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WorksheetsE12-Unit345
Total questions: 156
Worksheet time: 56mins
(A) Air conditioning requires a lot of energy, (B) that may lead (C) to the (D) depletion of energy sources.
(A) Air conditioning
(B) that
(C) to
(D) depletion
(A) Modern home appliances often (B) consume a lot of electricity, (C) but can pollute the air (D) causing climate change.
(A) Modern
(B) consume
(C) but
(D) causing
Using (A) renew resources (B) is the best option for (C) preventing the depletion of (D) fossil-based resources.
(A) renew
(B) is
(C) preventing
(D) fossil-based
(A) The earth's (B) resources are being (C) used for at an (D) alarming rate.
(A) The
(B) resources
(C) used for
(D) alarming
We are (A) oblivious of the fact that there (B) will be a time (C) when fossil fuels will (D) run on.
(A) oblivious
(B) will be
(C) when
(D) run on
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
sewage
purchase
via
absorb
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certify
emission
biomass
mildew
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
organic
habitat
damaging
awareness
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combustion
disposal
potential
congestion
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energy
recycle
deforest
regional
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emit
asthma
install
deplete
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pathway
filter
clutter
dispose
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
replenish
assessment
hazardous
bronchitis
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
biogas
particle
habitat
potential
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
revolution
environment
alternative
renewable
We are trying to minimize the impact of price rises ______ our customers.
of
at
on
from
Several factors may be contributing ______ the fall in the number of applicants.
to
in
for
on
I seemed to have a heightened awareness ______ my surroundings.
in
of
at
for
The extensive use of fertilizers is harmful ______ the environment.
in
at
on
to
It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them ______ snacks.
with
in
from
on
We should ______ waste paper ______ cut down any trees.
neither/nor
either/or
not only/but also
both/and
Mould and mildew can cause health problems, ______ we need to remove any growth regularly.
so
but
or
for
We should use recycled materials ______ this will help to save energy.
when
because
although
so that
More and more aquatic animals will die ______ we keep polluting our rivers, seas and oceans.
while
so that
although
if
Levels of soot pollution increase ______ black carbon particles are released into the air.
although
so that
when
but
Everybody should make an effort to go green, ______ can help to save our planet for future generations.
which
when
why
who
I’ve saved some money to buy either a DVD player ______ an MP3 player.
nor
or
and
so
______ I don't agree with his ideas, I have the greatest respect for them.
Because
When
As
Although
______ I drive to the airport or I get a taxi.
Neither
Because
While
Either
She seemed more talkative than usual, ______ was because she was nervous.
which
so that
and
but
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
We must get rid of radioactive waste safely.
dispose of
slow down
heat up
run on
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Lead is potentially damaging to children's health.
advanced
destructive
reliable
regional
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The government recently launched a national road safety campaign.
removed
replenished
ran out
started
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and moisture from the soil.
remove
use up
take in
release
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
63. Britain produces almost five million tons of hazardous waste each year.
safe
incomplete
risky
usable
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Have you looked into the potential side effects of the treatment?
possible
impossible
disposable
unreliable
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
trap
give off
assess
come out
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle.
harmful
lethal
detrimental
non-toxic
______ is a chemical reaction between substances, which usually includes oxygen and produces heat and light.
Combust
Combustion
Combustible
Combusted
Through the years they have made significant contributions to species ______.
conserve
conservation
conservationist
conserved
______ innovation should promote green lifestyles and sustainable development.
Technology
Technologist
Technologically
Technological
They are planning a series of workshops to be held ______.
region
regional
regionally
regionalism
Managers had complained that the workers were lazy and ______.
rely
unreliable
reliably
unreliability
Some people think that the energy resources we use cannot be ______.
installed
certified
depleted
ranked
Carbon dioxide and black carbon, or ______, are two of the most dangerous air pollutants.
asthma
mildew
mould
soot
______ products or services are less harmful to the environment than other similar products or services.
Eco-friendly
Hazardous
Unreliable
Soot-related
(A) On a flip side, the world wide adoption of (B) a couple of languages that have (C) a large number of speakers has led to the death of (D) several less popular languages.
(A) On a flip side
(B) a couple of
(C) a large number of
(D) several less popular
(A) For conclusion, (B) the death (C) of local languages is (D) an alarming development.
(A) For
(B) the
(C) of local
(D) an alarming
(A) Over fifty (B) thousand English words (C) have been deriving from (D) the Greek language.
(A) Over
(B) thousand
(C) have been deriving
(D) the Greek
It is important to understand the (A) culture religion of the (B) country that you are travelling to and (C) a little research before you leave will (D) help tremendous.
(A) culture religion
(B) country that
(C a little research
(D) help tremendous
Sometimes people learn the outsiders' language (A) in addition to their own; this (B) has happened in Greenland, (C) when Kalaallisut (D) is learned alongside Danish.
(A) in addition to
(B) has happened
(C) when
(D) is learned
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
housework
vision
hospital
classroom
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
costume
custom
culture
buff
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burden
curtain
turtle
curriculum
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unity
martial
practice
spirit
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
responsive
content
sector
sense
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
identifier
multicultural
agricultural
international
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notification
association
competition
participation
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
demolish
syllabus
industrial
commercial
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
achievement
encourage
integrate
tradition
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
computer
socialize
diversity
facility
Hope you are all working _____ your essay ______ cultural identity.
on – with
in – on
with – in
on - on
In all social systems, there is a minority group which is looked ____ by others in that culture and kept ____ of mainstream society.
back on – up
down on - out
out of – down
through - back
Many parents are afraid that their children are becoming less familiar ____ their traditions.
with
from
for
against
The objective is to promote the role of inhabitants and communities in the development of a modern architecture imbued ____ national identity.
against
by
for
with
When living in their own country, people are fully exposed _____ different aspects _______ their native culture.
to – with
to – of
in – of
of - to
– Why are your hands so dirty? – I _________ my bike.
repaired
has repaired
has been repairing
have been repairing
How many times ____ New Delhi?
has Charles been visiting
has Charles visited
have Charles been visiting
have Charles visited
He ____ on his essay all day, but he ____ yet.
has been writing - has not finished
has writing - has not been finishing
have been written - have not finished
has written - has not been finishing
John ____ for the government since he graduated from Harvard University. Until recently, he ____ his work, and now he is talking about retiring.
has been working - has enjoyed
has writing - has been finishing
has worked - has been enjoying
has worked - have enjoyed
My father (work) __________ in the garden all morning. He (plant) _______ a lot of tulips and roses.
has been working - has planted
have worked – has been planting
has worked – has planted
has working – has been planted
It's time you tidied your room. It's getting ____.
messier and messier
more messier and messier
more messy and messy
more and more messy
Day by day we are all getting_________.
older and older
fatter and fatter
wiser and healthier
richer
Peter is_______John.
younger and more intelligent than
more young and intelligent than
more intelligent and younger than
the more intelligent and younger than
It gets__________when the winter is coming.
cold and cold
the coldest and coldest
colder and colder
more and more cold
With the development of the Internet, ________ people send greetings cards on special occasions.
less and less
more and more
fewer and fewer
little and little
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Television also interferes with family life and communication.
conflicts
comes
goes
chats
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Listen to the two radio news stories and check the right column under News story 1 and News story 2.
honest
honorable
good
precise
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Documentary is a film or a radio or television program giving facts about something.
things
numbers
truth
news
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Some television programs may make people violent.
rapid
insane
extreme
good
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
lively
frequented
accessible
revealed
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
What program do you dislike watching and why not?
fancy
think
imagine
want
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
The council demolished it.
made
did
started
constructed
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
It is an enjoyable way to relax.
incorrect
unpleasant
hateful
improper
My sister works hard to ________ close friendships with the students she studied with in London.
maintenance
maintained
maintain
maintainly
Many of the different ________ groups in North America speak their own unique language.
aboriginal
aborigine
aborigines
abolition
The orchid family of flowers is the largest, most _______ plant family found in nature.
diversity
diversification
diversify
diverse
At national level, festivals help to ______ the spirit of solidarity and unity of the whole nation.
strong
strengthen
strongly
strength
Cultural ideas and values _______ by families, communities or the media are easily accepted without much critical thinking.
provide
providing
provided
provides
Most of the ethnic groups in the United States adjust to mainstream America, but may still ____ many of their cultural customs and their native ethnic language
retain
limit
hold
contain
Because they are a very close family, there is probably nothing that can break their ____.
share
contribution
solidarity
group
Increasing your vocabulary will make it easier for you to______ reading comprehension skills.
fit
allow
use
assimilate
Culture serves to give a(an)_______to a group, ensures survivals and enhances the feeling of belonging.
similarity
difference
identity
interest
They go to church every Sunday to ______their God.
celebrate
worship
support
follow
Jenny and Kathy are arranging to see a new film.
- Jenny: "Why don't you come over and see the new film with me?"
- Kathy: “_____”
Great! I'd love to.
Oh, I'm afraid so.
You're welcome.
Wow! I didn't realise that.
Helen and Sarah are talking about their school's field trip.
- Helen: "This is the best field trip we've ever had."
- Sarah: "_____” . Everyone enjoyed it to the fullest."
I don't think that's a good idea
I totally disagree
You're right
Never mind
Joe and Linda are planning a night out.
- Joe: “Let's go out for dinner tonight." - Linda: “_____”.
That's a good idea.
Good luck!
Don't worry
You're welcome.
David and Tim are talking about films.
- David: "In my opinion, action films are really exciting."
- Tim:“_____ They always give me thrills."
That's wrong.
I couldn't agree more.
What nonsense!
You shouldn't say that.
The more ______ food we consume, the more health benefits we gain.
organic
respiratory
disposable
usable
Research has shown that office ______ has negative effects on employers' productivity and job performance.
bloodstream
clutter
airflow
bronchitis
Ann is late for the class meeting.
- Ann: “Sorry I’m late, Robert.”
- Robert: “______”
Never mind.
Good idea.
Same to you.
Thanks a lot.
Tom is talking to Jane after the performance.
- Tom: “You’ve got a lovely voice, Jane.”
- Jane: “______”
Me too.
Thank you.
No problem.
Good job!
Tim is thanking Linda for her birthday present.
- Tim: “Thank you for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months.”
- Linda: “______”
You can say that again.
Thank you for looking for it.
I like reading books.
I’m glad you like it.
Peter and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.
- Peter: “Good morning, Mr. Pike. How are you?”
- Mr. Pike: “______”
I’m busy now.
I’m fine. Thank you. And you?
I’m going home.
I’m having a class now.
(A)Printed newspapers and magazines (B)was accounted for (C)just 20% of mass media (D)use.
(A)Printed
(B)was accounted for
(C)just
(D)use
The pie chart (A)shows the (B)preferred forms of mass media used by students to get information for their school projects (C)recorded in a survey (D)carrying out at Nguyen Van Troi Upper Secondary School in 2019.
(A)shows
(B)preferred
(C)recorded
(D)carrying out
They challenged the idea that smokers (A)exercised choice (B)either by emphasizing the (C)addicted nature of cigarettes or (D)characterizing smoking as an illness.
(A)exercised
(B)either
(C)addicted
(D)characterizing
It is (A)noticeable that in 2019, a (B)minority of university students, or more than 70%, (C)used the Internet as an (D)invaluable source for their academic studies.
(A)noticeable
(B)minority
(C)used
(D)invaluable
Instagram, a free, online photo-sharing application and social (A) network platform that was (B)acquired by Facebook in 2012, allows users to edit and (C)uploaded photos and short videos (D)through a mobile app.
(A) network
(B)acquired
(C)uploaded
(D)through
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
cyberbullying
medium
leaflet
purchase
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
subscribed
logged
pleased
decreased
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
outweighed
wicked
amused
specialised
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
sacred
transmitted
hatred
reached
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
coined
influenced
bullied
classified
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
advertising
electronic
simultaneous
recommend
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
adapt
advance
install
addict
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
broadcast
advent
unique
internet
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
multimedia
microblogging
networking
television
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.
efficiency
cyberspace
digital
ordinary
That young man, who specialises ___ computer software, apologised ____ being late because of the traffic jam.
for/to
at/for
in/for
with/about
It is almost impossible for many teenagers to completely recover ______ the shock of cyberbullying.
from
out of
due to
at
Vietnam’s Parliament has approved ____the regulations _______online community security.
for/about
of/for
of/ with
to/ with
Social media sites can provide teenagers ____a platform whereby they can create discussion groups and pages based_____ their common interests.
for/from
with/on
about/for
to/in
There are three ways humans interact ____the environment: we depend ___, adapt____, and modify it.
to/for/with
at/on/for
in/upon/to
with/on/to
______you ever______ on TV before you ______part in the reality show?
Had-appeared/ took
Did-appear/ took
Had-appeared/ had taken
Have-appeared/ take
The resort was full of people. I wish it _________less crowded.
was
were
would be
had been
I’d rather you ________me at work last night.
hadn’t rung
didn’t ring
not ring
hadn’t rang
He tried to make out that the fake painting he had_______ genuine.
to be
being
been
was
When I met Walters about two years before his death he didn't seem satisfied. He ____ no major book since he settled in Uganda.
has published
could have published
published
had published
The report ______checked before it _____ sent to the manager yesterday.
has/was
was/had been
had been/was
has been/ x
I suddenly remembered that I ______my bag.
forget
have forgotten
had forgotten
forgot
The field trip ______a hundred times more fun than I _____before.
was/ had expected
was/expected
had been/ expected
has been/ expected
I ______into a very old friend yesterday; in fact, we ______ each other for several years.
was running/ didn’t see
ran/ hadn’t seen
had run/ didn’t see
ran/ haven’t seen
Many of the people who attended Gordon's funeral _____ him for many years.
didn't see
wouldn't see
haven't seen
hadn't seen
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
If you think you've been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, but you do not have symptoms and have not been told to self-isolate, follow advice on how to avoid catching and spreading COVID-19.
chatting online
using instant messaging
disconnecting with
exposed to
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
At roughly the same time, in the late 1960s, an intense debate arose in the daily press on issues related to immigration.
publications
news bulletins
reference books
newspapers and magazines
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Technologies have become an inseparable part of our daily life because it has become very difficult for the overwhelming majority of people to go through the day without using a cell phone or a laptop.
accessible
indispensable
incompatible
favourable
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
As we are so reliant on modern technology, I have been researching how the internet came into being.
emerged
terminated
aborted
ceased
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Laptops are terrific for those on the go who need their technology and business to go with them.
idle
tied up
preoccupied
energetic
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
On the other hand, there are many people who think that social networking can expose users to inappropriate content and even cyberbullying.
excessive
practical
proper
relevant
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
YouTube no longer generates revenue from advertisements alone; it now offers paid content such as movies and exclusive content.
boosts
loses
yields
hinders
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Social networking can be addictive and time-consuming if users spend most of their day on useless microblogging or become obsessed with the private life of other people.
up to one’s ears in
preoccupied with
unconcerned with
lukewarm about
Broadcast media transmit information _______, via such media as film, radio, recorded music, or television.
electric
electrically
electronically
electricity
Blogging is his favourite _____for expressing his views on current events.
media
medium
mediums
medic
The _____mediums we use definitely change the way we experience the world; for example, we seem to value speed in our news ______ more than depth of understanding of topics and stories in our era of the internet and Twitter.
dominate/ consumers
dominance/consuming
dominant/ consumers
dominant/ consumption
Satellite technology offers the opportunity, as never before, for continuous television _______ of major international events.
cover
covering
coveralls
coverage
More importantly, trade liberalization should be observed in conjunction with governments _______their revenue sources.
diversified
diversifying
diversification
diverse
During the first year, the newspaper was printed 50,000 copies a day, but now it has a _________of eight million.
publication
circulation
subscription
transmission
While a sport match has spectators and radio has listeners, television has ____.
audience
witnesses
viewers
commentators
He doesn't want this story to get into the grubby hands of the ___ press.
tabloid
pamphlet
periodicals
editorials
Maintaining a social media _______ will not only establish your brand, but will help develop connections with existing clients and build trust with potential clients.
presence
sequence
chronicle
exaggeration
Online language learner can be exposed to _______language use and connect with native language speakers.
righteous
virtual
entry
authentic
Lan is complimenting Nam’s laptop.
Lan: “How wonderful your new laptop is!”
Nam: “________”
Really? It is.
No, I don’t think about it.
I love it, too.
Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so.
Two students are talking about their opinions about social media.
Student A: “What do you think about social media?”
Student B: “____”.
I couldn’t agree with you more on its advantages.
It is the greatest invention.
It is an efficient mode of communication to help people stay connected.
Well, then we should control the time on it.
Tom wants to know more about Mike’s reading magazines.
Tom: “Do you read magazines? Which ones?”
Mike: “____.”
Definitely. I love the Cosmopolitan.
Yes. I prefer magazines because the cover itself is eye-catching.
That’s the least thing I could do.
Sounds great! It is women’s magazine.
Mary wants to have a conversation with the school library.
Mary: “ Hello, may I talk to the librarian now?”
The library assistant: “ _________.”
Sorry, you can’t.
You should talk to her now.
That sounds terrific!
Sorry, she is busy at the moment.
