Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each
question.
Deforestation is the process of removing trees and other plants from
an area of forest. This can occur for various reasons.
Agricultural expansion is one of the main causes of deforestation. As
the demand for food increases, more land is cleared to make way for
crops and animals raised for meat. In a similar way, a forest might be cut
down to make way for more houses or for improvements in infrastructure,
because the population in the area has risen quickly. An industry called
logging is another common cause of deforestation, as trees are cut down
for wood and other products. In addition to these human activities,
deforestation can also occur due to natural causes, such as diseases
which are spread by insects.
There is a dangerous circular process at work in some parts of the
world. On the one hand, deforestation contributes to global warming,
because trees take carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, out of the
atmosphere during the day. Their loss, therefore, leads to less CO, being
removed. Yet global warming is, itself, responsible for the loss of forests in
some areas, because rising temperatures and changing weather patterns
can increase the frequency of wildfires.
Deforestation can also lead to the loss of animals and plants. These
animals and plants may be beautiful or interesting, but what we lose is
much more important. According to the World Health Organization, of the
252 most important chemicals used in the treatment of illness, 11.1%
come from plants and 8.7% from animals. If we lose plants and animals
from the Earth, we may lose more chemicals which can fight disease.
Read the text and choose the best answer, A, B, C, or D, for each
question.
Cities can be exciting places to live, but the infrastructure which
they require for safe and healthy living can be difficult to provide. These
problems can have both social and environmental impacts.
One of the main causes of problems in cities is too many people.
When people in rural areas cannot make a living from traditional jobs like
farming and fishing, for example, they often move to one of the country’s
nearest cities. A large number of new places to live are then required
quickly for all these people, and this often leads to new neighborhoods
which lack the basic infrastructure for healthy living. Too many people in a
small area can also lead to social issues, such as a rise in the number of
poor people, an increase in the crime rate, and a lack of local health care.
Another major cause of problems in cities is air pollution which
comes from cars and trucks in the streets, and factories inside the city,
often close to housing areas. This kind of pollution can cause health
problems, like difficulty in breathing. There is also another kind of pollution
in cities which is caused by the large number of people living in a small
area and shouting, arguing, playing loud music, and even laughing. If we
are not with the people making the noise, it can make us anxious or even
scared. It is now called noise pollution because, like bad air, it damages
the environment in which we live.
To fix these problems, cities need to be designed well in order not
to damage. The local environment and to provide a healthy place for
everyone to live in. This can include things like greener transportation,
more open spaces like parks, and energy for heating, cooling, and lighting
coming from the sun or the wind.
Read the website article. Write ONE suitable word in each
numbered space.
Vietnam is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN), and the country has played an important role in the
organization’s development and progress. The country is one of the (25)
largest in area in southeast Asia – fourth in size after Indonesia, Myanmar,
and Thailand and one of the largest in terms of population – third after
Indonesia and the Philippines. It has (26) become a very important player
in the region and has contributed to the promotion of peace, stable
government, and economic cooperation.
Vietnam has been active in the ASEAN community and has taken
part in many projects. The country supports ASEAN Vision 2025, which
aims to create a better ASEAN community that is focused on people and
on the responsible behavior of countries. Vietnam was a key member in
the founding of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), (27) which has
the aim of bringing together the economies of the member states and
promoting economic growth.
Vietnam (28) has played an important role in ASEAN’s relations
with other countries and trade groups around the world, especially China,
Japan, South Korea, the United States, India, and the European Union.
Vietnam has also been a strong supporter (29) of regional security. The
country has supported ASEAN’s efforts to promote peaceful solutions to
problems and has been active in advancing the ASEAN-China Code of
Conduct in this area.
Read the website article. Write ONE suitable word in each
numbered space.
Bullying at school is a big problem that affects many students. It
can cause long-lasting effects on their lives.
Several things can cause bullying. It can happen when there is a
(25)______ of adult control in public areas of a school, so there is no one
around to stop it. Schools always say they don’t allow bullying to take
place, but they must do positive things to (26)______it from happening, like
having teachers on duty during intervals and on transportation to and
from school.
Bullying is usually against students who are seen as different in
some way. These differences can be connected with physical features,
such as weight, height, and hair color, or with cultural differences, like the
country, the race, or the religion that someone comes (27)______
One surprising cause of bullying is a lack of self-esteem in the
bully himself or herself. Students who bully may not feel secure in
(28)______ bodies, nationality, or culture.
Bullying can hurt the mental and physical health of the person
who gets bullied. It can make them feel anxious or depressed and may
cause physical problems like headaches and stomach aches. It may also
lead to a student missing school and, as a result, doing (29)______
examinations. In important
In conclusion, bullying is a serious issue that has many causes
and effects. Schools need to do more to prevent bullying and help those
affected by it.
