VI.            Read the following passage and do the following exercises.

The three Rs: • Reduce: Use fewer products and create less waste; • Reuse: Find a new use for old products; • Recycle: Turn plastic waste into something new.

To make life convenient, many disposable products are made, such as plastic bags and containers. As a result, huge amounts of plastic are thrown away every day, creating a big environmental problem. To solve this problem, we recycle or reuse plastic waste. Here are some examples of amazing, creative ways of recycling and reusing plastic.

In Taiwan, there is a building called the EcoARK. Three hundred tons of plastic waste were made into 1.5 million bottle-shaped bricks to build it. The plastic bricks, despite their light weight, are designed to survive earthquakes and typhoons.

Another amazing example of recycled plastic is a bridge in Scotland. It’s the world’s longest plastic bridge. Fifty tons of plastic bottles and containers were used to make it. It is so strong that it can hold 44 tons of people and vehicles. In addition, it doesn’t rust or need regular painting.

There is also a sailboat named Plastiki. It was built from about 12,000 plastic bottles and weighs about 9 tons. It sailed all the way across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Sydney! The purpose of the journey was to make people aware that millions of tons of plastic are floating in and polluting the ocean.

Next time, before you throw away something plastic, see if it can be recycled, or think of a creative way to reuse it. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a big creation like the examples above. There are many simple, useful things you can do. For example, you can punch little holes in the bottom of a plastic bottle and use it to water plants. Or you can cut a bottle in half and use it as a hand shovel. Why don’t you try to come up with some creative ideas of your own?

1.     What is this passage mainly about?

A. effective methods of cleaning up trash                             B. problems caused by disposable products

C. ways of reusing and recycling plastic waste                      D. new materials that are stronger than plastic

2.     Which was made of 12,000 plastic bottles?

A. EcoARK                          B. Plastiki                                  C. a hand shovel                   D. a bridge in Scotland

3.     Which is true about EcoARK?

A. The bricks look like bottles.                                              B. It can’t survive earthquakes.

C. The bricks are heavy and strong.                                     D. It can hold 44 tons of people and vehicles.

4.     What can be inferred about the plastic bridge in Scotland?

A. It was very expensive to build.                                         B. It is only used by people and bicycles.

C. It will soon be replaced by a longer bridge.                       D. It is easier to maintain than metal bridges.

5.     Which can replace the word “creative” in line 5?

A. productive                       B. manageable                          C. imaginative                     D. portable

VI.            Choose the best answer

1.   As I was _______ of the change in the program, I arrived half an hour late for the rehearsal.

      A. unconscious                 B. unable                         C. unaware   D. unreasonable

2.   My uncle is in _______ of 60 engineers and workers.

      A. management               B. charge                         C. leadership  D. direction                                                         

3.   I’d rather you _______ for me here.

      A. wait                             B. waited                         C. to wait  D. waiting                    

4.  He _______ the plants. If he had, they wouldn't have died.

      A. couldn't water              B. needn't have watered   C. can't have watered  D. shouldn't wat           

5.   -Peter: "Would you like a beer?" - David: "Not while I’m _______ ."

      A. in the act                     B. on duty                        C. in order  D. under control

6.   They decided to _______ their differences and became friends.

      A. take on                        B. give away                    C. go over   D. put aside                   

7.   -Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?”  -Susan: "_______ .”

      A. You’re welcome           B. I feel very bored           C. That would be great   D. I don'tagree,I'm afraid

8. Tom. "Thank you for your help." - Mary. "_______ ."

      A. With all my heart          B. Never mind me            C. Wish you   D. It’s my pleasure       

9.   On _______ he had won, he jumped up for joy.

      A. he was told                  B. being told                     C. having told  D. telling

10. Unemployment _______ by 5 percent since the beginning of the year.

      A. has risen                     B. rose                            C. has raised  D. was raised

11. No one died in the accident, _______ ?

      A. did he                          B. did they                       C. didn’t he  D. didn’t they

12. You have a good feeling about yourself and _______ when you volunteer.

      A. the others                    B. others                          C. other  D. the other                 

13. There was no _______ in waiting longer than an hour so we left.

      A. use                              B. worth                           C. good   D. point                       

14. -A: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - B: “_______.”

      A. Yes, I am so glad         B. No, thanks.                  C. Sorry, the seat is taken   D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.                             

15. Jump in the car. There’s enough _______ for you.

      A. place                           B. space                          C. room  D. chair                                   

16. She accepted the job _______ the salary, which was rather low.                     

      A. although                      B. despite                        C. because of   D. in spite

17. The information is strictly _______ and should not be discussed in public.

      A. exact                           B. believable                    C. valuable   D. secret                       

18. The concert was _______ because of the heavy rain.

      A. put out                         B. run out                        C. set off   D. called off                                                        

19. Where can I get a good rate of _______ for my money?

      A. deposit                        B. capital                         C. credit   D. interest                                                          

20. I asked Francis to clean the car, and he did ______.

       A. a well job                       B. the job good             C. a good job                D. a job well

VI.            Choose the word that best fits each of the blank spaces

Air Pollution

        Every one wants to (1)........... (cause/ destroy/ lessen/ increase) pollution. But the pollution problem is as (2)........... (easy/ simple/ permanent/ complicated) as it is serious. It is complicated(3)............. (because/ so that/ although/ when) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example(4)........... (gas/ exhaust/ vapour/ garbage) from automobiles causes a large (5)...........of all air pollution. But the automobile(6)........... (carries/ gives/ provides/ brings) transportation for millions of people.Factories (7).............. (discharge/ provide/ supply/ cause) much of waste that pollutes air and water, but factories gives employment to a large number of people.

      Thus to end or greatly reduce pollution (8)................ (gradually/ obviously/ differently/ immediately) people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most of people don’t want to do that, of course. But pollution can be(9)........... (only/ gradually/ clearly/ directly) reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work  to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (10)........... (forbit/ require/ permit/ prevent) businesses and traffic to stop or cut down on certain polluting activities.

Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word in brackets.

1.     When did people hold the first Cannes Film Festival? (held)

When………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2.     More than 70 samba schools participated in the five-day carnival. (part)

More than 70 samba schools…………………………………………………………………………...

3.     Omizutori is the oldest festival in Japan. (than)

No festival………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4.     The music festival was held although the weather was bad yesterday. (spite)

The music festival…………………………………………………….………………………..………..

5.     I can't wait to watch the samba parade in Rio Carnival. (forward)

I am………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6.     The date for La Tomatina is the last Wednesday of August. (place)

La To matina ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

7.     Thousands of people lined the streets because they wanted to watch the massive colourful parade. (in order to)

Thousands of people………………………………………………………………………………………

8.     The festival took place in a remote area. However, a lot of people attended it. (although)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9.     Jack didn’t go out last night because he had a lot of homework to do (if)

If …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10.  My father doesn’t smoke and my brother doesn’t smoke, either. (neither …nor)

Neither ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

I.                Fill in the blank with a suitable word

Man probably could not live without the help of animals. The role of animals in the balance of nature ranks as their (1)…………………… important service to man.

Animals also serve man by (2) …………………...him with many foods and other useful products. Without animals, man would (3) …………………... no meat, milk, eggs, or honey, or wool, fur, or silk.

For thousands of years, man has caused changes in the animal kingdom. He has tamed many kinds of animals and used (4) …………………... for food and clothing. He has killed or driven away animals that once attacked or interfered with his use of land. Today, he tries to protect many kinds of animals that are (5)…………………… danger of dying.

Like man, most plants depend (6) …………………...animals for many of their basic needs. Without animals, many (7). …………………...could not easily reproduce. For example, many plants with flowers depend on bees and other insects to carry their pollen (8)…………………… plant to plant. Many oak trees from acorns that squirrels bury and then forget, or from .acorns that deer step on and push down into the soil. Birds often (9)…………………… from one place to another with seeds slinging to (10) …………………...feet.

I.                Supply the correct form of the words in brackets

1.     He is a (type) ……………………. Englishman. He is a true gentleman and he loves football and whisky.

2.     In (compare) …………………… with other secondary schools in Vietnam, our school is the best of all.

3.     My sister and I are not at all (like) ……………………

4.     Reading newspapers is a good way of increasing your general (know) ……………………

5.     Tom loves the (excite) ……………………. of car-racing.

6.     The (destroy) ……………………………..of atom bomb is very terrible.

7.     My teacher says there has been a big (IMPROVE) ............................... in my English lately.

8.     The recipe says you only need to add two (SPOON) .................................. of salt.

9.     On hearing the news, everyone was overcome with a feeling of (SAD) ............................... .

10.  When you take the FCE Speaking paper you will be given marks for your (ACCURATE) .......................... and also on how fluent you are.

11.  She has the (ABLE) .................................. to pass the exam first time round providing she works hard.

12.  You know your father is the most (fashion) ………………… person in the world. He is sure to be wearing one of his old sweaters to the party.

I.                Put in the correct verb form

1.     Would you like some coffee? I (just / make)…just maked………………….some – No, thanks, I (already / have} …already has……………… two cups since this morning.

2.     She (feed)…feed………………….the cat yet? – Yes, she (feed)…………………….it half an hour ago.

3.     The sun (rise) .................................in the east, remember. It’s behind us so we (travel) .........................................west.

4.     My brother is engaged. He (get) .........................................married in November.

5.     I (write)………………………….the letter last night, but I (not / post)……………………………it yet.

6.     Before he (sign)………………………..the contract yesterday, he (read)………………………..it carefully.

7.     I (see) .........................................the boss this afternoon. But I must study this report before I (see) .........................................her.

8.     My father (want) .........................................to buy a new car so he (save) .........................................up to buy one.

9.     Everyone makes mistakes in life. I (make)……………………………….lots of mistakes in my life. The most important thing is to learn from one’s mistakes.

10.  When we (arrive)................….at the stadium last Sunday, the match (just, begin)……………………….. The players (play) ……………………………….about 5 minutes.

11.  Michael is good at badminton. He (win) .........................................every game.

12.  Jane is expecting a letter from me, but I (not / write)…………………………….to her yet. Maybe I’ll call her instead.

I.                Phonetics

1.     A. school                            B. else                                      C. secretary                        D. position

2.     A. enroll                              B. both                                     C. lost                                 D. program

3.     A. question                         B. test                                      C. tennis                             D. event

4.     A. successful                      B. yesterday                             C. organize                         D. beautiful

5.     A. explanation                     B. expectation                           C. exhibition                        D. television

 $\frac{57}{x+3}$ -$\frac{39}{x}$ = $\frac{5}{12}$ 

I.                Put in the correct verb form

1.     Would you like some coffee? I (just / make)…………………….some – No, thanks, I (already / have} ………………… two cups since this morning.

2.     She (feed)…………………….the cat yet? – Yes, she (feed)…………………….it half an hour ago.

3.     The sun (rise) .................................in the east, remember. It’s behind us so we (travel) .........................................west.

4.     My brother is engaged. He (get) .........................................married in November.

5.     I (write)………………………….the letter last night, but I (not / post)……………………………it yet.

6.     Before he (sign)………………………..the contract yesterday, he (read)………………………..it carefully.

7.     I (see) .........................................the boss this afternoon. But I must study this report before I (see) .........................................her.

8.     My father (want) .........................................to buy a new car so he (save) .........................................up to buy one.

9.     Everyone makes mistakes in life. I (make)……………………………….lots of mistakes in my life. The most important thing is to learn from one’s mistakes.

10.  When we (arrive)................….at the stadium last Sunday, the match (just, begin)……………………….. The players (play) ……………………………….about 5 minutes.

11.  Michael is good at badminton. He (win) .........................................every game.

12.  Jane is expecting a letter from me, but I (not / write)…………………………….to her yet. Maybe I’ll call her instead.