Unit 7

I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the
rest.
1A. solar B. solid C. hobby D. model
2A. faucet B. recent C. efficient D. replacing
3A. suggest B. ultimate C. structure D. tumble
4A. bill B. plumber C. bulb D. label
5A. crack B. category C. cabbage D. nature
II. Choose the word in each line that has different stress partern:
6A. account B. chopstick C. conserve D. effective
7A. appliance B. household C. innovate D. ordinary
8A. nuclear B. profitable C. install D. quarter
9A. regular B. separate C. standard D. reduce
10A. enormous B. luxury C. resource D. organize
III. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence.Find the mistakes
(A,B,C,D)
11. Tom tried his best however he was not happy with the result.
12. Would you mind turning off the light .The room is getting dark.
13. I suggest to have a separate wastebasket for wastepaper.
14. Bob failed his Physics test. For, he has to do the test again.
15. I suggest that we must take a shower instead of a bath to save water.
IV. Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences:
16. We……………..must the amount of water our family use everyday.
A. lower B. reduce C. lessen D. cut down
17. A………………..faucet can waste 500 liters of water a month.
A. running B. cutting C. dripping D. dropping
18. I suggest getting a ………………………. To check cracks in the water pipes.
A. chemist B. builder C. mechanic D. plumber
19. You should ……………….an ordinary 100- watt light bulb with an energy- saving one.
A. replace B.change C. select D. consume
20. In many countries electricity, gas and water are ………………..
A. sales B. necessities C. consumers D. appliances
21. Energy- saving bulbs should be used to ……………………electricity.
A. spend B. buy C. waste D. save
22. All the houses in our village will be ………………..by solar energy.
A. heated B. heightened C. frozen D. widened
23. I suggest organizing a show to………………..money.
A. exchange B. grow C. raise D. rise
24. I’d love to go to the party …………………..I have to finish my homework.
A. and B but C. or D. so
25. Mai studies every subjects very hard, ……………..she won her school’s Best Student Prize
this year.
A. Therefore B. However C. Because D. And
26. I suggest that Minh ……………………a good dictionary.
A. buys B. has to buy C. will buy D. should buy
27. I’ve………………….my glasses everywhere but I can’t find them anywhere.
A. looked after B. looked at C. looked for D. looked into
28. If we………………………. wasting electricity, we will have to pay a lot next month.
A. turn on B. go on C. come on D. live on
29. The bread smells awful. I think it has ………….
A. gone off B. got off C. seen off D. cut off
30. I suggest………………….sheets with single printed page for drafting.
A. keep B. to keep C. keeping D. kept
V. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Although the world’s energy resources have (31)…….many millions of years to produce,
we are quickly beginning to (32)…………..these supplies. Recently a UN committee reported
that the world’s oil and gas supplies (33)…… last about 100 years if (34) …………
carefully.The reported stated that (35)… ……would be enough oil and gas (36)… ……a
century only if the present (37)… ……could be controlled.If the demand continued to grow ,
the report said that fuel supplies would (38)…… for less than forty years. (39)… ……to the
report, governments must now take steps to control the amounts of fossil fuel (40)… …..are
used.
31A. taken B. spent C. used D. got
32A. end B. exhaust C. finish D. destroy
33A. will B. would C. can D. should
34A. use B. using C. used D. usage
35A. it B. this C. they D. there
36A. in B. for C. since D. at
37A. want B. ask C. require D. demand
38A. last B. long C. tow D. widen
39A. In addition B. Together C. According D. Follow
40A. it B. which C. who D. where
VI. Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Fossil fuels are fuels from fossils .The three most important fossils fuels are coal,
petroleum, and natural gas.They contain hydrocarbons, or things that have only hydrogen and
carbon in them . Fossils fuels can be used to make electricity in a power plant .They are
burned to heat water into stream, which can push a fan –like object called a turbine. When the
turbine spins around, magnets in it make electricity . people also burn coal to heat their homes ,
but they do not do it as much as they used to because it produces too much pollution. In many
homes, people burn natural gas in a stove to cook food. It may also be used for heating the house
. Fossils fuels produce a lot of pollution when burned.Also, they are limited resources , so
they can run out.
41. What does the word “them” in line 2 refer to ?
A. fossils B. coal, petroleum, and natural gas. C. hydrocarbons D. hydro and
carbon
42. According to the passage, what is the fan –like object called?
A. steam B. turbine C. magnet D. electricity
43. Why isn’t coal burn to heat home as much as they as they used to be ?
A. Because it produces too much pollution. B. because it isn’t as effective as used to be
C. because people have other fuels D. Because they are running out.
44. Why can fossil fuels run out ?
A. Because they cause a lot of pollution B. Because they are used to make electricity
C. Because people burn them to cook food. D. Because they are limited resources.
45. Which of the following sentences is NOT True ?
A. Fossils fuels are bunt to make electricity B. Burning fossil fuels produces a lot of
pollution
C. Only coal is used to heat the house D. People can use natural gas to cook food.
VII. Choose one option that best completes the suggested sentence:
46. Minh / very / tired / however / he / have to / complete/ assignment//
A. Minh very tired.However he have to complete his assignment.
B. Minh is very tired, however he has to complete the assignment.
C. Minh is very tired. However he has to complete an assignment.
D. Minh has very tired; however, he haves to complete this assignment.
47. Linh / forget / turn off/ fan / when/ she / leave/ room.
A. Linh forget to turn off a fan when she leaves a room.
B. Linh forgot to turn off the fan when she left the room
C. Linh forgot turning off a fan when she left the room
D. Linh forgets turning off the fan when she leaving the room
48. I / suggest / we/ prepare / food/ careful / before / turn on / stove.
A. I suggest we prepare food carefully before turn on the stove.
B. I suggest we preparing the food careful before we turn on a stove.
C. I suggest that we must prepare food carefully before to turn on a stove.
D. I suggest that we should prepare the food carefully before turning on the stove.
49. Mr. Thanh / want/ buy / energy – saving bulbs but not / know/ where/ buy.
A. Mr. Thanh wants to buy energy – saving bulbs but he doesn’t know where to buy them.
B. Mr. Thanh wants buying enrgy- saving bulbs but doesn’t know where to go to buy.
C. Mr. Thanh wanted to buy an energy – saving bulbs but didn’t know where to buy it.
D. Mr.Thanh want buying energy – saving bulbs but he isn’t knowing where to buy them.
50. Mother / suggest / not / keep / solid waste / food waste.
A. Mother suggested that don’t keep solid waste with food waste.
B. Our mother suggest not to keep solid waste to food waste
C. My mother suggests not keeping solid waste with food waste.
D. Her mother suggest not keep solid waste in food waste.
I Read the text and write True(T) or False(F)
Electricity is the most common form of energy today. In the modern world electricity is very
available at the touch of a witch
Electricity has many uses. The most common use of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In
factories, electricity is used to light up the work place. It is also used to operate air-conditioner,
computers and many other machines. Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that
we have in our homes. Such appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons and
many others. The list is simply endless. Modern man will most probably be lost without
electricity
1.The passage is about a kind of energy 2.Electricity has a lot of uses
3.Without electricity, our life will not be affected 4.The appliances that are depended on
electricity are endless
IV.Read the passage carefully,then answer the questions
Are you looking for a cheap,clean,effective source of power that doesn’t cause pollution or
waste natural resources?Look no further than solar energy from our sun.
At present,most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas,oil or nuclear
power.This power could be provided by the sun.One percent of the solar energy that reaches the
Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
Many countries are already using solar energy .Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house
and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water.The energy can be store for a number of days, so on
cloudy days you can use solar energy ,too.
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program.There,all buildings will be heated by solar
energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year of 2015
1.Is the solar energy an efficient source of power? 2.Where are the solar panels
placed?
3.How long can the energy be stored? 4.Is the solar energy used in
Vietnam now?
IV Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences :
1- In winter, heating __________________ for 50 percent of our electricity bill.
A. takes B. occupies C. accounts D. costs
2- Energy can be collected by solar _______________ on cloudy days.
A. boards B. panels C. bars D. sheets
3- We want to use solar energy, _________________ it cannot be used on cloudy days.
A. but B. so C. because D. however
4- Are wind power ______________ solar power new kinds of energy for future use ?
A. and B. or C. with D. but
5- He is always broke, He can afford neither luxuries ______________ basic necessities.
A. or B. nor C. and D. but
6- Her husband bought not only two energy-saving light bulbs but __________ one cheap
washing
machine last Sunday.
A. also B. too C. as well D. some
7- Ba really wants to buy new tables and chairs. _____________, new furniture costs too much.
A. However B. But C. Therefore D. So
8 If the TV is always on in your house, you will not reduce the __________ of electricity you
use.
A. number B. amount C. much D. plenty
9- “I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” “____________________________”
A. We will. B. Good idea ! C. Yes, please. D. I’m afraid not.
10-Lan spoke English _______________ after she lived in England for several months.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. unnaturally
11-There’s nothing good on TV. Why don’t you turn it ___________________ ?
A. on B. down C. off D. up
I- Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from
the rest :
1- a. torch b. sport c. record d. colorful
2- a. tower b. slow c. flower d. down
3- a. balloon b. hand c. band d. bamboo
4- a. prepare b. prepayment c. preposition d. prescribe
5- a. competition b. competence c. competent d. compete
6- a. flow b. row c. know d. now
7- a. fly b. hobby c. energy d. ordinary
8- a. dump b. bulb c. nuclear d. plumber
9- a. receive b. replace c. regularly d. reduce
10- a. label b. slavery c. late d. last
II- Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others :
1- A. account B. conserve C. install D. faucet
2- A. energy B. natural C. appliance D. furniture
3- A. category B. necessity C. ordinary D. profitable
4- A. quarter B. receive C. hobby D. label
5- A. innovation B. ultimately C. regularly D. comfortable
III- Pick out the word that is of different topic from the others :
1- A. enormous B. huge C. big D. tiny
2- A. bulb B. shower C. faucet D. bath
3- A. refrigerator B. freezer C. pipe D. rubbish
4- A. coal B. nuclear C. gas D. oil
5- A. appliance B. crack C. equipment D. tool
V- Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses :
1- They live .................................................... in a small village. (happy)
2- You should spend your money and energy as ....................................... as possible.
(economy)
3- You can buy waste ...................................... made from this factory. (produce)
4- This library is open to all .................................................................... . (read)
5- Air and water are ........................................................... in our life. (necessary)
6- My brother can repair electric ..................................................... very well. (apply)
7- These ............................................................................. will conserve the earth’s .
(innovate)
8- Since the world’s energy resources are limited, we must .................... .... them.
(conservation)
9- We suggest ............................................................ the light bulb. It is broken.
(replacement)
10-To keep the air unpolluted, people ought to use .................... energy to create electricity.
(sun)
VI- Join each of the following pairs of sentences with “or” , “and” , “but” , “so” or
“because” :
1- I told a joke . Nobody laughed.
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2- You must study harder . you will go into another class.
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3- The city suffers from air pollution . The city suffers from water pollution.
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4- I knew her family . I did what I could for her.
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5- We can’t afford energy-saving light bulbs . The light bulbs are too expensive.
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VII- Choose the correct connectives in brackets :

1- I opened the door ...................................................... looked out. (and / but)
2- I arrived 20 minutes early, ....................................... I had time for a cup of tea. (so /
because)
3- We looked everywhere. ........................., we could not find the keys. (However /
Therefore)
4- The bus fare is expensive. .........................................., I prefer to walk. (However /
Therefore)
5- There were many people at the concert, ......................... we couldn’t get seats. (so /
however)
6- I read the book, .................................. did not understand it. (but / or)
7- We had to wait ..................................... we arrived early. (because / so)
8- I would like to go swimming. ...................., I have too much work to do. (However /
Therefore)
9- I go for a walk ....................................... the sun is shining. (because / so)
10-Do you know his address ................................... telephone number ? (but / or)
IX- Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one :
1- She planted that tree five years ago.
That tree ...................................................................................................................
2- My family has someone water the roses every day.
My family has the ..........................................................................................................
3- He’s going to have his room redecorated with some new furniture.
He’s going to ask ......................................................................................................
4- Shall we use gas instead of burning coal ?
I suggest ..........................................................................................................
5- Tom failed the exam because of his laziness.
Because Tom .........................................................................................................
6- Unless we reduce the use of water and electricity, we’ll have to pay more this month.
If we ........................................................................................................................
7- Lan is a better cook than Hoa.
Hoa can’t ..................................................................................................................
8- Nam’s motorbike was washed carefully.
Nam ....................................................................................................................
9- My sister is good enough to pass the final exam.
My sister is so ....................................................................................................
10-To make friends in the new school is not easy for a new student.
It’s ......................................................................................................................
IX- Use the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets :
1- If the weather is good next weekend, we (go) ................................... away somewhere.
2- Come on ! If we (hurry) ............................... , we (catch) ..................................... the bus.
3- If there (be) ............... too much litter on the streets, the environment will become polluted.
4- There (be) ........................... big floods every year if the cutting down of trees continues.
5- If the sea level (rise) ......................., there will be floods in many parts of the world.
6- They will be late for their meeting if they (not leave) ........................................ now.
7- If you aren’t careful, you (drop) ............................................................ the plates.
8- If anyone (phone) .................................................................. me, tell them I’m out.
9- If he (not use) ............................. much pesticide on vegetables, they will become edible.
10-If crops (not spray) ............................... with pesticide, they will be destroyed by insects in
soil.

VIII- Put the following words in the correct order to make meaning sentences :
1- should / the amount / your / uses / you / of / family / reduce / electricity.
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2- showers / can / neighbor / because / water / my / taking save / suggests / they.
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3- the sun / the roof / solar panels / on / of / the energy / installed / a house / from / are / to
receive.
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4- turn off / when / must / the classroom / remember / you / the fan / to / leave / you.
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5- love / TV / do / has to / homework / would / to / but / his / Minh / watch / he.
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X- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences :

1- Oh dear ! How ___________________ our household bills are ! We can’t pay them.
A. heavy B. enormous C. small D. low
2- In winter, heating __________________ for 50 percent of our electricity bill.
A. takes B. occupies C. accounts D. costs
3- Energy can be collected by solar _______________ on cloudy days.
A. boards B. panels C. bars D. sheets
4- If we don’t find ______ sources of power, we will use up all the fossil fuels in the near future.
A. effective B. efficient C. natural D. alternative
5- We want to use solar energy, _________________ it cannot be used on cloudy days.
A. but B. so C. because D. however
6- Are wind power ______________ solar power new kinds of energy for future use ?
A. and B. or C. with D. but
7- He is always broke, He can afford neither luxuries ______________ basic necessities.
A. or B. nor C. and D. but
8- Her husband bought not only two energy-saving light bulbs but __________ one cheap
washing
machine last Sunday.
 A. also B. too C. as well D. some
9- You can’t have both of these products. Take one __________________ the other.
A. and B. with C. but D. or
10-Ba really wants to buy new tables and chairs. _______________, new furniture costs too
much.
A. However B. But C. Therefore D. So
11-If the TV is always on in your house, you will not reduce the __________ of electricity you
use.
A. number B. amount C. much D. plenty
12-“I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” “____________________________”
A. We will. B. Good idea ! C. Yes, please. D. I’m afraid not.
13-Lan spoke English _______________ after she lived in England for several months.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. unnaturally
14-There’s nothing good on TV. Why don’t you turn it ___________________ ?
A. on B. down C. off D. up
15-I’m trying to cut down ___________________ the amount of driving I do to save energy.
A. off B. to C. out of D. on
XI- Complete the following sentences with the suggested words :
A/ 1- Good evening / Lady / Gentleman . My name / I / tell / how / reduce / save money.
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2- Every household / use / much electricity. You / reduce / amount by :
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3- Turn off / lights / before / go out.
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4- Prepare / food / carefully / before / turn on / stove.
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5- Keep / refrigerator door closed.
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6- Not turn on / many lights / the same time.
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7- Replace / ordinary 100 watt light bulbs / energy saving bulbs.
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8- If / follow / simple rules / not only / you / save money / natural resources / but also / the
household appliances / last / many times longer. ...................

B/ 1- Air pollution / common environmental problem / throughout / world.

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2- Therefore / if / want / protect / environment / pollution / we / should / do / following / thing.
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3- Firstly / we / should / reuse / used glass / newspaper / bottle / instead / throw / them / away.
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4- Secondly / we / should / travel / bicycle / public transport.
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5- Thirdly / we / must / stop / burn / coal / produce / electricity.
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6- If / we / try / do / all / we can, / environment / cleaner.
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C/ 1- I / write / you / terrible smell / sea-product factory / my neighborhood.
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2- When / factory / produce / it / have / smell and lots of flies.
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3- I / suggest / the local authorities / stop / move it / the countryside.
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4- I / look forward / see / answer.
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5- Sincere / the people around this factory.
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D/ 1- Sun / effective / source / power.
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2- It / be / cheap.
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3- It / be / clean.
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4- It / not cause / pollution.
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5- Solar panels / be installed / roof / house / receive / energy / the sun.
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6- It / can / store / a number of days.
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7- It / be used / cloudy days.
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8- Solar energy / provide / enough power / world’s population.
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9- We / save / natural resources / use / solar energy / instead / gas, oil and coal.
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10-Therefore / lot / countries / world / already / use / solar energy.
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