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WorksheetsGRADE 12- UNIT 3 VOCABULARY
Total questions: 158
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
We should adopt a green lifestyle, ___________ helps to conserve our natural resources.
which
that
who
whose
Switching to _________ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
energy-wasting
energy-expending
energy-lacking
energy-saving
The kids often forget to turn off the light when going out of the room, __________wastes a lot of electricity.
that
where
which
what
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Open
Happen
Offer
Begin
Some scientists believe that we are in danger --------- running out of oil within ten years.
from
for
of
to
Indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
Modern buildings are designed to maximize natural light.
absorb
increase
let
diminish
_________ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
In spite of
Although
Despite
Because
The game is brand new, ____________numerous students are attracted to it.
although
even though
so
or
I like swimming ________ my sister likes jogging and dancing.
whereas
when
whenever
so
It is important to keep ourselves clean ___________ germs can cause infection in parts of our
body.
although
unless
while
because
Indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline word.
Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living.
chance
prospect
possibility
improbability
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others
alternative
competitive
conservative
inexpensive
Jane and Mary are in the corridor.
Jane: “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.”
Mary: “I feel a little _____________.”
out of the blue
out of order
under the weather
under the impression
It turned out to be a _______ journey when the weather became bad.
hazard
hazardous
hazarded
hazarding
The tiger is ________ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
on the wing
on the rocks
on the verge
on the ground
Nowadays, people are searching for more _______ materials to build their houses.
environment-friendly
environmentally-friendly
environmental-friendly
environmental-friend
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly.
use up
add to
reduce
exhaust
combustion /kəm'bʌstʃn/
replenish /rɪˈplenɪʃ/ (v)
bồ hóng
làm đầy lại, cung cấp thêm, bổ sung
đường mòn, lối nhỏ
vứt bỏ (v)
dispose of /dɪˈspəʊz əv/
deplete /dɪˈpliːt/
promote /prəˈməʊt/
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others
alternative
competitive
conservative
inexpensive
There is little _______ of things improving soon.
probability
probably
probable
probabilities
He (A)knows New York very well (B)because he (C)has gone to the city (D)many times.
A. knows
B. because
C has gone
D. many times
Every ________ piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
consumable
spendable
available
disposable
The council wants to ______ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter.
preserve
store
defense
abandon
________ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals.
Defoliation
Deforestation
Deformation
Degradation
You should keep your room free from___________as they can cause serious health problems.
carbon dioxide
mould and mildew
hydrogen
Green cleaning products are natural and do not include any ..... chemicals.
harmless
harmful
harm
unharm
Chemicals can .... the air quality and cause health problems like asthma and skin rashes.
affect
effect
increase
encourage
We should all go green by practising the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and .... .
return
receive
recycle
remember
Reorder the sentence:
the world population/ bigger/ are/ our energy demands / bigger,/ and/ as/ also/is/ growing
(a)
Both household waste and factory sewage ... ... the water source of the cities.
is harming
are harming
are being harmed
is being harmed
môi trường sống
habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/
mould /mould/
promote /prəˈməʊt/
organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ (adj)
hữu cơ, không dùng chất nhân tạo
sự đốt cháy
môi trường sống
đường mòn, lối nhỏ (n)
pathway /ˈpɑːθweɪ/
organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/
mildew /ˈmɪl.dʒuː/
nóng lên toàn cầu
global warming /ˌɡləʊ.bəl ˈwɔː.mɪŋ/
climate change /ˈklaɪ.mət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/
natural resource /ˈnætʃ·ər·əl ˈri·sɔrs/
nguồn tài nguyên thiên nhiên
natural resource /ˈnætʃ·ər·əl ˈri·sɔrs/
air quality /eər/ /ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
health problem /helθ/ /ˈprɒb.ləm/
release something ... /rɪˈliːs/ ... : thải … vào
into
in
at
chất thải sinh hoạt
household waste /ˈhaʊs.həʊld/ /weɪst/
waste-water /ˈweɪst ˌwɔː.tər/
rubbish dump /ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/ /dʌmp/
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.
leak
release
poison
pollutant
tình trạng bừa bộn, lộn xộn
clutter /'klʌtə/
conservation /,kɔnsə:'veiʃn/
preservation /prevə:'veiʃn/
combustion /kəm'bʌstʃn/
sự bảo tồn
conservation /kɔnsə:'veiʃn/
clutter /'klʌtə/
mould /mould/
bảo tồn, bảo quản, giữ gìn
preservation /prevə:'veiʃn/
asthma /'æsmə/
habitat /'hæbitæt/
deplete (v) /di'pli:t/
rút hết, làm cạn kiệt
bảo tồn
sự đốt cháy
vứt bỏ (v)
dispose of /dɪˈspəʊz əv/
deplete /dɪˈpliːt/
promote /prəˈməʊt/
môi trường sống
habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/
mould /mould/
promote /prəˈməʊt/
mildew /ˈmɪl.dʒuː/: mốc meo
= ....
mould /mould/
combustion /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/
organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ (adj)
hữu cơ, không dùng chất nhân tạo
sự đốt cháy
môi trường sống
đường mòn, lối nhỏ (n)
pathway /ˈpɑːθweɪ/
organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/
mildew /ˈmɪl.dʒuː/
replenish /rɪˈplenɪʃ/ (v)
bồ hóng
làm đầy lại, cung cấp thêm, bổ sung
đường mòn, lối nhỏ
bồ hóng, muội, nhọ nồi (n)
soot /sʊt/
sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
hazardous /ˈhæz.ə.dəs/
hazardous /ˈhæz.ə.dəs/ (adj)
bồ hóng
nguy hiểm
sự nóng lên toàn cầu
nóng lên toàn cầu
global warming /ˌɡləʊ.bəl ˈwɔː.mɪŋ/
climate change /ˈklaɪ.mət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/
natural resource /ˈnætʃ·ər·əl ˈri·sɔrs/
biến đổi khí hậu
natural resource /ˈnætʃ·ər·əl ˈri·sɔrs/
climate change /ˈklaɪ.mət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/
global warming /ˌɡləʊ.bəl ˈwɔː.mɪŋ/
melt /melt/ (v)
tan chảy
phát triển
làm đầy lại, bổ sung
nguồn tài nguyên thiên nhiên
natural resource /ˈnætʃ·ər·əl ˈri·sɔrs/
air quality /eər/ /ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
health problem /helθ/ /ˈprɒb.ləm/
eco-friendly /ˈiː.kəʊˌfrend.li/ (adj)
thân thiện với môi trường
gây hại
quý giá
release something ... /rɪˈliːs/ ... : thải … vào
into
in
at
có hại, gây hại (adj)
harmful /ˈhɑːm.fəl/
eco-friendly /ˈiː.kəʊˌfrend.li/
valuable /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/
air quality /eər/ /ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
chất lượng không khi
health problem /helθ/ /ˈprɒb.ləm/
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/
có ý thức về điều gì (v)
be aware of /əˈweər/ /əv/
be unaware of /ˌʌn.əˈweər/ /əv/
khí nhà kính
greenhouse gas /ˌɡriːn.haʊs ˈɡæs/
atmosphere /ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/
climate change /ˈklaɪ.mət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/
atmosphere /ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/
bầu khí quyển
biến đổi khí hậu
hiệu ứng nhà kính
heat ... sth /hit/ /ʌp/: làm nóng
up
above
down
slow ...: làm chậm lại
down
off
of
khai thác (v)
exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
recycle /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/
heat up sth /hit/ /ʌp/
fossil fuels /ˈfɒs.əl ˌfjʊəl/: nguyên liệu hóa thạch
coal
solar
wind
fossil fuels /ˈfɒs.əl ˌfjʊəl/: nguyên liệu hóa thạch
oil
tidal
geothermal
renewable energy
/rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/ /ˈen.ə.dʒi/:
năng lượng có thể tái tạo
wind
coal
gas
renewable energy
/rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/ /ˈen.ə.dʒi/:
năng lượng có thể tái tạo
biomass
gas
oil
nhà máy xử lý nước thải
/ˈweɪst ˌwɔː.tər/ /ˈtriːt.mənt/ /plɑːnt/
waste-water
waste-water treatment
waste-water treatment plant
chất thải sinh hoạt
household waste /ˈhaʊs.həʊld/ /weɪst/
waste-water /ˈweɪst ˌwɔː.tər/
rubbish dump /ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/ /dʌmp/
đáng quý, quý giá (adj)
valuable /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/
harmful /ˈhɑːm.fəl/ (adj)
eco-friendly /ˈiː.kəʊˌfrend.li/
bãi rác
rubbish dump /ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/ /dʌmp/
household waste /ˈhaʊs.həʊld/ /weɪst/
public transport /ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈtræn.spɔːt/
tái chế (v)
recycle /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/
reduce /ri'dju:s/
reuse /riːˈjuːz/
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.
leak
release
poison
pollutant
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear.
natural
plastic
synthetic
artificial
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.
decreasing
reduced
smaller
compressing
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.
accident
fullness
mass
crowd
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.
imprisonment
lock
detention
freedom
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting.
unstable
dangerous
insecure
indefensible
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
We can protect many species by keeping them in wildlife reserves.
protected land
saved land
park
zoo
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
Scientists are trying to find an energy that consumes less fuel.
waste
destroy
eat up
use
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
Modern buildings are designed to maximize natural light.
absorb
increase
let
diminish
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
It's wise to use local fresh produce which is in season.
cars
restaurants
crops
water
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
The new policy will help generate more jobs.
bring out
form
produce
terminate
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Her only problem is the limited experience because she is too young.
narrow
considerable
insufficient
restricted
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
The river is badly polluted with toxic chemicals from that factory.
poisonous
harmful
all right
deadly
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
I don't believe in anything he says, he is unreliable.
inaccurate
unstable
trustworthy
irresponsible
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly.
use up
add to
reduce
exhaust
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
She stays incredibly focused and is never distracted by others.
disturbed
confused
bewildered
concentrated
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Globally, farmers encroach on forest land to grow crops.
leave
invade
make road to
intrude
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living.
chance
prospect
possibility
improbability
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
Funds are diverted from conservation to military because of war.
redirected
shifted
stayed
turned aside
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
The number of rhinos is in steady decline. There are fewer rhinos than ever before.
occasional
constant
stable
persistent
1. We _______ a campaign to fight world hunger.
A. launched B. sent C. jumped D. lost
A
B
C
D
2. We used to be friendly _______ some people who worked at the Swedish Embassy.
A. on B. about C. of D. with
A
B
C
D
. The school sees its job as preparing students to _______ a contribution to society.
A. bring B. show C. make D. say
A
B
C
D
. As a move towards _______ green I’ve recently stopped providing plastic bags for my customers.
A. going B. thinking C. breaking D. setting
A
B
C
D
. We haven’t got any sugar, I used _______ the last of it when I made a cake.
A. from B. out of C. down D. up
A
B
C
D
I can’t wait to _______ rid of that ugly old couch.
A. grow B. get C. follow D. catch
A
B
C
D
I’ve been meaning _______ see that new movie everyone is talking about.
A. to B. at C. by D. through
A
B
C
D
Researchers may be unaware _______ their uncritical acceptance of categories and consequent results.
A. up B. as C. of D. in
A
B
C
D
He was economical with the truth. In other _______ he lied.
A. names B. comments C. words D. news
A
B
C
D
"Mental handicap" should be replaced _______ the broader concept of "learning difficulties".
A. with B. about C. through D. around
A
B
C
D
_______ conclusion, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed myself today.
A. In B. From C. Upon D. Onto
A
B
C
D
Mr. Warshaw, who specialises exclusively in conservation work says the _______ benefits are both financial and aesthetic.
A. near B. straight C. open D. immediate
A
B
C
D
The car slowed _______ when they saw the police.
A. up B. behind C. next D. down
A
B
C
D
Drunken drivers _______ a serious threat to other road users.
A. pose B. sit C. play D. create
A
B
C
D
Dinosaurs died _______ millions of years ago.
A. of B. through C. out D. by
A
B
C
D
Whole villages have been ______ by the floods.
A. turned down B. wiped out C. urged on D. lit up
A
B
C
D
When Fran moved to China, she struggled to adapt _______ her new surroundings.
A. about B. from C. to D. with
A
B
C
D
I resent it that my job is starting to _______ on my family life.
A. eat B. break C. carry D. encroach
A
B
C
D
Sets out an _______ plan, with practical advice on managing changing demand at the neighbourhood level.
A. action B. acting C. active D. actinium
A
B
C
D
People should _______ green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
A. adopt B. adapt C. adjoin D. adjust
A
B
C
D
New sites for _______ disposal will be determined to have regard to environmental matters.
A. bare B. remaining C. waste D. fallow
A
B
C
D
mould and mildew
green technology
hazardous chemicals
climate change
deplete
asthma
disposal
mould and mildew
asthma
vinagae
lemon juice
airthrow pathways
asthma
pathways
green technology
skin rashes
sneeze
cough
asthma
launch
go green
campaign
environment
It turned out to be a _______ journey when the weather became bad.
hazard
hazardous
hazarded
hazarding
replenish /rɪˈplenɪʃ/ (v)
bồ hóng
làm đầy lại, cung cấp thêm, bổ sung
đường mòn, lối nhỏ
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others
alternative
competitive
conservative
inexpensive
_______ batteries or solar chargers are some of the solutions to the lack of energy.
Rechargeable
Reversible
Repeatable
Returnable
People should _______ a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
adapt
adjust
adopt
adjoin
Another reason why the Earth is _________ warmer is because of the amount of ozone in our atmosphere.
having
taking
coming
getting
The kids often forget to turn off the light when going out of the room, __________wastes a lot of electricity.
that
where
which
what
_________ the disastrous storm, a tree fell down and destroyed our roof top.
During
In spite of
Despite
Because
_________ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
In spite of
Although
Despite
Because
The game is brand new, ____________numerous students are attracted to it.
although
even though
so
or
I like swimming ________ my sister likes jogging and dancing.
whereas
when
whenever
so
It is important to keep ourselves clean ___________ germs can cause infection in parts of our
body.
although
unless
while
because
In some countries, people’s interference in the rhino’s _________ leads to habitat loss.
sector
territory
domain
country
Indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline word.
Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living.
chance
prospect
possibility
improbability
Indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
Modern buildings are designed to maximize natural light.
absorb
increase
let
diminish
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Open
Happen
Offer
Begin
Jane and Mary are in the corridor.
Jane: “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.”
Mary: “I feel a little _____________.”
out of the blue
out of order
under the weather
under the impression
We should adopt a green lifestyle, ___________ helps to conserve our natural resources.
which
that
who
whose
Switching to _________ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
energy-wasting
energy-expending
energy-lacking
energy-saving
There is little _______ of things improving soon.
probability
probably
probable
probabilities
Some scientists believe that we are in danger --------- running out of oil within ten years.
from
for
of
to
Switching to ____ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
energy-wasting
energy-expending
energy-lacking
energy-saving
I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to ____ energy in the home.
take care of
use
keep
conserve
Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses.
environment-friendly
environmentally-friendly
environmental-friendly
environmental-friend
In the ____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
sustainable
conserving
preserving
supporting
In Singapore, people try to ____ 80% of all waste.
reclaim
reprocess
recycle
reuse
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.
leak
release
poison
pollutant
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
25 percent of the world's population consumes 80 percent of the planet's resources.
waste
destroy
eat up
use
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
I don't believe in anything he says, he is unreliable.
inaccurate
unstable
trustworthy
irresponsible
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly.
use up
add to
reduce
exhaust
Poaching ____ the greatest threat to many species.
poses
creates
presents
produce
Switching to ____ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-wasting
B. energy-expending
C. energy-lacking
D. energy-saving
Choose the word that has the stressed syllable different from the other three.
A. conservation
B. perseverance
C. purification
D. preservation
The tiger is ____ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the wing
B. on the rocks
C. on the verge
D. on the ground
