* Multiple choice.
01. China ………………first in population growth.
A. stands B. keeps C. comes D. ranks
02. Nigeria has a population ………………nearly 100 million.
A. of B. at C. about D. with
03. People are not aware ………………the problem of overpopulation.
A. for B. of C. at D. in
04. The world’s population is ………………to be over 8 billion by 2030.
A. claim B. blamed C. expected D. reached
05. On ………………about 30% of the population in the area are jobless.
A. figure B. safety C. research D. average
06. The rapid growth of population led to an acute ………………of housing.
A. shortfall B. shortcut C. shortcoming D. shortage
07. ………………the population has been increasing, there is no lack of food.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. However
08. It’s time governments ………………something to limit population growth.
A. do B. did C. have done D. will do
09. Better health care and agriculture have led to rapid population ……………….
A. grow B. growing C. grown D. growth
10. The government has set strict ………………on levels of population in big cities.
A. limitation B. limited C. limits D. limiting
11. Pressure on natural recourses will ………………as we face a population explosion.
A. increase B. decrease C. decline D. raise
12. One third of the world’s population ………………two thirds of the world’s resources.
A. drains B. absorbs C. consumes D. supports
13. Scientists say that the main reason ………………population explosion is an increase in birth rates.
A. of B. to C. for D. in
14. While southern California is densely populated, ………………live in the northern part of the state.
A. a number of people B. many people C. few people D. a few of people
15.  Population explosion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to………………the demand for food.
A. make B. need C. have D. meet

01. China ………………first in population growth.

A. stands                          B. keeps                              C. comes                            D. ranks

02. Nigeria has a population ………………nearly 100 million.

A. of                                  B. at                                   C. about                              D. with

03. People are not aware ………………the problem of overpopulation.

A. for                                B. of                                   C. at                                    D. in

04. The world’s population is ………………to be over 8 billion by 2030.

A. claim                            B. blamed                          C. expected                        D. reached

05. On ………………about 30% of the population in the area are jobless.

A. figure                           B. safety                            C. research                         D. average

06. The rapid growth of population led to an acute ………………of housing.

A. shortfall                       B. shortcut                         C. shortcoming                  D. shortage

07. ………………the population has been increasing, there is no lack of food.

A. Although                      B. Because                         C. If                                    D. However

08. It’s time governments ………………something to limit population growth.

A. do                                 B. did                                 C. have done                      D. will do

09. Better health care and agriculture have led to rapid population ……………….

A. grow                             B. growing                         C. grown                            D. growth

10. The government has set strict ………………on levels of population in big cities.

A. limitation                     B. limited                          C. limits                             D. limiting

11. Pressure on natural recourses will ………………as we face a population explosion.

A. increase                        B. decrease                        C. decline                           D. raise

12. One third of the world’s population ………………two thirds of the world’s resources.

A. drains                           B. absorbs                          C. consumes                       D. supports

13. Scientists say that the main reason ………………population explosion is an increase in birth rates.

A. of                                  B. to                                   C. for                                  D. in

14. While southern California is densely populated, ………………live in the northern part of the state.

A. a number of people      B. many people                 C. few people                     D. a few of people

15.  Population explosion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to………………the demand for food.

A. make                            B. need                              C. have                               D. meet

I : Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D.

1: She ................ a letter when the telephone rang.

A. writes B. wrot C. has written D. was writing

2: William suggested . ........................ at home for a change.

A. staying B. to stay C. stay D. stayed

3: This book is different ................ the one i had.

A. with B. to C. from D. at

II : Complete each space with an appropriate word .

were century problem children was people

Population growth is a serious (1) ......................... around the world. At the beginning ò the 20th (2)........................., there were about 1.5 billion people in the world. In 1984 the worlk population (3) ....................... 4.8 billion people. By the year 2000, It will be about6.1 billion. This growth in population is not happening everywhere. For example in Europe the population is not growing at all. Families in these countries are smaller now. Only about 2.1 (4) ..................... are born for every woman .

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

The word “others” in the passage refers to ________.

A. problems of global warming in the modern world 

B. examples of the environmental consequences of population growth 

C. ways in which our usage of oil will affect the world climate. 

D. the reasons why trees are essential in controlling global warming

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

Why does the author discuss China, Japan, and the United States?

A. To compare the standard of their citizens. 

B. To explain why China will not be able to become a first world nation. 

C. To better illustrate the effects of an increase in standards of living. 

D. To explain why the world's use of energy will need to double soon.

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

According to the passage, which of these activities Does NOT contribute to climate change in some way?

A. food production

B. energy usage 

C. wild animals hunting 

D. natural resources consumption

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

How many years did it take the world years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil?

A. 100 years

B. 125 years 

C. 30 years 

D. 7 years

IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. In 2019, the population _____ Jakarta is over 10.5 million.
a. in b. with c. of d. for
2. It is not unusual to be stuck in traffic _____ several hours during rush hour.
a. in b. for c. at d. to
3. People living in a city want to spend _____ time in traffic jams.
a. more b. less c. fewer d. much
4. Because of _____ poverty, Mumbai can be a difficult place to live.
a. its b. it's c. his d. theirs
5. The population _____ of London city is 5,590 people per square kilometer.
a. growth b. explosion c. density d. decline
6. Many countries have the problem of overpopulated cities, _____?
a. do they b. haven't they c. doesn't it d. don't they
7. _____ there are still thousands of homeless people living on the streets, it is fewer than in the past.
a. As b. Though c. Because d. While
8. Overpopulation is a serious problem which is _____ the world in negative ways.
a. facing b. solving c. causing d. affecting
9. We will be successful if we try hard, _____?
a. don't we b. will we c. won't we d. do we
10. "Life must be very difficult with homeless people."
“_____. They have to face many problems beyond the lack of a suitable home."
a. Not really. b. No doubt. c. Of course not. d. Not at all.