport. (reduction)

4. Easter is a...............estival which is celebrated in many countries in the world. (joy)

5. Consumers want products that will not only work.............., but also save money. (effect)

6. There are energy-saving methods and.......... to use solar energy. (invent)

Choose the word or phrase in the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

save    luxuries     in      lighting      last       labeling     consumers      reduced     effectively      efficiency

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not .............. (1) but necessities. Companies now realize that ................. (2) want products that will not only work ..................... (3), but also save money.

For most North American households, .................... (4) accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be ...................... (5) by replacing an ordinary 100- watt light bulb with an energy saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and ...................... (6) eight times longer. Therefore consumers can ..................... (7) about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a .................... (8) scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy .................... (9) each model has, compared with other appliances ........................ (10) the same category.

Task 2. Read the following passage and then answer True or False.

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money. For most North American households, lighting accounts for ten percent to fifteen percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore, consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. And instead of paying 20 dollars for an ordinary light bulb a month, you just pay 5 dollars for. 

Read the passage and decide which statements are True (T) or False (F).
In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money.
For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore, consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category. Ultimately, these innovations will save smoney as well as conserve the Earth's resources.

1. In Western countries, energy is cheap.
2. Consumers can save money by using energy-saving bulbs.
3. Labeling scheme is a good innovation which helps the European to save money and natural resources.
4. Ordinary 100-watt light bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs.
5. North American and European countries are interested in saving money and natural resources.

V. Use the correct form of the words in the parentheses: (1.5pts)

I am __________________ that all of them can speak French.(surprise)

_______________always want the products are not only good but also cheap.(consume)

In Sweden, most of the houses will be __________________ by solar energy soon.(hot)

I’m pleased that you solved the problem ______________________ (effect)

Look! There’s a ___________________ of water on your book. (drip)

___________________ energy is the best alternative source of energy.(sun)

VI. Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same: (2pts)

31. Shall we help poor children with giving them English lessons for free?

Why __________________________________________________________________?

With his hard work, he can improve his English pronunciation quickly.

If he ___________________________________________________________________

Her parents have to divide this cake into three equal parts.

This cake _______________________________________________________________

David couldn’t pass in his final exam because of his serious sickness.

Because David __________________________________________________________

IX. Arrange these words into their correct orders: (0.5pt)

35. lazy students/ prevent/ trash/ on the ground/ from/ garbage bins/ throwing/ can/ .

→ ______________________________________________________________________________

36. we/ if/ it/ use/ would/ public buses/ I think/ be better/ .

→ ______________________________________________________________________________

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money.

For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eieht times longer. Therefore consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb.

In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category.

Ultimately, these innovations will save money as well as conserve the Earth's resources.

Answer the questions: Mrs. Jones uses only two ordinary bulbs and she pays US$8 for lighting. How much will she pay if she uses two energy-saving bulbs instead? (Giải thích rõ lí do nhá mn)

1. She made some very helpful .........but her boss rejected them all ( suggest)
2. We find advertising on the radio very ............( efficiency)
3. If you take me my ................, you'll see a doctor ( advise)
6. He needs to call in an ............to sort out the wiring ( electric)
7. She is not only a ...............housekeeper but also a clever cook (save)
8. The sellers need a lot of new............to supply buyers ( produce)
10. You should have a mechanic check your motorcycle...........(regular)
11. People's encouragement ...............to them who are fighting the enemy ( energy)
12. If we go on wasting water, we will be a fresh water..............in a few decades ( short)
14. She expressed pride in her child's...................(achieve)
15. To save energy the students shouldn't use paper ...................(waste)
16. Nowadays ......................want more information about the food they buy ( consume)
17. All building in Sweden will be heated by......................energy in 2015 ( sun)
18. ..................of water pipes requires several days ( install)
19. I spent money ..................................on traveling summer vacation ( enormous)
20. The full ............................of the new method have not yet been felt ( effect)
21. What can we do to reduce wasteful energy ...................? ( consume)
22. Most children enjoy ........................powered toys ( electric)
23. The outdoor center organizes lots of ................activities for the kids like cycling ( energy)
24. Ler us know what your favorite ...............products ( innovate)
25. You can be .......................with your money , spending too much of it on unimportant things ( waste)

Choose the word or phrase in the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not .............. (1) but necessities. Companies now realize that ................. (2) want products that will not only work ..................... (3), but also save money.

For most North American households, .................... (4) accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be ...................... (5) by replacing an ordinary 100- watt light bulb with an energy saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and ...................... (6) eight times longer. Therefore consumers can ..................... (7) about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a .................... (8) scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy .................... (9) each model has, compared with other appliances ........................ (10) the same category.

Question 3:

Choose the word or phrase in the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not .............. (1) but necessities. Companies now realize that ................. (2) want products that will not only work ..................... (3), but also save money.

For most North American households, .................... (4) accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be ...................... (5) by replacing an ordinary 100- watt light bulb with an energy saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and ...................... (6) eight times longer. Therefore consumers can ..................... (7) about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a .................... (8) scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy .................... (9) each model has, compared with other appliances ........................ (10) the same category.

Question 2: