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21. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, _______  coal, oil, water, and steam.A. in addition to             B. as                            C. and they use         D. such as22. ________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous baler company.A. Because of                  B. In spite of              C. In case of              D. In addition to23. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job ________...
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21. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, _______  coal, oil, water, and steam.

A. in addition to             B. as                            C. and they use         D. such as

22. ________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous baler company.

A. Because of                  B. In spite of              C. In case of              D. In addition to

23. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job ________ he improves his language skills.

A. otherwise                    B. if                             C. only if                    D. unless

24. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

A. Unless                         B. Even though         C. Even                      D. Only if

25. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________ it will stop burning.

A. Consequently             B. Furthermore         C. Otherwise             D. However

26. I studied Spanish for four years in high school. ________, I had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in Spain.

A. Therefore                                                        B. On the other hand

C. Moreover                                                        D. Nevertheless

27. I am afraid that the company is in deep trouble. ________, we are going to make some people redundant.

A. Therefore                B. However                  C. But                            D. And

28. I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, ______, prefers a warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut.

A. nevertheless               B. consequently        C. on the other hand            D. moreover

29. Some fish can survive only in salt water, ________ other species can live only in fresh water.

A. whereas                       B. unless                    C. if                             D. since

30. ________ Jason because famous, he has ignored his old friends. He shouldn’t do that.

A. If                                  B. Ever since             C. Even though         D. Due to

31. We’re going to lose this game ________ the team doesn’t start playing better soon.

A. if                                  B. unless                    C. although                D. whereas

32. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, ________ I helped him anyway.

A. and                               B. so                           C. besides                  D. but

33. Florida is famous for its tourist attractions. Its coastline offers excellent white sand beaches. ________, it has warm, sunny weather.

A. Otherwise                                                       B. Furthermore

C. Nevertheless                                                  D. On the other hand

34. The flowers will soon start to bloom ________ winter is gone and the weather is beginning to get warmer.

A. even if                         B. now that                C. so                           D. even though

35. Only if you promise to study hard ________ to tutor you.

A. will I agree                  B. agree I                    C. I agree                    D. I will agree

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15 tháng 8 2021

d d d b c d a c a b a d b b a

21. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, _______  coal, oil, water, and steam.A. in addition to               B. as                            C. and they use           D. such as22. ________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous baler company.A. Because of                   B. In spite of               C. In case of                D. In addition to23. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job...
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21. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, _______  coal, oil, water, and steam.

A. in addition to               B. as                            C. and they use           D. such as

22. ________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous baler company.

A. Because of                   B. In spite of               C. In case of                D. In addition to

23. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job ________ he improves his language skills.

A. otherwise                      B. if                             C. only if                     D. unless

24. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

A. Unless                          B. Even though           C. Even                       D. Only if

25. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________ it will stop burning.

A. Consequently               B. Furthermore            C. Otherwise               D. However

26. I studied Spanish for four years in high school. ________, I had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in Spain.

A. Therefore                                                          B. On the other hand

C. Moreover                                                          D. Nevertheless

27. I am afraid that the company is in deep trouble. ________, we are going to make some people redundant.

A. Therefore                  B. However                   C. But                            D. And

28. I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, ______, prefers a warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut.

A. nevertheless                  B. consequently          C. on the other hand               D. moreover

29. Some fish can survive only in salt water, ________ other species can live only in fresh water.

A. whereas                        B. unless                      C. if                             D. since

30. ________ Jason because famous, he has ignored his old friends. He shouldn’t do that.

A. If                                  B. Ever since               C. Even though           D. Due to

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10 tháng 8 2021

21. To power their inventions, people have made use of natural energy sources, _______  coal, oil, water, and steam.

A. in addition to               B. as                            C. and they use           D. such as

22. ________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous baler company.

A. Because of                   B. In spite of               C. In case of                D. In addition to

23. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job ________ he improves his language skills.

A. otherwise                      B. if                             C. only if                     D. unless

24. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

A. Unless                          B. Even though           C. Even                       D. Only if

25. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________ it will stop burning.

A. Consequently               B. Furthermore            C. Otherwise               D. However

26. I studied Spanish for four years in high school. ________, I had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in Spain.

A. Therefore                                                          B. On the other hand

C. Moreover                                                          D. Nevertheless

27. I am afraid that the company is in deep trouble. ________, we are going to make some people redundant.

A. Therefore                  B. However                   C. But                            D. And

28. I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, ______, prefers a warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut.

A. nevertheless                  B. consequently          C. on the other hand               D. moreover

29. Some fish can survive only in salt water, ________ other species can live only in fresh water.

A. whereas                        B. unless                      C. if                             D. since

30. ________ Jason because famous, he has ignored his old friends. He shouldn’t do that.

A. If                                  B. Ever since               C. Even though           D. Due to

Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What would happen if there were no oil, coal and gas on earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. It supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for...
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Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s
fossil fuels are running out. What would happen if there were no oil, coal and gas on earth?
Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy
from the sun, the wind and the water.
Solar energy is unlimited. It supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for
rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we’re able to
collect solar energy, we’ll be sure to make good use of this abundant source of power.
Another source of energy from nature is the wind. Wind power is clean and plentiful. Energy
from the wind has been used for centuries to move ships, grind grain, pump water and do other kinds
of work. In more recent time, wind power has been used to generate electricity.
Water can also provide power. For a long time, people have used water to power machines.
Some early uses of water power were to mill grain, saw wood and power machinery for the textile
industry. Today water power is mostly used to generate electricity.
11. We are asking the question “What would happen if there were no oil, coal and gas on earth?” because ___.
A. we are now depending so much on fossil fuels.
B. we are looking forward to seeing great changes.
C. we are looking for other alternative sources of energy.
D. other sources of energy can come from the sun, the wind and the water.
12. Which of the following can NOT be used as alternative sources of energy?
A. coal/gas B. the sun/the water
C. the sun/the wind D. solar energy/nuclear power
13. Centuries ago, people used wind power to ___.
A. maintain the earth’s temperature B. get water from underground
C. grow plants D. generate electricity
14. Up till now, water energy has been used for ___.
A. similar purposes C. the textile industry
B. moving ships D. different purposes

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15. The word “plentiful” in line 8 mostly means ___.
A. fresh B. natural C. available D. limited

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30 tháng 7 2020

Mình nghĩ "limited" kiểu trái nghĩa hơn

30 tháng 7 2020

11. A

12. D

13. B

14. D

15. (Câu này chẳng có từ nào gần nghĩa hoặc dính líu đến nhau gì cả)

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the questions.  In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they...
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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 for the questions.

 In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood. Charcoal gave off a more intensive heat than wood and was more easily obtainable than organic fats. The Greeks first began to use coal for metal smelting in the 4th century, but it did not come into extensive use until the Industrial Revolution.

 In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind. These were predominantly locally available supplies. By mid-1800s, 91 percent of all commercial energy consumed in the United States and European countries was obtained from wood. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, coal became a major energy source and replaced wood in industrializing countries. Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy. In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less. Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the scene.

 By 1984, nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy used in the world. Small amounts of energy were derived from nuclear fission, and the remaining 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, such as biomass. Between 1700 and 1986, a large number of countries shifted from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy converted to electricity. The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been increasingly produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobile fuels. In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced

According to the passage, the sources of fossil fuels will have to be replaced because

A. they need to be transported 

B. they are not efficient

C. their use is centralized 

D. their supply is limited

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12 tháng 3 2017

Đáp án là D

Theo bài đọc, các nguồn nhiên liệu hóa thạch sẽ phải được thay thế bởi vì

A. chúng cần được vận chuyển

B. chúng không hiệu quả

C. việc sử dụng của chúng được tập trung hóa

D. sự cung cấp của nó giới hạn

Dẫn chứng: In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced.

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the questions.  In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they...
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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 for the questions.

 In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood. Charcoal gave off a more intensive heat than wood and was more easily obtainable than organic fats. The Greeks first began to use coal for metal smelting in the 4th century, but it did not come into extensive use until the Industrial Revolution.

 In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind. These were predominantly locally available supplies. By mid-1800s, 91 percent of all commercial energy consumed in the United States and European countries was obtained from wood. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, coal became a major energy source and replaced wood in industrializing countries. Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy. In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less. Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the scene.

 By 1984, nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy used in the world. Small amounts of energy were derived from nuclear fission, and the remaining 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, such as biomass. Between 1700 and 1986, a large number of countries shifted from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy converted to electricity. The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been increasingly produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobile fuels. In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced

The author of the passage implies that in the 1700s, sources of energy were

A. used for commercial purposes 

B. used in various combinations

C. not derived from mineral deposits 

D. not always easy to locate

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10 tháng 2 2019

Đáp án là C

Tác giả của bài đọc ám chỉ rằng trong những năm 1700, các nguồn năng lượng thì

A. được sử dụng vì mục đích thương mại

B. được sử dụng ở nhiều dạng kết hợp

C. không bắt nguồn từ trầm tích khoáng sản

D. không phải lúc nào cũng dễ định vị

Dẫn chứng: In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the questions.  In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they...
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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 for the questions.

 In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood. Charcoal gave off a more intensive heat than wood and was more easily obtainable than organic fats. The Greeks first began to use coal for metal smelting in the 4th century, but it did not come into extensive use until the Industrial Revolution.

 In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind. These were predominantly locally available supplies. By mid-1800s, 91 percent of all commercial energy consumed in the United States and European countries was obtained from wood. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, coal became a major energy source and replaced wood in industrializing countries. Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy. In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less. Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the scene.

 By 1984, nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy used in the world. Small amounts of energy were derived from nuclear fission, and the remaining 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, such as biomass. Between 1700 and 1986, a large number of countries shifted from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy converted to electricity. The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been increasingly produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobile fuels. In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced

According to the passage, what was the greatest advantage of oil as fuel?

A. It was a concentrated source of energy

B. It was lighter and cheaper than coal

C. It replaced wood and coal and reduced pollution

D. It could be converted to automobile fuel

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2 tháng 11 2019

Đáp án là D

Theo bài đọc, lợi ích quan trọng nhất của dầu như là nhiên liệu là gì?

A. Nó là một nguồn năng lượng tập trung.

B. Nó nhẹ hơn và rẻ hơn than đá.

C. Nó thay thế gỗ và than đá và giảm ô nhiễm.

D. Nó có thể được chuyển đổi thành nhiên liệu xe hơi.

Dẫn chứng: Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the sc

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the questions.  In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they...
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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 for the questions.

 In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood. Charcoal gave off a more intensive heat than wood and was more easily obtainable than organic fats. The Greeks first began to use coal for metal smelting in the 4th century, but it did not come into extensive use until the Industrial Revolution.

 In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind. These were predominantly locally available supplies. By mid-1800s, 91 percent of all commercial energy consumed in the United States and European countries was obtained from wood. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, coal became a major energy source and replaced wood in industrializing countries. Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy. In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less. Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the scene.

 By 1984, nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy used in the world. Small amounts of energy were derived from nuclear fission, and the remaining 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, such as biomass. Between 1700 and 1986, a large number of countries shifted from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy converted to electricity. The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been increasingly produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobile fuels. In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced

The word “They” refers to

A. coal and wood 

B. main sources of fuel

C. natural gas and oil 

D. industrializing countries

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9 tháng 4 2017

Đáp án là C

Từ “They” ám chỉ đến

A. than đá và gỗ

B. các nguồn nhiên liệu chính

C. khí tự nhiên và dầu

D. các nước công nghiệp hóa

Dẫn chứng: In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the questions.  In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they...
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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 for the questions.

 In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood. Charcoal gave off a more intensive heat than wood and was more easily obtainable than organic fats. The Greeks first began to use coal for metal smelting in the 4th century, but it did not come into extensive use until the Industrial Revolution.

 In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind. These were predominantly locally available supplies. By mid-1800s, 91 percent of all commercial energy consumed in the United States and European countries was obtained from wood. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, coal became a major energy source and replaced wood in industrializing countries. Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy. In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less. Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the scene.

 By 1984, nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy used in the world. Small amounts of energy were derived from nuclear fission, and the remaining 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, such as biomass. Between 1700 and 1986, a large number of countries shifted from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy converted to electricity. The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been increasingly produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobile fuels. In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced

The phrase “in lieu” is closest in meaning to

A. in spite 

B. in place 

C. in every way 

D. in charge

1
10 tháng 3 2019

Đáp án là B

Cụm từ “ in lieu” [ thay thế] gần nghĩa nhất với

A. mặc dù   B. thay thế   C. theo mọi cách   D. chịu trách nhiệm

Dẫn chứng: The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the questions.  In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they...
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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 for the questions.

 In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood. Charcoal gave off a more intensive heat than wood and was more easily obtainable than organic fats. The Greeks first began to use coal for metal smelting in the 4th century, but it did not come into extensive use until the Industrial Revolution.

 In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind. These were predominantly locally available supplies. By mid-1800s, 91 percent of all commercial energy consumed in the United States and European countries was obtained from wood. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, coal became a major energy source and replaced wood in industrializing countries. Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy. In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less. Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the scene.

 By 1984, nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy used in the world. Small amounts of energy were derived from nuclear fission, and the remaining 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, such as biomass. Between 1700 and 1986, a large number of countries shifted from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy converted to electricity. The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been increasingly produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobile fuels. In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced

The phrase “per person” is closest in meaning to

A. per capita 

B. per year 

C. per family 

D. per day

1
29 tháng 10 2017

Đáp án là A

Cụm từ “ per person” gần nghĩa nhất với

A. trên đầu người

B. trên năm

C. trên hộ gia đình

D. trên ngày

Dẫn chứng: In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person

Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the questions.  In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they...
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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 for the questions.

 In the course of history, human inventions have dramatically increased the average amount of energy available for use per person. Primitive people in cold regions burned wood and animal dung to heat their caves, cook food, and drive off animals by fire. The first step toward the developing of more efficient fuels was taken when people discovered that they could use vegetable oils and animal fats in lieu of gathered or cut wood. Charcoal gave off a more intensive heat than wood and was more easily obtainable than organic fats. The Greeks first began to use coal for metal smelting in the 4th century, but it did not come into extensive use until the Industrial Revolution.

 In the 1700s, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most energy used in the United States and other nations undergoing industrialization was obtained from perpetual and renewable sources, such as wood, water streams, domesticated animal labor, and wind. These were predominantly locally available supplies. By mid-1800s, 91 percent of all commercial energy consumed in the United States and European countries was obtained from wood. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, coal became a major energy source and replaced wood in industrializing countries. Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy. In 1910, natural gas and oil firmly replaced coal as the main source of fuel because they are lighter and, therefore, cheaper to transport. They burned more cleanly than coal and polluted less. Unlike coal, oil could be refined to manufacture liquid fuels for vehicles, a very important consideration in the early 1900s, when the automobile arrived on the scene.

 By 1984, nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, provided over 82 percent of the commercial and industrial energy used in the world. Small amounts of energy were derived from nuclear fission, and the remaining 16 percent came from burning direct perpetual and renewable fuels, such as biomass. Between 1700 and 1986, a large number of countries shifted from the use of energy from local sources to a centralized generation of hydropower and solar energy converted to electricity. The energy derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels has been increasingly produced in one location and transported to another, as is the case with most automobile fuels. In countries with private, rather than public transportation, the age of nonrenewable fuels has created a dependency on a finite resource that will have to be replaced

The phrase “the latter” refers to

A. wood 

B. coal 

C. most regions 

D. climate zones

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15 tháng 12 2018

Đáp án là B

Từ “latter” [ cái còn lại/ cái sau] ám chỉ đến

A. gỗ B. than đá C. hầu hết các khu vực D. các vùng khí hậu

Dẫn chứng: Although in most regions and climate zones wood was more readily accessible than coal, the latter represents a more concentrated source of energy