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E11- Revision for the 2nd midter unit 6+7

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Most climate scientists agree the main cause of the current global warming trend is human expansion of the greenhouse _____.

a)

causes

b)

effect

c)

gas

d)

damage

2.

Many species are threatened with _________ due to deforestation and loss of habitat.

a)

extinct         

b)

extinction              

c)

extinctive           

d)

extincted

3.

He said that he would take responsibility for his company's damage to the area. But then he denied that.

a)

Having denied his company's damage, he took responsibility for it.

b)

He denied having damaged to his company's area.

c)

He denied having taken responsibility for the damage to his company's area.

d)

He denied having said that he would take responsibility for his company's damage to the area.

4.

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.

a)

intake

b)

uptake

c)

retake

d)

discharge

5.

[CLOSEST] Global warming results in climate change and extreme weather patterns.

a)

results from

b)

causes

c)

originates

d)

is due to

6.

Having developed green technologies with low-carbon emissions, ______ intends to get rid of coal.

a)

the effort

b)

that country

c)

the communities

d)

the possibility

7.

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

a)

human - natural

b)

natural - human

c)

man-made - ordinary

d)

ordinary - man-made

8.

________ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests.

a)

Deforestation

b)

vehicle emission

c)

diversity

d)

ecological balance

9.

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.

a)

take up

b)

take in

c)

take over

d)

take to

10.

Humans _____ atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by a third since the Industrial Revolution began.

a)

increase

b)

have increased

c)

had increased

d)

were increasing

11.

A layer of greenhouse gases - primarily water vapor, and carbon dioxide - acts as a _____ blanket for the Earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface.

a)

thermal

b)

hot

c)

heat

d)

heating

12.

Using chemical _________ for farming is one of the causes of global warming.

a)

deforestation

b)

heat-related

c)

water supplies

d)

fertilisers

13.

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.

a)

water currents

b)

sea level

c)

water level

d)

salt water

14.

Certain _____ in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, block heat from escaping.

a)

effects

b)

emissions

c)

gases

d)

layers

15.

A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans and partially melt glaciers, increasing _____.

a)

temperature

b)

sea water

c)

sea level

d)

pollution

16.

The next dry season will be extremely severe ______ further saltwater intrusion, water and rain shortages, and heat waves.

a)

because

b)

although

c)

due to

d)

thanks to

17.

All of the disasters resulted from ______ will continue to have a devastating effect on socio-economic development.

a)

floods

b)

ecological balance

c)

carbon footprint

d)

climate change

18.

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.

19.

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)

A. be partly responsible for

b)

B. disapprove

c)

C. neglect

d)

D. cause

20.

The loss of biodiversity in nature ........ not only plants and animals in nature but also human beings

a)

measures

b)

threatens

c)

leads

d)

fertilizes

21.

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)

A. Shrinking

b)

B. Declining

c)

C. Decreasing

d)

D. Increasing

22.

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)

A. intake

b)

B. retake

c)

C. uptake

d)

D. discharge

23.

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)

A. answer

b)

B. take

c)

C. make

d)

D. write

24.

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)

A. We decided to reduce carbon footprints before seeing people suffer global warming consequences.

b)

B. We saw people suffer global warming consequences after we decided to reduce carbon footprints.

c)

C. We decided to cut down on carbon footprints after we saw people suffer global warming consequences.

d)

D. We decided to cut down on carbon footprints before we saw people suffer global warming consequences.

25.

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)

A. meaningful

b)

B. important

c)

C. insignificant

d)

D. steady

26.

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)

A. conserve

b)

B. converse

c)

C. consume

d)

D . reverse

27.

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)

A. emit

b)

B. take in

c)

C. consume

d)

D . cut off

28.

12. Releasing too much ______ into the atmosphere can lead to global warming.

a)

A. hydro

b)

B. oxygen

c)

C. methane

d)

D. carbon dioxide

29.

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)

A. Numerous catastrophic consequences result in climate change.

b)

B. Numerous catastrophic consequences result from climate change.

c)

C. Climate change results from numerous catastrophic consequences.

d)

D. Numerous catastrophic consequences cause climate change

30.

It was a ......., Santa Monica was one of the first American cities to ban plastic bags.

a)

success

b)

succeed

c)

successful

d)

successfully

31.

11.Global warming can reduce crop harvests globally , which may lead to ________

a)

A. infectious disease

b)

B. ecological

c)

C. famine

d)

D . ecosystem

32.

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)

A. Heat-related illnesses result from the increase in earth's temperature.

b)

B. Heat-related illnesses result in the increase in earth's temperature.

c)

C. Heat-related illnesses lead to the increase in earth's temperature.

d)

D. Heat-related illnesses trigger the increase in earth's temperature.

33.

Flood and drought are two major causes of famine.

a)
family
b)
obesity
c)
hygiene
d)
hunger
34.

Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century.

a)
rebuilt
b)
pulled down
c)
put up
d)
pulled up
35.

Global warming effects on people and nature are catastrophic.

a)
destructive
b)
constructive
c)
evaluative
d)
creative
36.

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

a)
flowers and plants
b)
plants and animals
c)
plants and vegetation
d)
flowers and grass
37.
They are waiting for him to ____ some action.
a)
make
b)
have
c)
take
d)
give
38.
There was no time to ____ sightseeing in Rome.
a)
have
b)
go
c)
visit
d)
give
39.
I got a diploma in business administration, but still sometimes wish I had been able to go to university and get a ____.
a)
certificate
b)
diploma
c)
degree
d)
scholarship
40.
It is not easy at all to get a good job without any ____ qualifications.
a)
academic
b)
social
c)
great
d)
favourite
41.
Planting trees can contribute to reducing global warming as trees _________ and absorb CO2 in the air. 
a)
discover
b)
relate
c)
capture
d)
adapt
42.
We need to preserve the _________ of wildlife because each species has an important role to play.
a)
greenhouse gases
b)
diversity
c)
ecological balance
d)
emissions
43.
In the past, a lot of industries denied having contributed ____ global warming.
a)
to
b)
on
c)
for
d)
in
44.
Not all teenagers are well prepared ____ their future job when they are at high school.
a)
to
b)
about
c)
for
d)
on
45.
Smoking is associated ____ several diseases including lung cancer and high blood pressure.
a)
to
b)
with
c)
in
d)
for
46.
We need to preserve the _________ of wildlife because each species has an important role to play.
a)
diverse
b)
diversity
c)
diversify
d)
diversely
47.
You have to be highly ____ to do well in these subjects.
a)
competed
b)
competitor
c)
competition
d)
competitive
48.
I wonder if you could tell me who was awarded the ____.
a)
scholar
b)
scholastic
c)
scholarship
d)
scholarly
49.
____ to rent a flat, we set about contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city.
a)
Deciding
b)
Having decided
c)
To decide
d)
Decided
50.
____ this film several times, he didn’t want to read it once again.
a)
Seeing
b)
To see
c)
To have seen
d)
Having seen
51.
____ an Oscar last year, she’s now one of the most powerful movie stars in the film industry.
a)
Having won
b)
To have won
c)
Being won
d)
won
52.
I ____ three books on vocational training to complete this project.
a)
read
b)
have read
c)
have been reading
d)
am reading
53.
I ____ English for five years. I study it at school.
a)
have been learning
b)
have learnt
c)
learnt
d)
am learning
54.
Tim ____ for the scholarship to study abroad in the USA at least twice.
a)
applied
b)
is applying
c)
has been applying
d)
has applied
55.
You can have your book back now. I ____ it.
a)
have been reading
b)
have read
c)
had read
d)
read
56.
We ____ our classroom for the upcoming Teachers' Day, but there's still a lot to do.
a)
are decorating
b)
decorated
c)
have been decorating
d)
have decorated
57.
I ____ for the information about the differences between further education and higher education all this morning.
a)
had searched
b)
have been searched
c)
have been searching
d)
have searched
58.
The local authorities were blamed ____ ignored the pollution issues in the area.
a)
about having
b)
on having
c)
for having
d)
before having
59.
Janet admitted _____ the car without insurance.
a)
to be driving
b)
being driven
c)
to have driven
d)
having driven
60.
The factory was accused ____ caused higher level of pollution to the environment.
a)
about having
b)
to have
c)
of having
d)
having
61.
At 24, William Pitt was the youngest person ____ Prime Minister.
a)
becoming
b)
to become
c)
became
d)
was become
62.
Scientists ____ on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important archaeological discoveries.
a)
worked
b)
working
c)
to work
d)
to be working
63.
The best way ____ London is by taking a guided tour.
a)
seen
b)
to see
c)
seeing
d)
to be seen
64.
At the ____ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
a)
primary
b)
secondary
c)
postgraduate
d)
undergraduate
65.

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

a)

fatal

b)

safe

c)

contagious

d)

immune

66.

The deforestation for farmland, wood and paper contributes_______ higher temperatures which lead _______ the melting of polar ice caps and rising of sea levels.

a)

to/ to

b)

for/ to

c)

to/ in

d)

in/ at

67.

Air pollution poses a _______ to both human health and our environment.

a)

jeopardy

b)

difficulty

c)

problem

d)

threat

68.

Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the_______ in the world.

a)

food production

b)

infectious diseases

c)

climate change

d)

ecological balance

69.

___________________ each other for ages, they had a lot to talk about.

a)

Not had seen

b)

Not having seen

c)

Having seen

d)

Had seen

70.

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.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

for

d)

with

71.

We all admire him ____ having changed both his attitude and behaviours towards the environmental issues.

a)

about

b)

for

c)

with

d)

at

72.

Human activities are also blamed ____ having contributed to global warming.

a)

for

b)

on

c)

at

d)

with

73.

We congratulated him ____ having invented an energy-saving device.

a)

for

b)

at

c)

about

d)

on

74.

He was criticised ____ not having put the elephant poachers in jail.

a)

at

b)

about

c)

for

d)

on

75.

The president of the company officially apologised to the local residents ____ having dumped a large amount of raw sewage in the area.

a)

about

b)

with

c)

at

d)

for

76.

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

a)

about

b)

on

c)

of

d)

for

77.

Those farmers admitted ____ having used more chemical fertilisers than needed.

a)

on

b)

about

c)

for

d)

to

78.

The local residents suspected the authorities ____ having kept the pollution level secret from the local people.

a)

about

b)

on

c)

of

d)

for

79.

The local authorities were blamed ____ ignored the pollution issues in the area.

a)

about having

b)

on having

c)

for having

d)

before having

80.

A twenty-year-old boy should not be dealt the same as when he was five years old.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

to

d)

over

81.

Yesterday, we had a discussion ______ different cultures.

a)

about

b)

around

c)

for

d)

from

82.

Please, don't forget to hand______ your essays during Friday's lesson.

a)

in

b)

out

c)

at

d)

to

83.

He has got a degree ______ Information Technology from Oxford University.

a)

in

b)

for

c)

on

d)

of

84.

Vietnam has been named among the 12 countries most ______ for climate change by the World Bank.

a)

at danger

b)

in risk

c)

at risk

d)

on danger

85.

Choose the best answer:

He was criticised ______ not having put the elephant poachers in jail.

a)

at

b)

about

c)

for

d)

on

86.

Choose the best answer:

We admired the Japanese _________ the city of Fukushima after the disaster.

a)

to being rebuilt

b)

for having rebuilt

c)

to rebuild

d)

of having rebuilt

87.

Choose the best answer:

Thank you for having _____ the information about global warming.

a)

shared

b)

sharing

c)

share

d)

shares

88.

Choose the best answer:

These students were rewarded ______ actively taken part in voluntary activities.

a)

with

b)

before

c)

for having

d)

on having

89.

The kids playing around the river______a big risk of danger.

a)

will have

b)

has

c)

having

d)

have

90.
________ the homework, he was allowed to go out with his friends.
a)
Finishing
b)
Finish
c)
To finish
d)
Having finished
91.
______ for 4 hours, they decided to stop to have lunch at a cheap restaurant.
a)
Having been walked
b)
Walking
c)
Having walked
d)
Walked
92.
______, Joe was annoyed to find that he had left his key at the coffee shop.
a)
After returned to his office
b)
To have just returned to his office
c)
Upon returning to his office
d)
Having been returned to his office