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E12_UNIT 3_GREEN LIVING_Vocabs

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Many grocery stores encourage customers to bring their own bags to reduce the amount of ______ used.

a)

landfill

b)

packaging

c)

behavior

2.

Throwing away ______ such as plastic bottles and bags can lead to serious environmental issues.

a)

drinking fountain

b)

waste

c)

convenience

3.

An eco-friendly lifestyle includes efforts to lower one's ______, which measures the impact of a person on the environment.

a)

grocery

b)

carbon footprint

c)

electricity

4.

When materials like food scraps are thrown away, they slowly ______ in landfills, releasing methane gas.

a)

decompose

b)

refill

c)

reuse

5.

It is essential to separate ______ items from trash so they can be repurposed instead of ending up in a landfill.

a)

public transport

b)

leftover

c)

recyclable

6.

Items like plastic water bottles are often ______, meaning they are intended for one-time use only.

a)

single-use

b)

automatic

c)

eco-friendly

7.

The local government has set up more ______ stations around the city to encourage people to drink water without buying bottled water.

a)

behavior

b)

drinking fountain

c)

waste

8.

The increase in ______ has made people more conscious about reducing waste and using reusable containers.

a)

environmental awareness

b)

private vehicles

c)

convenience

9.

The new policy encourages the public to switch from ______ to public transport to help reduce air pollution.

a)

resources

b)

packaging

c)

private vehicles

10.

Organic waste should not be mixed with other waste in a ______, as it can attract animals and spread contamination.

a)

landfill

b)

electricity

c)

cardboard box

11.

Different kinds of waste are dumped in __________ sites.

a)

landfill

b)

leftover

c)

resource

d)

footprint

12.

Leaving the tap running while washing the dishes is purely a __________ of clean water.

a)

awareness

b)

waste

c)

pile

d)

packaging

13.

We organised a community event to __________ the polluted beaches.

a)

get rid of

b)

go green

c)

rinse out

d)

clean up

14.

By taking fewer flights, we can help to reduce __________ significantly.

a)

cardboard

b)

leftover

c)

fruit peel

d)

carbon footprint

15.

Plastic bags __________ very slowly, which poses a threat to the ecosystem.

a)

release

b)

reuse

c)

decompose

d)

recycle

16.

Protecting the environment is crucial for a more __________ future.

a)

sustainable

b)

reusable

c)

single-use

d)

recyclable

17.

We can use leftovers to make simple __________ to enrich the soil.

a)

waste

b)

container

c)

compost

d)

layer

18.

The ocean was __________ as a result of a recent oil spill.

a)

sorted

b)

decomposed

c)

recycled

d)

contaminated

19.

Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, __________ helps the environment a lot.

a)

that

b)

what

c)

whose

d)

which

20.

Unless people __________ poaching animals, many species will become extinct.

a)

stopped

b)

stop

c)

had stopped

d)

to stop

21.

Recyclable products should not end up in open __________ sites.

a)

landfill

b)

leftover

c)

resource

d)

footprint

22.

Ms. Brown often uses leftovers to make her own __________.

a)

waste

b)

container

c)

compost

d)

layer

23.

The water has become undrinkable because it has been __________ with lead.

a)

sorted

b)

decomposed

c)

recycled

d)

contaminated

24.

They __________ extensive research on the environmental effects of using fake Christmas trees.

a)

turned off

b)

carried out

c)

look after

d)

applied for

25.

There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem.

a)

what

b)

which

c)

that

d)

where

26.

__________green

a)

set

b)

go

c)

let

d)

give

27.
care about /keərəˈbaʊt/
a)
quan tâm đến
b)
v.chăm sóc, trông nom
c)
(phr.v): tìm ra
d)
(phr.v) phụ thuộc vào
28.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

reused

b)

reduced

c)

recycled

d)

recharged

29.

We all agreed _____ a plan to make our classroom greener.

a)

for

b)

in

c)

of

d)

on

30.

Remember to rinse  _____ the food containers before recycling them.

a)

out

b)

over

c)

up

d)

away

31.

What does “carbon footprint” mean?

a)

The number of trees in a forest

b)

The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions

c)

The weight of the waste we produce

d)

The cost of environmental protection

32.

Which of the following is considered “ eco-friendly ” ?

a)

Using plastic bags

b)

Recycling and reusing materials

c)

Creating more landfill space

d)

Burning fossil fuels

33.

Which of these is an example of “single-use” packaging ?

a)

A plastic bottle

b)

A cardboard box

c)

A reusable cloth bag

d)

A glass jar

34.

What is “compost” ?

a)

A type of packaging

b)

Organic waste that decomposes into fertilizer

c)

A plastic material

d)

A large container for storing food

35.

What is meant by “in the long run” ?

a)

In a short period of time

b)

Over a long period of time

c)

In the near future

d)

Immediately

36.

Which of these is an example of a “ eftover " ?

a)

A fresh apple

b)

A used plastic bag

c)

A slice of pizza from yesterday

d)

A cardboard box

37.

Which of the following is likely to be "contaminated” ?

a)

A clean cardboard box

b)

A plastic water bottle

c)

A leftover sandwich left in the sun

d)

A reusable bag

38.

What should you do with “household waste” ?

a)

Throw it all into the landfill

b)

Recycle and compost when possible

c)

Burn it

d)

Leave it outdoors

39.

Which of the following is a “pile” ?

a)

A clean and tidy room

b)

A pile of dirty laundry

c)

A glass jar

d)

A plastic bottle

40.

What does “in the short term” mean ?

a)

Over a very long period of time

b)

Immediately or in the near future

c)

In the distant future

d)

Over a medium-length period of time

41.

What is "an area of land where waste materials are buried under the surface" called?

a)

landlord

b)

landslide

c)

landfill

d)

landscape

42.

Something that you can use to keep things in

a)

container

b)

containing

c)

contain

d)

containerize

43.

A creative way to .............. old greeting cards is to make gift tags and bookmarks.

a)

recycle

b)

retake

c)

reduce

d)

reuse

44.

It takes about .......... years for one plastic bottle to decompose in the ground.

a)

4.5

b)

45

c)

450

d)

4500

45.

Around .......... plastic bottles are thrown away every year.

a)

13.000

b)

130.000

c)

13.000.000

d)

13.000.000.000

46.

How can we save trees, energy, and water used to make paper?

a)

Sorting paper waster

b)

Cutting down trees

c)

Using smart devices to take note instead of using paper

d)

Throwing reusable paper away

47.

How can you call "a mixture of naturally decomposed plants, food, etc. that can be added to soil to help plants grow"?

a)

layer

b)

compost

c)

pesticide

d)

waste

48.

What can be used as "green materials"?

a)

tea bags

b)

fruit peels

c)

oil

d)

egg shells

49.

Order main steps in creating a compost pile as follows:

  1. 1. Add a thin layer of soil

  2. 2. Spread brown materials on the ground.

  3. 3. Water everything

  4. 4. Repeat steps and add more layers, brown, green then more soil and water

  5. 5. Add another layer, but using green materials

a)

1-5-2-3-4

b)

2-3-5-4-1

c)

2-5-1-3-4

d)

1-2-5-3-4

50.

What are some green solutions mentioned below?

a)

Install automatic lights and sensors that turn off when no one is around

b)

Create compost piles

c)

Use single-use plastic products in arts and crafts or recycle them

d)

Encourage more students to walk or cycle to school, or use public transport to go to school

51.

We should try to reduce our _______ to help fight climate change.

a)

carbon footprint

b)

vending machine

c)

public transport

d)

prediction

52.

You should _______ the lights and air conditioners before leaving the classroom.

a)

get rid of

b)

throw away

c)

turn off

d)

look after

53.

This packaging is made from _______ materials, so you can put it in the recycling bin.

a)

single-use

b)

harmful

c)

recyclable

d)

contaminated

54.

Don't just _______ old newspapers; you can reuse them to wrap things.

a)

work out

b)

throw away

c)

clean up

d)

rinse out

55.

My sister _______ a campaign to protect the local environment last month.

a)

has started

b)

was starting

c)

starts

d)

started

56.

We need to _______ a better way to deal with plastic waste.

a)

work out

b)

take part in

c)

look after

d)

depend on

57.

_______ is a great way to make natural fertilizer for your garden.

a)

Composting

b)

To compost

c)

Compost

d)

Composted

58.

The new law is designed _______ the consumption of single-use plastic bags.

a)

for reducing

b)

to reduce

c)

reducing

d)

reduce

59.

A lot of harmful chemicals from the _______ can pollute the groundwater.

a)

landfill

b)

compost

c)

pile

d)

layer

60.

While we _______ the park, we saw many people throwing rubbish on the ground.

a)

were cleaning up

b)

have cleaned up

c)

clean up

d)

cleaned up

61.

These plastic bottles take hundreds of years to _______.

a)

refill

b)

sort

c)

decompose

d)

accept

62.

You _______ be careful not to waste water; it's a precious resource.

a)

must

b)

can't

c)

may not

d)

shouldn't

63.

The project, _______ by the Green Club, was very successful.

a)

was organized

b)

organizing

c)

which organized

d)

organized

64.

It's important to _______ our planet for future generations.

a)

look after

b)

throw away

c)

get rid of

d)

turn off

65.

_______ food scraps can be used to make excellent compost.

a)

Leftover

b)

Harmful

c)

Festive

d)

Reusable

66.

Since we started recycling, our family _______ its waste by half.

a)

reduced

b)

was reducing

c)

has reduced

d)

reduces

67.

The man _______ is talking about sustainable living is a famous scientist.

a)

A. whose

b)

B. which

c)

C. whom

d)

D. who

68.

Could you help me to _______ this pile of old newspapers?

a)

get rid of

b)

look after

c)

depend on

d)

care about

69.

Using a reusable bag is a simple and _______ way to help the environment.

a)

automatic

b)

contaminated

c)

eco-friendly

d)

harmful

70.

We went to the meeting _______ more about the new recycling proposal.

a)

for learning

b)

learning

c)

to learn

d)

learned

71.

You should rinse out food _______ before putting them in the recycling bin.

a)

containers

b)

leaflets

c)

materials

d)

peels

72.

_______ plastic bags are a major source of pollution in our oceans.

a)

Reusable

b)

Recyclable

c)

Single-use

d)

Sustainable

73.

What time did you _______ the TV last night before you went to bed?

a)

clean up

b)

throw away

c)

work out

d)

turn off

74.

_______ is the first step in the recycling process.

a)

To sort

b)

Sorting

c)

Sort

d)

Sorted

75.

_______ everyone's hard work, the clean-up campaign was a great success.

a)

In spite of

b)

Instead of

c)

Thanks to

d)

In case of

76.

It was the students' proposal _______ the school decided to accept.

a)

who

b)

which

c)

whom

d)

that

77.

Our ability to solve this problem _______ everyone's cooperation.

a)

deals with

b)

depends on

c)

works out

d)

cares about

78.

The sign says that this plastic material is not _______ for recycling.

a)

accepted

b)

displayed

c)

polluted

d)

refilled

79.

My younger brother is responsible for _______ the plants in our house.

a)

looking after

b)

getting rid of

c)

taking part in

d)

turning off

80.

I bought this _______ bottle so I don't have to buy plastic ones every day.

a)

reusable

b)

single-use

c)

festive

d)

harmful

81.

The factory was fined for releasing _______ into the river.

a)

pollutants

b)

compost

c)

fertilizers

d)

materials

82.

We need to reduce our _______ of electricity to save energy.

a)

consumption

b)

convenience

c)

proposal

d)

prediction

83.

Sometimes people _______ and forget to turn off the fans.

a)

clean up

b)

rush out

c)

rinse out

d)

sort out

84.

Ecotourism is a _______ way to travel without harming nature.

a)

spectacular

b)

sustainable

c)

automatic

d)

contaminated

85.

Before recycling, you should _______ the jars with water.

a)

refill

b)

rinse out

c)

work out

d)

throw away

86.

The local government _______ a new law to ban plastic bags last year.

a)

passed

b)

was passing

c)

has passed

d)

passes

87.

_______ is a group activity where people clean an area together.

a)

A. A clean-up

b)

B. A landfill

c)

C. A proposal

d)

D. A wildfire

88.

Don't use too much _______ packaging for a small gift.

a)

harmful

b)

recyclable

c)

unnecessary

d)

reusable

89.

The best way to _______ this problem is to raise people's awareness.

a)

depend on

b)

deal with

c)

look after

d)

care about

90.

I think everyone should _______ the Earth Day activities.

a)

take part in

b)

get rid of

c)

work out

d)

turn off

91.

This machine can _______ different types of plastic automatically.

a)

sort

b)

pollute

c)

decompose

d)

store

92.

The information on this _______ is very useful for our project.

a)

leaflet

b)

frame

c)

layer

d)

pile

93.

_______ old clothes instead of throwing them away is a good habit.

a)

To donate

b)

Donated

c)

Donating

d)

Donate

94.

The _______ of a sky lantern can be harmful to wild animals.

a)

frame

b)

sensor

c)

symbol

d)

peel

95.

_______ these eco-friendly habits, we can make a real difference.

a)

Having adopted

b)

To adopt

c)

To have adopted

d)

Adopting

96.

Using public transport is an _______ way to reduce air pollution.

a)

automatic

b)

efficient

c)

eco-friendly

d)

festive

97.

What time _______ you _______ the lights last night?

a)

have / turned off

b)

did / turn off

c)

were / turning off

d)

do / turn off

98.

I can't believe that this beautiful chair was made from _______ materials.

a)

recycled

b)

contaminated

c)

harmful

d)

festive

99.

It is our responsibility to _______ the future of our planet.

a)

care about

b)

work out

c)

get rid of

d)

depend on

100.

The _______ about the company's new environmental policy was approved.

a)

proposal

b)

prediction

c)

convenience

d)

consumption

101.

My mum never throws away any ________ but recycles them into new dishes.

a)

leftovers

b)

waste

c)

packaging

d)

compost

102.

Organic __________ made from dry leaves and grass can help make your garden healthy and beautiful.

a)

waste

b)

compost

c)

leftovers

d)

landfills

103.

Many volunteers are participating in the campaign to ________ up our beaches.

a)

rub

b)

wash

c)

clean

d)

rinse

104.

Burying waste in ________ can lead to other environmental problems such as soil and air pollution.

a)

landfills

b)

recycling plants

c)

containers

d)

cardboard boxes

105.

Organic waste such as fruit and vegetables can ________ more quickly than other materials.

a)

decompose

b)

decrease

c)

destroy

d)

degrade

106.

We can ________ glass jars for storing cookies, jam, or nuts.

a)

reduce

b)

reuse

c)

recycle

d)

waste

107.

Industrial ________ can be poisonous and should be treated very carefully.

a)

waste

b)

compost

c)

landfill

d)

leftovers

108.

You should first break down and flatten ________ boxes before putting them in the recycling bins.

a)

leftover

b)

plastic

c)

cardboard

d)

metal

109.

Plastic _____________ is more durable, but it is not good for the environment.

a)

pack

b)

package

c)

packaging

d)

packing

110.

I decided to fly less in order to reduce my ________.

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

contamination

c)

packaging

d)

carbon footprint

111.

sự nhận thức

(a)  

112.

lượng khí thải nhà kính

(a)  

113.

Phân hủy

(a)  

114.

Dùng một lần

(a)  

115.

du lịch hệ sinh thái

(a)  

116.

rác thải

(a)  

117.

nhiễm độc, nhiễm khuẩn

(a)  

118.

bền vững

(a)  

119.

bãi rác

(a)  

120.

thải ra, thoát ra

(a)