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WorksheetsE11- Revision for the 2nd midter unit 6+7
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 46mins
Most climate scientists agree the main cause of the current global warming trend is human expansion of the greenhouse _____.
causes
effect
gas
damage
Many species are threatened with _________ due to deforestation and loss of habitat.
extinct
extinction
extinctive
extincted
He said that he would take responsibility for his company's damage to the area. But then he denied that.
Having denied his company's damage, he took responsibility for it.
He denied having damaged to his company's area.
He denied having taken responsibility for the damage to his company's area.
He denied having said that he would take responsibility for his company's damage to the area.
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.
We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
intake
uptake
retake
discharge
[CLOSEST] Global warming results in climate change and extreme weather patterns.
results from
causes
originates
is due to
Having developed green technologies with low-carbon emissions, ______ intends to get rid of coal.
the effort
that country
the communities
the possibility
Carbon dioxide is released through _____ processes such as respiration and volcano eruptions and through _____ activities such as deforestation, land use changes, and burning fossil fuels
human - natural
natural - human
man-made - ordinary
ordinary - man-made
________ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests.
Deforestation
vehicle emission
diversity
ecological balance
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.
Forests absorb and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
take up
take in
take over
take to
Humans _____ atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by a third since the Industrial Revolution began.
increase
have increased
had increased
were increasing
A layer of greenhouse gases - primarily water vapor, and carbon dioxide - acts as a _____ blanket for the Earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface.
thermal
hot
heat
heating
Using chemical _________ for farming is one of the causes of global warming.
deforestation
heat-related
water supplies
fertilisers
The low ______ in the Mekong Delta leads to acute saline intrusion much deeper than the traditional 30 to 40km of mainland that is contaminated with saltwater.
water currents
sea level
water level
salt water
Certain _____ in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, block heat from escaping.
effects
emissions
gases
layers
A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans and partially melt glaciers, increasing _____.
temperature
sea water
sea level
pollution
The next dry season will be extremely severe ______ further saltwater intrusion, water and rain shortages, and heat waves.
because
although
due to
thanks to
All of the disasters resulted from ______ will continue to have a devastating effect on socio-economic development.
floods
ecological balance
carbon footprint
climate change
Having seen people suffer global warming consequences, we decided to reduce carbon footprints.
We decided to reduce carbon footprints before seeing people suffer global warming consequences.
We saw people suffer global warming consequences after we decided to reduce carbon footprints.
We decided to cut down on carbon footprints after we saw people suffer global warming consequences.
We decided to cut down on carbon footprints before we saw people suffer global warming consequences.
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.
7. Most people admit that they contribute to global warming.
A. be partly responsible for
B. disapprove
C. neglect
D. cause
The loss of biodiversity in nature ........ not only plants and animals in nature but also human beings
measures
threatens
leads
fertilizes
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. Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.
A. Shrinking
B. Declining
C. Decreasing
D. Increasing
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. We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A. intake
B. retake
C. uptake
D. discharge
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. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.
A. answer
B. take
C. make
D. write
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
16. Having seen people suffer global warming consequences, we decided to reduce carbon footprints.
A. We decided to reduce carbon footprints before seeing people suffer global warming consequences.
B. We saw people suffer global warming consequences after we decided to reduce carbon footprints.
C. We decided to cut down on carbon footprints after we saw people suffer global warming consequences.
D. We decided to cut down on carbon footprints before we saw people suffer global warming consequences.
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. Well, Mrs Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.
A. meaningful
B. important
C. insignificant
D. steady
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
10. This help to reduce waste and pollution, and _______ natural resources.
A. conserve
B. converse
C. consume
D . reverse
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. We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
A. emit
B. take in
C. consume
D . cut off
12. Releasing too much ______ into the atmosphere can lead to global warming.
A. hydro
B. oxygen
C. methane
D. carbon dioxide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
17. Climate change leads to numerous catastrophic consequences.
A. Numerous catastrophic consequences result in climate change.
B. Numerous catastrophic consequences result from climate change.
C. Climate change results from numerous catastrophic consequences.
D. Numerous catastrophic consequences cause climate change
It was a ......., Santa Monica was one of the first American cities to ban plastic bags.
success
succeed
successful
successfully
11.Global warming can reduce crop harvests globally , which may lead to ________
A. infectious disease
B. ecological
C. famine
D . ecosystem
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The increase in earth's temperature can cause heat-related illnesses.
A. Heat-related illnesses result from the increase in earth's temperature.
B. Heat-related illnesses result in the increase in earth's temperature.
C. Heat-related illnesses lead to the increase in earth's temperature.
D. Heat-related illnesses trigger the increase in earth's temperature.
Flood and drought are two major causes of famine.
Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century.
Global warming effects on people and nature are catastrophic.
In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain climbing.
In the polluted environment, infectious diseases can be passed easily from one person to another. (CLOSEST)
fatal
safe
contagious
immune
The deforestation for farmland, wood and paper contributes_______ higher temperatures which lead _______ the melting of polar ice caps and rising of sea levels.
to/ to
for/ to
to/ in
in/ at
Air pollution poses a _______ to both human health and our environment.
jeopardy
difficulty
problem
threat
Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the_______ in the world.
food production
infectious diseases
climate change
ecological balance
___________________ each other for ages, they had a lot to talk about.
Not had seen
Not having seen
Having seen
Had seen
Children should keep calm when their parents try to impose their choices of university or career _______ them. What they need to do is to point out some disadvantages of following in their footsteps.
on
in
for
with
We all admire him ____ having changed both his attitude and behaviours towards the environmental issues.
about
for
with
at
Human activities are also blamed ____ having contributed to global warming.
for
on
at
with
We congratulated him ____ having invented an energy-saving device.
for
at
about
on
He was criticised ____ not having put the elephant poachers in jail.
at
about
for
on
The president of the company officially apologised to the local residents ____ having dumped a large amount of raw sewage in the area.
about
with
at
for
The factory was accused ____ having caused higher level of pollution to the environment.
about
on
of
for
Those farmers admitted ____ having used more chemical fertilisers than needed.
on
about
for
to
The local residents suspected the authorities ____ having kept the pollution level secret from the local people.
about
on
of
for
The local authorities were blamed ____ ignored the pollution issues in the area.
about having
on having
for having
before having
A twenty-year-old boy should not be dealt the same as when he was five years old.
with
for
to
over
Yesterday, we had a discussion ______ different cultures.
about
around
for
from
Please, don't forget to hand______ your essays during Friday's lesson.
in
out
at
to
He has got a degree ______ Information Technology from Oxford University.
in
for
on
of
Vietnam has been named among the 12 countries most ______ for climate change by the World Bank.
at danger
in risk
at risk
on danger
Choose the best answer:
He was criticised ______ not having put the elephant poachers in jail.
at
about
for
on
Choose the best answer:
We admired the Japanese _________ the city of Fukushima after the disaster.
to being rebuilt
for having rebuilt
to rebuild
of having rebuilt
Choose the best answer:
Thank you for having _____ the information about global warming.
shared
sharing
share
shares
Choose the best answer:
These students were rewarded ______ actively taken part in voluntary activities.
with
before
for having
on having
The kids playing around the river______a big risk of danger.
will have
has
having
have
