X. Read the passage carefully and do the tasks.
There are many kinds of pollution. Air, water, and land can be polluted. Some pollution is caused by
nature, such as foods, forest fires, and volcanoes. People are the major Cause of pollution. We pollute the
air with our cars, homes, and factories. Smoke from factories and car exhaust makes the air looks gray and
smoggy. Some people cannot go outside when the air is very bad! We pollute the water by dumping
garbage and Chemicals in the water. Plants and animals die because of the pollution in the water. We
pollute the soil with Chemicals and garbage. We harm the land by cutting down trees in the forest,
especially to build roads and new houses without careful planning and thinking.
The only way to save our environment is to think about pollution. How can you stop or limit pollution?
How do we protect our environment? Conservation is one way to protect our environment. Conservation is
the wise use and protection of our environment. We can control water pollution by not producing as much
as waste and by proper disposal of sewage and garbage. We can take care of recreation land by cleaning up,
after ourselves and not causing more pollution. Carpooling and public transportation will help reduce air
pollution.
Recycling is a type of conservation. Recycling is reusing items over again or in a new way. Recycling can
help us conserve our natural resources so they will last many more years. A. Find the word in bold in the
passage that means:
1. the protection of the natural environment ____
2. have a bad effect on something ____
3. a large amount of water covering an, area that usually dry ____
4. sharing a car ride with other people ____
5. waste gases that come out of an engine ____
6. the process of making air, water, soil, etc. dirty ____
7. get rid of ____
B. Choose the correct answers.
1. According to the passage, pollution________
A. is always caused by humans. B. can only be caused by nature.
C. is mainly caused by humans. D. may sometimes cause natural disasters.
2. What kind of pollution may a car cause?
A. Air pollution B. Water pollution C. Soil pollution D. Light pollution
3. Which of the followings is not an example of soil pollution?
A. Land development B. Waste disposal
C. Pesticide or fertilizer use D. Exhaust from traffic
4. How can we help save our environment?
A. Stop pollution. B. Dump garbage into the river.
C. Drive cars everywhere. D. Cut down trees in the forests.
5. How does recycling help the environment?
A. It expands landfills. B. It saves natural resources.
C. It increases water pollution. D. It causes air pollution.

6. What can we do to help reduce air pollution?
A. Walk or bike B. Carpool to work or school
C. Use public transport D. All of the above
7. What is the main idea of this article?
A.The air is dirty because of cars and factories. B. The soil gets polluted from littering.
C.People cause pollution, but they can also stop or limit it.
D. Conservation is the only way to stop environmental pollution.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

People need to breathe. If they don’t breathe, they will die. But how clean is the air people breathe? If they breathe dirty air, they will have breathing problems. Plants and animals need fresh air too. A lot of the things in our lives create harmful gases and make the air dirty, like cars, motorbikes, and factories. Dirty air is called polluted air. Air pollution can also make our Earth warmer.

Question: What is the impact of air pollution to the Earth?

A. TThe Earth will be exploded.

B. The Earth will get warmer.

C. People can’t live on the Earth. 

D. The Earth has no impact.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

People need to breathe. If they don’t breathe, they will die. But how clean is the air people breathe? If they breathe dirty air, they will have breathing problems. Plants and animals need fresh air too. A lot of the things in our lives create harmful gases and make the air dirty, like cars, motorbikes, and factories. Dirty air is called polluted air. Air pollution can also make our Earth warmer.

Question: What is the other name of dirty air?

A. Polluting air

B. Pure air

C. Breathless air

D. Polluted air

Read the passage carefully then answer the questions.

 The environment is the most important thing for our life. The environment is the air we breath, the water we drink and is everything we need for our life.  This pollution affects the health of living things. 
But only we can change it and solve it.  First we can use recycled paper to help save trees. Second try to avoid buying plastic.  To protect the environment we also have to save energy. 
Finally, we now know that environment is the most important thing for life  . Everyday we invent and find more and more way to protect the environment. I hope that in the future the earth will be cleaner.

 Questions

1. Is the environment the most important thing for our life?

 2. What does this pollution affect?

3. What can we use to help save trees?

4. What do we try to avoid buying?

5. What does the author hope that in the future?

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.

I was born in Newcastle, a city in the Northeast of England. Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne. It is quite big, with a population of about 200,000 people. There is a cathedral and a university. There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town Gates Head, where there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world, the Metro Center.

A few years ago, the main industries were ship building and coal mining, but now the chemical and soap industries are more important.

I moved from Newcastle ten years ago, but I often return. I miss the people who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are many hills and streams.

People are born near the River Tyne have a special name. They are called “Geordies”. I am very pleased to be a “Geordie”.

Question 26. The more important and main industries of Newcastle now are _______.

A.  ship building and coal mining

B.   coal mining and soap

C.  ship building and chemical

D.  chemical and soap

Question 27. The word “it” in paragraph 1 is in closest meaning to _______.

A.  the River Tyne         B. England             C. the river bank      D. Newcastle

Question 28. From paragraph 3, we can infer that the writer moved from Newcastle ten years ago and _____

A.  usually returned                             B. rarely returned

C.didn’t want to return                      D. never returned

Question 29. All of the following are true about Newcastle -EXCEPT ______.

A.  there is a cathedral and a university there

B.   there aren’t any bridges over the River Tyne

C.  there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world, the Metro Center.      

D. the population is about 200,000 people

Question 30. People who are born near the River Tyne are called _______.

A.  “Geordi”         B. “Geordian”                 C. “Geordies”                  D.“Geordie”

Read the passage carefully then answer the questions.

The environment is the most important thing for our life. The environment is the air we breathe, the water we drink and is everything we need for our life. This pollution affects the health of living things.

But only we can change it and solve it. First, we can use recycled paper to help save trees. Second try to avoid buying plastic. To protect the environment we also have to save energy.

Finally, we now know that environment is the most important thing for life. Everyday we invent and find more and more way to protect the environment. I hope that in the future the earth will be cleaner.

Questions

What can we use to help save trees?

______________________________________________________________

Read the passage carefully then answer the questions.

The environment is the most important thing for our life. The environment is the air we breathe, the water we drink and is everything we need for our life. This pollution affects the health of living things.

But only we can change it and solve it. First, we can use recycled paper to help save trees. Second try to avoid buying plastic. To protect the environment we also have to save energy.

Finally, we now know that environment is the most important thing for life. Everyday we invent and find more and more way to protect the environment. I hope that in the future the earth will be cleaner.

Questions

Is the environment the most important thing for our life?

______________________________________________________________

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

People need to breathe. If they don’t breathe, they will die. But how clean is the air people breathe? If they breathe dirty air, they will have breathing problems. Plants and animals need fresh air too. A lot of the things in our lives create harmful gases and make the air dirty, like cars, motorbikes, and factories. Dirty air is called polluted air. Air pollution can also make our Earth warmer.

Question: What is the harm of people when they breathe dirty air?

A. They will suffer diseases related to breathing.

B. They have no problem.

C. The environment is polluted

D. Many animals and plants will die.

Read the passage carefully then answer the questions.

The environment is the most important thing for our life. The environment is the air we breathe, the water we drink and is everything we need for our life. This pollution affects the health of living things.

But only we can change it and solve it. First, we can use recycled paper to help save trees. Second try to avoid buying plastic. To protect the environment we also have to save energy.

Finally, we now know that environment is the most important thing for life. Everyday we invent and find more and more way to protect the environment. I hope that in the future the earth will be cleaner.

Questions

What does the author hope that in the future?

______________________________________________________________