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I. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words.
Environmental pollution is a term that (1) refers to all the way by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (2) poisons the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with (3) too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings (4) in various other ways for example(5) , people run natural be run natural beauty by scattering little on the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing (6) noise pollution.
Environmental pollution (7) is one of the most serious (8) problems feeing mankind today. Air, (9) water and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly - polluted air can cause illness, and (10)even death. Polluted water kills and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world.
II. Read the passage and complete the sentences. True (T) or false (F).
Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Motor vehicles, factories and other sources create so much air pollution that it may hang in the air like dirty fog. Air pollution threatens the health of the people who live in cities. City wastes cause water pollution when they are poured into the waterways. These wastes kill fish and make some areas unfit for swimming. In addition, many large cities have difficulties in disposing of their garbage. The amount of garbage grows each year, but places to put it are quickly filling up. Citizens, governments, industries, scientists, and business people must work together in different ways to gradually reduce pollution. For example, most cities have introduced recycling programmes.
¨ 1. Motor vehicles and factories are among some sources of air pollution. T
¨ 2. Air pollution doesn’t endanger people’s health in some cities. F
¨ 3. Air pollution is the only problem of the environment mentioned in this passage.F
¨ 4. Garbage disposal is a problem in many large cities.T
¨ 5. Everyone must cooperate to reduce pollution.T
6. We can reduce pollution by recycling programmes only. F
V. Read the following passage and then answer the questions below it.
Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.
The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children and they are clumsy when they use their hands.
There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods.
1. What can make people sick?
=> Air pollution can made people sick_____
2. Where does smoke come from?
=> _Smoke comes from the exhausts of cars
3. Can air pollution cause lung diseases?
=> ___Yes , it can___
4. What else can cause air pollution in cities?
=> The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas can cause air pollution in cities
5. Why does the earth’s climate become warmer?
=> Because there are other long-term effects of pollution_
III. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Light pollution make us to see the stars in the sky. (able)
=>
We are able to see the stars in the sky if light pollution2. Noise is considered as pollution. (environment)
=>
The environment is considered as noise pollution3. The soil becoms because of the use of so many pesticides and fertilizers. (contaminate)
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So many pesticides and fertilizers contaminated the soil4. waste spills can contaminate groundwater. (industry)
=> Industry
waste spills can contaminate groundwater5. habitats have been destroyed in recent years. (nature)
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Nature has been destroyed in recent years6. A number of cleaning products contain chemicals. (harm)
=> A number of cleaning products contain chemicals that are harmful to human health
7. Water samples collected at these villages were seriously with bacteria. (contaminate)
=>
Water samples collected at these villages contaminated the water8. People believe that the water has brought cancer to the local residents. (pollute)
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Water pollution has brought cancer to local residents9. In many developing countries, water pollution is usually a leading cause of . (die)
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In many developing countries, water pollution is usually the leading cause of death10. elements have been found in both ground and underground water sources. (pollute)
=>
Groundwater pollution is the found factor11. Fish and many other animals are killed by in their habitat. (pollute)
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Water pollution kills fish and many other animals
12. Astronomers are concerned about light pollution because they have in viewing activities in the sky and outer space. (difficult)
=> Astronomers are concerned about light pollution because they have difficulty in view activities in the sky and outer space.
III. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Light pollution is not (1) serious as water or air pollution. (2) , it is the type of pollution that (3) more in cities than in rural areas. In the past, we could sit out at night and (4) at glittering stars in the sky and light from objects in the outer space. Nowadays, cities are covered with lights from buildings, streets, advertising displays, many of which direct the lights up into the sky and into many unwanted places. The real problem is that it is very (5) to apply light to almost everything at night. Millions of tons of oil and coal (6) to produce the power to light the sky. Eye strain, (7) of vision and stress are what people may get from light pollution. (8) light at night can harm our eyes and also harm the hormones that help us to see things properly.
1. A. as B. more C. much D. only
2. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
3. A. happen B. occur C. occurs D. is occurred
4. A. watch B. see C. spend D. gaze
5. A. waste B. wasteful C. wasting D. wastes
6. A. used B. using C. is used D. are used
7. A. lose B. lost C. loss D. losing
8. A. Very much B. Too much C. Too many D. So many
Put the words in order to make sentences.
1. say / people / it / is / Some / for / better/ children/ that/ in the city/ to/ than/ grow up/ in the countryside.
-> Some people say that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in the city.
2. in/ Is/ the country/ living/ healthier/ living/ much/ in/ than/ the city?
-> Is living in the country much healthier than living in the city?
3. because/ the air/ People/ living/ fresh/ the villages/ enjoy/ is/ clean/ in/ and.
-> People enjoy living in the villages because the air is clean and fresh.
4. We/ onto/ load/ helped/ Buffalo drawn carts/ the farmers/ the rice.
-> We helped the farmers load the rice onto Bufalo drawn carts.
Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it (1) boring for more people to live there. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside.
On the one hand, life in the countryside is very peaceful (2). There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is less polluted(3) . Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and people can often live in bigger houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of (4)Outdoor activities such as walking or cycling if you live in the countryside. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be (5) isolated There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to . Moreover, there is little public transport, which makes it difficult to get (6) around if you don't have a car. Finally, you can feel (7) possible if you live a long way from other people.
In (8) conclusion, there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my opinion, the peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.
Theo mình nghĩ là:
1) possible
2) peaceful
3) polluted
4) outdoor
5) boring
6) around
7) isolated
8) conclusion
Exercise 1.These pairs of words are easisily confused.Choose the best word for each sentence.
1.Life in the countryside is( peaceful / pieceful ) and serene
2.Fresh( air /an t) and greeney make coutryside living healthier
3.Coutryside life is slower-paced and less stressful ( then / than ) the city
4.Surrounded by nature,coutryside living makes you appreciate the beathy of the ( world / word )
5.Coutryside living allows you to ( escape / enter ) the hustle and bustle of the city.