Read the conversation again and match the two halves in the two columns​.

Club leader: Hello. Welcome back. Today we’re discussing environmental problems and environmental protection. What are our serious environmental problems now?

Nam: Pollution and habitat loss, I think.

Ann: I agree. The air and water quality are getting worse and worse.

Club leader: Any others?

Ann: Yes, I can think of some like global warming, endangered species loss, …

Nam: So what should we do to help protect our environment?

Club leader: We can reduce our carbon footprint even in our homes.

Ann: What do you mean by “carbon footprint”?

Club leader: It’s the amount of carbon dioxide we release into the environment.

Ann: I see. So we can do things like turning off devices when we’re not using them.

Club leader: Right … And there is much more we can do, like practising the 3Rs.

Nam: We can plant more trees in our neighbourhood too.

Ann: And try to avoid using single-use products, like plastic bags, and stop littering.

Club leader: Yeah. And we can volunteer at some local environment programmes to save endangered species.

I/  Read the following passage and circle the option (A, B, C, D) to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks: (1.0pt)         

Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water and soil (1) …………..  necessary to the environment of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and even death. Polluted water kills (2) …………..  and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount (3) ………….. land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s (4) ………….. beautiful world.

Question 1.A. is                B. are            C. am            D.  be

Question 2.A. trees           B. fish           C. land          D.  mushroom

Question 3.A. on              B. in             C. of             D.  at

Question 4.A. naturally     B. natural      C. nature        D.  unnaturally

Read the following passage and choose the best answer:

One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water.Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. However, acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. Yet, they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the lake every day. Even though laws have been made, the government do not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface, but it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.        Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.

1. According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is ............ .

A. acid rain   B. industrial pollution   C. safe water shortage   D. population explosion

2. Many sources of water are not drinkable because of .......................... .

A. acid rain   B. industrial pollution   C. garbage   D. all A, B, C are correct

3. How many countries throw industrial waste into the Mediterranean Sea regularly ?

A. nearly 16   B. exactly 16   C. exactly 15   D. less than 15

4. What is serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia ?

A. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants

B. It's polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.

C. It has 1,300 rase species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.

D. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.

5. What is the message to the reader ?

A. We should take action to protect our water resources.

B. We should take all water resources into account.

C. We should limit the use of water resources.

D. We should encourage people to use safe water.

Environmental pollution is a term that (1)........ to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air with exhaust gases and smoke, (2)......... the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the (3) …..with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by scattering junk and litter on the land and in the water.

Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other (4) ….life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness (5) …….man’s natural beautiful world.

2. Read the text and choose the best tittle for it.

(Đọc văn bản và chọn tiêu đề hay nhất.)

a. Environmental problems: What are they?

b. Environmental protection: How important is it?

c. Environmental solutions: How practical are they?

The environment we live in is facing many serious problems. We need to be aware of these problems so that we can find ways to protect nature.

A. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere. It is one of the biggest issues facing humans today. It can have serious consequences such as rising sea levels, polar ice melting, and extreme weather events like floods or heatwaves.

B. Another environmental problem is the cutting and clearing of natural forests. The loss of forests can have a negative impact on the environment. It can damage the natural habitats of many animals and put wildlife in danger. It can also destroy the natural soil and lead to climate change.

C. Air pollution is also a serious problem. It is mainly caused by waste gases that come out of vehicles, machines, or factories. When these harmful gases combine with the water in the air, they come down as rain or snow, which can damage all forms of life. In addition, this problem leads to global warming and climate change. It is also a major cause of respiratory diseases or even lung cancer.

D. Around the world, the number of endangered animals is rising. Many of them disappear because of pollution and climate change. In addition, humans illegally hunt and kill animals, and catch too many fish at once. This is upsetting the natural balance of ecosystems, which can be harmful to all living and non-living things.

Choose the word (A, B,C or D) that best completes the following passage. 

Environmental (41)……………is one of the most serious problems (42)……………mankind today. Air, water and soil are necessary to the survival of all (43)………………things. Badly polluted air can (44)………………illness and even death. Polluted water (45)…………… many kinds of wild animals and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land  (46) ……………growing food.

41.A. pollute           B. polluted                         C. pollution                       D. polluting

42.A. face               B. faces                             C. to face                          D. facing

43.A. lived              B. living                            C. live                               D. lives

44.A. cause             B. give                              C. make                            D. catch

45.A. kills               B. kill                                C. are killing                     D. doesn’t kill

46.A. of                  B. to                                  C. from                             D. for

      One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water.Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. However, acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. Yet, they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the lake every day. Even though laws have been made, the government do not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface, but it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.

       Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.

29. According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is ________

A. safe water shortage                                                 B. pools of poison

C. industrial pollution                                                   D. population explosion

30. What is the serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?

A. It has 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.

B. It is one of the largest lakes that contains a variety of animals and plants.

C. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.

D. It is the only lake in Russia whose source of water is not drinkable.

31. What does the word "them" in the passage refer to?

A. laws                               B. the government            C. animals                          D. plants

32. What is the message to the readers?

A. We should take action to protect our water sources.

B. We should take all water sources into account.

C. We should limit the use of water sources.

D. We should encourage people to use safe water.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

33. I eat a lot. I cannot keep fit.

A. Due to eating a lot, I cannot keep fit.                     B. Although I eat a lot, I cannot keep fit.

C. The more I eat, the less fit I become.                     D. I become fit not only because I eat a lot.

34. The doctor about whom I told you last week is working here.

A. I told you about the doctor last week . He is working here

B. I told you the doctor last week . He is working here.

C. The doctor about that I told you last week is working here.

D. The doctor whom I told you last week is working here.

35. “Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.

A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.

B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.

C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.

D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.