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Unit 9 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Lesson 1
A. VOCABULARY (1)
1. effect /ɪˈfekt/ (n)
2. fly /flaɪ/ (v)
3. hand in /hænd ɪn/ (phr.v)
4. lead to /liːd tuː/ (phr.v)
5. have an impact on /hæv ən ˈɪmpækt ɒn/ (v.phr)
6. be aware of /biː əˈweər ɒv/ (v.phr)
7. global warming /ˈgləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ/ (n.phr)
8. rising sea levels /ˈraɪzɪŋ siː ˈlɛvlz/ (n.phr)
9. loss /lɒs/ (n)
10. natural habitats /ˈnæʧrəl ˈhæbɪtæts/ (n.phr)
11. climate change /ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/ (n.phr)
12. waste gases /weɪst ˈgæsɪz/ (n.phr)
13. come down /kʌm daʊn/ (phr.v)
14. respiratory diseases /rɪˈspɪrət(ə)ri dɪˈziːzɪz/ (n.phr)
15. disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ (v)
16. illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ (adv)
17. substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ (n)
18. heat waves /ˈhiːtweɪvz/ (n)
19. cut down forests /kʌt daʊn ˈfɒrɪsts/ (v.phr)
20. machines and factories /məˈʃiːnz ænd ˈfæktəriz/ (n.phr)
21. recycle /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ (v)
22. vehicles or public transport /ˈviːɪklz ɔː ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/ (n.phr)

Global warming is a serious problem that affects our planet. One big cause is waste gases from machines and
factories. These harmful gases come down as acid rain and can cause respiratory diseases. Many animals lose
their natural habitats because people cut down forests, leading to the loss of trees and plants.

Another problem is climate change, which causes rising sea levels and extreme weather like heat waves.
Because of this, many animal species disappear. Humans also harm nature by hunting animals illegally and
using dangerous substances that pollute the air and water. When people hand in too much plastic waste instead
of recycling it, pollution increases. Also, the way we travel matters. If we fly too often or use too many cars,
pollution gets worse.

However, we can take action! People should be aware of these problems and try to help. We can recycle
materials, reduce waste gases, and use vehicles or public transport instead of private cars. The burning of coal
also leads to pollution, so using clean energy is better. Small actions like these can have an impact on the
environment and help protect nature for the future.
C. EXERCISES
II-VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
E3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: ___________is the gradual increase of temperature on the earth's surface due to greenhouse effect.
A. Global warming B. Climate change C. Natural habitats D. Extreme weather
Question 2: Air pollution is a major ___________that has serious effects on our health.
A. measure B. solution C. issue D. sewage
Question 3: Some animals lose their habitats because of ___________.
A. habitat B. energy C. deforestation D. biodiversity
Question 4: Although we are aware _______ the importance of environment, we still overexploit it.
A. from B. on C. for D. of
Question 5: Do you think we are doing enough to ____________ wild animals?
A. prevent B. protect C. promote D. predict
Question 6: Many ________ animals have been saved thanks to community efforts.
A. dangerous B. endangered C. generous D. natural
Question 7: We should _________action to protect endangered animals.
A. take B. get C. make D. do
Question 8: The loss of forests can destroy the natural soil and lead __________climate change.
A. for B. to C. off D. down
Question 9: There will be ____, too. Some areas will become wetter while others will become much drier.
A. weather changes B. weather forecasts C. climatic changes D. climate changes
Question 10: “What was the weather like here” - "It was very sunny and hot. We had a bit of a ______________”
A. blance B. diversity C. habitat D. heatwave
Question 11: Global warming is the rise in the _________temperature of the earth's atmosphere.
A. average B. normal C. casual D. polluted
Question 12: Earth Hour _________attention to climate change and global energy issues, and promotes green
activities worldwide.
A. attracts B. draws C. paints D. writes
Question 13: There are lots of things we can all do to ____ the environment.
A. enhance B. protect C. make D. build
Question 14: The gradual rise in the Earth's temperature is known as ____.
A. greenhouse effect B. global warming C. ozone layer D. acid rain
Question 15: All the different plants and animals in a natural community are in a state of __________.
A. peace B. balance C. energy D. pollution
Question 16: Air pollution is a ____________of fossil fuel burning by motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and
rockets.
A. product B. example C. harm D. consequence
Question 17: Air pollution is a ___________ problem in many major cities.
A. practical B. global C. serious D. endangered
Question 18: Global warming is making _________weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts.
A. extreme B. positive C. sustainable D. climatic
Question 19: Thousands of acres of forest are being cut down every year and the ____ of many animals are being
destroyed.
A. natural resources B. natural habitats C. ways of life D. living surroundings
Question 20: Holding World Environment Day is one of the ways the United Nations uses to advocate for
environmental ____ and call for political action.
A. experience B. protection C. decrease D. pollution
Question 21: The organisation focuses _______protecting the natural habitats of rare animals.
A. in B. for C. to D. on
Question 22: The council has _____________ ideas to help manage traffic.
A. come up with B. taken part in C. made up with D. raised awareness of
Question 23: The loss of forests can damage the natural habitats of many animals and put wildlife
_______danger.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
Question 24: We had a discussion about _________ warming this morning.
A. global B. natural C. extreme D. negative
Question 25: High levels of pollution can upset the ____________ of an ecosystem.
A. average B. substance C. reason D. balance
Question 26: Greenpeace is an international group that protests against anything which is a ____ to the
environment.
A. threat B. threaten C. threatening D. threatener
Question 27: Scientists think that wild animals must ____________ in their natural habitats.
A. keep B. to keep C. be keeping D. be kept
Question 28: Pollution can have serious effects_________ the balance of ecosystem.
A. in B. on C. to D. for
Question 29: We need to be _________ of enviromental problems so that we can find ways to protect nature.
A. aware B. calm C. kind D. willing
Question 30: __________ is mainly caused by waste gases that come out of vehicles, machines or factories.
A. Water pollution B. Air pollution C. Noise pollution D. Soil pollution
Question 31: Environmentalists are furious with the American Government for delaying measures which will
reduce greenhouse gas ____.
A. exhaust fumes B. smokes C. wastes D. emissions
Question 32: There’s been a ____ in Germany and a village was completely destroyed.
A. flood B. drizzle C. shower D. smog
Question 33: We have to suffer a lot of floods due to our serious of forests.
A. destroy B. destructive C. destruction D. destructor
Question 34: Illegal trade in animal body _________ can lead to the disappearance of many animals
 A. parts B. sections C. kinds D. sorts
Question 35: During the last hundred years we have done great ____ to the environment.
A. injury B. pollution C. damage D. hurt
Question 36: The problems of pollution call for a prompt from the government.
A. act B. action C. acting D. active
Question 37: If government don't ____ global warming, more natural disasters will occur.
A. achieve B. promote C. discourage D. prevent
Question 38: The loss of forests can have a ________impact on the environment.
A. positive B. giant C. negative D. practical
Question 39: Environmental pollution is becoming an ____ serious problem that needs to be taken care of as
soon as possible.
A. increasingly B. increasing C. increase D. increased
Question 40: Fish and poultry have a much lower impact the environment, and other plant proteins are even less
damaging the planet.
A. Ø - for B. on - to C. on - with D. of - to
Question 41: We are aware of the _______ of natural resources. We should save them for future use.
A. poison B. preservation C. usage D. exploitation
Question 42: They have built a particular reserve which is suitable _______ pandas.
A. at B. upon C. in D. for
Question 43: Forest dwellers had always hunted the local _______ but their needs had been small.
A. wildlife B. commerce C. reserve D. generation
E4: Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in capitals
Question 1: Animals should be kept in their ____________ habitats. (NATURE)
Question 2: Habitats of ____________ animals are damaged by human activities. (ENDANGER)
Question 3: 3. Many endangered animals are at risk of disappearing due to habitat ____________ and illegal
hunting. (LOSE)
Question 4: The presentation focused on ____________ protection and climate change. (ENVIRONMENT)
Question 5: ____________ hunting can cause pain and suffering to wild animals, and destroy animal families.
(LEGAL)
Question 6: You should never buy ____________ made from endangered animals. (PRODUCE)
Question 7: ____________ is a serious environmental problem in many parts of the world. (DEFOREST)
Question 8: ____________ is important because plants and animals depend on each other to survive.
(DIVERSE)
E6: Change the sentences into the reported speech.
Question 1: Mr Jones was very sad and said "All this rubbish is killing fish and other sea creatures."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 2: "We can clean the beach together." said Nick.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 3: "I'll ask our friends and neighbours to come and help us" Mary said to them.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 4: "I'm so happy to hear that, children" Mr Jones said to his children.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 5: Tony said "The disposal of untreated sewage in rivers and oceans leads to water pollution."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 6: Mary said "Loud and annoying sounds from innumerable vehicles in the highway nearby cause noise
pollution."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 7: Mai said "The rising sea level is product of global warming, a natural phenomenon. The only
unnatural thing about global warming is the accelerated rate at which it is happening."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 8: Linda said "Environmental pollution is an impact of human activities on the environment."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 9: Mr Jones gave the people gloves and said to them: "Protect yourselves from germs."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 10: Nam said, "The environment is severely affected by pollution."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 11: Mai said, "The burning of fossil fuels leads to air pollution."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 12: Peter said, "Intensive insecticide and pesticide sprays in agriculture make the soil contaminated."
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 13: "It's confusing because there are too many web pages about the environment" Nam said.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 14: "Air pollution is one of the causes of the greenhouse effect" scientists said.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 15: "Pollution is one of the problems in my neighbourhood" Nam said.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 16: "More people are aware of the preservation of natural resources" the editor said.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 17: "We are discussing the protection of the natural environment" the students told their teacher.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 18: "Use the web search engine to find the information that you need" Nam's father told him.
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 19: He said, “I don’t have much time to talk to you.”
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 20: Kate said, “I will help you carry your luggage.”
→ _____________________________________________________________________________.
III-READING:
E9: 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
For many years, scientists have been arguing about global warming. While they don't all
agree about what this might mean for Planet Earth, many think it is going on - and that we can
do something about it. We need a few more years to gather facts before anyone can say for
sure. But people need to start now to do things to stop it.
There are many types of gases in our atmosphere. Some of them absorb the heat from the sun and control our
climate. "Greenhouse gases” are those that hold the heat around the planet's surface. When we increase the level
of these gases, we upset the balance. These extra gases trap even more heat.
Some scientists say global warming has already started to change the environment.
The Earth's temperature has risen one degree Fahrenheit this century. Many scientists
believe it could rise from two to eight degrees Fahrenheit in the next hundred years. This
would be the fastest rise in 10,000 years.
Sea levels could rise. Ice sheets could melt and add to the water level. Many places near the coast would be
in danger of flooding. If the climate change is too large and too fast, some plants and animals could really suffer.
They could even die out. Weather could become more violent and extreme. In some places there would be more
forest fires. But in other areas there would be more rain and snow, storms and floods.
(Adapted from nytimes.com/article/climate-change-global-warming-fag.html)
Question 1: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Global warming and its negative effects. B. Global warming and forest fires.
C. Global warming and suggested solutions. D. Global warming and its advantages.
Question 2: According to the passage, gases control our climate by _______
A. increasing its level B. absorbing the heat
C. changing the environment D. upsetting the balance
Question 3: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to _______
A. century B. global warming C. temperature D. environment
Question 4: The word "extreme" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______
A. severe B. gentle C. quiet D. peaceful
Question 5: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage!
A. Climate change would cause forest fires everywhere.
B. Scientists have all agreed about global warming.
C. The gases we increase trap even more heat.
D. Scientists say that global warming can never change the environment.