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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 of the
questions.
PLASTIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Plastic is a material we use every day. The first plastics were made more than 100 years ago from parts of plants. Plastics are now made
from oil, coal and natural gas. We are using up these things so fast that the Earth's supplies may run out. Because of this, scientists are
investigating new ideas for making plastics from plants such as sweet potato, bamboo and flax
Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the environment. Some plastics can last for a long time without wearing out,
and can be difficult to get rid of when not needed. They can remain in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years. Landfills
can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our planet.
Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics. Recycled waste materials can be used again to make new products. This can be
difficult as different types of plastic need to be recycled in different ways. Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used to make
new things such as bags and bottles. Others can be made into fibres (strands of material) for clothing.
Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for shopping rather than plastic ones. A lot of plastic objects can also be
reused. Plastic bottles can be refilled many times, rather than throwing them away once they are empty. Unwanted plastic goods such as
CDs and toys can be sold or given away to charity shops.
1. According to the passage, things made from plastic are bad for our environment because _____.
A. they are very convenient for people to use in different purposes.
B. people reuse plastic objects before recycling them.
C. they are a danger to marine life such as whales, turtles and so on.
D. plastics can exist for a long time without decomposing.
2. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Plastic: effects and solutions to the problem.
B. Materials that plastic is made of.
C. The ways to reduce the harm of plastics on the environment.
D. The history of plastic and its usefulness.
3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to protect the environment?
A. using canvas bags for shopping instead of plastic ones B. reusing plastic things
C. buying more plastic things D. recycling plastic things
4. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. Things B. Plastics C. Rubbish dumps D. People
5. The phrase "get rid of" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. remove B. make C. create D. keep

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100
years, the world population has more than tripled. Obviously, this has meant that the world has needed to produce three times as much
food, energy, and other natural resources.
In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that
the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply.
All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The
greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more
food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger
population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming.
In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a
higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. For example, China is the world’s most populous nation, with
1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore,
the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. If every Chinese
person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of
living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.
6. The word “pace” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. growth B. speed C. problem D. pollution
7. The word “consumption” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. development B. usage C. population D. increase
8. According to the passage, how does food production contribute to global warming?
A. Food production requires that the forests be cleared to create farmland.
B. Food production uses many chemicals which add to global warming.
C. Producing more food leads to growth in the world population.
D. Food production decreases the ability of the air to release heat.
9. According to the passage, how does the standard of living affect global warming?
A. Higher standards of living are better for the environment.
B. First world nations create less population than developing nations.
C. The use of natural resources is directly related to the standard of living.
 D. High standards of living lead to increases in world population.
10. Why does the author discuss China, Japan and the United States?
A. To compare the standards of their citizens.
B. To explain why China will not be able to become a first world nation.
C. To explain why the world’s use of energy will need to double soon.
D. To better illustrate the effects of an increase in standards of living.
Read the following passage and indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Many species are now in danger of being extinct. Among the threats (11)___ endangered species are businesses that buy and sell
animals for their skin and other(12) ____ . Unfortunately, the people who run these businesses are not discouraged by fines, (13)___ they
see as just another business expense. A better way to control the problem would be to force whoever is caught buying or selling products
made from endangered species to do community service. Their community service should require work that helps protect the animals they
are harming. Such a law should be quite effective. If people trafficking in illegal animal products were forced to help endangered species,
they (14)____ how destructive their business is.(15)____ , their community service tasks turn them into helpers rather than (16)____ to
protect endangered species.
11. A. in B. on C.at D. to
12.A. parts B. bodies C. bones D. flesh
13.A. who B. whom C. which D. that
14. A. might understand B. will understand C. can understand D. understood
15. A. Furthermore B. However C. Because D. Nevertheless
16. A. destroy B. destroyers C. destroying D. destructive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful
paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
17:
a. Dear John, when we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find numerous advantages.
b. Firstly, it is a great device for education.
c. Moreover, live lectures are now possible because of social media, so you can attend a lecture happening in America while sitting in India.
d. Most importantly, it also provides a great platform for young budding artists to showcase their talent for free.
e. Best wishes.
f. Students can educate themselves on various topics using social media.
A. a- b- c- d-f-e B. a- f- b- e- d- c C. a- f- b- c- d- e D. a- b- c- d- e- f
18.
a. However, other people agree that human beings cause global warming. They try to recycle things.
b. Some people think that it is normal for the Earth’s temperature to go up and down.
c. What is more, they also choose to walk or cycle so as to reduce carbon emissions.
d. The majority of people believe that they must combat climate change.
e. It is hotter and hotter nowadays.
A. e-d-c-b-a B. e-a-d-b-c C. e-b-a-c-d D. e-b-a-d-c
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning with the provided one:
19. Mary said : “ What will you do this evening, John ?”
A. Mary asked John what would he do that evening.
B. Mary asked John what John did that evening.
C. Mary wanted to know what she and John would do that evening.
D. Mary wanted to know what John would do that evening.
20. We don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species because they will become extinct sooner.
A. We don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species, so they will become extinct sooner.
B. If we allowed the local people to hunt endangered species, they would become extinct sooner.
C. We don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species unless they will become extinct sooner.
D. They will become extinct sooner if we don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species.
Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning as directed
21. Many people believe that no sea in the world is warmer than the Red Sea. (comparison)
=> .
22. The girl looked very upset. Her electronic dictionary broke down. ( use a relative pronoun)
=> ____________________________________________________________
23. “I can’t go to your birthday party next Saturday evening, Jack”, said Mary.( use the reported speech)
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24. The government plans to reduce pollution. Our city becomes a more livable place. .( use the conditional sentence)
=>______________________________________________________________