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III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

2. Most people admit that they contribute to global warming.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

3. In the polluted environment, infectious diseases can be passed easily from one person to another.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

4. Global warming has severe impact on water supplies.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

5. Global warming occurs when the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

6. Such unhygienic conditions encourage the spread of diseases.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

6. Such unhygienic conditions encourage the spread of diseases.

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III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

8. Local people have cut down the forests to make way for farming.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

9. Global warming effects on people and nature are catastrophic.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

10. Forests absorb and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

11. The process of forests absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been disrupted by the current alarming rate of deforestation.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

12. It is important to maintain the biological diversity of the rainforests.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

13. We may help if we cut down on energy use by using LED lightbulbs and unplug unused electronic devices.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

14. Reusing and recycling glass, plastic, paper and other products help to reduce waste and pollution, and conserve natural resources.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

15. Global warming results in climate change and extreme weather patterns.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

16. We may help to control global warming by reducing carbon footprints in our homes.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

17. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

18. If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

19. If you want to get a high mark on a test, review the material carefully before hand.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

20. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain climbing.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

21. Ha Long Bay has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other activities.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

22. They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

23. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20thcentury.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

24. Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, India. It is considered to be an outstanding work of art.

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

25. Recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb, mosque, guest house, and main gate, has preserved the original qualities of the buildings.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

2. Coal burning releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

3. Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

4. We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

5. Releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere can lead to global warming.                

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

6. Farmers turned to bio-fertilizers after they had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilizers.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

7. The factory owner denied having said that he should take responsibility for the damage that his factory caused to the surrounding environment.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

8. Some scientists are accused of not having reported the effects of climate change.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

9. They were criticized for having acted irresponsibly towards the enviro

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

10. The factory was fined for having dumped a huge amount of rubbish into the river.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

11. Global warming is an increase in the average temperature of the earth’s atmosphere.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

12. Our city is going to ban supermarkets from using plastic bags.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

13. Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the ecological balance in the world.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

14. Some students only cram for tests when there is little time left, so their results are not satisfactory.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

15. My application for the scholarship has been turned down because the transcript of marks is not satisfactory enough.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

16. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

16. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

16. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

16. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

16. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

17. Tom did miserably on the final test, which caused a shock to everyone in the class.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

18. Schools are more relaxed nowadays as discipline is less tough than before.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

19. Well, Mrs Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

20. Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's degrees.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

21. Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

22. Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

23. The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique construction techniques.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

24. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by subsequent dynasties.

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

25. Visitors with more abundant travel budgets can enjoy the comfort of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.

1.               There has been no rain for 3 months in the region. Trees are going to die because of_________.

2.   Because CFC may cause ozone depletion, it has been_________globally.

3.               Water vapour is surprisingly considered a_________gas as it partially makes the Earth warmer.

4._________change can be in the form of hotter summer, longer drought or more hurricanes.

5. The mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth is called_________.

6. All the plants and living creatures in a/an_________have impacts on one another.

7. _________floods have happened more regularly recently due to climate change.

8. Education plays an essential role in raising people’s                             _________of global warming.

9. Heat_________in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases like CO2 and CH4 makes the Earth warmer.

10. Laws to prohibit activities causing global warming will be composed by_________.

11.  Plants use their roots to_________moisture from the soil.

12.  I’ve been looking in the newspapers for student    __________but it’s all so expensive.

13. Fewer than one in five of the schools answering the survey said they had no academic__________criteria for new students.

14.She wants to enroll in the international__________ program at San Diego High School.

15.The course helps school-leavers__________their knowledge of the world of work.

16.Anyone with a high school__________can enroll in the course.

17. The Council has made it__________for all nurses to attend a refresher course

18.Some students enter other__________such as arts administration.

19.Many students will not have to pay__________fees if their financial situation is below a certain level.

20. In recent years, schools have become more involved with students’ emotional welfare as well as their__________achievement.

21.Two weeks ago, she had finished her__________ at st Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.

22. We’re very proud of our five students who were awarded __________.

23. The course is very popular, so it’s best to__________as soon as possible.

24. The project has involved__________with the geography department.

25. Alan Townshend, the professor of__________chemistry at Hull, agrees that phasing out carbon tetrachloride is a minor worry.

26. Tasks are designed that reward__________and teamwork, in academic and nonacademic areas.

27. I’m taking a__________in graphic design.

28. What methods have you found effective for helping students improve__________thinking skills?

29. His parents__________him in a military academy when he was only 8.

30.Nearby Lembert Dome requires an 800-foot climb for__________views.

31.We passed rocky beaches, secret inlets, muddy coves, dark hidden sea__________pounded by surf.

32.The Habsburg__________ruled in Austria from 1278 to 1918.

33. In the ocean, the escaped organisms would be less likely to disrupt the native__________and fauna.

34. Looking at these paintings makes people proud of their Latin__________.

35.There is little__________left in the cave, and the existing formations tend to be dusty.

36. After touring the__________, the peasant returned and again asked where he could find Mao alive.

37.To experience the exciting cultures, fascinating people and exotic__________of different lands is something to remember for ever.

38.The most__________feature of the building is its enormous dome-shaped roof.

39. Archaeologists are__________a Bronze Age settlement on the outskirts of the village.

40. The facade survived__________and was incorporated in the rebuilding, which was completed in 1932.

1. Even when arrested, he denied_____cut down that tree.

2. Those farmers admitted______having used more chemical fertilisers than needed.

3. He forgot______promised to cut down on the carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.

4. I remembered having______off the lights before leaving home.

5. He regretted not______registered for military service last spring.

6. The local residents suspected the authorities.______having kept the pollution level secret from the local people.

7. His company was fined______dumped tons of toxic waste near the residential area.

8. I remember______.advised you to stop hunting endangered animals.

9. ____ the desalination plant, the company could offer an effective solution to the problem of water scarcity.

A. Being built             B. Having been built    C. To build                 D. Having built

10.The factory was accused.______.having caused higher level of pollution to the environment.

11. We ____ him since he ____ married.

12. Today is Thursday and she ____ late twice this week. She ____ late yesterday and on Monday.

13. We ____ what to do with the money yet.

A. not decide              B. didn't decide          C. haven't decided      D. hadn't decided

14. My father is a teacher at a high school. He _______ as a teacher for almost thirty years.

15. Tom is still watching television. He ____ television all day.

16. A Bachelor's degree is a three-year or four-year course you take in undergraduate higher education after you ____ further education.

17. You're covered in paint! What ____ you ____?

18. I'm very hungry. I ____ anything all day.

                           C. haven't eaten          D. haven’t been eating

19. I have to write an essay. I ____ about half of it so far.

A. have written           B. have been writing               C. wrote          D. have to write

20. . I think they are dating. They ____ each other a lot recently.

A. had seen                 B. haven't been seeing            C. have been seeing    D. have seen

21. With its thousands of rocks and caves______out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition.

22. Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port______from the 15^th to the 19^th century.

23. We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, ______during archaeological excavations.

24. John F. Kennedy was the last US president______

25. The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Vietnam.______to the World Heritage List.

26. The archaeological excavation______to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.

27. I  picked up some holiday brochures______around the table at the travel agency.

28. Situated on Cam Khe Hill, Tomb of Minh Mang is one of the most interesting royal tombs_____in Hue.

29. Scientists______on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, andmade some important archaeological discoveries.

30. Southern Spain's Costa del Sol, ______from Nerja in the east to Manilva in the west, is one of the most fascinating tourist areas in the world.

1.   They were all  looking forward to spend  their holiday at  the seaside the following year

2. The number  of people who  survived the Titanic shipwreck  in 1912 were  quite small.

                 A                          B                                               C                     D

3.  Having cutting down many trees  in the area, now the people here  have to suffer  really hot summers.

                    A                                             B                                                C                         D

4. With  clear evidence, his company couldn't deny having dump a large quantity of toxins into the sea.

5. Humans now have to suffer the effects of global warming  due to having treat the environment irresponsibly.             

6.  Having decided to use public transport  instead private transport, we  were determined to

reduce carbon footprints.

                D

7. Having cycled to work  every day, I become  more responsibly for the environmental issues.

8. Having suffered water shortage in the past, we are all very economic on using water.

9.  Having change our  attitude to nature, we started changing  our behaviours as well.

               A                                   B                             C                           D

10.  Having denied the responsibility for the environmental it caused, the factory was forced to close down.

11. I  have been unable to make out what the lecturer was saying because we were right  at the back of the hall.   

12. I  have found a lot of  informations about the history  of English language teaching recently.

                A                              B                C                      D

13. Although there  were a number of significant  differences between the two systems,  both countries

share a commitment  to high quality education.

14. I  have never been understanding why  such a lot of people  want to study  abroad.

                                    A                                B                                  C                      D

15. It is  the first time the Internet has ever applied in English teaching and learning  in

this remote district.

16.  Due to the  geographical barrier, he  has been deciding to choose  distance education in order to get

              A                    B                                       C                                                D

his university degree.

17. Lily  couldn't answer  any questions in the end-of-term examination this morning,  but she thinks she  

has failed.

18. I have started doing my homework when I got home from school, but I stopped  to watch my favourite  

music show.

19. Professor Daniel, who has been working in our faculty for almost 15 years, is giving a seminar on further education to students on next Friday.  

20. Breaking her leg the last time she  went. Laura decided not to go on the  school trip this year.

             A                                                  B                              C                               D                    

21. Lived here for seven years, my friend volunteers  to act  as tour guide for us all on our city break.

22. We’ve found a hotel, we looked for somewhere  to have dinner.

              A                                    B               C               D

23. Amy  seems  like a bright student. She's always  the first to be finished her work.

                   A        B                                                         C                D

25.  Annoying by the  receptionist's behaviour, they  decided not to stay in that hotel.

           A                                                   B                        C                   D

26. Having imported  from America,  the fruit was expensive.

               A                   B                       C                      D     

27. The book publishing last week is her first novel  about a World Heritage Site in Vietnam.

                              A                        B               C           D

28.Mia was the first person telling the truth about that accident.

               A            B                 C                     D

29. The experiences and wisdom acquiring while being abroad can influence the rest of your life.

                  A                                      B                    C                             D

30.Eight places in Vietnam recognising as UNESCO World Heritages Sites are listed in the document.

                   A                                B                                                                  C           D

31. .Informed about the visiting of the delegation from Spain, the board is planning a formal welcoming

party.

32. At first, the man denied to steal the money, but he admitted it later. 

33.  My family and I have been visiting Phong Nha Ke Bang three times.

               A                                B                  C                                     D            

1. ~ Nam: Is global warming a problem in our country?

 ~ Lan: ".................."

2.  ~ Nam: Why is global warming a problem?

 ~ Lan: ".................."

3.  ~ Lan: How can we help to fight deforestation?

   ~ Nam: ".................."

4.  ~ Nam: What are global warming gases?

 ~ Lan: ".................."

5. ~ Lan: What do you do to help the environment?

   ~ Nam: ".................."

6.  ~ "Could you pass that book over to me, please?"  ~  "............”

7.  ~ "If I were you, I would apply for the scholarship to the University of Melbourne.”

     ~  "............”

8.  ~ "I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!"  ~  "............”

9.  ~ "Why do you choose French as your second major?"  ~  "............”

10.  ~ "Can I have a quick look at your lecture notes?" ~  "............”

11. ~  "............"  ~  "That's a good idea! Then we'll still have a couple of hours left."

12.  ~  "............"  ~  "I'd like to see a cultural one."

13. "Can you recommend a good guest house in this area?"  ~  "............" 

14. ~  "............"  ~ "Why don't we thumb a lift?"

15. ~ "Last year, we went to one of those resorts where everything - food and drink - is free."   ~  "............" 

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME

  We are probably all guilty at some point in our lives of not caring for the environment as (1) ____ as we should. Perhaps we drop litter without thinking, or cause (2)_______.by using our cars when it's not necessary. However, the real environmental crimes are those big businesses which ignore the law. For many years now, politicians have attempted to protect the environment by making businesses responsible (3) ______ making sure that the chemical they use don't add to the destruction of the environment. The problem for businesses is that the protection of the environment costs money, and businesses will always try to lower their costs if they can. Some of them do this by simply putting chemical into rivers when they have finished with them, leading to the creation of major problems. (4) _______ government inspectors may try to catch them doing it, it can be very difficult to get proof that a particular business is responsible for an environmental problem. It really depends  on not only the government but also businesses and individuals as well. All people need to contribute to (5)____ the environment.

1. A. many                       B. few                                     C. much                           D. little

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME

  We are probably all guilty at some point in our lives of not caring for the environment as (1) ____ as we should. Perhaps we drop litter without thinking, or cause (2)_______.by using our cars when it's not necessary. However, the real environmental crimes are those big businesses which ignore the law. For many years now, politicians have attempted to protect the environment by making businesses responsible (3) ______ making sure that the chemical they use don't add to the destruction of the environment. The problem for businesses is that the protection of the environment costs money, and businesses will always try to lower their costs if they can. Some of them do this by simply putting chemical into rivers when they have finished with them, leading to the creation of major problems. (4) _______ government inspectors may try to catch them doing it, it can be very difficult to get proof that a particular business is responsible for an environmental problem. It really depends  on not only the government but also businesses and individuals as well. All people need to contribute to (5)____ the environment.

2. A. damage                   B. pollution                                 C. accidents                D. trouble

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME

  We are probably all guilty at some point in our lives of not caring for the environment as (1) ____ as we should. Perhaps we drop litter without thinking, or cause (2)_______.by using our cars when it's not necessary. However, the real environmental crimes are those big businesses which ignore the law. For many years now, politicians have attempted to protect the environment by making businesses responsible (3) ______ making sure that the chemical they use don't add to the destruction of the environment. The problem for businesses is that the protection of the environment costs money, and businesses will always try to lower their costs if they can. Some of them do this by simply putting chemical into rivers when they have finished with them, leading to the creation of major problems. (4) _______ government inspectors may try to catch them doing it, it can be very difficult to get proof that a particular business is responsible for an environmental problem. It really depends  on not only the government but also businesses and individuals as well. All people need to contribute to (5)____ the environment.

3. A. about                      B. at                                        C. for                               D. with

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME

  We are probably all guilty at some point in our lives of not caring for the environment as (1) ____ as we should. Perhaps we drop litter without thinking, or cause (2)_______.by using our cars when it's not necessary. However, the real environmental crimes are those big businesses which ignore the law. For many years now, politicians have attempted to protect the environment by making businesses responsible (3) ______ making sure that the chemical they use don't add to the destruction of the environment. The problem for businesses is that the protection of the environment costs money, and businesses will always try to lower their costs if they can. Some of them do this by simply putting chemical into rivers when they have finished with them, leading to the creation of major problems. (4) _______ government inspectors may try to catch them doing it, it can be very difficult to get proof that a particular business is responsible for an environmental problem. It really depends  on not only the government but also businesses and individuals as well. All people need to contribute to (5)____ the environment.

4. A. Although                B. Therefore                          C. Because                       D. However

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME

  We are probably all guilty at some point in our lives of not caring for the environment as (1) ____ as we should. Perhaps we drop litter without thinking, or cause (2)_______.by using our cars when it's not necessary. However, the real environmental crimes are those big businesses which ignore the law. For many years now, politicians have attempted to protect the environment by making businesses responsible (3) ______ making sure that the chemical they use don't add to the destruction of the environment. The problem for businesses is that the protection of the environment costs money, and businesses will always try to lower their costs if they can. Some of them do this by simply putting chemical into rivers when they have finished with them, leading to the creation of major problems. (4) _______ government inspectors may try to catch them doing it, it can be very difficult to get proof that a particular business is responsible for an environmental problem. It really depends  on not only the government but also businesses and individuals as well. All people need to contribute to (5)____ the environment.

5. A. protecting               B. protect                               C. protected                    D. protection

MODERN SCIENCE

Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this should be a period of enjoyment. (1)_____ , exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer having no exams at all. They say the exams (2)_____ they have to take often make them worried, and they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They will have to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (3)_____ in studying. There are (4)_____ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better way of (5)_____ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.

              (Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)

1. A. Although B. However                C. Moreover              D. Therefore

MODERN SCIENCE

Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this should be a period of enjoyment. (1)_____ , exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer having no exams at all. They say the exams (2)_____ they have to take often make them worried, and they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They will have to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (3)_____ in studying. There are (4)_____ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better way of (5)_____ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.

              (Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)

2.A. who         B. where                     C. which                     D. when

MODERN SCIENCE

Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this should be a period of enjoyment. (1)_____ , exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer having no exams at all. They say the exams (2)_____ they have to take often make them worried, and they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They will have to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (3)_____ in studying. There are (4)_____ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better way of (5)_____ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.

              (Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)

3.A. nervous   B. friendly                 C. bored                     D. interested

MODERN SCIENCE

Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this should be a period of enjoyment. (1)_____ , exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer having no exams at all. They say the exams (2)_____ they have to take often make them worried, and they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They will have to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (3)_____ in studying. There are (4)_____ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better way of (5)_____ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.

              (Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)

4. A. each       B. every                     C. some                      D. another

MODERN SCIENCE

Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this should be a period of enjoyment. (1)_____ , exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer having no exams at all. They say the exams (2)_____ they have to take often make them worried, and they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They will have to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (3)_____ in studying. There are (4)_____ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a better way of (5)_____ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.

              (Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)

5. A. assisting B. accepting               C. accessing               D. assessing

The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are run by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (1)_____ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.

At many independent schools in England, you will be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (2)_____ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (3)_____ .

Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are interested  in these qualifications, you can find out more in the ‘career-based and pre-university qualifications’ section.

The (4)_____ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. To check exactly what is included with the school you may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Fees (5)_____ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £25,000.

1. A. so                                              B. although                C. because                  D. if

The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are run by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (1)_____ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.

At many independent schools in England, you will be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (2)_____ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (3)_____ .

Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are interested  in these qualifications, you can find out more in the ‘career-based and pre-university qualifications’ section.

The (4)_____ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. To check exactly what is included with the school you may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Fees (5)_____ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £25,000.

2. A. offering                                     B. offered                   C. to offer                  D. offer

The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are run by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (1)_____ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.

At many independent schools in England, you will be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (2)_____ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (3)_____ .

Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are interested  in these qualifications, you can find out more in the ‘career-based and pre-university qualifications’ section.

The (4)_____ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. To check exactly what is included with the school you may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Fees (5)_____ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £25,000.

3. A. requirements                             B. questions               C. troubles                 D. problems

The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are run by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (1)_____ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.

At many independent schools in England, you will be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (2)_____ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (3)_____ .

Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are interested  in these qualifications, you can find out more in the ‘career-based and pre-university qualifications’ section.

The (4)_____ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. To check exactly what is included with the school you may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Fees (5)_____ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £25,000.

4. A. donations                                  B. funds                     C. bills                       D. fees

The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK meet certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are run by the Government. All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (1)_____ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed.

At many independent schools in England, you will be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (2)_____ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or Trinity College. The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (3)_____ .

Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are interested  in these qualifications, you can find out more in the ‘career-based and pre-university qualifications’ section.

The (4)_____ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities. To check exactly what is included with the school you may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Fees (5)_____ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £25,000.

5. A. vary                                           B. interfere                C. transfer                  D. exchange

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

1. A. calling           B. going                 C. taking                 D. turning

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

2. A. During           B. When                C. While                  D. By

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

3. A. responsible   B. responsibility    C. irresponsible      D. irresponsibility

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

4. A. at                   B. on                      C. in                        D. for

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

4. A. at                   B. on                      C. in                        D. for

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

4. A. at                   B. on                      C. in                        D. for

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

5. A. distributed    B. used                   C. spent                   D. limited

GAP YEAR

  In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after finishing high school or (1).......a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor as an undergraduate. (2).......this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college maths courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of (3).......prior to engaging in university life.

   Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently

(4).......a young age. In New Zealand, this is known as "doing an OE" (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE (5).......to one year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three or five years , with many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continue their travels. Europe and Asia are popular

destinations for doing an OE. In Australia, through exchange programmes and benefits for youth, there are so many opportunities for a young person to broaden their (6) .......through travel in a gap year.

6. A. head              B. mind                  C. brain                   D. memory

5.     EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT?

  How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1).......a mess of it? (2) .......from those lucky few who sail through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are (3).......of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With continuous assessment, students are given (4).......tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark (5).......the end of the year. Students have to (6).......more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best.

1. A. doing             B. having          C. making            D. taking

5.     EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT?

  How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1).......a mess of it? (2) .......from those lucky few who sail through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are (3).......of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With continuous assessment, students are given (4).......tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark (5).......the end of the year. Students have to (6).......more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best.

2. A. Apart             B. According    C. Except            D. But

5.     EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT?

  How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1).......a mess of it? (2) .......from those lucky few who sail through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are (3).......of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With continuous assessment, students are given (4).......tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark (5).......the end of the year. Students have to (6).......more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best.

3. A. aware            B. intelligent     C. recognisable   D. knowledgeable

5.     EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT?

  How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1).......a mess of it? (2) .......from those lucky few who sail through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are (3).......of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With continuous assessment, students are given (4).......tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark (5).......the end of the year. Students have to (6).......more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best.

4. A. variety           B. various         C. vary                D. variably

5.     EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT?

  How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1).......a mess of it? (2) .......from those lucky few who sail through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are (3).......of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With continuous assessment, students are given (4).......tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark (5).......the end of the year. Students have to (6).......more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best.

5. A. at                   B. on                 C. in                    D. from

5.     EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT?

  How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1).......a mess of it? (2) .......from those lucky few who sail through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are (3).......of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With continuous assessment, students are given (4).......tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark (5).......the end of the year. Students have to (6).......more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best.