TEST 1 UNIT 9 GRADE 10 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. landfill B. lifetime C. wildlife D. climate Question 2: A. impact B. habitats C. harvest D. organic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. energy B. recycle C. pollution D. conservation Question 4: A. environment B. ecology C. biodegradable D. recycling Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: We should turn off the lights when not in use, ________ we? A. do B. don't C. shouldn't D. should Question 6: Wind energy is ________ than fossil fuels. A. more sustainable B. most sustainable C. less sustainable D. sustainable Question 7: The company aims to ________ back on emissions by 50% over the next five years. A. cut B. hold C. bring D. put Question 8: By the time the new regulations are enforced, many industries ________ to more sustainable practices. A. will have transitioned B. had transitioned C. were transitioning D. transition Question 9: ________ plastic helps reduce pollution. A. Recycle B. Recycling C. Recycled D. Recycles Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. FOREST CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS The local environmental organization is looking (10) ______ volunteers to help with forest conservation efforts. Tasks include: participating in tree planting events assisting (11) ______ conservation specialists educating (12) ______ about forest protection Question 10: A. after B. with C. for D. on Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø Question 12: A. communication B. communicate C. communities D. community THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE: Our community is hosting a Green Awareness Day on August 15th at 10 a.m. at the local park. The event (13) ______ to raising awareness about environmental conservation and encouraging sustainable practices among residents. Those interested in joining are encouraged to sign up. Activities include workshops on recycling techniques, interactive sessions on the importance of
reducing waste, and discussions on eco-friendly (14) ______ for daily life. The workshops are designed to offer practical advice on how to live a greener life. Additionally, there will be a guest speaker who has been active in environmental advocacy. (15) ______ you have any questions or need more information, please contact us via email at
[email protected]. Question 13: A. dedicated B. is dedicated C. was dedicated D. dedicating Question 14: A. practical B. theoretical C. difficult D. innovative Question 15: A. If B. When C. Unless D. Should 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. Question 16. a. Dear Ms. Johnson, b. In addition, planting more trees can help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which is crucial for fighting climate change. c. Thank you for your letter about the importance of protecting our forests. d. I completely agree that deforestation is a serious issue, and we should take action to stop it. e. I look forward to hearing from you again. f. Yours sincerely, A. a - c - d - b - e – f B. a - b - d - c - e – f C. a - d - c - e - b – f D. c - a - b - e - f – d Question 17. a. Finally, we can all do small things to help the environment. We can use less water, recycle more, and walk or ride bikes instead of using cars. Every small action helps! b. In conclusion, our planet needs our help. Pollution, cutting down trees, and wasting resources are big problems. If we don’t take action now, it will be too late. c. We know that the environment is in trouble. Many animals and plants are losing their homes because people cut down trees and pollute the air and water. This is very bad for our planet. d. There are many ways we can help. We can start by planting trees and using less plastic. We can also tell our friends and family to do the same. A. a - b - c - d B. c - a - d - b C. c - d - b - a D. d - c - a - b Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. How Will Climate Change Affect Forests? Climate change is starting to impact forests in many ways, and some trees and animals are more affected than others. Forests (18) _______ are home to many animals and plants are experiencing problems. Experts say that forests are (19) _______ because of rising temperatures and changes in rainfall. Trees in these forests are important because they provide food and shelter for wildlife. (20) _______ higher temperatures, some animals are moving to cooler areas. This can be a problem because it (21) _______ the balance in the forest and affects how animals live. For example, some animals may find it harder to find food or mates. Additionally, wildfires are becoming more common due to hotter and drier conditions. This affects (22) _______ where many animals live and can destroy their homes.
Question 18: A. where B. which C. whose D. when Question 19: A. growing B. shrinking C. improving D. developing Question 20: A. Because of B. Although C. If D. Despite Question 21: A. helps B. changes C. keeps D. creates Question 22: A. parks B. gardens C. forests D. fields Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. To encourage young people to learn about and (23) _____, we organized a contest for environmental ideas. We invited students from across the country to send us their ideas for protecting and (24) _____. We have received many interesting entries. Below are the winners. The idea of promoting recycling through social media came from a group of 12th-grade students. They suggested using social media activities, such as online challenges, to encourage young people to learn about (25) ____ and how to reduce waste. Two 11th-grade students suggested forming environmental clubs or local groups with a focus on protecting the environment. These groups will provide information about recycling programs, organize clean-up events, and (26) _____ and promote environmental conservation. (27) _____, such as tree planting and waste reduction, a group of high school students proposed setting up green clubs. The clubs will hold events for young people to participate in (28) _____. The volunteers will not only lead the activities but also explain how students can contribute to environmental protection. The clubs will organize workshops for students who want to learn about recycling, sustainable living, or conservation. Question 23: A. which is essential for the protection of our environment B. what is essential for the protection of our environment C. how essential the protection of our environment is D. the essential thing for protecting our environment Question 24: A. environmental protection B. conserving the environment C. the conservation of the environment D. to conserve the environment Question 25: A. these recycling practices B. their recycling practices C. its recycling practices D. our recycling practices Question 26: A. discuss environmental issues and raise awareness B. discuss environmental issues and raise awareness C. invite young people and raise awareness D. discuss and raise awareness about environmental issues Question 27: A. When it comes to activities B. During activities C. While performing activities D. As part of activities Question 28: A. participate in activities and learn about sustainable practices B. take part in activities and learn about sustainable practices
C. join activities and learn about sustainable practices D. engage in activities and learn about sustainable practices Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Taking care of our environment is very important. Simple actions can make a big difference in protecting our planet. Firstly, recycling is a key way to help the environment. When we recycle, we turn old materials into new products, which reduces the amount of waste in landfills. For example, paper, plastic, and glass can all be recycled. Secondly, reducing energy use is crucial. Turning off lights when we leave a room and using energy-efficient appliances can help save energy and reduce pollution. Lastly, conserving water is essential. We should try to use less water by taking shorter showers and fixing leaks. Water is a precious resource, and using it wisely helps to protect our environment. Question 29: Which of the following is NOT a way to protect the environment? A. Recycling old materials B. Using energy-efficient appliances C. Throwing away all plastics D. Conserving water Question 30: All of the following are examples of recycling materials, EXCEPT ____. A. paper B. plastic C. glass D. food Question 31: The word “landfills” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____. A. garbage dumps B. water tanks C. recycling centers D. parks Question 32: Why is it important to reduce energy use? A. To increase the amount of pollution. B. To save money on energy bills. C. To reduce pollution and save energy. D. To make the environment worse. Question 33: The word “conserving” in the passage can be best replaced by ____. A. wasting B. using carefully C. ignoring D. losing 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 from 34 to 40. Reducing plastic use has become an important goal for many communities. To address this issue, various alternatives to plastic bags are being used, such as paper bags, cloth bags, and biodegradable bags. However, each type of bag has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Paper bags are often thought to be better for the environment because they can break down more easily than plastic bags. Yet, producing paper bags requires cutting down trees and using large amounts of water and energy. Cloth bags, on the other hand, can be used many times, which makes them a popular choice. But if they are not used enough times, their environmental benefit can be reduced because of the resources needed to make them. Biodegradable bags are designed to break down more quickly than plastic, but they do not always decompose fully in every environment. Sometimes, they leave behind small pieces that can still cause pollution. The best choice for reducing environmental impact is to use bags in a way that minimizes waste. This means choosing the type of bag that suits your needs and using it as many times as possible before throwing it away.
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