UNIT 6: ENVIRONMENT – NSL

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Watching TV all day is a bad habit __________ we get no exercise and eat unhealthy
snacks.
A. but B. though C. because D. therefore
2. _ Hai Anh: “__________” _ Minh Phuong: “Why not?”
A. You should cook the meal now. B. How about cooking the meal
now?
C. Have you cooked the meal? D. We’d better be cooking the meal.
3. I like the new idea of those __________ spoons which can be eaten after use as it is
made of good rice.
A. edible B. inedible C. poisonous D. wooden
4. _ Speaker 1: “__________” _Speaker 2: “Sơn Đoòng is a new tourist destination.”
A. Let’s eat out this evening! B. We need a holiday, dear!
C. I miss my relatives in Huế! D. I’d like to cook something special for the
trip.
5. I chose to buy the house in District 9 __________ avoid noise and pollution.
A. so that B. in order that C. because D. therefore
6. About 70% of the earth’s __________ is covered with water.
A. world B. atmosphere C. ocean D. surface
7. _ “I promise I will study harder next term.” _ “__________.”
A. Good idea B. I hope so C. No, thanks D. I’m sorry I can’t
8. They __________ go fishing offshore if they had a bigger boat.
A. can B. may C. could D. will
9. Plastic bags seem good for carrying things. __________, people carelessly throw
them away after use.
A. Because B. However C. Although D. Therefore
10. We shouldn’t do __________ bad to the environment.
 A. nothing B. anything C. everyone D. someone
11. I suggest that you __________ contribute to the environment-saving movement.
A. can B. will C.  D. had better
12. They __________ you the job if you can use the computer.
A. would offer B. have offered C. will offer D. are offering
13. Nam has a strong sense of protecting the environment, and __________ does Minh.
A. so B. but C. or D. because
14. The sale of cigarettes to the people under 18 is __________ by law.
A. protected B. prohibited C. preserved D. conserved
15. __________ disappointing that people have spoiled Nhieu Loc canal.
A. I’m B. I feel C. It’s D. It seems that
16. It is suggested that teachers __________ friendly to students.
A. should be B. ought to C. are D. must be
17. Study harder __________.
A. if you will pass the exam B. and you will pass the exam
C. unless you pass the exam D. or you will pass the exam
18. What exactly is the influence of air pollution __________ human beings?
A. to B. with C. on D. for
19. _ “Could I just do it right now?” _ “__________.”
A. Yes, you B. Why not? Go C. Not for me D. Yes, let’s
could. ahead
20. The society was set up to __________ endangered species from extinction.
A. prevent B. distinguish C. preserve D. survive

II. SIGNS
1. What should you do if you see these A. Put recyclable things into it.
words on the garbage bin? B. Not put recyclable things into it.
C. Not put garbage into it.
 D. Put garbage and recyclable things into it.

2. What does the sign say?

A. Using wind power is one of the ways to save

the word.
B. We should save the world by the wind.
C. We should use wind for the whole word.
D. We should save the wind by the word.

3. What is the meaning of the text?

A. This bin is used for tin containers.

B. This bin is used for waste bottles and cans.
C. This bin is used for trash including bottles and
cans.
D. Sort out your garbage at this place.

4. What does the sign refer to? A. Roundabout

B. Waste reuse
C. Recycling
D. Safe material
5. What does the sign show?

A. Visitors can shoot some kinds of animals here.

B. No wild animal can be shot here.
C. This area is where all protected wildlife lives.
D. B and C are correct.

6. What does the sign tell us about?

A. We should recycle to protect the
environment.
B. Protecting the environment is responsible for
everyone.
C. Children need to protect the environment.
D. Planting more trees is to conserve the natural
resources.
7. This sign tells us A. Our source of energy is out of order.
 B. People should use energy economically.
C. People should just do their part well.
D. People should plant more green trees.

8. This sign means

A. Visitors aren’t allowed to enter this area.

B. This area is open to everyone.
C. This area is only for authorized persons.
D. A and C are correct.

9. What does this sign mean?

A. Stay away because the rocks are unsafe.
B. Be careful of these sharp rocks.
C. Don’t climb these rocks without a guide.
D. A, B, and C are not correct.

10. What shouldn’t you use when you see A. Cloth bag
this sign? B. Wooden bag
C. Plastic bag
D. Leather bag
III. READING COMPREHENSION
A. Air pollution is by far the most harmful form of pollution in our environment. Air
pollution is caused by the injurious smoke emitted by cars, buses, trucks, trains, and
factories. Even smoke from burning leaves and cigarettes is harmful to the
environment causing a lot of damage to man and the atmosphere. Evidence of
increasing air pollution is seen in lung cancer.

Water pollution caused industrial waste products released into lakes, rivers, and other
water bodies, has made marine life no longer hospitable. Humans pollute water with
large scale disposal of garbage and other household waste. In many rural areas one
can still find people bathing and cooking in the same water, making it incredibly
filthy. Noise pollution, soil pollution and light pollution too are the damaging the
environment at an alarming rate. Noise pollution include aircraft noise, noise of cars,
buses, and trucks, vehicle horns, loudspeakers and industry noise which are extremely
harmful for the environment.

True or False
1. The passage mentions three kinds of pollution. F
 2. Lung cancer is a result of air pollution. T
3. Only waste products in industry make water polluted. F
4. The noise from the factories also do harm to the environment. T
Choose the best answer
5. It is __________ that increasing air pollution is the cause of lung cancer.
A. rumored B. thought C. proved D. said
6. The phrase rural areas in the passage means__________.
A. inside the city B. the neighborhood C. downtown D. the countryside

B. Last week, our class had a discussion on how to protect the environment. and we
came up with some interesting, practical suggestions. Some students suggested using
banana leaves to wrap food in order to save paper. Another idea is to reuse and
recycle bottles and cans so that we can reduce garbage and save our natural resources.
Some other students have decided to go to school by bicycle to save energy and keep
the air clean. However, another group gave a better idea when they suggested taking
public buses for less exhaust fumes and less traffic jams. Our teacher agreed with all
the opinions, but he also added that things were easier said than done, and that we had
to do a lot to make our suggestions become reality.

True or False
1. Our class had an environment protection last week. F
2. Banana leaves can be used for wrapping food. T
3. Recycling bottles is a good way to reduce trash. T
4. The teacher was disappointed listening to us. F
Choose the best answer:
5. What do some students suggest using to wrap food?
A. paper B. banana leaves C. exhaust fume D. bottles
6. What can we avoid if we take public buses?
A. garbage B. traffic jams C. bottles D. perfumes
C. Today almost everyone walking down the street has at least one mobile phone in their
pockets. That is because many mobile phones are upgraded every year around the
world, and most people are interested in changing their old mobile phone for a new
one. There has been an estimated number of 90 million unwanted mobile phones in
the UK alone! This mountain weighs around 12,000 tons, but only about 5% of it is
recycled. What makes is worried most is that mobile phones contain harmful
chemicals which are released into the environment when phones begin to degrade
and, in addition large amounts of carbon dioxide are also produced during the
manufacture of phones. It seems that the more modern mobile phones become, the
worse our environment gets.

True or False
1. Mobile phones are modernized every year around the world. T
2. Most people are keen on having a newer mobile phone. T
3. About half of unwanted mobile phones in the UK are recycled. F
4. Old mobile phones do no harm to the environment. F
Choose the best answer:
5. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The modernization of mobile phones is necessary.
B. There are more and more mobile phones in the world.
C. The modernization of mobile phones makes the environment worse.
D. The manufacture of phones produces carbon dioxide.
6. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Modem mobile phones are worse for the environment than the older ones.
B. Mobile phones are getting cheaper and more modern.
C. People in the UK are very concerned to recycle old mobile phones.
D. Used mobile phones can pollute the environment.
D. We can develop alternative sources of energy and unless we try, we’ll never succeed.
Instead of burning fossil fuels we should be concentrating on more economical uses
of electricity, because electricity can be produced from any sources of energy. If we
didn’t waste so much energy our resources would last longer. We can save more
energy by conservation than we can produce for the same money. Unless we do
research on solar energy, wind power, tidal power, and hydroelectric plants, our fossil
fuels will run out and we’ll all freeze or starve to death. Several countries are
spending much more time and money on research because the energy from the sun,
the waves, and the winds last forever. We won’t really survive unless we start
working on cleaner and safer sources of energy.

True or False
1. Fossil fuels are renewable sources of energy. F
2. Electricity can be produced from the sea. F
3. The energy from the sun, the waves and the winds will never be used up. T
4. We really need to worry about cleaner and safer sources of energy. T
Choose the best answer:
5. What is the passage mainly about?
A. We are facing huge lack of energy.
B. Electricity is the main energy we use.
C. Alternative sources of energy must be developed.
D. It is impossible to have safer sources of energy.
6. Which source of energy cannot last forever?
A. coal B. wind C. water D. waves

E. Air pollution occurs when wastes dirty the air. People reduce most of the wastes that
cause air pollution. Such wastes can be in the form of gases or particles of solid or
liquid matter. The substances result chiefly from burning fuel to power motor vehicles
and to heat buildings. Industrial processes and the burning of garbage also contribute
 to air pollution. Besides, there are other polluting substances that exist naturally in the
air. They include dust, pollen, soil particle, and naturally occurring gases.

The rapid growth of population and industry and the increasing use of automobiles
and airplanes have made air pollution a serious problem. The air we breathe has
become so filled with pollutants that it can cause health problems. It also harms
plants, animals, building materials and fabrics.

True or False
1. The wastes dirtying the air must always be in the form of solid or liquid matter. F
2. Agricultural and industrial processes also add pollution to the air. T
3. The increasing use of transportation is one of the causes of seriously polluted air.
T
4. The air pollution can only do harm to people’s health. F
Choose the best answer:
5. When does air pollution happen?
A. When wastes are in the form of gases B. When people produce wastes
C. When people reduce wastes D. When wastes dirty the air
6. What has made air pollution a serious problem?
A. The rapid growth of population B. The growth of industry
C. The increasing use of automobiles D. All are correct

IV. CLOZE TEST:

A. 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 soil with
too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings (3)
__________ various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by (4)
__________ 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 development of all living things. Badly
polluted air can cause illness, and (5) __________ death. Polluted water kills fish and
other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for
growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s (6) __________
beautiful world.

1. A. means B. refers C. provides D. reduces

2. A. purifies B. pumps C. sprays D. poisons
3. A. on B. in C. by D. with
4. A. spoiling B. leaving C. scattering D. gathering
5. A. so B. ever C. too D. even
6. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. natured

B. Air pollution is a cause of ill health in (1) __________. In many countries, there are
laws limiting the amount of smoke that factories can produce. Although there isn’t
enough information on the (2) __________ of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have
proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gas from the exhausts of car have
also (3) __________ air pollution in most cities. The (4) __________ in petrol
produces a poisonous gas that often collects in busy street surrounded by high
buildings. Children (5) __________ live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the
atmosphere can’t think as quickly as other children and are clumsy when they use
their hands. There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the
atmosphere continue (6) __________ increase, the earth’s climate may become
warmer. A lot of ice near the poles may melt and may cause serious floods.

1. A. man B. men C. human beings D. person

2. A. effect B. effects C. affect D. affects
 3. A. increasing B. increased C. decreasing D. decreased
4. A. lead B. zinc C. bronze D. steel
5. A. who B. which C. those D. whom
6. A. along B. down C. toward D. to

C. NATURAL DESTRUCTION
For all the talk of what humankind has done to cause destruction to the planet, we should
not forget that nature itself is a powerful force, capable (1) __________ doing damage on
a huge scale. The greenhouse (2) __________ and the hole in the ozone layer is indeed
made worse by the industrialized society we live in. (3) __________, we must remember
that there are certain species of plant and animal which, quite naturally, give off gases
that are very harmful to the atmosphere. And only 50 years ago in London, hundreds of
people died from the smog (4) __________ hung over the river Thames. What is
interesting here is that, yes, smoke and gases from industry, vehicles and fossil fuels were
ingredients in this deadly mixture. The other vital ingredients, though, was the
completely natural fog, and who would have thought that could be (5) __________? In
the early days of the industrial revolution, poets, painters and philosophers described how
the polluted urban skies made them think of the end of the nineteenth century, the
volcanic eruption of Krakatoa nearly made it happen! Thousands of tons of dust and ash
were thrown into the air and, for years afterwards, there were red sunsets caused by the
light filtering through this nature pollution. Remembering scientist’ pet theory about the
dinosaurs dying out because of a huge volcanic eruption, we were lucky that humankind
(6) __________ this time.

1. A. on B. of C. in D. for
2. A. effect B. phenomenon C. syndrome D. situation
3. A. Because B. And C. However D. Although
4. A. where B. who C. whom D. which
 5. A. harmful B. harmfully C. harmless D.
harmlessly
6. A. survive B. survived C. surviving D. to survive

D. The number of vehicles and factories in cities is (1) __________ and the air is
becoming more polluted every year. What can we do about it? The problems with
fumes from cars are that they poison the air and can (2) __________ people ill
especially children. Also, smoke from homes and factories makes the air dirtier and
smog levels increase. This makes life in cities very (3) __________. There are some
solutions (4) __________ these problems. We can use buses and trains to travel
around the city. Some cities have already slopped cars from driving in the centre.
Also, we should (5) __________ factories to the countryside and put filters in their
chimneys. In these ways, we can reduce the (6) __________ of air pollution. To
conclude, we should try our best to make the environment become cleaner so that we
can enjoy a healthier life.

1. A. decreasing B. increased C. increasing D. falling

2. A. do B. cause C. make D. be
3. A. pleasant B. unpleasant C. polluting D. poison
4. A. on B. for C. with D. to
5. A. carry B. put C. move D. take
6. A. number B. amount C. affect D. large

E. Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in
the near future because they have been (1) __________ to such low numbers.
Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii’s plants are found nowhere else in the world but
they are (2) __________ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents
and non-native plants. The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (3)
__________ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50
 individuals remaining in the (4) __________. Since 1990, as a result of their “Plant
Extinction Prevention Program”, sixteen species have been brought into (5)
__________ and three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been
removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to protect plants in the wild. In the
future the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims (6) __________ collecting
genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for
the future.

1. A. developed B. reduced C. disappeared D. increase

2. A. conserved B. guarded C. invested D. threatened
3. A. prevent B. influence C. encourage D. stimulate
4. A. wild B. sky C. hole D. atmosphere
5. A. contamination B. production C. cultivation D. generation
6. A. at B. on C. with D. for

V. WORD FORMS:
1. As plastic bags are very hard to dissolve, they will cause pollution. (pollute)
2. Mrs. Brown has kindly provided a picnic lunch for us. (kind)
3. We will make this beach clean and beautiful again. (beauty)
4. How can we do to keep the environment unpolluted? (pollute)
5. We are talking about the preservation of natural resources. (preserve)
6. My mother was extremely worried when I went home late last night. (extreme)
7. People who catch fish by electricity must receive heavy fine. (electric)
8. If the deforestation continues, there will be no forest. (forest)
9. Conservationists are interested in protection of environment. (conserve)
10. We’ll beautify our room with some roses. (beauty)
11. He lost the game because of his carelessness. (care)
12. Deforestation is now a serious problem in Viet Nam. (forest)
13. Viet Nam is interested in saving natural resources. (nature)
 14. Environmentalists are concerned about the use of dynamite to catch fish.
(environment)
15. Many people still refuse to believe that smoking is harmful. (harm)
16. Our boys play disappointingly today. (disappoint)
17. Ultimately, our environment must be protected. (ultimate)
18. They spent all their money and made no provision for their future. (provide)
19. His boss told him off because he had behaved irresponsibly. (responsible)
20. Environmental protection is everybody’s responsibility. (protect)

VI. TRANSFORMATION:
1. Recycle and we’ll save natural resources.
 lf we recycle, we’ll save natural resources.
2. Be careful or you will fall over the rocks.
 lf you are not careful, you will fall over the rocks.
3. Working too much can make you feel tired.
 If you work too much, you can feel tired.
4. Don’t be careless or you’ll break the vase.
 If you are careless, you’ll break the vase.
5. He can do a part to save the environment by buying recycled products.
 If he buys recycled products, he can do a part to save the environment.
6. Putting garbage into the bins is one answer to minimize pollution.
 If garbage is put int the bins, the pollution will/can be minimized.
7. Flowers won’t bloom if there isn’t enough water.
 Unless flowers have enough water, they won’t bloom.
8. If you don’t succeed, you will have to try it again.
 Unless you succeed, you will have to try it again.
9. She types with care.
 She is a careful typist.
 10. She teaches English very well.
 She is a good English teacher.
11. He isn’t good at speaking English.
 He doesn’t speak English well.
12. She is an excellent ballet dancer.
 She dances ballet excellently.
13. They play soccer skillfully.
 They are skillful soccers.
14. She can’t work hard because she is too old.
 She is too old to work hard.
15. The story is boring, so I am sleeping now.
 Because of the boring story, I am sleeping now.
16. I can’t go out because it’s raining.
 Because of the rain, I can’t go out.
17. I forgot to do the exercises, that’s why the teacher punished me
 I was punished because I forget to do the exercises.
18. Because the weather was cold, they had to cancel their picnic.
 The weather was so cold that they had to cancel their picnic.
19. Laura was very happy because she was given a bike.
 Because of being given a bike, Laura was very happy.
20. The silk dress cost too much, so we didn’t buy it.
 Because the silk dress cost too much, we didn’t buy it.
21. They passed their TOEFL exam because they studied hard.
 Because of studying hard, they passed their TOEFL exam.

VII. REARRANGEMENT:
1. for the same money / We can save / than we can produce / by conservation / more
energy
 We can save more energy by conservation than we can produce for the same
money.
2. also causes the death of / or crabs / aquatic animals such as fish / Polluted water
 Polluted water also causes the death of aquatic animals such as fish or crabs.
3. to encourage people / We should launch / to keep the neighborhood / a campaign /
clean
 We should launch a campaign to encourage people to keep the neighborhood
clean.
4. contaminated water / in the world / Approximately 80% / are caused by / of infectious
disease
 Approximately 80% of infectious disease in the world are caused by contaminated
water.
5. Pollutants / the food supply / seep into the earth’s soil and contaminate / such as
metals / and pesticides
 Pollutants and pesticides seep into the earth’s soil and contaminate the food
supply such as metals.
6. suitable for agricultural production / Soil pollution / and contributes to / reduces the
amount of land / global food shortages
 Soil pollution reduces the amount of land suitable for agricultural production and
contributes to global food shortages.
7. 40% of the premature deaths / pollutants in the water, air, and soil / in the world’s
population / cause up to / One university study suggests that
 One university study suggests that pollutants in the water, air, and soil cause up to
40% of the premature deaths in the world’s population.
8. an alarming rate / are being / The earth’s resources / at / used up
 The earth’s resources are being used up at an alarming rate.
9. the environment / We’re not doing / from the harmful effects / enough to protect / of
pollution
 We’re not doing enough to protect the environment from the harmful effects of
pollution.
10. A couple of / Parama’s climate / scientists noticed / growing drier/ decades ago / was
slowly
 A couple of scientists noticed Parama’s climate was slowly growing drier decades
ago.
11. hearing from you / I / look forward to / good response / and seeing / from your
company
 I look forward to hearing from you and seeing good response from your
company.
12. Mr Jones / to the garbage dump / all the bags / and take them / is going to collect
 Mr Jones is going to collect all the bags and take them to the garbage dump.
13. after their refreshment / have left lots of garbage / The drivers / on the ground
 The drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their refreshment.
14. to protect the environment / to reduce / the amount of garbage we produce / We
should burn trash
 We should burn trash to reduce the amount of garbage we produce to protect the
environment.
15. The local authorities / in this way / should prohibit / anyone catching fish / and fine
heavily
 The local authorities should prohibit and fine heavily anyone catching fish in this
way.
16. they will cause / Because plastic bags / pollution / are very hard to dissolve,
 Because plastic bags are very hard to dissolve, they will cause pollution.
17. a clean and beautiful place / this beach / If we / we will make / again/ work hard,
 If we work hard, we will make this beach a clean and beautiful place again.
18. many people / What makes / to catch fish / you worried most is / use electricity
 What makes you worried most is many people use electricity to catch fish.
19. If we plant / along the streets, / we will have / more trees / more shade and fresh air
 If we plant more trees along the streets, we will have .
20. people / I’m disappointed that / this area / have spoiled
 I’m disappointed that people have spoiled this area.
 UNIT 7: SAVING ENERGY (QT)

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. Scientists are looking for an __________ way to reduce energy consumption.
A. new B. effective C. cheap D. affect
2. I suggest you __________ the hospital with your parents.
A. to go B. going C. should go D. should going
3. Who looks __________ your children when you are away from home?
A. in B. for C. at D. after
4. You should reduce the __________ of water your family uses.
A. number B. amount C. many D. bill
5. A(n) __________ is a person whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, repair
or operation of electric equipment.
A. electrician B. plumber C. carpenter D. bricklayer
6. It’s raining heavily, __________ I can’t go out.
A. so B. but C. as D. and
7. She is worried __________ her water bill.
A. with B. about C. at D. for
8. A(n) __________ is a person whose job is to repair and fit things such as water pipes
or toilets, etc.
A. electrician B. plumber C. carpenter D. bricklayer
9. A __________ faucet can waste 500 liters of water a month.
A. dropping B. dipping C. running D. dripping
10. Ba missed the Math test yesterday. __________, he will have to do it next week.
A. Moreover B. However C. But D. Therefore
11. A lot of counties in the world are already using __________ energy. It is clean.
A. roof B. nuclear C. efficiency D. solar
12. Electricity, gas, and water are __________.
A. luxuries B. appliances C. necessities D. resources
13. Remember to turn __________ the faucet after use.
A. off B. on C. up D. down
14. Please take __________ your shoes before going into the temple.
A. up B. down C. on D. off
15. We carefully compared the first report __________ the second one.
A. about B. with C. on D. at
16. _ What are you looking __________? _ My picture book. I’ve lost it.
A. for B. off C. in D. after
17. What can we do to spend less __________ lighting?
A. in B. about C. on D. of
18. The air is polluted __________ there’s too much traffic.
A. however B. because C. therefore D. but
19. If you want to save money, you should __________ the amount of water your family
uses.
A. increase B. reduce C. adapt D. repair
20. In order to save the electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by
__________.
A. an energy-saving bulb B. a 1000-watt bulb
C. an electric bulb D. a lamp
21. __________ put all the guests on the first floor?
A. Why not B. I suggest C. How about D. Let’s
22. Don’t waste water or you’ll get an enormous __________ by the end of the month.
A. receipt B. paper C. bill D. letter
23. The __________in the pipes made water leak and we had to pay for the water.
A. break B. holes C. cut D. cracks
24. _ “I think we should use solar energy.” _ “__________.”
A. We will B. Good idea C. Yes, please D. I’m afraid not
25. Oil is one of our most important __________.
 A. natural disasters B. nuclear power C. solar energy D. natural
resources
26. _ “What about collecting used paper, bottles and cans every day?” _
“__________.”
A. Well done B. That’s a good idea
C. I’m afraid not D. That’s very kind of you
27. _ “I suggest traveling by bikes instead of motorbikes to protect the environment.”
_ “__________.”
A. Oh, yes B. Thanks C. Good luck! D. Great! Let’s do that.
28. I suggest __________ money for the poor people in our neighborhood.
A. saving B. to save C. saved D. save
29. They get a plumber __________ sure there are no cracks in the pipes.
A. make B. makes C. made D. to make
30. Many people still believe that __________ resources will never be used up.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. unnaturally

II. CAUTION SIGNS - WARNINGS:

1. What does this sign refer to?
A. Unplug after use
B. Plug in socket
C. Plug and socket
D. Plug here
2. What does the sign say?
A. Traveling by bus is better than by bikes
B. Use public transport or bikes to save
energy
C. The ways for buses and bicycles
D. Bus station
 3. What does the sign want us to do?
A. Save water
B. Waste water
C. Use water economically
D. A & C are correct.
4. What does the sign say?
A. Touch the light.
B. No sunlight.
C. Please turn off lights when not in use.
D. Risk of electric shock.
5. This sign wants us to __________
A. use onetime shopping bags.
B. use environmentally friendly bags.
C. use your own travel shopping bags.
D. All are correct.

III. READING:
CHOOSE THE WORD/PHRASE (A, B, C OR D) THAT BEST FITS THE SPACE IN
THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE.
Reading 1:
At present, (1) __________ our energy comes from fossil fuels (oil, coal, and
natural gas). However, such reserves are (2) __________. Because our demand is
increasing very rapidly, fossil fuels will be exhausted (3) __________ a relatively
short time. (4) __________, people must develop and use alternative sources of
energy.
One alternative source is nuclear energy. Nuclear energy can (5) __________
enough electricity for the world’s needs for hundreds of years, but it can be very
dangerous. Another alternative source of energy is geothermal heat, (6) __________
comes from deep inside the earth. Scientists use this heat to make energy. However,
this energy is available only in a few places in the world.

1. A. most B. most of C. almost D. majority

2. A. limited B. used C. renewable D. unlimited
3. A. of B. in C. on D. for
4. A. So B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
5. A. give B. make C. provide D. produce
6. A. which B. what C. where D. in which

Reading 2
Our demand for water is constantly increasing. Every year there are more and more
people in the world. Factories turn out more and more products and (1) __________
more and more water. We live in a world of water. But almost all of it – about 97% –
is in the oceans. This water is (2) __________ salty to be used for drinking, farming,
and manufacturing. Only about 3% of the world’s water is fresh. Most of this water
is not easily available to man (3) __________ it is locked in glaciers and icecaps.
There is as (4) __________ water on earth today as there ever was or will ever be.
Water is used and reused over again. It is never used up. Although the world as a
whole has plenty of (5) __________ water, some regions have a water shortage. Rain
does not fall evenly over the earth. Some regions are always too dry, and others too
wet. A region that usually gets enough rain may suddenly have a serious (6)
__________ and another region may be flooded with too much rain.

1. A. need B. must C. should D. necessitate

2. A. very B. so C. too D. quite
3. A. so that B. because C. though D. even if
4. A. may B. some C. much D. a lot of
5. A. salty B. new C. clean D. fresh
6. A. flood B. drought C. famine D. abundance

Reading 3
One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was a method (1)
__________ using natural gas for cooking and heating. Large amounts of natural gas
are (2) __________ in the United States, usually several thousand feet below the
surface the earth. Natural gas is most often found in places where petroleum, the oil
from (3) __________ gasoline is made, is found. Often the natural gas must be
removed before the oil itself is reached. For many years after natural gas was first
discovered, it was thought to have no value. (4) __________, people began to
understand its uses and to find ways of storing it and of moving it from place to place.
Today, natural gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting, cooking and
heating. In many ways natural gas is one of our finest fuels. It can be (5) __________
for cooking without making the room hot. It is cheap and can be moved (6)
__________ from one place to another through long pipelines some of which are
hundreds of miles in length.

1. A. in B. of C. to D. from
2. A. find B. finding C. to find D. found
3. A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
4. A. However B. Moreover C. Besides D. Therefore
5. A. use B. using C. to use D. used
6. A. easily B. easy C. easier D. easiest

Reading 4:
Energy is very (1) __________ in modern life. People use energy to run machines,
heat and cool (2) __________ homes, cook, give light, transport people and products
from place to place. (3) __________ energy nowadays comes from fossil fuels such as
petroleum, coal and natural gas. However, burning fossil fuels cause pollution. Also,
if we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will use up all the fossil fuels (4)
__________ the century-first century. Scientists are working to (5) __________ other
kinds of energy for the future. (6) __________ might these sources of energy be?

1. A. important B. bad C. well D. unimportant

2. A. ours B. theirs C. our D. their
3. A. Most of B. Most C. Nearly D. Majority
4. A. on B. at C. in D. for
5. A. look up B. find C. look after D. take care of
6. A. What B. How C. When D. Why

Reading 5:
Recycling is beneficial in two ways: it reduces the inputs (energy and raw
materials) to a production system and reduces the (1) __________ of waste produced
for disposal. A study conducted (2) __________ the Technical University of Denmark
found that in 80% of cases, recycling is the most efficient method to (3) __________
household waste.
Some materials like aluminum can be recycled (4) __________ as there is no
change to the materials. Recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy cost of
processing new aluminum because the melting temperature is (5) __________ from
900°C to 600°C. It is by far the most efficient material to recycle. Recycling plastic
saves 70% of the energy used in creating new plastic, and paper recycling saves 40%
of the energy required to make a new (6) __________.

1. A. number B. amount C. quality D. numbers

2. A. via B. with C. in D. by
3. A. add B. store C. get rid of D. maintain
4. A. indefinite B. definite C. indefinitely D. indefinable
5. A. reduced B. increased C. grew D. gone up
 6. A. producing B. product C. products D. produce

IV. READING COMPRENSION:

Reading comprehension 1
Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels.
The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there are no oil, coal,
and gas on earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative source of
energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water.

Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to
evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are
necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to
have this abundant source of power.

Another source of energy from nature is the wind. Wind power is clean and plentiful.
Energy the wind has been used for centuries to move ships, grind grain, pump water
and do other forms of work. In more recent times, wind has been used to generate
electricity.

Water can also provide power. For a long time, people have used water to power
machines. Some early uses of water power were to mill grain, saw wood, and power
machinery for the textile industry. Today water power is mostly used to generate
electricity.

Write True or False for the following statements.

1. There aren’t any alternative sources of energy which scientists are trying to F
find.
2. Energy from the sun is limited but energy from the wind is not. F
3. Our planet’s temperature can’t be maintained without solar power. T
 4. Water power can be used to saw wood. T

Choose the most suitable item

5. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Three alternative sources of energy. B. Solar energy is important.
C. Water is necessary. D. Almost all our energy comes from
oil.
6. The word All refers to
A. the energy used to grow plants B. evaporating water for rain
C. maintaining the temperature of the planet D. triple A, B, C

Reading comprehension 2
There are a variety of ways to save money. The first is to save energy. You can wash
in cold water whenever possible. The second is to save water. Take shorter showers to
reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills. The third is to walk or
bike to work or school. This saves on petrol and parking costs while improving your
health and keeping you fit. In the long run, it will help you to save a lot of money on
health care costs. Undoubtedly, health is wealth. Finally, you can consider borrowing
instead of buying. As an example, borrowing from libraries instead of buying personal
books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that go into
printing new books.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. Saving energy and saving water are the only two ways to save F
money.
2. Walking or cycling to work is good. T
3. It is impossible to wash in cold water. T
4. Libraries can help their members to save money. T
 Choose the best answers:
5. What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. How to have a healthy life
B. How to protect the environment
C. How to save money
D. How to have a healthy life and save energy
6. The phrase “health is wealth” means __________
A. health helps us make money.
B. good health helps us save money and work well to earn money.
C. healthy people can make money.
D. if you have money, you will have a healthy life.

Reading comprehension 3
Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to
evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are
necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to
have this abundant source of power.

Another source of energy from nature is the wind. Wind power is clean and plentiful.
Energy from the wind has been used for centuries to move ships, grind grain, pump
water and do other forms of work. In more recent times, wind has been used to
generate electricity.

Water can also provide power. For a long time, people have used water to power
machines. Some early uses of water power were to mill grain, saw wood. Today water
power is mostly used to generate electricity.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

 1. All sources of energy are necessary for human life. F
2. Energy from the sun is limited but energy from the wind is not. F
3. Our planet’s temperature can’t be maintained without solar power. T
4. Water can be used to generate electricity. T

Choose the best answers:

5. What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. Three alternative sources of energy. B. Solar energy is important.
C. Water is necessary. D. Almost all our energy comes from oil.
6. The word abundant has the same meaning with __________.
A. enough B. spare C. plentiful D. more

Reading comprehension 4
These days, it seems like everyone is worried about how the world will meet its
energy demands when we have run out of oil and natural gas. Scientists and
researchers are investigating such power sources as solar energy, wind energy, and
even energy from hot rocks beneath the earth’s surface. However, there is no energy
source that I believe should not be developed any further – that is nuclear power. In
fact, I think we should stop using it as soon as possible. Even though it provides the
world with a source of electricity, nuclear power is not a good energy source because
it is too expensive... The materials used in power plants are not safe, and there is a
great possibility of accidents.

Write True or False for the following statements.

1. According to the passage, nowadays people are worried about finding a new source F
energy.
2. Scientists and researchers think natural gas is the most suitable for future use. F
3. Nuclear power provides electricity for people, but it’s not a perfect energy source. T
4. According to the author, materials used in the power plants may cause accidents. T
 Choose the most suitable item.
5. What does the word it in line 5 refer to?
A. nuclear power B. solar energy
C. power plants D. energy from hot rocks
6. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. We should not develop nuclear power.
B. This good energy source is very expensive.
C. Solar energy is a good energy source.
D. Energy from hot rocks beneath the earth’s surface is being used.

V. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE:

1. Jogging is a very energetic form of exercise. (energy)
2. Suddenly, the mummy got up and smiled at the viewers. (sudden)
3. It was disappointing that I did badly in the exam. (disappoint)
4. Polluted air is one of the many problems we have to solve. (pollute)
5. Clean water is an absolute necessity. (necessary)
6. Customers made a formal complaint about the way they were treated. (complain)
7. She politely refused his invitation. (polite)
8. We meet regularly each morning for coffee. (regular)
9. Scientists are looking for an effective way reduce energy consumption. (effect)
10. A helmet affords the cyclist some degree of protection against injury. (protect)
11. I think the careless drivers should be fined heavily. (heavy)
12. Prevention is better than cure. (prevent)
13. To keep the air unpolluted, people ought to use solar energy to create electricity.
(sun)
14. Since the world’s energy resources are limited, we must conserve them.
(conservation)
 15. Water is going all over the floor because of the dripping faucet. (drip)
16. If there is sometimes wrong with the light, ask an electrician to look at it. (electric)
17. I’m very worried because they use electricity to catch fish. (worry)
18. Fuel consumption can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads. (consume)
19. It’s time consuming to play online games. (consume)
20. Water consumption is increasing this summer. (consume)
21. There is a dripping faucet in your kitchen. (drip)
22. They spent a luxurious weekend at a country hotel. (luxury)
23. There’s a shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps. (short)
24. The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York’s
skyscrapers. (compare)
25. She was disappointed that I did badly in the exam. (disappoint)
26. She likes this machine because it works effectively. (effect)
27. There have been many innovations in the field of electrical engineering. (innovate)
28. She has a kitchen full of electrical supplies. (apply)
29. Her disappearance has never been satisfyingly explained. (satisfy)
30. We can save electricity by the replacement of ordinary 100-watt light bulbs with
energy-saving bulbs. (replace)

VI. TRANSFORMATIONS:
1. Johns forgot his umbrella, so he got wet.
 Because he forgot his umbrella, he got wet.
2. I felt tired, so I went to bed early.
 I went to bed early because I felt tired.
3. She won the first prize because she performed well.
 She performed well, so she won the first prize.
4. She got high marks on her tests because she learned hard.
 She learned hard, so she got high marks on her tests.
5. They didn’t bring along the raincoat; therefore, they got wet.
 They got wet because they didn’t bring along the raincoat.
6. The weather was really bad, so we decided to postpone our camping.
 Since the weather was really bad, we decided to postpone our camping.
7. Let’s go to Ben Thanh market this afternoon
 Jane suggested going to Ben Thanh market this afternoon.
8. “Why don’t we visit the museum after lunch?” he said.
 He suggested visiting the museum after lunch.
9. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, John?” Jane said.
 Jane suggested that John (should) put a better lock on the door.
10. “Why don’t you fix the dripping faucet, Tom?”
 She suggested Tom (should) fix the dripping faucet.
11. What about buying energy saving bulbs?
 Shall we buy energy saving bulbs?
12. I’m trying to find my key.
 I’m looking for mu key.
13. “Let’s go to the swimming pool”, Nick said.
 Nick suggested going to the swimming pool.
14. Remember to turn off the faucets.
 Don’t forget to turn off the faucets.
15. They want him to come at 8.00.
 They suggested he (should) come at 8.00.
16. Polly gave an angry shout.
 Polly shouted angrily.
17. The police continued to watch the house.
 The police went on watching the house.
18. Sally finally managed to get a job.
 Sally finally succeeded in getting a job.
19. It isn’t necessary to finish the work today.
 You don’t need to finish the work today.
20. Why don’t you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air?
 How about planting some trees around your house to get more fresh air?
21. The doctor advised me to take a rest.
 The doctor suggested I (should) take a rest.
22. Let’s take these plastic bags to the nearest recycling center.
 I suggested that these plastic bags (should) be taken to the nearest recycling center.
23. “Why don’t you paint the wall blue, Nam?”
 I suggested Nam (should) paint the wall blue.
24. Let’s go by bus instead of taxi.
 Why not go by bus instead of taxi?
25. I suggest that you should practice more English every day.
 It would be better if you practice more English every day.
26. Who looked after your house when you were away?
 Who took care of your house when you were away?
27. The children are excited about going to the circus.
 The children are looking forward to going to the circus.
28. They requested us to leave the place at once.
 They suggested we (should) leave the place at once.

VII. REARRANGEMENT:
1. about / my recent / I’m / water bill. / worried
 I’m worried about my recent water bill.
2. there are / You should / to make sure / in the pipes. / no cracks / get a plumber
 You should get a plumber to make sure there are no cracks in the pipes.
3. water as / twice as much / baths use / showers.
 Baths use twice as much water as showers.
4. can waste / of water / a month. / A dripping faucet / 500 litters
 A dripping faucet can waste 500 litters of water a month.
5. of water / You should / reduce the amount / your family use.
 You should reduce the amount of water your family use.
6. getting a plumber / Mrs. Ha suggested / to check / the pipes / in the house.
 Mrs. Ha suggested getting a plumber to check the pipes in the house.
7. I think / instead of / save energy. / take a shower / a bath to / we should
 I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy.
8. 10 percent to 15 percent / Lighting / of the / electricity bill. / accounts for
 Lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill.
9. the consumers / has. / The label / tells / energy efficiency / each model / how much
 The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has.
10. are installed / to receive/ Solar panels / the energy / of the house / from the sun. / on
the roof
 Solar panels are installed on the roof of the house to receive the energy from the
sun.
11. resources by / save natural / We can / instead of / coal, gas and oil. / using solar
energy
 We can save natural resources by using solar energy instead of coal, gas and oil.
12. uses two / money if / She will / she / energy-saving bulbs. / pay less
 She will pay less money if she uses two energy-saving bulbs.
13. not only works effectively / which / Consumers want products / but also saves money.
 Consumers want products which not only works effectively but also saves money.
14. of fresh waler / If we / wasting water, / be a shortage / in a few decades. / go on / there
will
 If we go on wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water in a few
decades.
15. to turn / Mrs. Yen forgot / left / when she / off the faucet / for work.
 Mrs. Yen forgot to turn off the faucet when she left for work.
 UNIT 8: CELEBRATION (TC)

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

1. In the United States, most people eat __________ on Christmas day.
A. roast turkey B. fried chicken C. roast chicken D. fried turkey
2. Janice and Mike are getting married soon They plan to have a small __________ with
just a few family members.
A. marriage B. celebration C. anniversary D. wedding ceremony
3. Auld Lang Syne is a song __________ is sung on New Year’s eve.
A. whose B. who C. which D. whom
4. They must gather the crop before it rains __________ September.
A. on B. in C. the D. at
5. We are going to __________ the anniversary of our 50th wedding.
A. celebrating B. celebrated C. celebrate D. to celebrate
6. What activities do you want to __________ in at school and at the club?
A. taken part in B. take part C. take part in D. took part
7. The __________ lady gave her new friend a hug before they said goodbye
A. gentle B. gently C. gentled D. gentleness
8. Peter __________ can compose many pieces of music, sings very well.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
9. It’s very nice __________ you to say so.
A. to B. on C. in D. of
10. __________ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. Since B. As C. Though D. Despite
11. Sam always remembers __________ in the garage when he comes to his office.
A. parking B. being parked C. to park D. to be parked
12. _ Kelvin: “I’ve won the first prize in the English speaking contest, Mother.” _
Mother: “__________”
 A. That’s wonderful! B. Sure Go ahead!
C. I don’t hope so! D. Try harder!
13. It’s an entertaining and __________ documentary.
A. inform B. informed C. informative D. informal
14. People like to play __________ on each other on April Fool’s Day.
A. games B. tricks C. treats D. cards
15. _ Tom: “You’ve got a lovely singing voice, Mary!” Mary: “__________”
A. Don’t mention it. B. Congratulations!
C. It’s all right. D. Thank you.
16. He is a generous man. He is __________ known for his generosity.
A. well B. good C. better D. best
17. They often decorate their houses __________ many beautiful flowers.
A. with B. in C. for D. from
18. Many tourists enjoy festivals in Viet Nam __________ they don’t speak Vietnamese.
A. when B. though C. if D. because
19. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated __________.
A. nation B. nationhood C. nationality D. nationwide
20. Thank you! That’s __________ I’ve ever received.
A. the nicer gift B. the nicest gift C. a nice gift D. nicest gift

II. SIGN:
1. What does this sign mean?
A. Hidden intersection ahead
B. Winding road ahead
C. Narrow road ahead
D. Road slippery when wet

2. What does this sign want us to do? A. Traffic in left lane must turn left at the
 intersection ahead.
B. You cannot go straight ahead.
C. You must turn either to the right or
left.
D. You may travel only in the direction of
the arrow.
3. What does this sign want us to do? A. Pass other traffic on the right
B. Keep to the right of the traffic island
C. Road turns right, then left
D. Winding road ahead
4. What does this sign mean?
A. Sharp bend in the road
B. Narrow bridge ahead
C. Railway crossing
D. Pavement ends

5. What does this sign mean?

A. Steep hill ahead: be prepared to use a

lower gear if necessary
B. Construction zone ahead
C. Watch for fallen rock and be
prepared to collision
D. Road closed ahead due to fallen rocks

III. CLOZE TEXT:

A. For a month every (1) __________ Muslims observe the Ramadan or the fast. During
this time, they do not eat or drink anything between the hours of sunrise and (2)
__________. Instead, they spend more time praying. Muslims pray five (3)
__________ a day. They (4) __________ not allowed to wear shoes when they pray.
If you walk past a mosque around prayer times, you will see mountains of shoes (5)
__________ it. Women are forbidden to pray in the mosques. During the month of
Ramadan, Muslims are also reminded to pay tithes to the collectors at the mosques.
The money (6) __________ to the aid of needy Muslims.
1. A. year B. day C. week D. month
2. A. sunrise B. sunwake C. sunset D. sunstrike
3. A. time B. times C. timer D. timing
4. A. are B. were C. will D. do
5. A. inside B. indoors C. outdoors D. outside
6. A. sent B. given C. goes D. got

B. The first of April is a day when people like to (1) __________ pranks on one another.
Throughout history many interesting and amusing pranks were played on April Fool’s
day. One famous April Fool’s trick (2) __________ played in 1860. Before the first of
April, many people in England had received cards inviting them to witness an annual
affair. This affair was supposed to be the washing of the white lions at the Tower of
London. The event would take place at a place (3) __________ ‘The White Gate’. On
the actual day, there was a huge crowd searching for this gate at the Tower of London.
Everyone was baffled as no one knew of its existence (4) __________ all. It took
some time for the crowd to realize (5) __________ day it was. They were victims of a
practical (6) __________.
1. A. do B. play C. make D. perform
2. A. is B. was C. were D. would
3. A. rail B. called C. calling D. calls
4. A. at B. in C. on D. of
 5. A. when B who C. where D. what
6. A. joke B. jokes C. joked D. joking

C. My friends and I are having a fun time at this year’s Shrewsbury International
Cartoon Festival. It’s a three-day event that takes place (1) __________ year in the
middle of August. This year the theme of the cartoons is sports because London is (2)
__________ the next Olympic Games. You have a unique opportunity to see the
cartoonists at work too. It’s the weekend now and there are 20 artists creating huge
cartoons in the Square. They (3) __________ absolutely amazing! Fay is sitting very
still at the moment (4) __________ an artist is doing a cartoon drawing of her face. I
fancy having a go at the ‘Your Face or Mine’ workshop. You get tips on drawing
funny (5) __________ and expressions. It opens on Saturday at 10:30 am and Fay and
I are really looking (6) __________ to that.
1. A. once B. half C. one D. every
2. A. hosting B. host C. hosts D. hostess
3. A. are B. were C. will be D. used to be
4. A. beside B. although C. because D. because of
5. A. face B. faces C. faced D. facing
6. A. forward B. in C. on D. by

D. Here in Sapporo, (1) __________ February it’s very cold and people (2) __________
celebrating the most famous winter festival in Japan, the Sapporo Snow Festival. It
attracts about two million people every scar and (3) __________ a week. The
hundreds of beautiful snow statues and ice sculptures on display in the three festive
sites are impressive. The festival begins with an opening (4) __________. Lots of fun
events follow, including rides in snow slides, snow-rafting and bamboo skiing! (5)
__________ now we’re watching the Ice Sculpture Contest Sixteen teams from
countries from all over the world are competing and creating spectacular works of art.
 I like the Chinese sculpture (6) __________ best! It’s called a “Girl’s Smile” I bet
they win.
1. A. in B. on C. at D. with
2. A. be B. were C. are D. is
3. A. last B. lasts C. lasting D. lasted
4. A. ceremonies B. celebrating C. ceremony D. celebration
5. A. Currently B. At the moment C. Right D. At present
6. A. the B. a C. an D. that

E. I’m here with River Valley School at the Mathematics Festival at the University of
Birmingham. UK. We’re staying here for two (1) __________, September the 14th
and 15th. The (2) __________ opens at 9:30am with a welcoming (3) __________
and finishes at 3:30 pm on each day. (4) __________ now, we’re in a great hall and
the talk on Mathematics in Sport is very interesting. My classmate Paula and I (5)
__________ wait to take part in the Maths workshop tomorrow. We are very keen (6)
__________ solving difficult puzzles and developing our Maths skills, I hope our
team gets first prize. Maths is challenging and fun!
1. A. weeks B. years C. days D. months
2. A. festival B. festive C. festivals D. faring
3. A. speaking B. speeches C. speak D. speech
4. A. Currently B. Right C. At D. At present
5. A. can B. cannot C. can’t D. couldn’t
6. A. on B. in C. of D. at

V. READING COMPREHENSION:
A. Saint Patrick’s Day is the national holiday of Ireland Irish people celebrate it on 17th
March. People from all over the world celebrate this special day, too. It is especially
popular in Australia and in North America.
 It is a celebration of Irish culture and people listen to Irish music, eat traditional Irish
food and take part in parades. On this day, everywhere you look you can see the color
green. People wear green clothes, paint their faces green and they even eat green food.
In Chicago, the US, the city uses special colors to make the river green. That’s right,
the whole river is green!

In Dublin. Ireland, the Saint Patrick’s Day parade is part of a five-day festival and
over 500.000 people attend the parade. In the US. Saint Patrick’s Day is also very
special. The first Saint Patrick’s Day parade was in Boston in 1737. In Chicago. the
parade lasts all day and in New York, a parade of 150,000 people marches up the 5 th
Avenue.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. Only people in Ireland celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. F
2. People wear green clothes on Saint Patrick’s Day. T
3. Chicago’s river is always green. F
4. The people of Dublin celebrate for five days. T
Choose the best answers:
5. What is the passage about?
A. Christmas Eve B. New Year Day C. Faster D. Saint Patrick’s Day
6. Which country beside Ireland is well-known for celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day?
A. Australia B. Dublin C. Russia D. Chicago

B. Both ancient Greeks and Romans celebrated festivals, many of which were associated
with political processes and social organization. One such festival was Saturnalia,
which Romans organized in honor of god Saturn Saturnalia was traditionally
celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, followed fry a public banquet and
a carnival.
 Another early festival was established by an ancient Egyptian pharaoh (leader) in
order to celebrate his victory over the Libyans.

Considering the importance of food for every community, many festivals originate as
agricultural ceremonies, initially organized to either celebrate a good harvest or hope
for it. In the Alps, for instance, the return of the cattle from the mountain is celebrated
at the Almabtrieb festival.

Recently, the arts festivals took over all other kinds of festivals, as now every major
city has at least one music festival, in addition to theater, literary science and film
festivals.

Nearly all modern festivals are not contained to the local community anymore, but are
open for guests and tourists, who are expected to behave as the locals do and respect
their traditions.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. People in Greece and Rome celebrated festivals for political and social T
purposes.
2. A festival was established by an ancient Egyptian pharaoh because he F
celebrated his victory over the Greeks.
3. The Almabtrieb festival is celebrated in the Alps. T
4. Only the local people are allowed join in most modern festivals. F
Choose the best answers:
5. Which festival was established by people in Rome in honor of god Saturn?
A. Almabtrieb B. Easter C. Saturnalia D. Halloween
6. What kind of festival is the most dominant?
A. music B. arts C. science and film D. theater
C. One of the oldest Indian festivals Holi is celebrated as a symbol of good over evil, the
arrival of spring and the end of winter. Also known as the Festival of Colors, this
event lasts for a night and a day. starting in the evening of a Full Moon Day, normally
in February or March.

Holi celebrations begin with a performance of religious rituals in front of a big

bonfire, hoping that the prayers will destroy the internal evil. In the morning, people
smear each other with colors, using powder, water guns and water-filled balloons.
Holi has become so popular that. It is also celebrated in other Southeast Asian
countries.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. Holi is one of the most ancient Indian festivals. T
2. Festival of Colors is different from Holi. F
3. The Holi festival lasts for a night and a day. T
4. Holi is also celebrated in Japan. F
Choose the best answers:
5. Which season is Holi celebrated in?
A. The end of spring and the beginning of winter
B. The start of summer and the end of fall
C. The start of spring and the end of winter
D. The arrival of winter and the end of spring
6. What do people do when celebrating Holi festival?
A. laugh at each other B. give each other a hug
C. fight each other D. smear each other

D. The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the biggest carnival in the world, dating back to
1723. With more than 2 million people on the streets every single day this carnival
parade offers a real spectacle. Held just before Lent starts, the festival officially lasts
 from Friday night until Wednesday morning, but many Brazilians continue
celebrating for a few days more.

A typical parade includes happy revelers, colorful floats, as well as performances by

samba schools – groups of local people dancing. The most famous dance is, of course,
samba, a traditional Brazilian dance influenced by African traditions. Each year, the
Queen of the Carnival and up to two princesses are pronounced publicly.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. The Carnival in Italy is the biggest carnival in the globe. T
2. The Carnival lasts from Friday to Wednesday unofficially. F
3. During the parade, there are performances by samba students. F
4. Annually, maybe one or two princesses are pronounced publicly. T
Choose the best answers:
5. When was The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro first celebrated?
A. 1724 B. before 1723 C. 1723 D. 1732
6. What does pronounced mean?
A. to spell B. to state officially C. to call D. to perform

E. Having started in 1990, this is a relatively young festival, celebrated on the fifteenth
day of the first month of the lunar calendar, at the very end of the Chinese New Year.
Inspired by traditional folklore, this ceremony lasts whole night, when thousands of
sky lanterns light over the Pingxi District in Taiwan. The lanterns are released to ward
off the evil and let people know the town is safe.

The main lanterns are always over ten meters tall and they normally reflect Chinese
zodiac signs. Each of them has its own theme music, which makes the whole
performances even more magical. In addition to the main lanterns, there are also
 hundreds of smaller ones, usually earned by children. These lanterns portray images
of historical figures or a specific theme.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. This festival is not established from long ago. F
2. The lanterns are released in order to keep the evil away. T
3. The main lanterns are never ten meters tall. T
4. Small lanterns are carried by adults. F
Choose the best answers:
5. When is the festival celebrated?
A. 5 months after the Chinese New Year B. In January
C. After the Lunar New Year ends D. After Christmas Eve
6. Where is the festival celebrated?
A. China B. Vietnam C. Taiwan D. Japan

VI. WORD FORM:

1. She does a lot of work for charity. (charitable)
2. The entire organization is funded by charitable donations. (charity)
3. He often treated him charitably. (charity)
4. He gradually lost contact with all his old acquaintances. (acquaint)
5. I’m personally acquainted with the new rules in this city. (acquaint)
6. He received congratulatory hugs and handshakes from friends and family.
(congratulate)
7. It wasn’t very considerate of you to drink all the milk. (consider)
8. After some considerations we’ve decided to sell the house. (consider)
9. He treated them considerately letting them each work their own way. (consider)
10. Don’t you want all your friends to come to your party and celebrate with you?
(celebration)
11. Our wedding was a joyous celebration. (celebrate)
 12. There were many celebrations at the party. (celebrate)
13. She was able to provide a description of the robbery. (describe)
14. She often behaves very generously to us and never allow us to pay for anything.
(generous)
15. She treated them with great generosity. (generous)
16. The male bird is easily distinguished from the female. (distinguish)
17. The Vietnamese welcomed Mr. Barrack Obama joyfully. (joy)
18. I was surprised to find my name on the list of nominees. (nominate)
19. She used to be forced to work as a slave in a rich family. (slavery)
20. My first priority is to pass the 10th grade entrance exam. (prior)

VIII. REARRANGEMENT:
1. in September / is celebrated / In Australia, / on the first Sunday / Father’s Day
 In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September.
2. to thank a special / in the family / On the third Sunday / Americans take time / person-
fathers! / in June,
 On the third Sunday in June, Americans take time to thank a special person in the

family – fathers.
3. in my heart for you / and I’ll always have / You’re my one / a special place / and only
mom,
 You’re my one and only mom, and I’ll always have a special place in my heart for
you.
4. to ancient times / of Mother’s Day / all the way / The celebration / dates buck
 The celebration of Mother’s Day dates back all the way to ancient times.
5. mark the beginning of / for thousands of years / celebrations to / a new year / There
have been
 There have been celebrations to mark the beginning of a new year for thousands
of years.
6. to eat, drink / Sometimes celebrations / an opportunity for people / and have fun / are
simply
 Sometimes celebrations are simply an opportunity for people to eat, drinking and
have fun.
7. a time for families to enjoy special food / Tet is / decorate homes / to clean and
 Tet is a time for families to enjoy special food to clean and decorate homes.
8. many countries / celebrated in / Easter is / which is / a joyful festival
 Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries.
9. Mary finished / Even though / the letter / wasn’t working well, / the keyboard
 Even though the keyboard wasn’t working well, Mary finished the letter.
10. as long as / or sugar eggs / Children / receive chocolate / they are good
 Children receive chocolate or sugar eggs as long as they are good.
11. for me are so / can’t describe them / whose feelings / strong that the word love / To
the one
 To the one whose feelings for me are so strong that the word love can’t describe
them.
12. or Father’s Day / In Vietnam / celebrate / Mother’s Day / people don’t
 In Vietnam people don’t celebrate Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
13. you how much / and loved / this to tell / you are missed / I’m writing
 I’m writing this to tell you how much you are missed and loved.
14. to celebrate / to have a day / another for our dad / for our mom and / It is necessary
 It is necessary to have a day for our mom and another for our dad to celebrate.
15. the day will / the day for / be supported and / be celebrated nationwide / our parents
will / I believe
 I believe the day for our parents will be supported and the day will be celebrated
nationwide.
16. and generous man / by all his friends / My father is / a considerate / who is loved
 My father is a considerate and generous man who is loved by all his friends.
17. to our parents / for us / to express our feelings/ many occasions / There are
 There are many occasions for us to express our feelings to our parents.
18. for Vietnamese people / Tet or / is the most / important celebration / the Lunar New
Year holiday
 Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday is the most important celebration for
Vietnamese people.
19. charity program / been nominated / in the town / Tuan has / as the most effective
activist
 Tuan has been nominated as the most effective activist in the town charity
program.

IX. TRANSFORMATION:
1. Although the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and healthy life.
 In spite of being quite poor, the villagers live a happy and healthy life.
2. Although he studied very hard, he still didn’t pass the exam.
 Despite studying very hard, he still didn’t pass the exam.
3. In spite of having no interest in folklore, Sylvia still enjoyed the story.
 Although Sylvia had no interest in folklore, she still enjoyed the story.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this
machine.
 Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this
machine.
5. In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.
 Though it was dark, they continued to work.
6. He has health problems. He always smiles.
 In spite of having/his health problems, he always smiles.
7. Kieu Anh got good marks. The exam was difficult.
 Despite the difficult exam, Kieu Anh got good marks.
8. The man works in the hospital. I told you about him.
 The man (who/whom/that) I told you about works in the hospital.
 The man about whom I told you works in the hospital.
9. Do you know the girl? Tom is talking to the girl.
 Do you know the girl (who/whom/that) Tom is talking to?
 Do you know the girl to whom Tom is talking?
10. The tree has lovely flowers. The tree stands near the gate of my house.
 The tree which/that stands near the gate of my house has lovely flowers.
11. The book was a lovely story. I was reading it yesterday.
 The book (which/that) I was reading yesterday was a lovely story?
12. Do you know the new student? I can’t remember his name.
 Do you know the new student whose name I can’t remember?
 Do you know the new student the name of whom I can’t remember?
13. I will never forget the day. I first met her on that day.
 I will never forget the day (on which/when) I first met her.
 I will never forget the day (which) I first met her on.
14. The country is beautiful. I was born in this country.
 The country in which/where I was born is beautiful.
 The country (which) I was born in is beautiful.
15. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.
 Because of being polluted, the water in most rivers is unsafe to drink.
16. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.
 Because John worked hard and methodically, he succeeded in his exam.
17. Let’s get together and talk about our presentation before we do it in class.
 I suggest getting together and talking about our presentation before we do it in
class.
18. How long is it since you built this stilt house?
 When did you build this stilt house?
19. Hurry up or you will be late for school.
 If you don’t hurry, you will be late for school.
20. Don’t watch TV after 11 p.m.
 You must turn off TV after 11 p.m..
 Unit 9: NATURAL DISASTERS (PNT)

I. Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence:
1. __________ can lift cars, mobile homes and animals into the air.
A. Droughts B. Landslides C. Pollutants D. Tornadoes
2. Rain and winds in May have __________ about 3,000 hectares of crops.
A. filled B. fixed C. damaged D. covered
3. Four forest fires in 10 days __________ 300 hectares of trees in Karnataka.
A. dissolved B. destroyed C. caused D. sucked up
4. Your furniture will shake and start to move across the floor during __________.
A. an earthquake B. a snowstorm C. a tidal wave D. a volcano
5. Two schools __________ in Mexico City due to Tuesdays 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
A. reduced B. collapsed C. destroyed D. prohibited
6. In about 20 minutes, a tsunami will __________ the Japanese coastline.
A. float B. burn C. strike D. occur
7. The Federal Reserve Bank __________ that the economy will grow by 2% this year.
A. checks B. reaches C. forecasts D. prepares
8. In the future, it may be possible to __________ earthquakes.
A. feel B. predict C. fix D. mean
9. I __________ you’re right.
A. expect B. explain C. find D. share
10. The nurse measured my temperature.
A. made B. got C. looked up D. took
11. Many areas of Africa have __________ severe drought this year.
A. enjoyed B. made C. found D. suffered
12. When we got home, Stephano was busy __________ dinner.
A. prepare B. preparing C. to prepare D. to preparing
13. Have you ever __________ a similar problem?
 A. experienced B. expressed C. ended up D. blocked
14. __________in poor health, she continued to carry out her duties.
A. Although B. Because C. However D. Therefore
15. We can __________ the quality of the meat they sell.
A. agree B. hire C. trust D. enhance
16. You can buy special __________ for this purpose.
A. outlines B. circles C. shelter D. canned foods
17. Not enough data is __________ to scientists.
A. disastrous B. tropical C. available D. abrupt
18. Smoking can severely __________ your health.
A. support B. damage C catch D effect
19. __________ are trying to predict what the Amazon will look like in 20 years' time.
A. Scientists B. Invalids C. Environmentalist D. Conservationist
20. They tied him __________ a chair with cable.
A. from B. on C. in D. to
21. It may rain, you'd better take an umbrella __________.
A. just in case B. yet C. before D. nationwide
22. He is warning youngsters __________ the dangers of fireworks.
A. for B. about C. on D. from
23. They talk a lot __________ the inspiration for their music.
A. to B. with C. about D. all are correct
24. They never laugh __________ my jokes!
A. for B. about C. in D. at
25. The volcano could __________ at any time.
A. hit B. erupt C. strike D. suck up
26. Don't ask me. I'm no __________!
A. frog B. folk C. toad D. expert
27. You have to be __________ to take risks in this kind of work.
A. prepared B. protected C. persuaded D. discussed
28. The fire has caused __________ damage to the building.
A. scientific B. time C. severe D. safe
29. Experts are __________ an economic slowdown at the beginning of next year.
A. reaching B. predicting C. tying D. composing
30. __________ are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth.
A. Tidal waves B. Earthquakes C. Volcanoes D. Snowstorms
31. Forest fires start easily during __________.
A. floods B. thunderstorms C. hurricanes D. droughts
32. __________ can suck up anything that is in their path.
A. Tsunamis B. Tornadoes C. Deforestations D. Earthquakes
33. I think we should fill all buckets __________ water.
A. in B. from C. with D. by
34. Don’t forget to bring __________ your umbrella.
A. up B. along C. about D. together
35. A large number of people __________ killed.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
36. The large number of people __________ killed in the earthquake.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
37. _ “I think we should buy some canned food.” _ “__________”
A. Yes, I'd love to.
B. Yes, thanks.
C. Great! Let's do that.
D. How about checking all the window latches?
38. Forests give us fresh air and prevent us __________.
A. against flooded B. of being flooded
C. from being flooded D. in flooded
39. _ “What about hiring some video games?” _ “__________”
A. Certainly. B. No, I’m sorry. C. No, let's not. D. Yes, good idea.
 40. _ “__________” _ “I agree with you.”
A. Do you mind filling all buckets with water?
B. I suggest filling all buckets with water.
C. Would you like to fill all buckets with water?
D. All are correct.

II. CAUTION SIGNS - WARNINGS:

What is the picture about?
A. Volcano 1. A. Soil pollution 2.
B. Snowstorm B. Earthquake
C. Thunderstorm C. Thunderstorm
D. Tornado D. Sandstorm
A. Volcano 3. A. Tidal wave 4.
B. Earthquake B. Tsunami
C. Typhoon C. Flood
D. Tornado D. A and B
A. Tornado 5. A. Thunderstorm 6.
B. Snowstorm B. Earthquake
C. Typhoon C. Deforestation
D. Storm D. Junk yard
A. Rainforest 7. A. Soil pollution 8.
B. Hurricane B. Drought
C. Typhoon C. Desertification
D. Flood D. Deforestation

III. CLOZE TEST: CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE (A B. C OR D) THAT

BEST FITS THE SPACE IN THE FOLLOWING
A. Some disasters cannot be stopped These disasters include earthquakes and tornadoes.
Tornadoes ruin whatever is (1) __________ their path. They can destroy houses and
 other buildings. Earthquakes have a wider range of intensity. Some are so small that
(2) __________ even notices them, except for the people checking earthquake
monitoring equipment. Others have leveled cities. It is very hard to deal with these
disasters, and it can take a very long time for life (3) __________ back to normal. (4)
__________ people are outside during an earthquake; it is best to get into an open
spot. They should get (5) __________ from buildings, power lines, and anything else
that may fall and hurt them. Electrical lines (6) __________ have already fallen are
also dangerous – they may be capable of electrocuting people!
1. A. under B. in C. at D. on
2. A. everyone B. no one C. anyone D. someone
3. A. to get B. getting C. get D. got
4. A. But B. Unless C. lf D. Because
5. A. off B. up C. away D. down
6. A. what B. who C. whom D. which

B. The first (1) __________ of heavy storm sticks in my mind forever. That was a nice
afternoon on my summer vacation four years ago. When I was fishing on the field
near my grandmother's house suddenly black clouds came. The sky turned dark. (2)
__________ it was sometimes lightened with bolt of lightning like electricity running
through the sky. Winds became stronger and stronger, and it started raining heavily. I
felt scared and yelled out. I tried to run as quick as possible to find (3) __________.
Ten minutes later, I got home and looked like a drowned rat. My grandmother asked
me to change wet clothes to avoid (4) __________ a cold and then brought me a cup
of hot tea and some cupcakes. Looking out the window. I saw some trees falling (5)
__________ and some house roofs being blown off by fierce winds. Thunder made
the hair on my head stick straight up every time. I (6) __________ on my bed under a
soft blanket and soon fell into sleep. At the time I woke up, the storm had gone. The
sun shined again; however, the feeling of something terrible lingered on my mind.
 Until now I still feel frightened whenever I think of the first time being caught in a
storm.
1. A. forecast B. impression C. experience D. detail
2. A. But B. So C. Though D. Since
3. A. highland B. funnel C. circle D. shelter
4. A. have B. catching C. get D. feeling
5. A. up B. in C. into D. down
6. A. lie B. lay C. lain D. lied

C. Drought is a (1) __________ period of dry weather, when an area gets less than its
normal amount of rain, over months or even years. Crops and other plants need water
to grow, and animals need it to live. Droughts can become dangerous to people and
other land animals; causing famine and even creating (2) __________. A drought is a
natural event, caused by other weather events like El Nino and high-pressure systems.
Drought can also be triggered by (3) __________ (people cutting down forests), by
global warming, and by diverting rivers or emptying lakes. Drought is a natural
disaster which usually (4) __________ slowly. It is often difficult to decide when a
drought starts and sometimes when it ends too. (5) __________ effects often build up
slowly over a long period of time and may last from months to years after rain
resumes. Many people die every year in famines (6) __________ drought in
subsistence farming areas.
1. A. continuing B. continued C. continuous D. continuously
2. A. junk-yards B. deserts C. treasures D. dumps
3. A. pollutants B. disasters C. poison D. deforestation
4. A. turns into B. gives up C. takes place D. takes after
5. A. This B. Its C. Their D. These
6. A. due to B. because C. in spite of D. however
D. Here are one of the ten biggest tsunamis (1) __________ recorded history, ranked by
the devastation they wrought: North Pacific Coast, Japan – 11 March 2011. A
powerful tsunami travelling 800km per hour with 10m-high waves swept over the cast
coast of Japan, (2) __________ more than 18,000 people. The tsunami was spawned
by an 9.0 magnitude earthquake that (3) __________ depths of 24.4km – making it
the fourth-largest earthquake ever recorded. (4) __________ 452.000 people were
relocated to shelters, and still remain displaced from their destroyed homes. The (5)
__________ shaking resulted in a nuclear emergency, in which the Fukushima
Daiichi nuclear power plant began leaking radioactive steam. The World Bank
estimates that it could take Japan up to five years to (6) __________ overcome the
$235 billion damages.
1. A. in B. on C. at D. of
2. A. kill B. to kill C. killing D. killed
3. A. came B. reached C. experienced D. expected
4. A. Absolutely B. Traditionally C. Ultimately D. Approximately
5. A. violent B. terrific C. available D. huge
6. A. culturally B. strangely C. disastrously D. financially

E. TORNADO SAFETY:
WHAT NOT TO DO IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A TORNADO’S PATH
If you find yourself in the path of a tornado or severe weather, what you don’t do can be
just as important as what you do. Tornado safety, along with severe weather safety,
requires (1) __________ quick action to get to a safe location. Time can be of the essence
and shouldn't be wasted doing things that will not protect you and your family in the
event of a tornado or severe weather. Here are examples of what (2) __________ if
you’re in the path of a tornado or severe weather: Don't wait until after you see a tornado
to take cover. By the time you visually confirm a tornado, it may be too late to get to
safety (3) __________ tornadoes can move swiftly and level structures within seconds.
Don't waste time opening the windows before seeking shelter. Some people are still under
the impression that opening windows can prevent their houses (4) __________
exploding. Don't take the elevator during a tornado or severe weather. Always take the
stairs. Don't seek shelter from a tornado under an overpass. As wind is (5) __________
through a narrow structure such as a tunnel or overpass, its speed increases. Don't assume
tornado or severe weather threats have passed if it's quiet. Stay in your shelter (6)
__________ the warning is cancelled or expires.
1. A. having B. getting C. taking D. making
2. A. do B. to do C. to not do D. not to do
3. A. so B. but C. even though D. as
4. A. in B. from C. to D. into
5. A. asked B. filled C. forced D. blew
6. A. until B. while C. when D. since

IV. READ THE TEXT, THEN DO THE TASKS:

A. Natural disasters are likely increasing due to climate change. These events bring with
them a host of issues, including migrant population, public health, environmental and
infrastructural problems. Firstly, natural disasters have created a large migrant
population by forcing many people to leave their homes. Those are called climate
refugees or environmental migrants. Secondly, health issues are also a serious
problem after any natural disaster. Facilities for water and toilet hygiene are damaged,
which intakes hand washing and food hygiene rapidly deteriorate, then bacteria and
disease spread widely.

Besides, natural disasters can lead to long-term consequences for ecosystems. They
displace land masses and change soil characteristics, cause damage to crops, pollution
of freshwater resources and climate change. Finally, natural disasters can damage both
public and private infrastructure while in some cases, the owners may lose their assets
without any restitution.
 Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
1. Climate change has no effect on natural disasters. _____F_____
2. People can be forced out of their homes by natural disasters. _____T_____
3. Natural disasters cause no economic consequences for ecosystems. _____T_____
4. Natural disasters only cause damage to public assets. _____F_____
Choose the best answers:
5. What is the passage about?
A. Negative effects of natural disasters B. Solutions to natural disasters
C. Examples of natural disasters D. Preparations for natural disasters
6. What does the phrase “a host of mean?
A. A person who invites guests to a meat, a party, etc.
B. A large number of (people or things)
C. An animal or a plant on which another animal or plant lives and feeds
D. All are correct.

B. Half a billion people who live close enough to the world's most active volcanoes are
in danger, but none of them really seem to care about that. Technology now helps
scientists foresee when volcanoes erupt, but they have little success in convincing
people to move.

Now volcano experts are taking a different way to saving lives by changing the
direction of the lava: flow with three methods: setting explosives, building walls, and
cooling the lava with water.

The most common one is setting explosives. Although bombs have not worked,
explosives on the ground were used successfully in Italy in 1996. Experts were
actually able to block a flow of lava that was flowing directly from Mount Etna
below.
 Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
1. Half a billion care about the danger from volcanoes. _____F_____
2. Modem technology can help scientists to predict when volcanoes _____T_____
break out.
3. Bombs and explosives have successfully been used to block the _____F_____
flow of lava.
4. Setting explosives is the most popular method to change the _____T_____
direction of the lava flow.
Choose the best answers:
5. What does the word “foresee” mean?
A. warn B. express C. predict D. solve
6. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The world's most active volcanoes.
B. The danger from volcanoes.
C. How to direct the lava flow.
D. Some volcano warnings.

C. Natural disasters are extreme, sudden events caused by environmental factors that
injure people and damage property. There are many kinds of natural disasters:
hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, landslides, windstorms, etc.
These disasters may happen anywhere on the earth without warnings. A lot of
advances in technology have helped to forecast the occurrence of natural disasters,
therefore, there has been a decline in the number of death as well as financial losses.
However, there are still unpredictable disasters that could cause tremendous damage
to human beings. Even when a disaster is accurately forecast, little can be done to
reduce its strength. All we can do is to prepare ourselves to stay away from it as far as
possible.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. Natural disasters are easy to forecast. _____F_____
2. Natural disasters which are caused by environmental factors can _____F_____
never injure people and damage property.
3. Human can’t keep natural disasters under strict control, but they _____T_____
can get well-prepared and try to forecast as accurately as possible.
4. Once a disaster happens, there will be little to be done to reduce its _____T_____
strength.
Choose the best answers:
5. Some disasters are unpredictable
A. because we can do is to prepare ourselves to stay away from it as far as possible.
B. as advances of technology can’t help to forecast the occurrence of natural disasters.
C. so human beings suffer enormous damage from them.
D. but most of them can be reduces the strength.
6. What does the word “accurately” mean?
A. exactly B. definitely C. completely D. absolutely

D. CHILD HEROES
Boy sees a typhoon
Scott is a 10-year-old pupil from America. At the beach on a trip to Japan with his
family, he looked up at the sky and saw two layers of dark clouds which were moving in
different directions. He was taught at school that the sign indicates the unstable
atmosphere. He told his mom the bad weather might be coming. A few minutes later, the
atmospheric pressure was getting lower and lower. Scott thought that there might soon be
a typhoon – a gigantic storm. Smartly, Scott persuaded people to evacuate to a safe place
to avoid the typhoon which followed 15 minutes later. Once it came, a huge wave
crashed on the seafront and caused massive destruction. Thanks to his quick thinking,
everyone survived the typhoon.

Girl saves a little boy's life

A tremendous flood occurred in Vietnam in 2013. Extensive damage to crops and roads
was reported throughout many parts of the country. Lan, a 12-year student, was very
brave when her house collapsed and overwhelmed in the flood. After climbing out of her
house, she saw a little boy shouting for help near her house. This boy was stuck in a tree
and could not move. As Lan was very good at swimming, she tried to carry him to safety.
To honor Lan for her bravery and kindness, her school gave her a prize and considered
her a child hero.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. Dark clouds moving in different directions announced the unstable _____T_____
atmosphere.
2. The typhoon came and caused minor damage. _____F_____
3. Lan's house was seriously destroyed by the flood. _____T_____
4. The boy whom Lan rescued was far from her house. _____F_____
Choose the best answers:
5. The word “evacuate” in line 5 mostly means
A. lift B. move C. gather D. All are correct
6. Lan received great __________ from her school on her bravery and kindness.
A. excitement B. congratulation C. celebrations D. compliments

E. On October 8th, 1881, a typhoon hit Hai Phong, a city in Vietnam. People in Hai
Phong had never had a typhoon this strong, and no one knew what to expect. This city
was not prepared. People could not leave in time, and many lost their lives. The
typhoon caused flooding all over the city. Many people in Hai Phong were affected by
the 1881 typhoon.

The disaster was one of the worst tropical storms to hit Vietnam. We can learn many
lessons from the natural disasters of the past. Now, people know how to prepare for
 typhoons. They also know what to do when a typhoon happens. Vietnamese people
remember the typhoon as one of the worst in history.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. The 1881 typhoon hit Hai Phong, a city in Vietnam. _____T_____
2. Most people left the city and no one was affected. _____F_____
3. The typhoon caused flooding citywide. _____T_____
4. The typhoon was the worst tropical storms to hit Vietnam. _____F_____
Choose the best answers:
5. What can we learn from natural disasters in the past?
A. We can learn many lessons from the natural disasters of the past.
B. People know how to prepare for typhoons.
C. We also know what to do when a typhoon happens.
D. All are correct.
6. What's the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. How people weren't prepared for a natural disaster.
B. Typhoons in 1881
C. Learning from past disasters
D. Hai Phong expects another typhoon.

V. WORD FORMATION
1. Preparations are being made for the President's visit. (prepare)
2. The temperature of the waler was just right for swimming. (temperate)
3. I had high expectation for this book. (expect)
4. A volcanic eruption occurs when hot rocks and lava burst from a volcano. (volcano)
5. The weather continued to be rainy. (rain)
6. Many accidents are caused by young or inexperienced drivers. (experience)
7. Canned vegetables have as many vitamins as fresh ones? (can)
8. Tidal currents make the seas around the islands very rough. (tide)
9. Accidents are almost a daily occurrence on this road. (occur)
10. The interview ended abruptly. (abrupt)
11. She spent years touring Europe with her trustworthy old camera. (trust)
12. Always switch off appliances that are not in use. (apply)
13. He is learning how to think scientifically. (science)
14. Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movability. (move)
15. The bridge collapsed without any warning. (warn)
16. More research is needed to improve the prediction value of the tests. (predict)
17. Access to this information is severely restricted. (severe)
18. The scheme has been set up to help homeless people. (home)
19. She studied behavioural psychology in college. (behavior)
20. Around the year 600, the eruption of a nearby volcano buried Ceren’s buildings.
(erupt)
21. The motorcyclist was dead on arrival at the hospital. (die)
22. Nowadays scientists can give us about the volcanic eruption. (science)
23. A tidal surge caused severe flooding in coastal areas. (coast)
24. It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job. (disastrous)
25. Hurricanes are one of the most destructive natural forces. (destroy)
26. The sky was dark and stormy. (storm)
27. The bridge is closed because it’s unsafe. (safety)
28. Please don't ask me to make any predictions about tomorrow’s meeting. (predict)
29. We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house.
(extension)
30. Many chemicals have a damaging effect on the environment. (damage)

VI. REARRANGEMENT
1. were all left / The room was / after the windstorm / open / because the windows / a
real mess
 The room was a real mess because the windows were all left open.
2. although / We / and cloudy / the sky / went to the beach / was gray
 We went to the beach although the sky was gray and cloudy.
3. to persuade him / kept / tried / to hang out / doing his homework / My ill son / while
my wife
 My ill son kept doing his homework while my wife tried to persuade him to hang

out.
4. caused damage / estimated at / The earthquake / $6 billion / to property
 The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 billion.
5. in strong winds / houses could collapse / in the Tokai area / As reported / in central
Japan / on Japan Today, / of 216 kilometers per hour
 As reported on Japan Today, houses could collapse in strong winds of 216

kilometers per hour in the Tokai area in central Japan.

6. off your balcony / be strong enough / or through your window / to blow heavy objects
/ Winds can
 Winds can be strong enough to blow heavy objects off your balcony or through

your window.
7. in / all our / We hope / the near future / will be replaced / computer equipment
 We hope all our computer equipment will be replaced in the near future.

8. might just have / ecological disaster / the power to save / This new technology / the
world from
 This new technology might just have the power to save the world from ecological

disaster.
9. do you think / for improving / What/ the underground system / about the latest plans
 What do you think about the latest plans for improving the underground system?
10. needs to be / Most experts / by regular exercise / agree that dieting / accompanied
 Most experts agree that dieting needs to be accompanied by regular exercise.
11. because / candles, matches / I think / a power cut / we should buy / and flashlights /
there may be
 I think we should buy candles, matches and flashlights because there may be a
power cut.
12. with water / The water pipes / all buckets / by the typhoon / so we / may be damaged /
should fill
 The water pipes may be damaged by the typhoon so we should fill all buckets

with water.
13. met yesterday / The man / for dinner / to my house / whom you / is coming
 The man whom you met yesterday is coming to my house for dinner.

14. will receive / the most beautifully / The family / was decorated / for the holidays / a
trophy / whose house
 The family whose house was decorated the most beautifully for the holidays will

receive a trophy.
15. that painted / Do / the name / this portrait / you know/ of the artist
 Do you know the name of the artist that painted this portrait?

16. of that guy / last week / What's / whose party / the name / we went to
 What’s the name of that guy whose party we went to last week?

17. walked on / lived in / Neil Armstrong / the moon / the USA / who first
 Neil Armstrong who first walked on the moon lived in the USA.
18. damaged Tokyo / The most / about 150,000 people / in Japanese history / and killed /
disastrous earthquake / and Yokohama
 The most disastrous earthquake in Japanese history damaged Tokyo and

Yokohama and killed about 150,000 people.

19. all family members and / in the house / My father / to find shelters / gathered / told us
 My father gathered all family members and told us to find shelters.
20. passes overland / is a type / A tornado / that / below a thunderstorm / of storm
 A tornado is a type of storm that passes overland below a thunderstorm.

VII. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION:

1. We broke the computer. It belonged to my father.
 We broke the computer which/that belonged to my father.
2. She worked for a man. He used to be an athlete.
 She worked for a man who/that used to be an athlete.
3. The fruit is on the table. I bought it yesterday.
 The fruit (which/that) I bought yesterday is on the table.
4. The house has been built in the forest. It doesn’t have electricity.
 The house which/that doesn’t have electricity has been built in the forest.
5. John met a girl. I used to employ her.
 John met a girl (who/whom/that) I used to employ.
6. Do you know the man? He is coming towards us.
 Do you know the man who/that is coming towards us?
7. I come from a city. The city is located by the sea.
 I come from a city which is located by the sea.
8. Stratford-on-Avon is Shakespeare's birthplace. Many people have written about it.
 Stratford-on-Avon, which many people have written about, is Shakespeare’s
birthplace.
 Stratford-on-Avon, about which many people have written, is Shakespeare’s
birthplace.
9. John's mother has six grandchildren. She lives in Scotland.
 John’s mother, who has six grandchildren, lives in Scotland.
10. My friend John has just written a best-selling novel. He went to the same school as
me.
 My friend John, who has just written a best-selling novel, went to the same school
as me.
11. My grandmother came from the North of England. She is dead now.
 My grandmother, who came from the North of England, is dead now.
12. I’ve just come back from London. John lives in that city.
 I’ve just come back from London, in which/where John lives.
 I’ve just come back from London, which John lives in.
13. Yesterday I met a woman named Susan. Her husband works in London.
 Yesterday I met a woman named Susan, whose husband works in London.
14. Gorillas can sometimes be found in zoos. They are large and originate in Africa.
 Gorillas, which are large and originate in Africa, can sometimes be found in zoos.
15. Show me the new hats. You bought them last night.
 Show me the new hats (which/that) you bought last night.
16. Tet is a festival. Tet often happens in late January or early February.
 Tet, which is a festival, often happens in late January or early February.
17. Singapore won the 1998 Tiger Cup.
 The country which/that won the 1998 Tiger Cup is Singapore.
18. Rhinoceros has one or two horns on its snout.
 The animal which has/whose one or two horns on its snout is rhinoceros.
19. Tom is talking to Peter.
 The boy who(m) Tom is talking to is Peter.
 The boy to whom Tom is talking is Peter.
20. My grandfather lives in a very beautiful village.
 The village in which/where my grandfather lives is very beautiful.
 The village which my grandfather lives in is very beautiful.
 Unit 10: LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS (VVT)

I. Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence:
1. When you are in orbit, you will be able to get __________ of your seat.
A. in B. on C. out D. down
2. The crew have been living __________ space for over three months.
A. in B. at C. on D. for
3. The bike __________ is used in the circus has only a wheel.
A. who B. that C. which D. B&C are correct.
4. Many people __________ that they had seen UFOs in the sky.
A. suggested B. claimed C. persuaded D. decided
5. Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs.
A. containing B. requiring C. gathering D. seeking
6. The earth takes a year to __________ the sun.
A. approach B. move C. orbit D. connect
7. Scientists say that if people see a UFO, it __________ be an aircraft.
A. shall B. would C. might D. should
8. What makes you __________ in the existence of UFOs?
A. believe B. to believe C. believing D. belief
9. They __________ you a good job if you can speak English fluently.
A. will offer B. would offer C. have offered D. are offering
10. If everyone __________, how would we control air traffic?
A. can fly B. will fly C. flies D. could fly
11. In 1969, Neil Armstrong __________ down onto the moon.
A. stepped B. has stepped C. had stepped D. was stepping
12. Do you know the man __________ car is parked over there?
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
13. You should use this dictionary to look __________ new words.
 A. after B. at C. up D. for
14. She is not satisfied __________ what she’s got.
A. with B. at C. of D. for
15. I’m really __________ that you can’t come here.
A. disappointed B. disappointment C. disappointing D. disappoint
16. The story about UFOs caught the __________ of the whole class.
A. imagination B. imaginable C. imaginary D. imagine
17. _ “Shall we go to the concert this evening?” _ “ __________”
A. Not a bad idea. B. Why don’t you like it?
C. You’re welcome. D. Not at all.
18. _ “May I borrow your newspaper?” _ “__________?”
A. It doesn’t matter. B. Sure. Here you are.
C. It’s my pleasure. D. Good idea.
19. _ “How long will the meeting last?” _ “__________”
A. Since Monday, I think so. B. Once a month, usually.
C. Half past nine. D. An hour or so, I expect.
20. He promised her an Oxford dictionary, but disappointingly he __________ on his
words.
A. turned over B. stood up C. sat down D. went back

II. CAUTION SIGNS - WARNINGS:

1. A. Please swing when you drive on this
road.
B. Please take care as the road is
slippery.
C. Please take care as the road is dark.
D. Please swing if there is a car in front of
you.
 2. A. Please put garbage into the basket.
B. Don’t put garbage into the basket.
C. Please put the basket conveniently.
D. Don’t put the basket conveniently.

3. A. Don’t dig a hole here.

B. There is a construction site ahead.
C. You can dig a hole here.
D. There are a lot of people ahead.
4. A. Silent mode must be switched on.
B. Silent mode mustn’t be switched on.
C. Loud noise is not prohibited.
D. Loud noise is permitted.
5. A. We should stop driving cars.
B. Cars must not be turned right.
C. Cars must be turned left.
D. Cars must be parked here.

III. CLOZE TEST: CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE (A B. C OR D) THAT

BEST FITS THE SPACE IN THE FOLLOWING
A. Long ago a lot of people (1) __________ the moon was a god. Other people thought it
was just a light in the sky. And others thought it was a big ball of cheese! The
telescopes were made. And men saw that the moon was really another world. They
wondered (2) __________ it was like. They dreamed of going here. On July 20, 1969,
that dream came (3) __________. Two American men landed on the moon. (4)
__________ names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. The first thing the men
found was that the moon is covered (5) __________ dust. The dust is so thick that the
men left footprints where they walked. Those were the first marks a living thing had
ever made on the moon. And they could stay there for years and years. There is no
 wind or rain to wipe them off. The two men walked on the moon for hours. They (6)
__________ rocks to bring back to earth for study.

1. A. thought B. guessed C. told D. said

2. A. real B. which C. that D. what
3. A. real B. true C. unreal D. untrue
4. A. Their B. Its C. His D. Theirs
5. A. by B. for C. to D. with
6. A. got up B. gave up C. picked up D. set up

B. Do you want to plan for some kind of exciting trip? Do you have a million dollars?
Are you very healthy? Are you a good traveler? Do you want to go to nowhere? Then
you can have a trip to space. If you decide to take the trip, you (1) __________ to get
ready a few months before the flight. You must be (2) __________ excellent physical
condition. You should run a lot, swim every day, and do aerobics and push-ups. You
must get a letter from the doctor that shows you are in perfect health. Once you get on
the trip, you will be in a different world. You will see pictures of the Earth. You may
also find your country and other interesting places. You will be able to see the oceans,
the big rivers, the tall mountains. You will be able to see them many times because
you will orbit the Earth 16 times a day! You will also be able to see stars (3)
__________ you couldn’t see from the Earth. When you are in orbit, you will be able
to (4) __________ your seat and walk in the cabin. You will be able to walk on the
walls (5) __________ on the ceiling like in a circus. You will not weigh anything!
You will feel totally (6) __________ and enjoy the wonderful feeling you have never
had before.

1. A. have B. are having C. will have D. would have

2. A. of B. at C. with D. in
3. A. what B. that C. where D. when
4. A. take B. lift C. move D. get out of
5. A. or B. and C. but D. so
6. A. free B. freedom C. freely D. not free

C. Why does man want to go to other planets (1) __________ the solar system just for
fun true (2) __________ is adventure in space travel. But a trip to other planets would
also be (3) __________. For example, space stations could be built that would give us
(4) __________ information about the weather. In space stations (5) __________
around the earth, man could live and study the could formations on its surface. These
formations could tell us what weather to expect in any part of the world any time.
Such information would be very useful to pilots, to ship captains and even to farmers
(6) __________ must set dates for planting and harvesting.

1. A. on B. in C. at D. of
2. A. there B. this C. that D. it
3. A. beautiful B. careful C. easy D. practical
4. A. valuable B. wealthy C. expensive D. amused
5. A. riding B. moving C. driving D. getting
6. A. which B. who C. whom D. whose

D. On December 21, 1968, the United States (1) __________ Apollo 8 from the
Kennedy Space Center. The astronauts on (2) __________, Frank Borman, James
Lovell and William Anders, were the first humans to journey to the moon. They (3)
__________ the moon ten times and sent television pictures of its surface back to the
earth. On July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 was launched. Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and
Michael Collins went (4) __________ space with the lunar module, the Eagle, which
would land on the moon. Six hours after a (5) __________ landing on the moon, Neil
Armstrong was ready to leave the Eagle. He wore the special space-suit and heavy
 boots. He placed his foot on the moon's (6) __________ and said, “That’s one small
step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

1. A. took off B. controlled C. started D. launched

2. A. ship B. space C. board D. deck
3. A. orbited B. surrounded C. circled D. rounded
4. A. away B. into C. to D. up
5. A. careful B. successful C. dangerous D. wonderful
6. A. floor B. exterior C. soil D. surface

E. Two British policemen were (1) __________ to investigate a flying saucer on March
31, 1989, the day before April Fool’s Day. When the policemen arrived at a field in
Survey, they saw a small figure wearing a silver space (2) __________ walking out of
a spacecraft. Immediately the police ran off in the opposite direction. Reports revealed
that the alien was in fact a small person, and the flying saucer was a hot air balloon
that had been specially built to look (3) __________ a UFO by Richard Branson, the
36-year-old chairman of Virgin Records. Branson had planned to (4) _______ the
balloon in London’s Hyde Park on April 1. However, a wind change had brought him
down in a Survey field. The police received a lot of phone calls from terrified
motorists as the balloon drifted over the motorway. One lady was so (5) __________
by the incident that she was crying as she was (6) __________ the UFO to a radio
station.

1. A. run B. sent C. spent D. come

2. A. suit B. cloth C. denim D. linen
3. A. like B. as C. for D. after
4. A. fly B. land C. erupt D. collapse
5. A. pleasing B. terrific C. shocked D. amazed
6. A. telling B. saying C. phoning D. describing
IV. READING COMPREHENSION
A. An Unidentified Flying Object is any object flying in the sky which cannot be
identified by the person who sees it. Sometimes the object is investigated. If people
can still not figure out what the object is after an investigation, it is called a UFO. If
they figure out what the object is, it can no longer be called a UFO because it has
been identified.

Even though UFOs can be anything, people often use the word UFO when they are
talking about alien spacecraft. Flying saucer is another word that is often used to
describe an unidentified flying object. Studies estimate that 50-90% of all reported
UFO sightings are identified later. Usually 10-20% are never identified. Studies also
show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other people).
Most UFOs are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. A UFO is an object that is identified. _____F_____
2. If people can identify what the object is, it is called a UFO. _____F_____
3. Another word used to describe a UFO is flying saucer. _____T_____
4. 90 percent of all reported sights are not identified. _____T_____
Choose the best answers:
5. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. An object in the sky B. An object flying in the sky
C. An identified flying object D. An unidentified flying object
6. What does the phrase “a host of mean?
A. make sure B. understand C. recognize D. explain

B. On July 20, 1969, two American men landed on the moon. They were Neil Armstrong
and Edwin Aldrin. They found that the moon was covered with dust. The dust is so
 thick that the men left footprints where they walked. Those were the first footprints of
human being made on the moon. They may stay there for years and years because
there is no wind or rain to wipe them off. The two men walked on the moon for hours.
They picked up rocks to bring back to earth for study. They left a set up machine to
research the moon. The next day, they took off the moon and left behind the plains
and tall mountains on the moon. Finally, they ended their historical trip, the first trip
of human being to the moon.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. The first men who landed on the moon were from the U.S.A. _____T_____
2. There is no dust on the moon. _____F_____
3. The footprints on the moon were wiped off because of wind and _____F_____
rain.
4. The scientists set up a machine to study the moon. _____T_____
Choose the best answers:
5. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The first landing of human being on the moon
B. The two men walked on the moon.
C. The scientists left a set up machine to research the moon.
D. There is no wind and rain on the moon.
6. What does the word “they” mean?
A. the two men B. the footprints C. human being D. the moon

C. Long ago a lot of people thought the moon was a god. Other people thought it was
just a light in the sky. And others thought it was a big ball of cheese! The telescopes
were made. And men saw that the moon was really another world. They wondered
what it was like. They dreamed of going here.
 On July 20, 1969, that dream came true. Two American men landed on the moon.
Their names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. The first thing the men found
was that the moon is covered with dust. The dust is so thick that the men left
footprints where they walked. Those were the first marks a living thing had ever made
on the moon. And they could stay there for years and years. There is no wind or rain
to wipe them off. The two men walked on the moon for hours. They picked up rocks
to bring back to earth for study. They dug up dirt to bring back they set up machines
to find out things people wanted to know. Then they climbed back into their moon
landing craft.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. People have never landed on the moon until 1969. _____T_____
2. Long time ago, some people thought the moon was a god. _____T_____
3. Men’s footprints were left on the moon for years. _____F_____
4. The day is windy and the night is rainy on the moon. _____F_____
Choose the best answers:
5. The phrase wipe them off means:
A. collect them from the moon B. say goodbye to scientists
C. remove footprints D. wash with water
6. It can be inferred from the passage that:
A. The surface of the moon is covered with mug.
B. The moon looks like a big ball of cheese.
C. People have found the real things about the moon.
D. From now on, people may live on the moon.

D. Water is our life source. It makes up 70 percent of our bodies, and the average person
actually spends 18 months of his life in the bath or shower. But we are only now
learning how to look after water. Acid rain has polluted as many as 18,000 lakes and
our seas and river are polluted with waste products. It is now very expensive to try to
 repair the damage which has been done. We have some hope for the future, though,
because new sources of water have been discovered. People living in the Sahara
Desert have found fish swimming in deep underground streams. Scientists also
believe there is a huge lake underneath London. If we have learnt anything from our
mistakes, we will try to keep these new areas of water clean.

Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:

1. Water is very important for our life. _____T_____
2. We have to look after water. _____T_____
3. We have discovered new sources of water. _____T_____
4. There were no fish in Sahara Desert. _____F_____
Choose the best answers:
5. The phrase It means:
A. Chemicals B. Acid rain C. Waste products D. Water
6. The passage is about __________.
A. water B. human body and water
C. learning to look after water D. a huge lake beneath London

E. The word UFO stands for Unidentified Flying Object. UFOs are strange objects that
some people claim to have seen in the sky and believe UFOs are spacecraft from
another planet. Many other people consider them just as atmospheric phenomena,
hallucinations or tricks of light. Some people believe that UFOs are real objects, not
hallucinations. Some people even claimed they themselves had seen a UFO and man-
like creatures on it. The UFO was able to turn round, stop in mid-air and go up very
quickly. It flew at remarkably speed. In 1971, two men claimed that aliens from a
UFO had captured and taken them aboard. These aliens examined them and then freed
them afterwards. Hundreds of UFO sightings have been reported. No one can be sure
when these reports will finish. Are we alone in the universe? We hope the question
will be answered in the near future.
 Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
1. It is known to everyone that UFOs are real objects. _____F_____
2. Some people said that they had seen UFOs. _____T_____
3. They have reported hundreds of UFO sightings. _____T_____
4. According to two men, they were freed after being examined by _____T_____
some aliens from a UFO.
Choose the best answers:
5. The word it means:
A. spacecraft B. atmospheric phenomena
C. Unidentified Flying Object D. creatures
6. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. UFOs are real objects, not hallucinations B. UFOs flew at remarkable speed
C. UFOs are strange objects D. Unidentified Flying Objects

V. WORD FORM
1. My identity card must be renewed. (identify)
2. Spacemen have never met aliens during their voyages. (spaceship)
3. The Democratic Republic of Vietnam came into existence on September 2nd, 1945.
(existent)
4. There is something mysterious on here. (mysteriously)
5. A lot of sightseers crowd the museum every day. (sight)
6. Jackson appeared two hours ago, then mysteriously disappeared. (mystery)
7. Unidentified flying objects have always attracted scientists. (identify)
8. Do you believe in the existence of UFOs? (exist)
9. It is a proven fact that fluoride strengthens growing teeth. (prove)
10. White walls give a feeling of spaciousness. (space)
11. The victim was required to identify the thief. (unidentified)
12. The story about UFOs caught the imagination of the whole class. (imagine)
 13. She has many scientific projects. (science)
14. They said that UFOs existed only in films for entertainment. (entertain)
15. Most writers are very imaginative. (imagine)
16. Do you have any kind of proof of purchase? (prove)
17. My uncle experienced a lot of marvelous things when he was in England. (marvel)
18. Animals don’t breed well in captivity. (capture)
19. His writings reveal an unattractive preciousness/preciosity of style. (precious)
20. Scientifically, there are no such so-called ghosts. (science)

VI. REARRANGEMENT
1. will / to walk / or / like / on the ceiling like / on the walls / in the circus. / you / be able
 You will be able to walk on the walls or on the ceiling like in the circus.
2. to take the trip, / before the flight / you will have to / if you decide / get ready a few
months
 You will have to get ready a few months before the flight if you decide to take the
trip.
3. got out of the saucers / some of the photographers said / man-like creatures / they saw
 Some of the photographers said they saw man-like creatures got out of the
saucers.
4. rocks to / the two / dug up / picked up / bring back to / dirt and / earth for study. / men
 The two men dug up dirt and picked up rocks to bring back to earth for study.
5. now / very / try to repair the / has / damage that / been / expensive to / done. / it is
 Now it is very expensive to try to repair the damage that has been done.
6. even though / many newspapers talk / I don’t believe / a lot about them / there exist
UFOs
 I don’t believe there exist UFOS even though many newspapers talk a lot about

them.
7. you are in perfect health / from the doctor / that shows / you must get a letter
 You must get a letter from the doctor that shows you are in perfect health.
8. a lot of training / astronauts must have / in order to have / before their space trip / an
excellent physical condition
 Astronauts must have a lot of training before their space trip in order to have an

excellent physical condition.

9. and take off / the weather / Pilots must know about / or they can’t land
 Pilots must know about the weather or they can’t land and take off.
10. spends more than / the Earth often / the sun / 365 days orbiting
 The Earth often spends more than 365 days orbiting the sun.
11. live programs on TV / we can easily enjoy / artificial satellites of communication /
due to
 We can easily enjoy live programs on TV due to artificial satellites of

communication.
12. in perfect health / be able to travel /, you must be / in order to / in a spaceship
 In order to be able to travel in a spaceship, you must be in perfect health.
13. a plate-like device / away from his garden / a man saw / at a treetop 30 meters
 A man saw a plate-like device at a treetop 30 meters away from his garden.
14. people / the Sahara Desert / fish / in deep / swimming / undergrowth steam. / living
in / have found
 People living in the Sahara Desert have found fish swimming in deep

undergrowth stream.
15. be identified / is a UFO / sees it. / any object flying / which cannot / by the person
who / in the sky
 Any object flying in the sky which cannot be identified by the person who sees it

is a UFO.

VII. TRANSFORMATION
1. With hard work, he can improve his pronunciation quickly.
 If he works hard, he can improve his pronunciation quickly.
2. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
 If keep calm, you will/can pass your driving test.
3. Water these plants or they will die.
 If you don’t water these plants, they will die.
4. Don’t expect to be rich without working hard.
 Unless you work hard, don’t expect to be rich.
5. Work harder and you will succeed in the exam.
 Unless you work harder, you will not succeed exam.
6. Unless he rests, he will be ill.
 If he doesn’t rest, he will be will.
7. Without air, there would be no life on this planet.
 If there weren’t air, there would be no life on this planet.
8. I am very busy; that’s the reason why I can’t help you.
 If I were not so busy, I could help you.
9. I can’t give you a ride because I don’t have a motorbike.
 If I had a motorbike, I could give you a ride.
10. It is overeating that causes his heart attack.
 If he didn’t overheat, he wouldn’t have a heart attack.
11. It’s impossible to do this because we have no time.
 If we had time, we could to this.
12. He is too short to play basketball.
 If he weren’t too short, he could play basketball.
13. She goes to school late because she lives very far from school.
 Unless she didn’t live far from school, she wouldn’t go to school late.
14. There is no evidence for the existence of UFOs, so I don’t believe them.
 If there were evidence for the existence of UFOs, I would believe them.
15. We cannot live without water.
 If there weren’t water, we couldn’t live.
16. You should not be lazy like that.
 If I were you, I wouldn’t be lazy like that.
17. If I were you, I would give up the job.
 I suggest you (should) give up the job.
18. The house is so large that they can’t pain it in a day.
 If the house weren’t so large, they could paint it in a day.
19. Were it not for gravity, you and I would not stay still.
 If there weren’t gravity, you and I would not stay still.
20. Should he study hard, he will pass the exam.
 If he (should) study hard, he will pass the exam.
 PRACTICE TEST 1 – HK2 – NSL
I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence
(2.5 pts)
1. We’ll play tennis and __________ we’ll have lunch.
A. so B. so that C. then D. after
2. They made me __________ on the floor.
A. lie B. to lie C. lying D. lay
3. Great Britain enjoys temperate __________.
A. weather B. condition C. climate D. fashion
4. All the boys are good at cooking, but __________ is as good as the girls.
A. either B. neither C. every D. none
5. __________ disappointing that people have spoiled Nhieu Loc Canal.
A. I’m B. I feel C. It’s D. It seems that
6. The final exam will be held __________ June 21, 2013.
A. on B. in C. at D. to
7. _ “I suggest wearing face masks to school to protect ourselves against COVID-19.”
_ “__________!”
A. Oh, yes B. Thanks C. Good luck D. Great! Let’s do that
8. Women’s Aid is a UK charity __________ aim is to end domestic violence against
women and children.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
9. How many languages are there __________ the world?
A. in B. on C. over D. through
10. Mary: “Do you think it will rain?”
Jenny: “Oh! __________.”
A. I don’t hope B. I hope not C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless

II. Choose the underlined words or phrases that must be corrected (0.5 pts)
What does the sign say?
 11. A. Keep to the right of obstruction.
B. Keep to the left of obstruction.
C. Divided highway end.
D. Merging traffic ahead.
12. A. General service sign for an
ambulance station
B. General service sign for tourist
information
C. General service sign for a library
D. General service sign for a lodging

III. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are true or false (1.5
pts)
Earthquake is a sudden movement in Earth's crust which produces vibration. These
vibrations may be detectable only by sensitive instruments called seismographs, or else
they may kill thousands as they destroy cities. Many earthquakes are caused when rocks
move along faults. Severe earthquakes are most common near the edges of the "plates" in
the Earth's crust, such as around the Pacific Ocean, along the mid-Atlantic ridge and in
the Mediterranean and South-West Asian regions. They occur when the plates move.
Some earthquakes are caused by volcanic action, explosions and other factors,
Earthquakes under the sea trigger off huge waves called tsunamis.
Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
13. Rocks move when the earthquakes occur. F
14. Earthquakes are caused by huge waves called tsunamis. F
15.Earthquakes are more likely to happen where there are faults. T
16. Sudden movements in the earth’s crust are called volcanic F
eruptions.
Choose the best answers:
17. It’s obvious in the passage that __________.
 A. many big cities are founded upon the faults
B. big cities are more likely to confront earthquakes
C. the Pacific Ocean is the most likely place for the earthquakes
D. Earth’s most perilous places are the Pacific Ocean, the Mid-Atlantic, South-
West Asia and the Mediterranean
18. We can understand from the passage that __________.
A. some of the volcanic blasts are caused by earthquakes.
B. tsunamis are more likely to exist in the Mediterranean and the Mid-Atlantic
C. severe earthquakes cannot be detected beforehand
D. movements of plates lead to big earthquakes

IV. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following
passage (1.5 pts)
Earth Day is the largest, most (19) __________ celebrated international
environmental event. Celebrating Earth day was intended to inspire awareness of and
appreciation for the Earth’s environment. Senator Gaylord Nelson of the United States
founded Earth Day. It was first celebrated on April 22, 1970 in (20) __________ when 20
million people and thousands of local schools and communities participated. The huge
turnout made it the largest organized celebration in the history of the United States. Earth
Day’s success helped influence the government of the United States to create stronger
laws to (21) __________ the environment. Taking care of the Earth may sound (22)
__________, but there are many simple steps that each of us can take to save energy and
reduce our impact on the planet. Earth (23) __________ us with all good gifts:
nourishment, water, minerals, fresh air, fire, beauty. When we remember this, we become
mindful again in our attitudes and actions. We choose food that is healthful for us and
sustainable for Earth. We pick up (24) __________ to show our respect for our
surroundings.
19. A. widened B. wildly C. widen D. widely
20. A. United States B. a United States C. an United States D. the United States
 21. A. impress B. protect C. worship D. distinguish
22. A. complicated B. considerate C. compulsory D. environmental
23. A. provide B. help C. gives D. supplies
24. A. evidence B. refreshment C. litter D. deforestation

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
25. The exercise was innovatively done. (INNOVATE)
26. He rarely expresses his feelings to others. (FEEL)
27. They argued persuasively to find the solution. (PERSUADE)
28. The overland journey from the north to the south of Vietnam is very wonderful.
(LAND)
29. Avoid worsening the situation these days. (BAD)
30. There are still shortages of gowns, hair covers, marks for doctors and nurses.
(SHORT)

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences
(0.5 pts)
31. a house / in it / could stay / It was / so big / that all of us
 It was so big a house that all of us could stay in it.
32. do not use / in English / Most Americans / “Teacher” to / address to a teacher
 Most Americans do not use “Teacher” to address a teacher in English.

VII. Rewrite (2 pts)

33. Uyen Phuong hasn’t played basketball for 6 months.
 The last time Uyen Phuong played basketball was 6 months ago.
34. Nam said to Daisy: “Good luck to you.”
 Nam wishes Daisy luck.
35. Why don’t we use energy saving appliances instead of ordinary ones to save energy?
  I suggest that energy saving appliances (should) be used instead of ordinary ones
to save energy.
36. The students are preparing for the coming exam. That pleases our form teacher.
 Our form teacher is pleased that the students are preparing for the coming exam.

PRACTICE TEST 2 – HK2 – QT

I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence
(2.5 pts)
1. Vietnam is the host country which organized an international summit __________
February 2019.
A. in B. at C. of D. on
2. I __________ that we should prohibit people from catching fish by using electricity.
A. tell B. suggest C. request D. advise
3. Do you know the lady __________ son is standing over there?
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
4. Family members who live apart try to __________ together at Tet.
A. be B. get C. know D. go
5. Areas around Hanoi can __________ clouds during the day.
A. hope B. wish C. consider D. expect
6. The pesticides that farms spray on their crops kill pests, but they can also __________
people’s health.
A. destroy B. collapse C. damage D. dissolve
7. She felt a __________ bit cold, so she put on her coat.
A. lot B. few C. very D. little
8. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house and the sun’s energy is used to
__________ water.
A. heat B. heating C. hot D. heated
9. “__________”
“That’s a good idea! Let’s do that.”
 A. How can we recycle bottles and cans?
B. Why don’t we recycle bottles and cans?
C. I think so.
D. Would you mind recycling bottles and cans?
10. _ “__________.”
_ “I’d really rather you didn’t.”
A. Do you enjoy turning on the TV?
B. Would you mind if I turned on the TV?
C. Is music program on the TV?
D. You didn’t like watching TV, did you?

II. Choose the underlined words or phrases that must be corrected (0.5 pts)
What does the sign say?
11. A. Plastic cup prohibition.
B. Caution! It’s hot.
C. You cannot drink here.
D. Don’t litter the plastic cup.
12. A. Beware of fire.
B. Beware of hurricane.
C. Beware of volcano.
D. Beware of tsunami.

III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following
passage (1.5 pts)
Christmas is my (13) __________ holiday. I enjoy baking Christmas cookies and
planning parties. I love sending cards and hearing (14) __________ old friends. I love
seeing children open their (15) __________ on Christmas morning. Most of all, I love
one (16) __________ custom that we have in our family. On the night before Christmas
we (17) __________ in warm clothing and go from house to house in our neighborhood.
 At each house, we sing Christmas songs. Then we go to a hospital or a home for elderly
people and we sing there. We want to let people (18) __________ that we care about
them. Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by the fireplace. I love this!
13. A. like B. dislike C. favorite D. love
14. A. of B. with C. from D. by
15. A. presents B. given C. offers D. Both A and B
16. A. special B. unusual C. strange D. rare
17. A. wear B. put on C. get D. dress up
18. A. know B. to know C. knowing D. knew

IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are true or false (1.5
pts)
Floods are common natural disasters that can affect millions of people around the world.
They destroy houses and buildings and carry soil away from valuable farming land.
Floods can also contaminate drinking water and lead to diseases.

At least once a year the plains around large rivers are flooded. This is due to the amount
of water that rivers bring with them, because of heavy rainfall or melting snow in the
mountainous regions. Thunderstorms can cause flash floods, in which small rivers can
swell quickly and carry up to ten times the normal amount of water. Tropical storms,
cyclones and hurricanes also lead to flooding. Hurricane Katrina caused a massive
flooding of the whole Mississippi Delta in 2004.

Floods are not always destructive natural events. Before the Assuan High Dam was built
yearly floods in Egypt brought along nutrients and made the land around the Nile very
fertile. Every year floods during the monsoon season in Bangladesh deposit fertile soil
but also kill thousands of people and leave millions homeless.
Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
19.Tropical storms, thunderstorms, cyclones and hurricanes can be a F
 cause of food.
20.Hurricane Katrina caused a massive flooding of the whole T
Mississippi Delta in the early twenty-first century.
21.The plains around large rivers flooded more than once per year. T
22.The flood is always bad event. F
Choose the best answers:
23. What are NOT the damages caused by flood?
A. Destroying houses and building B. Polluting drinking water
C. Causing diseases D. Causing unemployment
24. What does the word “plain” mean?
A. flat lands B. small rivers C. valleys D. low mountains

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
25. Our scientists have not warned our fishermen about the Chanchu typhoon carefully.
(SCIENCE)
26. Many developing countries are now trying to find out an alternative energy.
(DEVELOP)
27. The president is staying in the most luxurious room of this hotel. (LUXURY)
28. The reduction of using coal, gas and oil helps save natural resources. (REDUCE)
29. Mount Pinatubo, which is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991.
(ERUPTION)
30. The students are playing energetically in outdoor activities. (ENERGY)

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences
(0.5 pts)
31. provides / The charity / the poor / a lot of / furniture / organization / household / with
 The charity organization provides the poor with a lot of household furniture.
32. talking / They / at / which / are / of / is / going to / held / be / the end / the month /
about / the celebration
  They are talking about the celebration which is going to be held at the end of the
month.

VII. Rewrite (2 pts)

37. The boy will be punished because he broke the window of the classroom.
 The boy who broke the window of the classroom will be punished.
38. John acted effectively in a charitable program.
 John was an effective activist in a charitable program.
39. I have difficulty in finding a better solution.
 I find it difficult to find a better solution.
40. “Why don’t you buy some canned food, Tom?”
 Hoa suggested that canned food (should) not be bought.

PRACTICE TEST 3 – HK2 – TC

I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence
(2.5 pts)
1. The teacher gave __________ the exam papers fifteen minutes ago.
A. up B. down C. in D. out
2. We will get a web designer __________ out website next week.
A. make B. making C. to make D. made
3. In our country, education is a top __________.
A. priority B. preservation C. pride D. congratulation
4. The bad weather completely __________ our holiday.
A. minimized B. spoiled C. reduced D. wasted
5. The accident happened __________ she ignored their advice.
A. but B. though C. if D. because
6. The town was __________ with Christmas lights.
 A. prepared B. decorated C. celebrated D. compared
7. Only 27% of the paper we __________ is recycled.
A. check B. consume C. realize D. keep
8. Hurry up! We’ve got only __________ time to prepare.
A. much B. any C. a little D. a few
9. Sarah: “You look so cute in this short hair!”
Jasmine: “__________”
A. It’s very nice of you to say so. B. No. I don’t want to.
C. All right. D. All are correct.
10. Brian: “It’s midday. Let’s stop now and have lunch.”
Kevin: “__________”
A. Yes, let’s. B. No, let’s not.
C. Yes, that’s not a bad idea. D. All are correct.

II. Choose the underlined words or phrases that must be corrected (0.5 pts)
What does the sign say?
11. A. No litter.
B. Don’t keep tidy.
C. Throw papers here.
D. Put the litter into the bin.
12. A. You must wash your hand.
B. Washing supply.
C. Dripping faucet.
D. Toilet.

III. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are true or false (1.5
pts)
Lunar New Year, or Tet, is Vietnam’s main holiday. It is the grandest and most important
occasion in the year which falls sometime between 19th January 20th February on the
Western calendar.

Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people, the start of a new year. Tet’s
preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months, but nowadays the holiday is
much shorter. A great deal of excitement still builds up well before Tet, however. Streets
are decorated with coloured lights and red banners. Shops are full of goods. People are
busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating their houses and cooking traditional foods
such as banh chung, banh tet.

On the days of Tet, people visit other family members or friends, and they exchange New
Year’s wishes. Children receive their “lucky money” inside red envelopes. Both children
and adults take part in games and various forms of entertainment. Tet is really a time of
fun and festivals throughout the country.
Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
13. Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important celebration T
for Vietnamese people.
14.Nowadays, Tet lasts longer than it used to be. F
15.According to the text, “lucky money” is given to every at Tet. F
16.Tet is a great occasion of joy and of entertainment. T
Choose the best answers:
17. What does the word “falls” mean?
A. takes place B. happens C. occurs D. All are correct.
18. The passage is about __________.
A. The traditional foods B. Lunar New Year or Tet in Vietnam
C. The preparations for Tet D. Various forms of entertainment
IV. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following
passage (1.5 pts)
In recent years there (19) __________ many articles on air pollution in newspapers and
magazines. Scientists all over the world have warned that our atmosphere is becoming
more and more contaminated and that Man, through his carelessness, may (20)
__________ pure air to breathe.

Automobiles and industries mainly account (21) __________ air pollution in most cities.
They pour into the air such gases as carbon monoxide, sulphur and nitrogen oxides,
which are very (22) __________ to humans. Worse still, these gases after a series of
chemical changes, turn into toxic acids. (23) __________ fall down in "acid rains",
raising the acidity in the air, soil and water to dangerous levels and affecting not only
trees but also fish and other wildlife. Many industrial countries in Europe and North
America have suffered bad affects from those "rains"
Practically, Man faces no more urgent problem than that of saving his own survival.
Scientists, social organizations and governments should sit down together to (24)
__________ the air pollution problem.
19. A. are B. were C. have been D. will be
20. A. go on B. turn down C. give up D. run out of
21. A. for B. in C. about D. from
22. A. harm B. harmless C. harmful D. harmfully
23. A. It B. This C. Some D. They
24. A. protect B. solve C. express D. conserve

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
25. The male bird is distinctive from the female by its red beak. (DISTINCT)
26. Andrea was disappointed about the decision. (DISAPPOINT)
27. Thousands of environmental activists joined the march to demand action on climate
change. (ACT)
 28. It was very inconsiderate of you to keep us waiting. (CONSIDER)
29. The water is heated using energy from the sun. (ENERGETIC)
30. This is not the price at which the CD is ordinarily sold. (ORDINARY)

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences
(0.5 pts)
31. at the school gate / his parents / He is / to take him home / pleased that / are waiting
 He is pleased that his parents are waiting at the school gate to take him home.
32. the love of a soldier / is singing / The song / and a country girl / which she / says
about
 The song which she is singing says about the love of a soldier and a country girl.

VII. Rewrite (2 pts)

33. Julia is very thirsty, but she doesn’t want to drink anything.
 Julia doesn’t want to drink anything although she is very thirsty.
34. The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor.
 Unless somebody sends for a doctor, the child will die.
35. “Please turn off all the lights before going out,” Mrs. Orchid said.
 Mrs. Orchid suggested that all the lights (should) be turned off before we go out.
36. We hope to hear another lecture by Professor Smith in near future.
 We look forward to hearing another lecture by Professor Smith.

PRACTICE TEST 4 – HK2 – TC

I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence
(2.5 pts)
1. We lost the match __________ we played well.
A. but B. and C. before D. although
2. The musician __________ songs are popular has just died.
 A. which B. whose C. who D. his
3. Ho Chi Minh City will __________ temperatures between 25°C and 30°C tomorrow.
A. experience B. has C. occur D. arrive
4. I won’t go unless you __________ me the money back.
A. don’t pay B. will pay C. paid D. pay
5. __________ are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth.
A. Tornadoes B. Earthquake C. Volcanoes D. Tidal waves
6. The drivers should __________ all the trash on the ground before leaving.
A. clear up B. keep away C. put out D. end up
7. Every year, natural __________ cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage.
A. events B. disasters C. accidents D. temperatures
8. The new appliance not only works __________ but also saves energy.
A. effectively B. effective C. effectiveness D. effect
9. The dog saved Lan from __________ in the typhoon.
A. catching B. being caught C. was caught D. caught
10. _ “You are a great dancer, Doris”
A. I’m an awfully dancer. B. Let’s have a celebration.
C. That’s very nice of you to say so. D. Well done.

II. Choose the underlined words or phrases that must be corrected (0.5 pts)

11. The sign warns us about a(n)

__________.
A. volcano disaster
B. tsunami disaster
C. earthquake disaster
D. tornado disaster
 12. The sign wants us __________.
A. not to drop candies
B. not to litter
C. not to feed animals
A. not to touch animals

III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following
passage (1.5 pts)
Everyone is becoming aware that the environment is a serious issue. However, we have
not done (13) __________ to deal with this problem because we seem to wait for
governments to (14) __________ actions. In my opinion, individuals can do many things
to help (15) __________ the problem. To begin with, we can be more responsible in the
way we dispose of waste. We should not throw rubbish into lakes and rivers. (16)
__________, we also need to save the water we use. Fresh water for drinking is running
(17) __________ in many parts of the world. Finally, I think that if we use (18)
__________ transport more we can reduce air pollution in cities.
13. A. little B. enough C. much D. many
14. A. make B. do C. get D. take
15. A. reduce B. solve C. increase D. save
16. A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover
17. A. out B. off C. after D. away
18. A. travelling B. public C. individual D. our

IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are true or false (1.5
pts)
As we know, energy is very important in our modern life. People use energy to run
machines, heat and cool their homes, cook, give light, transport people and products from
place to place. Most energy nowadays comes from fossil fuels- petroleum, coal and
natural gas. However, population is increasing and countries industrialize, the world’s
 demand for energy is increasing. At the present time, gas and oil are expensive. Fossil
fuels are limited and in a few decades, they will run out. Moreover, burning fossil fuels
cause pollution. Therefore, scientists are trying to look for alternative sources of energy.
They realize that the supplies of nature such as sun, wind, and water are unlimited and
they are clean sources of power. They have proven that these can become important
sources of energy in the future.
Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
19. Sun, wind, and water are fossil fuels. F
20. Energy consumption is increasing because of the industrialization. T
21. Most energy comes from the supplies of nature such as sun, wind, F
and water.
22. Natural gas can become important sources of energy in the future. F
Choose the best answers:
23. The word “They” refers to:
A. scientists B. decades
C. fossil fuels D. alternative sources of energy
24. What is the text about?
A. the ways to use energy effectively
B. our modern life
C. environmental problems
D. the necessity of finding alternative sources of energy

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
25. Do you believe in the existence of UFOs? (EXIST)
26. A leader must be able to communicate effectively in order to be successful.
(EFFECT)
27. The story is set in an imaginary world. (IMAGINE)
28. There have been many innovations in the field of electrical engineering.
(INNOVATE)
 29. He feels bad at his work because he is inexperienced. (EXPERIENCE)
30. That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player. (IMPRESS)

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences
(0.5 pts)
31. such / wants / a wonderful / everyone / place / that / It is / to visit
 It is such a wonderful place that everyone wants to visit.
32. have / Should / money / , he’ll / enough / he / the world / travel around
 Should he have enough money, he’ll travel around the world.

VII. Rewrite (2 pts)

33. How long is it since Peter began swimming in the pool?
 Hong long has Peter swum in the pool?
34. I suggest that you should practice more English every day.
 It would be better if you practiced more English every day.
35. Remember to treat him well even though you don’t like him.
 In spite of not liking him, remember to treat him well.
36. Mary said, “What can I do to help you with your homework, Tom?”
 Mary asked Tom what she could do to help him with his homework.

PRACTICE TEST 6 – HK2 – PNT

I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence
(2.5 pts)
1. _ “I think we should put garbage bins around the schoolyard.” _ “__________”
A. That’s a great idea! B. How can we do it?
C. It’s my pleasure. D. Yes, thanks to you.
2. When the crowd left, the ground was __________ with trash and plastic bottles.
A. deforested B. full C. polluted D. littered
 3. Do you see the dog __________ the students are pointing?
A. whom B. at whom C. at which D. which
4. Pat’s dad was so kind that he provided a special meal __________ us when he came
over to see her.
A. for B. to C. with D. by
5. We are suggested that during the Covid-19 pandemic, we should stay safe and not
lose __________.
A. temperature B. forecast C. prediction D. heart
6. Next year, if she saves enough money, she __________ to Vietnam for a two-week
holiday.
A. traveled B. travels C. will travel D. would
7. She is a skillful pianist __________ being an active member of the conservation
campaign.
A. despite B. as long as C. because of D. as well as
8. The scientists have suggested people use natural __________ economically.
A. supplies B. resources C. energy D. sources
9. _ “Let me congratulate you on winning the scholarship, Tram.” _ “__________”
A. I have no idea! B. That’s very kind of you.
C. No, thank you! D. Why not?
10. If he keeps driving carelessly like that, he sure will __________ in trouble.
A. go off B. turn down C. end up D. try on
II. Choose the underlined words or phrases that must be corrected (0.5 pts)
11. This picture tells us:
A. The water source is being
polluted.
B. There are many different supplies of
water.
C. Factories inland are giving out clean
water.
 D. A water pumping station is nearby.
12. What’s the disaster in the picture?
A. Flood
B. Tidal waves
C. Earthquake
D. Hurricane

III. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are true or false (1.5
pts)
A conservationist manages natural habitats including parks, forests, and rangelands. This
job may also be called a conservation scientist or soil and water conservationist. This
green career involves finding ways to utilize land without harming the environment.
Unlike other careers, there isn't one normal day that applies to most conservationists.
Instead, a conservationist's average day depends on the needs of the environment they
work in. Days in nature could be spent surveying aspects of nature. It all starts with a
conservationist spending the day in the field counting signs of a species. Conservationists
also find themselves taking on the role of teachers. A conservationist could teach
environment to people through leading guided tours or sharing their knowledge through
presentations.
Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
13. A conservationist can be considered as a scientist. T
14. Conservationists look for ways to use land and protecting the T
environment.
15. Surveying nature is the only task conservationists have to do. F
16. They are not required to teach people about the environment. F
Choose the best answers:
17. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Conservationists are different from scientists.
B. Conservationists use presentations to protect lands.
 C. The environment depends on the conservationists.
D. Conservationists’ workday is different from others.

18. The word “average” could be best replaced by:

A. strange B. normal C. careless D. indifferent

IV. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following
passage (1.5 pts)
Hurricanes are one of (19) __________’s most powerful storms. They produce strong
winds, heavy (20) __________ that can lead to inland flooding and tornadoes. Hurricanes
gain their energy from warm ocean waters. As tropical (21) __________ strengthen into
hurricanes, the surface winds move continuously in a circular motion. These rotating
winds lead to the development of the “(22) __________” of the hurricane – the calm,
clear center of the storm. The eye is surrounded by the eyewall, (23) __________ winds
are strongest. Major hurricanes have winds of at least 111 mph and can (24) __________
speeds of over 180 mph.
19. A. environmental B. environment C. nature D. natural
20. A. climate B. rainfall C. weather D. temperature
21. A. storms B. tidal waves C. cyclones D. typhoons
22. A. nose B. heart C. body D. eye
23. A. whom B. whose C. where D. which
24. A. have B. reach C. arrive D. move

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
25. Jane has been acquainted with her Indian friend more than 20 years. (ACQUAINT)
26. Sleep problems may be caused by activities, food and other occurrences that
happened during the day. (OCCUR)
27. After hearing the bad news, she collapsed and burst into tears. (COLLAPSIBLE)
 28. The company promises to produce more environmentally friendly products with low
price. (ENVIRONMENT)
29. Electricity plays a(n) irreplaceable part in our daily life. (REPLACE)
30. Because of her persuasion he applied for the job that he has always wanted.
(PERSUADE)

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences
(0.5 pts)
31. abrupt shift / of the earth / underwater movement / of an / Tidal waves / in the / are the
result
 Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater the earth.
32. Once you / to me / another / as you / come back / a bag, / will need / have filled
 Once you have filled a bag, come back to me as you will need another.

VII. Rewrite (2 pts)

33. You will not be able to do the quiz unless you read all five chapters.
 If you don’t read all five chapters, you will not be able to do the quiz.
34. Many people were unemployed because of social distancing restrictions.
 Because there were social distancing restrictions, many people were unemployed.
35. “People should use public transportation widely to reduce pollution,”
environmentalists said.
 Environmentalists suggested public transportation (should) be widely used to reduce
pollution.
36. The owner and her cat are going for a walk. They used to live next door to us.
 The owner and her cat who used to live next door to us are going for walk.

PRACTICE TEST 6 – HK2 – VVT

 I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence
(2.5 pts)
1. If you don’t want to pay much for your water bill, you should __________ the amount
of water your family uses.
A. control B. reduce C. check D. preserve
2. They got up quite late. __________; they missed their bus.
A. But B. So C. Therefore D. However
3. _ “Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight?” _ “__________”
A. I’d love to. What’s time? B. I’m busy.
C. Yes, I’d like it. D. No, I wouldn’t think so.
4. __________ Saturday afternoons, we usually play basketball.
A. On B. In C. At D. To
5. Our teacher __________ Nam on his excellent performance at school.
A. awarded B. congratulated C. encouraged D. nominated
6. They are still playing on the field __________ it is raining heavily.
A. though B. because C. however D. therefore
7. Ho Chi Minh City will __________ temperatures between 25°C and 30°C tomorrow.
A. experience B. arrive C. achieve D. occur
8. The scientists have suggested people use natural __________ economically.
A. supplies B. resources C. energy D. sources
9. Annie: “How about a game of soccer?”
Susan: “__________.”
A. I have never played soccer B. Pardon me
C. It’s not your business D. Sounds great
10. This washing machine will save much more electricity, compared __________ the
other ones in the store.
A. for B. with C. from D. to
II. Choose the underlined words or phrases that must be corrected (0.5 pts)
 11. This picture tells us:
A. Using hammers is harmful here.
B. Cutting down a tree is allowed.
C. Cutting down the woods is prohibited.
D. Having trees here is luxurious.

12. What’s the disaster in the picture?

A. If there is an earthquake, you must not stay inside.
B. If you live in an earthquake zone, you can put flower
vase on the table.
C. If there is an earthquake, you should sit under a
strong table
D. If you live in an earthquake zone, you should check
the furniture.

III. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are true or false (1.5
pts)
People in Beijing cannot see the sun. The air is full of smog (a mixture of smoke and
fog). The smog is so thick that it blocks the sun all day. People really miss seeing the sun.
Beijing's leaders decided to do something so people could see the sunrise. They put giant
LED screens across the city. People stand in front of the digital screens and watch the
sunrise. The screen in Tiananmen Square also had a special message on it. It was a public
announcement that read: "Protecting the atmosphere and environment is everyone's
responsibility." The live, digital sunrise is already a hit with tourists. Ricardo Hernandez
from Mexico said: "It looks like science fiction. It's kind of cool, but it's also worrying.”
The air quality in China's cities often becomes bad in winter. People burn more coal for
heating in the winter months. This makes more pollution. Beijing's mayor promised to
make the air cleaner. He said the city would spend $2.4 billion this year to improve the
air quality. Many workers wore face masks on their way to work. They did not want to
 breathe the poisonous air. One man told reporters: "I couldn't see the tall buildings across
the street this morning. The smog has become worse in the last two to three years." He
said the smog usually makes him feel bad: "I often cough and my nose is always
running,'' he said.
Write TRUE or FALSE after each statement:
13. The smog in Beijing is too thick for people to watch the sunrise. T
14. Tourists are interested in watching the sunrise on such a giant T
screen.
15. The giant screen which is in Tiananmen Square is the only one F
in Beijing.
16. The message on the giant screen told people to care for the earth. T
Choose the best answers:
17. What is passage referred to?
A. Life in Beijing
B. Air pollution in Beijing
C. The tourists and the atmosphere in Beijing
D. Giant digital screens in Beijing
18. Many people avoid breathing the poisonous air by
A. burning more coal in winter B. heating in the winter months
C. wearing masks D. complaining to reporters about the pollution

IV. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following
passage (1.5 pts)
We need to save energy because nobody of us can live without energy. So why don't we
start to (19) __________ it in our home right now? We have many ways to save energy in
our home. One of those ways is using electricity, water and gas (20) __________. We
should turn off the lights in our room when we go out or in (21) __________ situations,
avoid wasting water, close the kitchen stove after cooking. Besides, we should use energy
– (22) __________ equipment. These help us to save money but also they work
 effectively. We should use the solar energy – renewable one. It also has low carbon
emissions so they are considered green and environmentally-friendly. (23) __________,
using renewable energy can reduce your electricity bills. In (24) __________, we need to
save energy so that energy can’t run out and continues to serve human's life.
19. A. conserve B. pollute C. volunteer D. spoil
20. A. naturally B. shortly C. politely D. economically
21. A. necessary B. unnecessary C. need D. necessarily
22. A. situating B. saving C. turning D. deforesting
23. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. Whatever
24. A. conclude B. sum up C. summary D. consequence

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
25. People sang Auld Lang Syne joyfully on New Year’s Eve. (JOY)
26. She has been nominated as the president of our company. (NOMINATION)
27. The environmentalists were disappointed that people had spoiled the area.
(ENVIRONMENTAL)
28. It is difficult to make a prediction about the future of the company. (PREDICT)
29. Although the doctor wore full protective clothing, he died of Covid viruses.
(PROTECT)
30. The dining room is luxuriously furnished and carpeted. (LUXURIOUS)

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences
(0.5 pts)
31. the heavy fog / was delayed / to New York City / because of / Our flight / from Ha
Noi
 Our flight from Ha Noi to New York City was delayed because of the heavy fog.
32. Solar energy / which / almost anywhere / a long lasting source of energy / can be used
/ is
  Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost

anywhere.

VII. Rewrite (2 pts)

33. The Pikes are living in Ha Noi. Their preparations for Tet holiday look busy.
 The Pike, whose preparations for Tet holiday look busy, are living in Ha Noi.
34. It is raining heavily, but they’ve kept working at noon.
 They’ve kept working at noon although it is raining heavily.
35. Exercise regularly or you won’t feel healthier.
 If you don’t exercise regularly, you won’t feel healthier.
36. My brother is a very skillful swimmer.
 My brother swims very skillfully.