UNIT 10 ENERGY SOURCES

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The wind, the sun, and the wave are some types of __________ sources of energy.
A. changeable B. renewable C. cheap D. costly
2. Remember to __________ the lights before going to bed.
A. turn B. turn on C. turn off D. stop
4. Nuclear power is expensive and dangerous __________ our environment.
A. for B. to C. in D. with
5. Human is looking for a clean, cheap and __________ sources of energy.
A. effective B. effect C. effectively D. effectiveness
6. Low energy light bulbs should be used to __________ electricity.
A. spend B. buy C. convert D. save
7. We must __________ the amount of water our family used every day.
A. lower B. reduce C. lessen D. narrow
10. Fossil fuels are very common in our society but they __________ the environment.
A. renew B. provide C. waste D. pollute
13. __________ energy is produced by collecting sunlight and converting it into electricity.
A. Hydro B. Nuclear C. Solar D. Wind
14. There are many available____ power sources in Vietnam including sun, wind, water, etc.
A. nuclear B. hydro C. renewable D. solar
15. Laos and Cambodia have big plans for building up to 11__________ on the lower
Mekong.
A. dams B. slogans C. energy D. coals
16. __________ can be an excellent source of free, renewable energy for poor farmers.
A. Turbine B. Biogas C. Solar panel D. Bulb
23. Remember to__________ the lights before going to bed.
A. turn on B. stop C. turn D. turn off
24. We will cut down in the use of natural gas because it i_________ and harmful to the
environment.
A. available B. abundant C. plenty D. limited
25. Hydro power is__________ because dams cannot be built in certain areas.
A. abundant B. enough C. limited D. unlimited
26. __________ source of energy is the source that can’t be replaced after use.
A. Effective B. Non-renewable C. Renewable D. Natural
27. Which of the following is NOT renewable source of energy?
A. wind B. coal C. hydro D. solar
28. We are looking for cheap, clean and__________ sources of energy.
A. serious B. dangerous C. effective D. efficient
32. We should put__________ on our roof for the heating and hot water.
A. equipment B. cracks C. solar energy D. solar panels
34. We should use……… light bulbs in our homes.
A. a bit energy B. efficient C. low energy D. little energy
36. Nuclear energy is__________, but it is dangerous.
A. renewable B. non-renewable C. natural resourceD. fossil fuel
37. Fossil fuels are very common in our society but they__________ the environment.
A. waste B. pollute C. renew D. provide
43. “Why is it called a__________ source?” - “Because it can be replaced easily and
quickly.”
A. renewable B. non-renewable C. effective D. specific
44. We must__________ the amount of water our family use every day.
A. lessen B. narrow C. lower D. reduce
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
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 will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas
on the 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. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to
evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperate of the planet. All are necessary for
human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant
source of power.
1. From which do plants on the earth get energy?
A. stars B. the Mars C. the moon D. the sun
2. What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels?
A. natural gas B. oil C. coal D. oil, gas, natural gas
3. Natural sources of energy are energy from __________.
A. wind B. the sun C. water D. the sun, wind, water
4. The word “abundant” in the passage is closet in meaning with__________.
A. plentiful B. limited C. natural D. necessary
5. We are asking the question, “What will happen when there is no oil, coal, and gas on the
earth?” because __________.
A. we are now depending so much on oil, coal, and natural gas
B. other sources of energy can come from the sun, wind, and water
C. we are looking forward to seeing great changes
D. we are looking for other alternative sources of energy