Unit 5: Global warming- Test 1Key

I. Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. global B. polar C. impact D. human
2. A. leaflet B. release C. progress D. emission
3. A. balance B. farming C. landfill D. natural
4. A. increase B. environment C. climate D. rising
5. A. annual B. fuel C. human D. cut
6. A. effects B. nations C. pollutants D. caps
7. A. consequence B. conference C. carbon D. deforestation
8. A. release B. increase C. greenhouse D. cause
9. A. greenhouse B. energy C. gas D. progress
10. A. temperature B. pollutant C. deforestation D. atmosphere
II. Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following
questions.
1. A. balance B. carbon C. effect D. increase
2. A. release B. emission C. united D. leaflet
3. A. annual B. methane C. dioxide D. progress
4. A. activity B. polar C. fossil D. global
5. A. environment B. natural C. consequence D. temperature
6. A. impact B. release C. climate D. landfill
7. A. energy B. pollutant C. greenhouse D. farmland
8. A. natural B. renewable C. responsible D. emission
9. A. environment B. activity C. pollutant D. atmosphere
10. A. consequence B. deforestation C. temperature D. conference
III: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. We need a global system for limiting _______ emissions.
A. power plant B. heat-trapping gases C. greenhouse gas D. global warming
2. _______ has been shown to cause floods and drought.
A. Chemist B. Power C. Deforestation D. Solution
3. The city produces 20 million tons of household _______ each year.
A. pollution B. waste C. globalization D. activity
4. Carbon dioxide is produced in huge amounts when_______ are burned.
A. greenhouse gas B. deforestation C. power plant D. fossil fuels
5. Our research measures the impact of_______ on this particular eco-system.
A. human activity B. sea level C. greenhouse gas D. global warming
6. Britain agreed to cut _______ of nitrogen oxide from power stations.
A. emissions B. deforestations C. materials D. destructions
7. Many islands are below _______ and only the concrete walls can prevent them from disappearance.
A. human activity B. greenhouse gas C. sea level D. ice cap
8. The destruction of the rainforests is contributing to _______.
A. renewable energy B. greenhouse gas C. fossil fuels D. global warming
9. Leaving your DVD player on standby produces the same_______ each year as the average person of
Burundi.
A. man-made B. global warming C. sea level D. carbon emissions
10. Developed countries are responsible for 80% of the _______ carbon dioxide that is already in the
atmosphere.
A. ecological balance B. carbon footprint. C. man-made D. climate change
11. A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans and partially melt glaciers, increasing _______.
A. temperature B. sea water C. sea level D. pollution
12. The problem with fossil fuels is that they are not _______.
A. certain B. serious C. limited D. renewable
13. Buying organic food is better for the environment because it uses less _______.
A. fertilizer B. attraction C. liquid D. soil
14. The simplest way to reduce your _______ is to cycle to school.
A. energy use B. climate change C. carbon footprint D. greenhouse gases
15. Replace all the light bulbs in your home with _______ bulbs.
 A. energy-saving B. carbon emissions C. alternative sources D. extreme conditions
16. Global warming is driven by emissions of_______ primarily from human activities.
A. greenhouse gas B. climate expert C. solid fuel D. heat-trapping gases
17. Ocean water also will expand if it warms, _______further to sea level rise.
A. getting B. making C. directing D. contributing
18. The clearing of land for agriculture, industry, and other human activities have increased_______ of
greenhouse gases.
A. concentrations B. attention C. lots D. collections
19. ______________ is the increase in the temperature on Earth
A. Greenhouse effect B. Global warming C. Climate change D. Ecological balance
20. A layer of greenhouse gases - primarily water vapor, and carbon dioxide - acts as a _______ blanket for the
Earth, absorbing heat and warming the surface.
A. thermal B. hot C. heat D. heating
21. Most climate scientists agree the main cause of the current global warming trend is human expansion of the
greenhouse _______.
A. causes B. effect C. gas D. damage
22. Certain _______in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, block heat from
escaping.
A. effects B. emissions C. gases D. layers
23. Carbon dioxide is released through_______ processes such as respiration and volcano eruptions and
through _______ activities such as deforestation, land use changes, and burning fossil fuels.
A. human-natural B. natural – human C. man-made-ordinary D. ordinary-man-made
24. Although global warming is causing changes in weather patterns, it is only one aspect of ________
A. global warming B. ecological balance C. climate change D. carbon footprint.
25. Certain ______in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, block heat from
escaping.
A. effects B. emission C. gases D. layers
26. _____________ means changes in the earth’s weather, including changes in temperature, wind patterns
and rainfall.
A. global warming B. ecological imbalance C. greenhouse effect D. climate change
27. Greenhouse gas __________ from factories and vehicles can result in global warming
A. emit B. emissions C. effects D. causes
28. Most of the jungle was ________________ to get wood in order to produce paper products.
A. deforested B. threatened C. warned D. emitted
29. A large amount of carbon dioxide __________ are released into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels.
A. emit B. carbon footprint C. emissions D. greenhouse gas
30. Oil spills are a great ____________ to the undersea world
A. threat B. threaten C. threatened D. threateningly
31. Environmental pollution is becoming an _____ serious problem that needs to be taken care of as soon as
possible.
A. increasing B. increasingly C. increase D. increased
32. _____ air makes people unpleasant to breathe.
A. Pollute B. Pollution. C. Polluted D. Polluting
33. People are destroying the air by adding _____ to it.
A. pollutants B. polluters C. pollution D. polluted
34. Coal, gas and oil are _____ forms of energy that cannot be replaced after used.
A. unlimited B. renewable C. nonrenewable D. contaminated
35. After we read the report on how the burning of petrol in cars _____ to climate change, we determined to
reduce our carbon footprint.
A. devote B. contribute C. result D. cause
36. The project's impact ________ the environment should be minimal.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
37. The men came to remove the rubbish ________ the backyard.
A. in B. of C. for D. from
38. _____ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests
A. Afforestation B. Deforestation C. Reforestation D. Forestry
39. Too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may block heat from escaping into space and trap too much
heat next to the Earth’s surface causing _______.
 A. A, another ice age B. global warming C. earthquakes D. volcanic eruptions
40. A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans, melt glaciers and increase _____.
A. temperature B. sea water C. sea level D. pollution
41. Carbon dioxide is one of the primary ________ that cause global warming.
A. greenhouse effect B. natural gas C. greenhouse gases D. natural resource
42. The government _____ the flood victims with food, clothes and money.
A. gave B. provided C. offered D. presented
43. Some animals go _____ because climate where they live changes
A. extinct B. extinction C. extinctive D. dead
44. Development of the area would _____ wildlife
A. danger B. dangerous C. endanger D. dangerously
45. An __________ species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become extinct.
A. endangered B. endanger C. dangerous D. danger
46. In the _____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. supporting B. conserving C. preserving D. sustainable
47. In Singapore, people try to _____ 80% of all waste.
A. reprocess B. reclaim C. recycle D. reuse
48. Nonrenewable energy has negative _____ on the environment.
A. impact B. benefit C. quality
D. warning
49. People will mainly use _____ fuels such as wind and sun energy for transport.
A. fossil B. nonrenewable C. effective D. renewable
50. We need to act quickly to _____ to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the whole planet.
A. adapt B. go back C. reverse D. transit
51. There's no easy solution _____ this problem.
A. at B. for C. with D. to
52. My sister _____ me not to trust him.
A. caused B. warned C. refused D. denied
53. I've _____ of milk - would you like some creamer instead?
A. A. picked up B. run out C. hung up D. taken up
54. People’s lives will continue to be _____ because of the continuous risk of earthquakes and tsunamis here.
A. threat B. threatening C. threatened D. satisfied
55. Clearing forests for timber has resulted _____ the loss of biodiversity
A. with B. at C. in D. from
56. This species of African elephants is _____
A. dying out B. dying of C. dying on D. dying down
57. _____ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals.
A. Defoliation B. Deforestation C. Deformation D. Degradation
58. Every _____ piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
A. consumable B. spendable C. available D. disposable
59. Try to keep a balance _____ your spending and your earnings.
A. from B. at C. between D. through
60. Police are _____ significant progress in fighting computer crime.
A. doing B. making C. paying D. giving
61. Limiting the global temperature rise requires _____ global CO2 emissions
A. reduce B. to reduce C. reducing D. reduced
62. The tiger is _____ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the wing B. on the rocks C. on the verge D. on the ground
63. Switching to _____ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-wasting B. energy-expending C. energy-lacking D. energy-saving
64. I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to _____ energy in the home.
A. take care of B. use C. keep D. conserve
65. Nowadays, people are searching for more _____ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
66. The overuse of _____ fertilizers and deforestation contribute to global warming
A. chemist B. chemistry C. chemical D. chemist’s
67. We need to preserve the _____ of wildlife because each of species has an important role to play.
 A. diversity B. diverse C. various D. extinction
68. _____ include coal, oil and natural gas.
A. Pollutants B. Renewable energy C. Fossil fuels D. Chemical fertilizers
69. _____! There's a car coming!
A. Put back B. Go off C. Watch out D. Run out
70. During the last hundred years we have done great _____ to the environment.
A. injury B. pollution C. damage D. hurt
71. There are lots of things we can all do to _____ the environment.
A. enhance B. protect C. make D. build
72. The use of CFCs was linked _____ the depletion of the ozone layer.
A. about [Link] C. with D. for
73. Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of _____ energy.
A. recycling B. reused C. renewable D. recyclable
74. The _____ is the natural world in which people, animals and plants live
A. ecosystem B. ecology C. nature D. environment
75. As a student, I think I should study more and be more responsible for making contribution _____ preserving
our environment better.
A. on B. of C. from D. to
IV. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. The increase in global temperature can be ____linked _____ to human activities, such as burning fossil
fuels and deforestation. (LINK)
2. The melting of polar ice caps can cause a (n) ______rise______ in sea levels, which can have negative
consequences on coastal areas. (RISING)
3. Carbon dioxide is considered a(n) ____pollutant _______ as it contributes to the warming of the
Earth’s atmosphere. (POLLUTE)
4. An increase in global temperatures can have a negative ____consequence_____ on various ecosystems.
(CONSEQUENT)
5. The _____release ______ of methane from landfills and farming activities also contributes to global
warming. (RELEASING)
6. An increase in greenhouse gases is a significant factor leading to the ____environmental_______
changes associated with global warming. (ENVIRONMENT)
7. The ___emission________ of pollutants has a significant impact on climate change. (EMIT)
8. One solution to reduce landfill waste is to improve our ___recycling_____ efforts. (RECYCLE)

V. Fill in the blanks with suitable words or phrases.

heat-trapping atmosphere heat stress
renewable energy human activities
1. The use of ____renewable energy_______ sources, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power is
beneficial to tackle global warming.
2. ____Human activities____ like deforestation and burning fossil fuels raise global temperatures.
3. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the ______atmosphere________ is a major contributor to
global warming.
4. Global warming is the long-term increase in the Earth’s average temperature due to human activities
and the release of _____heat-trapping______ pollutants.
5. _____Heat stress_____, resulting from higher temperatures, can negatively impact human health,
agriculture, and wildlife.
VI. Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1. Burning fossil fuels like coal and natural gas can release / melt heat-trapping pollutants into the
atmosphere.
2. Using renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, can help escape / decrease greenhouse
gas emissions.
3. Healthy soot / soil is essential for promoting sustainable agriculture and maintaining a balanced
ecosystem.
4. Soil degradation and waste of farmland are some of the causes / consequences of unsustainable farming
practices.
5. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuel sand deforestation, are largely responsible / available for
the greenhouse effect and climate change.
 6. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a challenge / waste in tackling global warming and preventing
further environmental damage.
7. Renewable energy is considered a reliable / negative and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil
fuels.
8. Many regions around the world run out / suffer from the consequences of global warming, such as
rising temperatures and extreme weather events.
VII. Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1. Using / Used renewable energy sources, we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and decrease
greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Melted / Melting at an alarming rate due to an increase in temperatures, polar ice caps are causing sea
levels to rise.
3. Released / Releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide, coal plants contribute significantly to greenhouse
gas emissions.
4. Carbon dioxide emitting / emitted from burning fossil fuels leads to global warming.
5. Concerned / Concerning about the release of methane from agriculture and landfills, the government
encourage people to use renewable energy.

VIII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (present participle or past
participle).
1. _____Investing______ in renewable energy, we can create a sustainable future by using less fossil fuel.
(invest)
2. ____Emitted_______ from coal plants, the pollutants have a negative impact on the environment.
(emit)
3. ____Reducing_______ our reliance on fossil fuels, we can decrease the effects of global warming.
(reduce)
4. The greenhouse effect, _____caused_______ by heat-trapping pollutants, is a main contributor to global
warming, (cause)
5. Carbon dioxide, _____released______ when burning fossil fuels, is a significant greenhouse gas.
(release)

IX. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. Grown crops in a sustainable manner, people can help reduce the environmental impact of farming.
A. Grown B. sustainable C. impact D. farming
-> Growing
2. The destroying habitats because of deforestation have led to a loss of biodiversity.
A. destroying B. because C. led D. of
-> destroyed
3. The renewable energy sources, preferring over fossil fuels due to their lower environmental impact, can help
tackle climate change.
A. renewable B. preferring C. to D. tackle
-> preferred
4. Deforestation is a major issue, with large areas of forest being cutting down every year.
A. major B. with C. cutting -> cut D. down
5. The waste throwing away in landfills can pollute soil and water, posing a risk to human health and the
environment.
A. throwing B. pollute C. posing D. human
-> thrown
X. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
Climate change, a (1) ______ of global warming, has been largely attributed (2) ______ human
activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. These actions release carbon
dioxide, a greenhouse gas, (3) ______ traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and leads to an increase in global
temperatures. The rise in temperature disrupts the delicate balance of ecosystems and has a range of significant
consequences on the planet.
One of the most obvious consequences of climate change is the rising sea level. This phenomenon is
linked to the melting of polar ice caps and the expansion of seawater (4) ______ it warms. As a result, coastal
regions are increasingly (5) ______ risk of flooding, erosion, and the loss of natural habitats. Another impact of
climate change is the increasing frequency and intensity of (6) ______ weather events, such as hurricanes,
heatwaves, and droughts. These events can lead to (7) ______ agricultural productivity, food and water
shortages, and the displacement of people and wildlife.
In response to the growing concern surrounding climate change, there has been a shift towards the use
of renewable energy sources, which produce (8) ______ greenhouse gas emissions (9) ______ to traditional
fossil fuels. By using renewable energy, we can help reduce the impacts of climate change and work towards
(10) ______ the Earth’s natural balance.

1. A. cause B. consequence C. contributor D. measure

2. A. to B. for C. with D. of
3. A. that B. then C. which D. where
4. A. therefore B. as C. but D. and
5. A. under B. for C. at D. in
6. A. favourable B. pleasant C. decent D. extreme
7. A. reduced B. reduction C. reducing D. reduce
8. A. less B. more C. much D. fewer
9. A. related B. compared C. connected D. regarded
10. A. restored B. restore C. restoration D. restoring

XI. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet’s overall temperature. Though this warming
trend has been going on for a long time, its pace has significantly increased in the last hundred years due to the
burning of fossil fuels. As the human population has increased, so has the volume of fossil fuels burned. Fossil
fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas, and burning them causes what is known as the “greenhouse effect” in
Earth’s atmosphere.
The greenhouse effect is when the sun’s rays penetrate the atmosphere, but when that heat is reflected
off the surface cannot escape back into space. Gases produced by the burning of fossil fuels prevent the heat
from leaving the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, water vapour,
methane, and nitrous oxide. The excess heat in the atmosphere has caused the average global temperature to
rise overtime, otherwise known as global warming.
Global warming has presented another issue called climate change. Sometimes these phrases are used
interchangeably, however, they are different. Climate change refers to changes in weather patterns and
growing seasons around the world. It also refers to sea level rise caused by the expansion of warmer seas and
melting ice sheets and glaciers. Global warming causes climate change, which poses a serious threat to life on
Earth in the forms of widespread flooding and extreme weather. Scientists continue to study global warming
and its impact on Earth.
Source: [Link]
1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. A Brief Introduction to Global Warming
B. The Effects of Global Warming on Earth’s Climate
C. The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
D. The Link between Fossil Fuels and Global Warming
2. According to paragraph 1, what has significantly led to the rising pace of global warming in the last hundred
years?
A. Increased population B. Burning of fossil fuels
C. Natural disasters D. Solar activity
3. The word “penetrate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. break in B. move through C. come across D. go into
4. According to paragraph 2, how does the greenhouse effect work?
A. It reflects the sun’s rays off the Earth’s surface.
B. It causes the burning of fossil fuels.
C. It prevents the heat from escaping the atmosphere.
D. It increases the average global temperature.
5. According to paragraph 2, which gases are contributors to the greenhouse effect?
A. oxygen and nitrous oxide B. carbon dioxide and methane
C. hydrogen and water vapour D. nitrogen and chlorofluorocarbons
6. The word “interchangeably” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. exclusively B. collectively C. replaceably D. irreplaceably
7. The word “It” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
 A. global warming B. greenhouse effect C. weather pattern D. climate change
8. What is the main difference between global warming and climate change?
A. Global warming refers to changes in weather patterns, while climate change refers to the rise in
global temperature.
B. Global warming and climate change are two different terms used to describe the same phenomenon.
C. Global warming is a natural process, while climate change is human-induced.
D. Global warming refers to the greenhouse effect, while climate change refers to sea level rise and
extreme weather.
9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Global warming and climate change are two interchangeable terms with different meanings.
B. Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases that are responsible for trapping heat in the
atmosphere.
C. Flooding and extreme weather are potential consequences of climate change.
D. Global warming is the reflection of heat off the Earth’s surface.
10. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that has been amplified by human activities.
B. Absorption of the sun’s rays by the Earth’s surface leads to the greenhouse effect.
C. Global warming is a recent phenomenon that has only been happening for the last hundred years.
D. The impact of global warming on Earth is not yet fully understood.

XII. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F) or not given
(NG).
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a trace gas in Earth’s atmosphere. It is also found in large quantities dissolved
in the world’s oceans. It is a byproduct of cellular respiration and is an essential component of photosynthesis -
plants, algae, and certain types of bacteria remove it from the air in the process of carbon fixation.
Carbon dioxide is also a greenhouse gas produced as a byproduct of human activities. Burning fossil
fuels - coal, oil, and natural gas - IS the number one source of global CO2 emissions. In 2009, the world got
more than 80% of its energy from fossil fuels. Sixteen countries got 99% or more of their energy from fossil
fuels. Electricity, heat production, and transportation are the biggest sources of global CO 2 emissions. Broken
down by fuel type, the single largest source of global CO2 emissions is the consumption of coal, followed by
petroleum, then natural gas.
CO2, like other greenhouse gases, is found naturally in Earth’s atmosphere. Scientists believe that the
concentration of CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere remained relatively stable for thousands of years at roughly 280
parts per million (ppm). However, since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, human activity has
significantly increased the atmospheric concentration. Today, the concentration of CO 2 in the atmosphere
stands at about 390 ppm - an increase of over 30%.
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___F____ 1. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is only found in Earth’s atmosphere.
____T____ 2. Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the air.
___T____ 3. Burning fossil fuels is the primary source of global CO2 emissions.
___F____ 4. Sixteen countries rely entirely on renewable energy sources.
___NG____ 5. Deforestation also contributes to increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
___F____ 6. The concentration of CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere has been stable for thousands of years.
____T____ 7. Human activities have led to a rise in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere since the
Industrial Revolution.
__F_____ 8. The current concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is approximately 280 ppm.
XIII. Reorder the given words and phrases to form meaningful sentences.
1. responsible / in / We / are / emissions. / greenhouse / for / the / increase / gas (10 words)
We are responsible for the increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Soot / affects / plants / is / pollutant / major / from / that / a / air / coal / quality. (12 words)
Soot from coal plants is a major pollutant that affects air quality.
3. rising / The / sea / linked / is / the / to / polar / melting / ice / level / of / caps. (13 words)
The rising sea level is linked to the melting of polar ice caps.
4. a / balance / impact / Deforestation / the / significant / on / of / has / environment. / the (11 words)
Deforestation has a significant impact on the balance of the environment.
5. practices / impact / growth. / nutrients / the / Farming / of / can / soil / and / crop / balance (12 words)
Farming practices can impact the balance of soil nutrients and crop growth.
XIV. Rewrite the following sentences using present or past participle clauses based on the given words.
1. Many companies raise awareness of impacts of carbon emissions, so they promote the use of renewable
energy resources.
-> Raising ______awareness of impacts of carbon emissions, many companies promote the use of renewable
energy resources_______
2. Open fires and burning fossil fuels release soot and black carbon, which have negative effects on air quality.
-> Released _____from open fires and burning fossil fuels, soot and black carbon have negative effects on air
quality________
3. Deforestation reduces carbon absorption by trees so it affects the balance of the ecosystem badly.
-> Reducing ___carbon absorption by trees, deforestation impacts the balance of the ecosystem badly__
4. The destruction of coral reefs results from rising ocean temperatures, so it threatens ocean biodiversity.
-> Resulting ____from rising ocean temperature, the destruction of coral reefs threatens ocean
biodiversity______
5. If the ozone layer is damaged badly, it will affect human health and ecosystems.
-> Damaged _____badly, the ozone layer will affect human health and ecosystems_________

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