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Total questions: 230
Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
G1. It was his own fault, but I couldn’t help_______sorry for him.
a)
feeling
b)
to feel
c)
having felt
d)
to have felt
2.
G2. The medical authorities warned everyone not to drink the water without _______it.
a)
being boiled
b)
boiling
c)
having boiled
d)
having to boil
3.
G3. Most people talk too much and don’t realize how important_______is.
a)
to be listening
b)
to be listened
c)
have listened
d)
listening
4.
G4. If you’ve finished_______the dictionary, I’d like to borrow it.
a)
to have used
b)
to use
c)
using
d)
having used
5.
G5. Would you mind_______?
a)
that I am reading aloud
b)
explaining it once again, please
c)
what causes you a lot of trouble
d)
to bring the books back by tomorrow
6.
G6. On the whole, I enjoy_______our local club, but I think there are far too many rules and regulations to feel completely at ease.
a)
attending
b)
attend
c)
to attend
d)
being attended
7.
G7. I deeply regret_______to her so severely yesterday. She was badly hurt.
a)
to be speaking
b)
to speak
c)
speaking
d)
being spoken
8.
G8. Smokers generally do know that smoking is extremely harmful, but it’s just that they can’t help_______it.
a)
doing
b)
to do
c)
do
d)
having done
9.
G9. She thanked me for_______her a lot when she was in trouble.
a)
helped
b)
helping
c)
to help
d)
help
10.
G10. I think_______outside in the open air is much more enjoyable than_______exercise in some stuffy gyms.
a)
to walk - done
b)
walking – doing
c)
walk - to be doing
d)
having walked - do
11.
G11. She is looking forward to_______you again.
a)
meet
b)
meeting
c)
met
d)
be met
12.
G12. You can't prevent him from_______alcohol.
a)
drink
b)
to drink
c)
drinking
d)
drank
13.
G13. In spite of_______extremely tired, I went to school.
a)
to be
b)
be
c)
being
d)
am
14.
G14. He got good marks at his exams because he spent almost his time _______ his lessons.
a)
revise
b)
revising
c)
to revise
d)
to be revised
15.
G15. It’s no good_______to him, he never answers letters.
a)
write
b)
being written
c)
writing
d)
to write
16.
G16. The children loved_______the old castle.
a)
explore
b)
exploring
c)
explored
d)
to explore
17.
G17. Who suggested_______here for the picnic?
a)
come
b)
came
c)
to come
d)
coming
18.
G18. At last, he admitted_______that box.
a)
to open
b)
open
c)
to be opened
d)
opening
19.
G19. My girlfriend is afraid of_______out alone when it gets dark.
a)
goes
b)
to go
c)
going
d)
go
20.
G20. I’m absolutely fed up with_______to the same place for our holidays year after year. Let’s consider_______elsewhere this summer, shall we?
a)
to go - to go
b)
having gone - go
c)
gone - going
d)
going – going
21.
G21. Billy really enjoys_______but unfortunately, his parents don’t approve of it and they are making him join the school football team instead
a)
to dance
b)
to be dancing
c)
dancing
d)
having danced
22.
G22. I don’t recall _______such a dull film as The English Patient before.
a)
to watch
b)
watching
c)
to be watching
d)
to have watched
23.
G23. Why doesn’t he fancy_______with us to the pub?
a)
having come
b)
coming
c)
to have come
d)
to come
24.
G24. Actually I dislike_______by train, but I still prefer it to_______because at least on a train you are still on the ground!
a)
to travel - have flown
b)
having travelled - being flown
c)
travelling - flying
d)
travelled - be flying
25.
G25. When Grandma came to stay with us, she wasn’t accustomed _______ in such a big city, so initially she felt terribly disoriented.
a)
having lived
b)
living
c)
to living
d)
to be living
26.
G26. You know there is no point in _______ about the past - after all, you can’t change it, can you?
a)
to worry
b)
having worried
c)
to be worrying
d)
worrying
27.
G27. The board of director discuss the project, then went on _______ another topic
a)
to discuss
b)
discuss
c)
discussing
d)
discussed
28.
G28. Why do you continue _______ there if you don’t like your job?
a)
to work
b)
working
c)
worked
d)
both A and B
29.
G29. He regrets not _______ to see his grandparents in Paris.
a)
to go
b)
went
c)
gone
d)
going
30.
G30. It’s no use _______ his opinion.
a)
asking
b)
to ask
c)
ask
d)
asks
31.
G31. Anyone can _______ used to _______ a life of luxury.
a)
get/ live
b)
to get/ living
c)
to get/ to live
d)
get/ living
32.
G32. She should avoid _______ other people’s feeling.
a)
hurting
b)
to hurt
c)
hurt
d)
hurts
33.
G33. Students stopped _______ noise when the teacher came in.
a)
make
b)
to make
c)
making
d)
made
34.
G34. She couldn’t bear _______ tears when she saw the film “Romeo and Juliet”.
a)
shed
b)
to shed
c)
shedding
d)
sheds
35.
G35. Ann likes _______ but she hates _______ up.
a)
cook/ washing
b)
to cook/ wash
c)
cooking/ washed
d)
cooking/ washing
36.
G36. I enjoy _______ to classical music.
a)
listening
b)
to listen
c)
listens
d)
listen
37.
G37. I really regret _______ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.
a)
hurt
b)
to hurt
c)
hurting
d)
hurts
38.
G38. He’ll try _______ the same mistake again.
a)
not make
b)
to not make
c)
not making
d)
not to make
39.
G39. They postpone _______ an Element School for the lack of finance.
a)
built
b)
to build
c)
building
d)
builds
40.
G40. It’s no use _______ him. He never allows anybody _______ advice.
a)
advise/ give
b)
to advise/ to give
c)
advising/ giving
d)
advising/ to give
41.
G41. Are his ideas worth _______ to?
a)
listen
b)
to listen
c)
listening
d)
listened
42.
G42. He always avoids _______ me in the streets.
a)
meet
b)
to meet
c)
met
d)
meeting
43.
G43. I dislike _______ in line. - So do I. That’s why I prefer _______ at night when there are fewer people.
a)
wait/ shop
b)
wait/ shopping
c)
waiting/ shopping
d)
waiting/ to shop
44.
G44. He continued _______ after his illness.
a)
worked
b)
to work
c)
to working
d)
working
45.
G45. My watch’s hands keeps _______.
a)
stopping
b)
to stop
c)
stopped
d)
stop
46.
G46. My grandfather is used to _______ up early in the morning.
a)
getting
b)
to get
c)
get
d)
got
47.
G47. Don’t forget _______ her message when you see her.
a)
give
b)
to give
c)
giving
d)
gave
48.
G48. I can’t help _______ his opinions.
a)
consider
b)
to consider
c)
considering
d)
considered
49.
G49. You should try _______ any shirts you want to buy.
a)
wear
b)
to wear
c)
wearing
d)
wears
50.
G50. He used to fall asleep without _______ his shoes off.
a)
take
b)
to take
c)
taking
d)
taken
51.
G51. I stopped _______ about her illness and went on _______ you about all her other problems.
a)
to talk/ telling
b)
to talk/ to tell
c)
talking/ telling
d)
talk/ tell
52.
G52. You should give up _______ right now if you want _______ longer.
a)
smoke/ lived
b)
to smoke/ living
c)
smoking/ to live
d)
smoked/ live
53.
G53. Students stopped _______ noise when the teacher came in.
a)
make
b)
to make
c)
making
d)
made
54.
G54. He spends hours _______ to repair his car.
a)
try
b)
to try
c)
trying
d)
tries
55.
G55. I remember _______ you somewhere last month.
a)
met
b)
to meet
c)
meet
d)
meeting
56.
G56. I like _______ to school by bus, but I hate _______ in the rain and wait for it.
a)
go/ to stand
b)
to go/ stand
c)
going/ standing
d)
went/ stood
57.
G57. Does your sister like _______?
a)
cooks
b)
cooking
c)
to be cooked
d)
being cooked
58.
G58. This girl can’t bear _______ alone.
a)
am
b)
to be
c)
being
d)
been
59.
G59. My uncle has given up _______.
a)
to smoke
b)
smoke
c)
smokes
d)
smoking
60.
G60. Do you mind _______ to John ask him _______ us?
a)
speaking/ to help
b)
to speak/ help
c)
speak/ help
d)
speaks/ to help
61.
G61. Please stop _______ me in the middle of the sentence.
a)
interrupt
b)
to interrupt
c)
interrupting
d)
interrupts
62.
G62. My brother gave up _______ two years ago.
a)
smokes
b)
smoke
c)
to smoke
d)
smoking
63.
G63. I can’t help _______ for her acceptance.
a)
to wait
b)
waiting
c)
wait
d)
waited
64.
G64. Don’t be afraid of _______ that animal.
a)
touch
b)
touches
c)
touching
d)
to touch
65.
G65. I am accustomed to _______ on my own.
a)
living
b)
to live
c)
live
d)
lives
66.
G66. They are looking forward to _______ your news.
a)
hear
b)
to hear
c)
hearing
d)
heard
67.
G67. American women have got used to _______ independently recently.
a)
live
b)
to live
c)
living
d)
lives
68.
G68. Those shirts need _______ but you needn’t _______ them now.
a)
iron/ iron
b)
to iron/ to iron
c)
ironing/ iron
d)
ironed/ to iron
69.
G69. They finished _______ and then they wanted _______ out for pleasure.
a)
learn/ to go
b)
to learn/ go
c)
learnt/ goes
d)
learning/ to go
70.
G70. They postpone _______ an Element School for the lack of finance.
a)
built
b)
to build
c)
building
d)
builds
71.
G71. It’s no use _______ him. He never allows anybody _______ advice.
a)
advise/ give
b)
to advise/ to give
c)
advising/ giving
d)
advising/ to give
72.
G72. Are his ideas worth _______ to?
a)
listen
b)
to listen
c)
listening
d)
listened
73.
G73. He always avoids _______ me in the streets.
a)
meet
b)
to meet
c)
met
d)
meeting
74.
G74. We need to stop _______ at what damage we have done to the nature and try _______ it before it’s too late.
a)
looking/ to fix
b)
to look/ to fix
c)
to look/ fixing
d)
looking/ fixing
75.
G75. We walked for ten kilometers and then we stopped _______ a rest.
a)
to have
b)
have
c)
having
d)
has
76.
G76. Your hair is too long now. It needs _______.
a)
to cut
b)
cutting
c)
being cut
d)
to be cutting
77.
G77. I’m sorry that I didn’t remember _______ $100 from you, but I promise _______ you back as soon as I get my salary next week.
a)
borrowing – to pay
b)
to borrow – having paid
c)
having borrowed – pay
d)
to be borrowing – paying
78.
G78. My brother likes _______ funny stories.
a)
read
b)
reads
c)
reading
d)
have read
79.
G79. He was so interested in the football match that he forgot _______ her.
a)
phone
b)
to phone
c)
phoning
d)
phoned
80.
G80. My brother is fond of _______ stamps.
a)
collect
b)
to collect
c)
collected
d)
collecting
81.
G81. I suggest _______ the hospital before _______ the police to look for him.
a)
call – ask
b)
to call – to ask
c)
calling – asking
d)
to call – asking
82.
G82. She _______ in Oxford. Then she moved to London.
a)
gets used to living
b)
used to living
c)
used to live
d)
is used to living
83.
G83. He kept _______ for an explanation and she didn’t know how _______ him.
a)
asking – to answer
b)
asking – answering
c)
to ask – to answer
d)
to ask – answering
84.
G84. The board of director discuss the project, then went on _______ another topic.
a)
to discuss
b)
discuss
c)
discussing
d)
discussed
85.
G85. He regrets not _______ to see his grandparents in Paris.
a)
to go
b)
went
c)
gone
d)
going
86.
G86. She should avoid _______ other people’s feeling.
a)
hurting
b)
to hurt
c)
hurt
d)
hurts
87.
G87. Students stopped _______ noise when the teacher came in.
a)
make
b)
to make
c)
making
d)
made
88.
G88. She couldn’t bear _______ tears when she saw the film “Romeo and Juliet”.
a)
shed
b)
to shed
c)
shedding
d)
sheds
89.
G89. They postpone _______ an Element School for the lack of finance.
a)
built
b)
to build
c)
building
d)
builds
90.
G90. It’s no use _______ him. He never allows anybody _______ advice.
a)
advise/ give
b)
to advise/ to give
c)
advising/ giving
d)
advising/ to give
91.
G91. Are his ideas worth _______ to?
a)
listen
b)
to listen
c)
listening
d)
listened
92.
G92. He always avoids _______ me in the streets.
a)
meet
b)
to meet
c)
met
d)
meeting
93.
G93. My grandfather is used to _______ up early in the morning.
a)
getting
b)
to get
c)
get
d)
got
94.
G94. I can’t help _______ his opinions.
a)
consider
b)
to consider
c)
considering
d)
considered
95.
G95. He is looking forward to _______ this result from this contest.
a)
receive
b)
receiving
c)
to receive
d)
to receiving
96.
G96. It’s no use _______ those things.
a)
buy
b)
buying
c)
to buy
d)
to be bought
97.
G97. After _______ , she invited the audience to ask questions.
a)
finish
b)
finished
c)
finishing
d)
to finish
98.
G98. Robbins started _______ a few years ago.
a)
to jog
b)
jogging
c)
jog
d)
A and B are correct
99.
G99. I suggest _______ some more mathematics puzzles.
a)
do
b)
to do
c)
doing
d)
done
100.
G100. My computer needs _______.
a)
repair
b)
to repair
c)
repairing
d)
repaired
101.
G101. Alice isn’t interested in _______ for a new job.
a)
look
b)
to look
c)
looks
d)
looking
102.
G102. When Beth got tired, she stopped _______.
a)
working
b)
to work
c)
work
d)
works
103.
G103. She enjoys _______ with many people.
a)
work
b)
working
c)
to work
d)
works
104.
G104. They sometimes avoid _______ him.
a)
meeting
b)
meet
c)
to meet
d)
meets
105.
G105. Would you mind _______ the door? Thanks.
a)
opening
b)
open
c)
opens
d)
to open
106.
G106. It is no good _______ sorry for yourself.
a)
to feel
b)
feeling
c)
feel
d)
felt
107.
G107. Peter regrets _______ Marry’s birthday party.
a)
not to attend
b)
not attending
c)
not to be attending
d)
not to be attended
108.
G108. Could you please stop _______ so much noise?
a)
make
b)
to make
c)
made
d)
making
109.
G109. It is pointless to try to make him change his mind.
a)
It is a waste of time trying and making him change his mind
b)
It is a waste of time to try and make him change his mind
c)
There is no time to try to make him change his mind
d)
There is no time trying to make him change his mind
110.
G110. It’s a waste of time trying to explain anything to Tony.
a)
Tony should be given explanation.
b)
It’s not worth trying to explain anything to Tony.
c)
To save time, explain it to Tony.
d)
It’s well worth trying to explain things to Tony.
111.
ASEAN1. The main goals of the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program are _________ youth volunteering and helping the development of the ASEAN community.
a)
promoting
b)
reducing
c)
proposing
d)
selecting
112.
ASEAN2. Taking part in the program was an ____________ he would never forget.
a)
experienced
b)
inexperienced
c)
experience
d)
inexperience
113.
ASEAN3. To become a volunteer, you must be _____________ for the program.
a)
qualify
b)
qualified
c)
unqualified
d)
disqualified
114.
ASEAN4. Participating in this summer camp was an _____________ experience for me.
a)
forgetful
b)
forgettable
c)
forgetfully
d)
unforgettable
115.
ASEAN5. You need to _____________ a community project related to the theme for the year.
a)
reject
b)
reach
c)
approve
d)
propose
116.
ASEAN6. Ms Pang suggested ____________ their website in order to find out the theme.
a)
checking
b)
examining
c)
inspecting
d)
investigating
117.
ASEAN7. Cultural _________ is the best way for young people to understand other countries’ values and ideas.
a)
change
b)
exchange
c)
values
d)
shock
118.
ASEAN8. Singapore has made a huge _____________ to scholarships for ASEAN’s students.
a)
decision
b)
effort
c)
contribution
d)
arrangement
119.
ASEAN9. Students with good ____________ skills usually communicate well and manage teamwork effectively.
a)
analytical
b)
critical thinking
c)
problem-solving
d)
leadership
120.
ASEAN10. The current _____________ relating to the environment is being discussed now.
a)
exchange
b)
contribution
c)
knowledge
d)
issue
121.
ASEAN11. Being told about cultures from other countries annually is an ____________ experience.
a)
surprised
b)
eye-opening
c)
knowledge
d)
everyday
122.
ASEAN12. All participants agree that more opportunites should be given to women so that they can __________ their countries at international events.
a)
present
b)
propose
c)
represent
d)
apply
123.
ASEAN13. We seek ways to strengthen cooperative ____________ between our two countries.
a)
organisation
b)
relation
c)
experience
d)
program
124.
ASEAN14. The royal wedding achieved the largest audience ever for a ____________ event. Everyone watched it on the Internet.
a)
dramatic
b)
social
c)
annual
d)
live-streamed
125.
ASEAN15. Each deputy should be ____ for one ASEAN community council, supported by a team of competent and able lawyers.
a)
blamed
b)
capable
c)
in charge
d)
responsible
126.
ASEAN16. Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and ____ high ranks in many sports.
a)
hold
b)
keep
c)
mark
d)
score
127.
ASEAN17. Lao PDR stands ____ Lao People's Democratic Republic.
a)
by
b)
for
c)
on
d)
with
128.
ASEAN18. ASEAN ____ of ten Southeast Asian countries, namely: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
a)
consists
b)
contains
c)
includes
d)
involves
129.
ASEAN19. We need to be ___________ speakers because every company appreciates the ability to present ideas in front of an audience.
a)
confide
b)
confidence
c)
confident
d)
confidential
130.
ASEAN20. Participants have to have community work __________ because this project needs practical skills and knowledge.
a)
skills
b)
solution
c)
experience
d)
confidence
131.
ASEAN21. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus ____ efforts to build the ASEAN Community.
a)
at
b)
for
c)
in
d)
on
132.
ENV1. ______________ is the increase in the temperature on Earth.
a)
Greenhouse effect
b)
Global warming
c)
Climate change
d)
Ecological balance
133.
ENV2. Although global warming is causing changes in weather patterns, it is only one aspect of ________.
a)
global warming
b)
ecological balance
c)
climate change
d)
carbon footprint
134.
ENV3. Certain ______ in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, block heat from escaping.
a)
effects
b)
emission
c)
gases
d)
layers
135.
ENV4. _____________ means changes in the earth’s weather, including changes in temperature, wind patterns and rainfall.
a)
global warming
b)
ecological imbalance
c)
greenhouse effect
d)
climate change
136.
ENV5. Greenhouse gas __________ from factories and vehicles can result in global warming.
a)
emit
b)
emissions
c)
effects
d)
causes
137.
ENV6. Most of the jungle was ________________ to get wood in order to produce paper products.
a)
deforested
b)
threatened
c)
warned
d)
emitted
138.
ENV7. A large amount of carbon dioxide __________ are released into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels.
a)
emissions
b)
carbon footprint
c)
emit
d)
greenhouse gas
139.
ENV8. Oil spills are a great ____________ to the undersea world.
a)
threat
b)
threaten
c)
threatened
d)
threateningly
140.
ENV9. After we read the report on how the burning of petrol in cars _________ to climate change, we determined to reduce our carbon footprint.
a)
devote
b)
contribute
c)
result
d)
cause
141.
ENV10. Too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may block heat from escaping into space and trap too much heat next to the Earth’s surface causing _______.
a)
another ice age
b)
global warming
c)
earthquakes
d)
volcanic eruptions
142.
ENV11. A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans, melt glaciers and increase __________.
a)
temperature
b)
sea water
c)
sea level
d)
pollution
143.
ENV12. Carbon dioxide is one of the primary ________ that cause global warming.
a)
greenhouse effect
b)
natural gas
c)
greenhouse gases
d)
natural resource
144.
ENV13. Computers have had a great impact _____ our lives since their appearance.
a)
on
b)
at
c)
for
d)
to
145.
ENV14. The crash resulted ________ the death of 10 passengers.
a)
to
b)
at
c)
into
d)
in
146.
ENV15. The primary causes of species extinction result _________ habitat destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution.
a)
in
b)
of
c)
for
d)
from
147.
ENV16. ________________ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests.
a)
Afforestation
b)
Deforestation
c)
Reforestation
d)
Forestry
148.
ENV17. The government ___________ the flood victims with food, clothes and money.
a)
gave
b)
provided
c)
offered
d)
presented
149.
ENV18. Some animals go ___________ because climate where they live changes.
a)
extinct
b)
extinction
c)
extinctive
d)
dead
150.
ENV19. Development of the area would ___________ wildlife.
a)
danger
b)
dangerous
c)
endanger
d)
dangerously
151.
ENV20. An __________ species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become extinct.
a)
endangered
b)
endanger
c)
dangerous
d)
danger
152.
ENV21. Clearing forests for timber has resulted ___________ the loss of biodiversity.
a)
with
b)
at
c)
in
d)
from
153.
ENV22. This species of African elephants is ___________.
a)
dying out
b)
dying of
c)
dying on
d)
dying down
154.
ENV23. ___________ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals.
a)
Defoliation
b)
Deforestation
c)
Deformation
d)
Degradation
155.
ENV24. Limiting the global temperature rise requires __________ global CO2 emissions.
a)
reduce
b)
to reduce
c)
reducing
d)
reduced
156.
ENV25. 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
157.
ENV26. Switching to ___________ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
a)
energy-wasting
b)
energy-expending
c)
energy-lacking
d)
energy-saving
158.
ENV27. I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to ___________ energy in the home.
a)
take care of
b)
use
c)
keep
d)
conserve
159.
ENV28. Nowadays, people are searching for more ___________ materials to build their houses.
a)
environment-friendly
b)
environmentally-friendly
c)
environmental-friendly
d)
environmental-friend
160.
ENV29. Every ___________ piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
a)
consumable
b)
spendable
c)
available
d)
disposable
161.
ENV30. Police are ___________ significant progress in fighting computer crime.
a)
doing
b)
making
c)
paying
d)
giving
162.
ENV31. In the ___________ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
a)
sustainable
b)
conserving
c)
preserving
d)
supporting
163.
ENV32. In Singapore, people try to ___________ 80% of all waste.
a)
reprocess
b)
reclaim
c)
recycle
d)
reuse
164.
ENV33. We need to act quickly to ___________ to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the whole planet.
a)
adapt
b)
go back
c)
reverse
d)
transit
165.
ENV34. There's no easy solution ________ this problem.
a)
at
b)
for
c)
with
d)
to
166.
ENV35. My sister ________ me not to trust him.
a)
caused
b)
warned
c)
refused
d)
denied
167.
ENV36. I've ________ of milk - would you like some creamer instead?
a)
picked up
b)
run out
c)
hung up
d)
taken up
168.
ENV37. ________! There's a car coming!
a)
Put back
b)
Go off
c)
Watch out
d)
Run out
169.
ENV38. During the last hundred years we have done great ____ to the environment.
a)
injury
b)
pollution
c)
damage
d)
hurt
170.
ENV39. There are lots of things we can all do to ____ the environment.
a)
enhance
b)
protect
c)
make
d)
build
171.
ENV40. Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of ____ energy.
a)
recycling
b)
reused
c)
renewable
d)
recyclable
172.
ENV41. Most of the air pollution results ____ the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets.
a)
in
b)
to
c)
on
d)
from
173.
ENV42. Environmental pollution is becoming an ____ serious problem that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible.
a)
increasingly
b)
increasing
c)
increase
d)
increased
174.
ENV43. _________ air makes people unpleasant to breathe.
a)
Pollute
b)
Pollution
c)
Polluted
d)
Polluting
175.
ENV44. People are destroying the air by adding _________ to it.
a)
pollutants
b)
polluters
c)
pollution
d)
polluted
176.
ENV45. Nonrenewable energy has negative ______________ on the environment.
a)
impact
b)
benefit
c)
quality
d)
warning
177.
ENV46. People will mainly use __________ fuels such as wind and sun energy for transport.
a)
fossil
b)
nonrenewable
c)
effective
d)
renewable
178.
ENV47. People’s lives will continue to be _________ because of the continuous risk of earthquakes and tsunamis here.
a)
threat
b)
threatening
c)
threatened
d)
satisfied
179.
ENV48. The overuse of _____________ fertilisers and deforestation contribute to global warming.
a)
chemist
b)
chemistry
c)
chemical
d)
chemist’s
180.
ENV49. We need to preserve the ______________ of wildlife because each species has an important role to play.
a)
various
b)
diverse
c)
diversity
d)
extinction
181.
ENV50. ____________________ include coal, oil and natural gas.
a)
Pollutants
b)
Renewable energy
c)
Fossil fuels
d)
Chemical fertilizers
182.
ENV51. Coal, gas and oil are ______________ forms of energy that cannot be replaced after used.
a)
unlimited
b)
renewable
c)
nonrenewable
d)
contaminated
183.
ENV52. The _____________ is the natural world in which people, animals and plants live.
a)
ecosystem
b)
ecology
c)
nature
d)
environment
184.
ENV53. As a student, I think I should study more and be more responsible for making contribution ______ preserving our environment better.
a)
on
b)
of
c)
from
d)
to
185.
SYN1. Greenhouse gas emissions from factories and vehicles can cause global warming. (Closest meaning of 'vehicles')
a)
cars
b)
transportation
c)
burning
d)
station
186.
SYN2. Global warming has severe impact on water supplies and upset ecological balance. (Closest meaning of 'severe')
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
serious
d)
remarkable
187.
SYN3. People should change their daily habits to reduce their carbon footprint. (Closest meaning of 'reduce')
a)
rise
b)
raise
c)
decline
d)
remain
188.
SYN4. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth. (Closest meaning of 'threats')
a)
risks
b)
annoyances
c)
fears
d)
irritations
189.
SYN5. The 1908 Siberian meteorite explosion brought about considerable depletion of the northern hemisphere's ozone layer. (Closest meaning of 'brought about')
a)
was caused by
b)
resulted in
c)
brought back
d)
was initiated by
190.
SYN6. Coal burning releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. (Closest meaning of 'releases')
a)
discourages
b)
reduces
c)
relaxes
d)
discharges
191.
SYN7. We may help if we cut down on energy use by using LED lightbulbs and unplug unused electronic devices. (Closest meaning of 'cut down on')
a)
reuse
b)
reduce
c)
recycle
d)
reproduce
192.
SYN8. Global warming results in climate change and extreme weather patterns. (Closest meaning of 'results in')
a)
results from
b)
causes
c)
originates
d)
is due to
193.
SYN9. Many species are threatened with extinction due to deforestation and loss of habitat. (Closest meaning of 'threatened')
a)
damaged
b)
spoilt
c)
treated
d)
endangered
194.
SYN10. We may help to control global warming by reducing carbon footprints in our homes. (Closest meaning of 'reducing')
a)
putting up with
b)
getting down to
c)
cutting down on
d)
going back to
195.
SYN11. We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. (Closest meaning of 'emission')
a)
intake
b)
retake
c)
uptake
d)
discharge
196.
SYN12. Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation. (Closest meaning of 'deforestation')
a)
afforestation
b)
reforestation
c)
logging
d)
lawn mowing
197.
SYN13. Global warming has severe impact on water supplies. (Closest meaning of 'severe')
a)
very good
b)
very bad
c)
normal
d)
long-lasting
198.
SYN14. Global warming occurs when the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun. (Closest meaning of 'trap')
a)
catch
b)
discharge
c)
dispose
d)
release
199.
SYN15. Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the ecological balance in the world. (Closest meaning of 'threats')
a)
sureties
b)
certainties
c)
dangers
d)
safety
200.
SYN16. Global warming is one of the biggest issues facing humans nowadays. (Closest meaning of 'issues')
a)
causes
b)
factors
c)
concerns
d)
agreements
201.
SYN17. The biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide emissions from coal burning power plants. (Closest meaning of 'plants')
a)
fauna
b)
flora
c)
trees
d)
factories
202.
SYN18. The demand for cars is increasing rapidly in the modern world. (Closest meaning of 'demand')
a)
need
b)
offer
c)
reply
d)
discovery
203.
SYN19. Forests absorb and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. (Closest meaning of 'capture')
a)
take up
b)
take in
c)
take over
d)
take to
204.
SYN20. Flood and drought are two major causes of famine. (Closest meaning of 'famine')
a)
family
b)
obesity
c)
hygiene
d)
hunger
205.
SYN21. It is important to maintain the biological diversity of the rainforests. (Closest meaning of 'diversity')
a)
similarity
b)
identity
c)
variety
d)
compatibility
206.
SYN22. Reusing and recycling products help to reduce waste and pollution, and conserve natural resources. (Closest meaning of 'conserve')
a)
preserve
b)
reserve
c)
converse
d)
reverse
207.
SYN23. Global warming results in climate change and extreme weather patterns. (Closest meaning of 'results in')
a)
results from
b)
causes
c)
originates
d)
is due to
208.
SYN24. Some people predict the extinction of some animals because of loss of habitat. (Closest meaning of 'extinction')
a)
conservation
b)
protection
c)
threat
d)
disappearance
209.
SYN25. Most of the forest was destroyed because some people cut down trees to produce paper. (Closest meaning of 'destroyed')
a)
changed
b)
damaged
c)
increased
d)
installed
210.
SYN26. The river was polluted when the residents released a huge amount of sewage. (Closest meaning of 'polluted')
a)
contaminated
b)
disappeared
c)
purified
d)
endangered
211.
SYN27. Many species are threatened with extinction due to deforestation and loss of habitat. (Closest meaning of 'threatened')
a)
damaged
b)
spoilt
c)
treated
d)
endangered
212.
SYN28. For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year. (Closest meaning of 'convenient')
a)
practical
b)
critical
c)
necessary
d)
appropriate
213.
SYN29. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. (Closest meaning of 'make progress')
a)
speed
b)
expect more
c)
do better
d)
treat better
214.
SYN30. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe. (Closest meaning of 'catastrophe')
a)
pollution
b)
disaster
c)
convention
d)
epidemic
215.
SYN31. Many children watch TV without being aware of its detriment to their school work. (Closest meaning of 'detriment')
a)
harm
b)
advantage
c)
support
d)
benefit
216.
SYN32. Watch out! The tree is going to fall. (Closest meaning of 'Watch out')
a)
Look out
b)
Look up
c)
Look on
d)
Look after
217.
SYN33. Terrified passengers... (Closest meaning of 'terrified')
a)
exhausted
b)
surprised
c)
frightened
d)
excited
218.
SYN34. Damage to the flora and fauna. (Closest meaning of 'flora and fauna')
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
flowers and trees
c)
plants and animals
d)
mountains and forests
219.
SYN35. Negative effect... (Closest meaning of 'effect')
a)
awareness
b)
preservation
c)
support
d)
impact
220.
SYN36. Habitat loss... (Closest meaning of 'habitat')
a)
reserve
b)
generation
c)
natural environment
d)
diversity
221.
SYN37. Provide food... (Closest meaning of 'provide')
a)
raise
b)
produce
c)
supply
d)
reserve
222.
SYN38. Increase awareness... (Closest meaning of 'awareness')
a)
effort
b)
benefit
c)
exploitation
d)
knowledge
223.
SYN39. Make progress... (Closest meaning of 'progress')
a)
speed
b)
expectation
c)
improvement
d)
treatment
224.
SYN40. Huge influence... (Closest meaning of 'influence')
a)
depression
b)
technique
c)
expect
d)
impact
225.
SYN41. Species diversity... (Closest meaning of 'diversity')
a)
destruction
b)
contamination
c)
fertilizer
d)
variety
226.
SYN42. Life on Earth is disappearing fast... (Closest meaning of 'disappearing')
a)
vanishing
b)
damaging
c)
polluting
d)
destroying
227.
SYN43. Cause destruction to wildlife. (Closest meaning of 'destruction')
a)
organization
b)
contamination
c)
protection
d)
damage
228.
SYN44. Cut down forests to make space for farming. (Closest meaning of 'make space')
a)
allow farming to take place
b)
lose way in farming
c)
have a way of farming
d)
give way to farming
229.
SYN45. Conserve natural resources. (Closest meaning of 'conserve')
a)
preserve
b)
reserve
c)
converse
d)
reverse
230.
SYN46. Air pollution is a consequence of fossil fuel burning. (Closest meaning of 'consequence')
a)
product
b)
example
c)
harm
d)
result
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