Unit 3.

THE GREEN MOVEMENT

VOCABULARY
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. The council wants to ____ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter.
A. preserve B. store C. defense D. abandon
12. Heavy traffic ____ us so we came to the meeting rather late.
A. promoted B. arrested C. canceled D. delayed
13. It turned out to be a ____ journey when the weather became bad.
A. hazard B. hazardous C. hazarded D. hazarding
14. Poaching ____ the greatest threat to many species.
A. creates B. presents C. poses D. produces
15. In Africa, people's interference in the rhino's ____ leads to habitat loss.
A. sector B. territory C. domain D. country
16. ____ the wild, giant pandas eat bamboo.
A. On B. Into C. Onto D. In
17. This species of African elephants is ____.
A. dying out B. dying of C. dying on D. dying down
18. ____ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals.
A. Defoliation B. Deforestation C. Deformation D. Degradation
19. 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
20. Switching to ____ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-wasting B. energy-expending C. energy-lacking D. energy-saving
21. ____ batteries or solar chargers are some of the solutions to the lack of energy.
A. Rechargeable B. Reversible C. Repeatable D. Returnable
22. 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
23. Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
24. Every ____ piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
A. consumable B. spendable C. available D. disposable
25. In the ____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. sustainable B. conserving C. preserving D. supporting
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26. In Singapore, people try to ____ 80% of all waste.
A. reprocess B. reclaim C. recycle D. reuse
27. A good leader in globalization is not to impose but ____ change.
A. facilitate B. cause C. show D. oppose
28. Information technology has ____ our lives.
A. evolved B. reserved C. assimilated D. transformed
29. 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
30. There is little ____ of things improving soon.
A. probability B. probably C. probable D. probabilities
Exercise 3. 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.
31. For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.
A. leak B. release C. poison D. pollutant
32. Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful
clothes to wear.
A. natural B. plastic C. synthetic D. artificial
33. The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.
A. decreasing B. reduced C. smaller D. compressing
34. We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.
A. accident B. fullness C. mass D. crowd
35. Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.
A. imprisonment B. lock C. detention D. freedom
36. The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting.
A. unstable B. dangerous C. insecure D. indefensible
37. We can protect many species by keeping them in wildlife reserves.
A. protected land B. saved land C. park D. Zoo
38. Scientists are trying to find an energy that consumes less fuel.
A. waste B. destroy C. eat up D. use
39. Modern buildings are designed to maximize natural light.
A. absorb B. increase C. let D. diminish
40. It's wise to use local fresh produce which is in season.
A. cars B. restaurants C. crops D. water

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Exercise 4. 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.
41. The new policy will help generate more jobs.
A. bring out B. form C. produce D. terminate
42. Her only problem is the limited experience because she is too young.
A. narrow B. considerable C. insufficient D . restricted
43. The river is badly polluted with toxic chemicals from that factory.
A. poisonous B. harmful C. all right D. deadly
44. I don't believe in anything he says, he is unreliable.
A. inaccurate B. unstable C. trustworthy D. irresponsible
45. 'If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly.
A. use up B. add to C. reduce D. exhaust
46. She stays incredibly focused and is never distracted by others.
A. disturbed B. confused C. bewildered D. concentrated
47. Globally, farmers encroach on forest land to grow crops.
A. leave B. invade C. make road to D. intrude
48. Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living.
A. chance B. prospect C . possibility D. improbability
49. Funds are diverted from conservation to military because of war.
A. redirected B. shifted C. stayed D. turned aside
50. The number of rhinos is in steady decline. There are fewer rhinos than ever before.
A. occasional B. constant C. stable D. Persistent
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
61. ____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
62. I didn't meet him right away ____ he had to talk to his boss first.
A. while B. if C. because D. or
63. ____ what has happened, I think she will never return.
A. If B. Unless C. While D. After
64. There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem.
A. what B. which C. that D. where
65. The student wiped the board ____ was full of notes and drawings.
A. that B. while C. after D. so
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66. True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often.
A. although B. before C. if D. yet
67. After the children finished their dinner, they went to bed ____ listened to a bedtime story before falling asleep.
A. that B. and C. so D. while
68. The kids show some hatred towards him, ____ he was really nice to them.
A. because B. before C. unless D. even though
69. We can leave ____ you are ready.
A. whatever B. whoever C. whenever D. whichever
70. I like swimming ____ my sister likes jogging and dancing.
A. whereas B. when C. whenever D. so
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
71. At the end, everybody cleaned up the whole room, that I hadn't expected before.
A B C D
72. My mother lives next to me which is really convenient.
A B C D
73. He shouted at his girlfriend, that really disappointed me.
A B C D
74. He drinks quite a lot, what is why he is so ill.
A B C D
75. While wait for the paint to dry, I walked around and talked to the engineers.
A B C D
76. My beautiful and intelligent sister turned off TV, sit down and started to cry.
A B C D
77. As if the debt is written off, they will have to sell their house.
A B C D
78. And they love to sing, they love to dance.
A B C D
79. I came to class very early so the teacher was late due to heavy traffic.
A B C D
80. The temperature increases significantly, what makes the ice melt faster.
A B C D
81. I don't think that he has responsed to my email as I have received nothing.
A B C D
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82. You are not rich enough to buy all what you like.
A B C D
83. He knows New York very well because he has gone to the city many times.
A B C D
84. They will not go nowhere special because they don't have enough money.
A B C D
85. Neither Lan or her friends care about the coming exam.
A B C D
86. Which is good for such an old lady like her is that she is healthy enough to cycle.
A B C D
87. Jane talks as if she knows all the story.
A B C D
88. I heard everything which he said and I was really upset.
A B C D
89. I spent my holiday in a country which is peaceful and picturesque.
A B C D
90. The sign is one of the five senses that are vital to anyone.
A B C D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91. Did you have a good weekend?
A. Yes, let's keep in touch. B. Yes, I am a teacher.
C. Yes, it is lovely. D. Yes, I didn't do much.
92. During the trip, we can visit some wildlife reserves to see lions and giraffes.
A. That's great. How does it work? B. Oh, I see. No problem.
C. Really? I am so excited. D. That was OK at first.
93. Can I leave a message to Jim?
A. I'll ask him to call you. B. Of course, you can.
C. If you don't mind. D. Yes, you can take it.
94. You should not leave the light on when you are away.
A. OK, let's do it. B. That's a good idea. C. Try me! D. You are right.
95. Excuse me! Can you show me the way to Main Street?
A. Um, I am sorry I have no idea. B. It's easy to do it.
C. Continue. D. Am I going right?
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96. What's the matter?
A. No, I don't think so. B. A few problems. C. Well, sort of. D. I am not very well.
97. Would you mind closing the door?
A. Yes, I do. B. No, of course not. C. Yes, please D. No, thank you.
98. The shop opens from Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
A. Really? That's wonderful. B. There's no way I can do it.
C. There's one around the corner. D. Yes, of course, I will join you.
99. Hi, what are you looking for?
A. Yes, I usually look for things. B. No way I am gonna show you.
C. Oil. Oil that we use for cooking. D. OK, I'll take it.
100. Hi, Alice. Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
A. Fine. I'll be there. B. Thanks. I love to.
C. I'll be ready in no time. D. Why? What's the matter?
101. Anything to drink?
A. Well-done! B. Just water please.
C. Yes, I will have soup and beef. D. Maybe I will go.
102. Excuse me, is this seat taken?
A. No, it isn't. B. No never. C. No, I am OK. D. No, I don't want to.
103. Do you know which animal sleeps the most?
A. Let me see it. B. Let me think. C. Let me try it. D. Let me down.
104. Excuse me, could I talk to the manager?
A. Yes, I would love to. B. Yes, I will give it to you.
C. Yes, of course. D. Yes, thank you.
105. Everyone should learn more about how to treat the environment well.
A. I am sure about that. B. That's not sure. C. I don't think so. D. It's not true.