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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

  In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

  Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

What best describes die author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use. 

B. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use. 

C. To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources. 

D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.

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2 tháng 1 2020

Đáp án C.

Dịch nghĩa: Đáp án nào miêu tả tốt nhất mục đích của tác giả khi viết bài văn?

A. Để cảnh báo mọi người về sự nguy hiểm của sự sử dụng nguyên liệu hoá thạch.

B. Để miêu tả lợi thế và bất lợi thế của sự sử dụng nguyên liệu thay thế.

C. Để thuyết phục mọi người về lợi ích của việc phát triển nguồn nguyên liệu thay thế.

D. Để tóm tắt vấn đề và cách giải quyết liên quan đến nóng lên toàn cầu.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42   In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power....
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

  In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

  Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

Which of the following words could best replace the word "harnessing"’?

A. Capturing

B. Harassing

C. Depleting

D. Exporting

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30 tháng 1 2017

Đáp án A.

Dịch nghĩa: Từ nào sau đây thay thế tốt nhất cho từ “harnessing”?

A. bắt được

B. quấy rối

C. cạn kiệt

D. xuất khẩu

11 tháng 4 2022

cạn kiệt

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42   In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power....
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

  In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

  Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?

A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available. 

B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth. 

C. Because they are free and available worldwide. 

D. Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.

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16 tháng 5 2019

Đáp án D.

Dịch nghĩa: Theo bài văn, vì sao chúng ta nên cân nhắc sử dụng nguồn năng lượng thay thế?

A. Vì năng lượng hoá thạch không còn có sẵn nữa.

B. Vì nóng lên toàn cầu đã tăng lượng lớn ánh nắng mặt trời mà đến được trái đất.

C. Vì chúng miễn phí và có sẵn trên toàn thế giới.

D. Vì nguồn năng lượng thường đang cạn kiệt, và chúng gây hại cho môi trường.

Dẫn chứng: “In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.         In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.        ...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

        In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.

        Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

       Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.

       Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?

A. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.

B. They can convert geothermal energy to electricity.

C. They are more expensive than solar panels.

D. They contain photovoltaic cells.

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1 tháng 11 2017

Đáp án D.

Key words: inferred about solar roof tiles

Clue: And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles: Và năng lượng mặt trời rất d dàng khai thác bằng việc sử dụng pin quang điện có thể biến ánh sáng mặt trời thành dòng điện. Riêng ở Hoa Kỳ, hơn 100 000 ngôi nhà được trang bị hệ thống điện năng lượng mặt trời dưới dạng tấm pin mặt trời hoặc ngói năng lượng mặt trời.

A. They are being used in many undeveloped countries: Chúng được sử dụng ở rất nhiều nước chưa phát triển

B. They can convert geothermal energy to electricity: Chúng có thế biến năng lượng địa nhiệt thành dòng điện.

C. They are more expensive than solar panels: Chúng đắt hơn nhiều so với bảng năng lượng mặt trời

D. They contain photovoltaic cells: Chúng chứa pin quang điện.

Đáp án A sai vì ở dòng 9 có câu: And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

Đáp án B sai (Tham khảo clue ở trên)

Đáp án C sai vì không có thông tin trong bài

Đáp án chính xác là D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42   In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power....
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

  In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

  Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland?

A. It is widely used form of energy for heating homes.

B. Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses. 

C. It is not effective for use in private homes. 

D. It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy.

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2 tháng 7 2018

Đáp án A.

Dịch nghĩa: Có thể suy ra điều gì về sự sử dụng năng lượng địa nhiệt ở Iceland?

A. Nó là dạng năng lượng được sử dụng rộng rãi để sưởi ấm nhà.

B. 20% năng lượng địa nhiệt được tạo ra để sưởi ấm doanh nghiệp.

C. Nó không hiệu quả cho sử dụng trong nhà riêng.

D. Nó hiệu quả gấp 80 lần so với các loại năng lượng truyền thống.

Dẫn chứng: “A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power”.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42   In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power....
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

  In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

  Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources. 

B.  How energy resources are tapped from nature. 

C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.

D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.

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5 tháng 3 2017

Đáp án C.

Dịch nghĩa: Chủ đề chính của bài văn là gì?

A. Lợi ích của năng lượng mặt trời và gió so với nguồn năng lượng thường.

B. Các nguồn năng lượng được chạm vào như thế nào từ tự nhiên.

C. Hai loại năng lượng thay thế mà nên được tận dụng.

D. Ví dụ cho sự sử dụng nguồn năng lượng trên toàn thế giới.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.         In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.        ...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

        In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.

        Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

       Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.

       Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?

A. There is very little of it available in Iceland.

B. It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide.

C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.

D. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.

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16 tháng 3 2017

Đáp án D.

Key words: true, solar power

Clue: Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over: Năng lượng mặt trời, đến trái đất qua ánh sáng mặt trời, dồi dào đến mức nó có thể đáp ứng gấp 6000 lần nhu cầu tiêu thụ năng lượng trên toàn thế giới.

Vậy đáp án chính xác là D. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world: Lượng (năng lượng mặt trời) vượt xa nhu cầu sử dụng năng lượng trên toàn thế giới

Các đáp án còn lại là sai:

A. There is very little of it available in Iceland: Có rất ít (năng lượng mặt trời) ở Iceland

B. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide: Nó được sử dụng ở 100.000 hộ gia đình trên toàn thế giới

C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels: Nó mạnh hơn năng lượng hóa thạch 6.000 lần

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.         In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.        ...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

        In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.

        Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

       Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.

       Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

Which of the following words could best replace the word “harnessing”?

A. Capturing

B. Harassing

C. Depleting

D. Exporting

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6 tháng 8 2018

Đáp án A.

Tạm dịch: we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources: chúng ta phải bắt đầu ưu tiên nhiều hơn cho việc khai thác các nguồn năng lượng thay thế

A. capturing: lấy được, giành được

B. harassing: gây lo lắng, quy rầy

C. depleting: làm suy yếu, cạn kiệt

D. exporting: xuất khẩu

- harnessing: khai thác (để sản xuất điện) đáp án chính xác là A.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.         In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.        ...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

        In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.

        Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

       Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.

       Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production?

A. They both require the use of a generator.

B. They both use heat from the earth’s surface.

C. They both require fairly simple technology.

D. They are both conventional and costly.

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5 tháng 4 2019

Đáp án C.

Key words: solar energy production, similar, geothermal energy production

Clue: Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple: Năng lượng địa nhiệt phong phú hơn gấp 50.000 lần so với toàn bộ nguồn cung cấp nhiên liệu hóa thạch được biết đến và như với năng lượng mặt trời, công nghệ cần thiết để sử dụng năng lượng địa nhiệt là khả đơn giản. Vậy đáp án chính xác là C. They both require fairly simple technology: Chúng đều cần công nghệ khá đơn giản

Các đáp án còn lại là sai:

A. They both require the use of a generator: Chúng đều cần sử dụng máy phát điện

B. They both use heat from the earth’s surface: Chúng đều sử dụng nhiệt từ bề mặt trái đất

D. They are both conventional and costly: Chúng đều là nguồn năng lượng truyền thống và đắt đỏ

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.         In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.        ...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

        In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.

        Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

       Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.

       Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.

According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?

A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.

B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.

C. Because they are free and available worldwide.

D. Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.

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30 tháng 12 2017

Đáp án D.

Key words: why, should, consider, alternative energy sources

Clue: In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources: Trong thời đại mà trái đất ngày càng nóng lên và nguồn cung cấp nhiên liệu hóa thạch đang dần cạn kiệt, chúng ta phải bắt đầu ưu tiên nhiều hơn cho việc khai thác các nguồn năng lượng thay thế.

Vậy đáp án chính xác là D. Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage: vì các nguồn nhiên liệu truyền thng đang dần cạn kiệt và chúng gây ra thiệt hại cho môi trường

Các đáp án còn lại là sai:

A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available: vì nhiên liệu hóa thạch không còn nữa

B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth: vì việc trái đất nóng lên đã làm tăng lượng tia sáng mặt trời chiếu tới trái đất

C. Because they are free and available worldwide: chúng miễn phí và có sẵn trên toàn thế giới