T&T production/testmax ENGLISH PRACTICE Complete the passage with the words provided in the box. countries polluted land are water rivers people garbage sea from Our oceans are becoming extremely (1) ……………. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which means it comes from (2) ……………. Firstly, there is raw sewerage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many (3) ……………, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million tons of (4) …………… in to the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an accident and oil leaks (5) …………… the vessel. This not only pollutes the (6) ……………, but it also kills marine life. Next, there (7) …………… waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly in to the (8) …………… which then leads to the (9) …………… and finally, oil is washed from (10) ……………. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste. Use the given words to make meaningful sentences. 1. Lan/ person/ always / help/ me. 1. ……………………………………………………… 2. I/ not see/ anything/ because/ it/ be/ dark. 2. ……………………………………………………… Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one. 1. She started working in this company 5 years ago. 1. She has 2. In spite of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job. 2. Although 3. Everyday thousands of trees are cut down in the world. 3. Everyday people 4. "Have you done your homework?" asked the teacher. 4. The teacher 5. The exercise was so easy that all students could do it. 5. It was such 6. I love to play tennis. 6. I enjoy 7. We spent five hours learning English. 7. It took 8. They built the church in 18th century . 8. The church 9. Why don’t we collect empty bottles and cans? 9. I …………………………………… 10. The electricity bill doesn't cost much because 10. Since ………………………………… of their using energy-saving bulbs. …………………………………… 11. Unless we water these flowers, they'll die. 11. If ………………………………… 12. You forgot to turn off the radio, didn't you? 12. You didn't ……………………… Fill in the blank with one suitable preposition. 1. I'm looking forward …………… hearing from you. 2. We were excited …………… the program on T.V last night. 3. She prefers walking …………… swimming. 4. I look …………… my lost key everywhere but I can't find it. Read and answer the questions. Sports and games make our body strong, prevent us from getting too fat and keep us healthy. There are not their only uses. They give us valuable practice in making eyes, brain and muscles work together. Sports and games are also useful for character training. Boys and girls may learn about such virtues as courage, discipline and love their country. 1. What are the uses of sports and games to our bodies? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Do sports and games make eyes, brain and muscles work together ? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. What are sports and games also useful for? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. What virtues may boys and girls learn about? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Thanks (1) …………… television, people can get the (2) …………… information and enjoy interesting programs (3) …………… an inexpensive and convenient way. Nowadays, viewers can watch a variety (4) …………… local and international (5) …………… on different channels. Read this passage carefully and decide whether each statement is True (T) or False (F). In my opinion, the Internet is a very fast and convenient way for me to get information. I can also communicate with my friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, I don't use the Internet very often because I don't have much time. For me, the Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life. It makes our world a small village. In the writer's opinion, 1. _____ He can get information from the Internet. 2. _____ He usually uses the Internet. 3. _____ He can talk to his friends on the Internet. 4. _____ The world is as small as a village. Write the correct form of word in brackets. 1. We can protect the environment by …………… air pollution. (Reduce) 2. The explorer who …………… America is Christopher Columbus. (Discovery) 3. He has been nominated as the most effective ………… in the town charity program. (Active) 4. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated ……………. (Nation) 5. You can’t drink water from that well because it is …………… (Pure) 6. If it doesn't rain soon, there'll be a great …………… of water. (Short) 7. The price of …………… has gone up again. (Electric) 8. We'll live a happier and ……………life if we keep our environment clean. (Health) 9. He is one of the most famous ……………in the world. (Environment) 10. We have to learn about keeping the environment ___. (Pollute) 11. People are talking about the ___ circles on the fields in Great Britain. (Myth) 12. The most ___ earthquake in Japanese history damaged Tokyo and … (Disaster) Complete each gap with one word in the box. There is ONE extra word. You do not use it. occurs, members, for, food, celebrations, clean, happen “There are many (1) …………… throughout the year in Vietnam but Tet or the Lunar New Year is the most important celebration (2) …………… Vietnamese people. Tet usually (3) …………… in late January or early February. A few days before Tet is the time for people to (4) …………… and decorate their homes. During Tet, people, young and old, enjoy special (5) …………… cooked on the occasion of Tet. It is also the time for family (6) …………… to be together”. Write True (T) or False (F). 1. _____ The Lunar New Year is another name for Tet. 2. _____ Tet may begin in late February. 3. _____ People often try to make their houses nice and new for Tet. 4. _____ Tet is the time for family reunions. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. working doing sound scientific adults writers universities angry computers have Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for (1) …………… math problems. Second, there are programs for (2) …………… studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by (3) …………… and business people. Other programs are made for courses in schools and (4) ……………. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and (5) ……………. There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (6) ……………. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they are (7) ……………. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toys and childhood. Computers also (8) …………… lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have personalities. That may (9) …………… strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem (10) ……………. It is easy to think they are like people. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. today because environment important hunting holds around more fewer resources which surrounded A forest is a special place. In the forest, (1) …………… by tall trees, you are cut off from the world (2) …………… you, and filled with the sights and sounds of nature. Many fairy tales and legends are set in forests, (3) ……………have been thought to hold magic and mystery. (4) ………… we know that these are only stories, but the forest is still a place that (5) …………… many of the world’s most valuable (6) ……………. Forest has always been (7) …………… to people. In the past, many people got food by (8) …………… forest animals and gathering wild plants. With the advance of civilization, (9) …………… people now live in forests, but forests are (10) …………… valuable than ever. Forests have an important economic value (11) ……………they provide us with resource such as timber. Forests are vital to the (12) …………… because they clean the air we breathe. Forests are also treasured for their beauty. Complete the passage with words in the box. like movement destroyed abrupt disasters The natural (1) …………… called "Tidal Waves" often occur suddenly. They are the result of an (2) …………… shift in the underwater (3) …………… of the Earth. In the late 2004, a series of tidal waves struck the sea sides of Indonesia, Thailand, and some other Asian countries. The famous resorts such as Phuket and Fifi were completely (4) …………… A large number of people were killed. Read the advertisement and do the task below it G/F,149 Pasteur Street - English, German, and Japanese classes in the morning and evening - Places available in beginner/intermediate classes Courses start November 3 Please call 08.8.113.114 for further information Write T if it is True, F if it is False, N if it is not mentioned. 1. _____ They teach English, German, and Japanese here. 2. _____ If you don't know any English words, you cannot study here. 3. _____ You can begin to study from November 3. 4. _____ There are classes available from 1.00 pm to 4.00 p.m. Put in the correct prepositions 1. Have you ever heard …………… UFOs? 2. Some people believe that UFO is a spacecraft …………… another planet. 3. Lang Son is …………… the Ky Cung River. 4. Hurricane Andrew swept …………… southern Florida …………… August 1992. 5. I think we should put different kinds …………… waste …………… different places. 6. If we go on wasting water, there will be a shortage …………… fresh water …………… a few decades. 7. This label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared …………… other appliances …………… the same category. 8. It is possible to store solar energy …………… a number ……………days. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. The spaceship flew around the new planet several times. The planet was blue and green. They couldn't see the surface of the planet because there were too many white clouds.The spaceship descended slowly through the clouds and landed in the middle of a green forest. The two astronauts put on their space suits, opened the door, climbed carefully down the ladder, and stepped onto the planet. The woman looked at a small control unit on her arm and said to the man. "We can breathe the air it's a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen”. They looked at everything carefully. All the plants and animals looked new and strange. They couldn't find any intelligent life. After several hours, they returned to their spaceship. Everything looked normal. The man switched on the controls, but nothing happened. The engines were not working. He switched on the computer, but it didn't work, either. "Mary," he said, "we're stuck here we can't take off!”. She replied "Don’t worry, John. They'll rescue us soon." a. Decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F). 1. _____ The spaceship flew around the planet many times before landing. 2. _____ The planet looked blue and green from the spaceship. 3. _____ Finally, the spaceship landed in the middle of a green field. 4. _____ The two astronauts stepped onto the planet safely. b. Answer the following questions. 1. What kind of air can the two astronauts breathe after stepping onto the planet? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. What could they find on the planet? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. What happened when they returned to the spaceship? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. Advertisements are very important in the modern world. Often your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that made them. This is a popular form of advertising. A special picture or symbol, called logo, is sometimes used. You see logos on many different products. The idea of a logo is that whenever you see it, you think of that product or company. Many people like to buy a product because it is made by a certain company. Some people only buy a product that is made by a famous company. People wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous label to show that they are fashionable and have good taste. It is very common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio. Most advertisements are only a few seconds long but very attractive. Sometimes, the advertiser uses a slogan because it is easy to say and easy to remember. The idea of advertisements is to try to make you buy the product. They sometimes show rich and famous people using that product. The message is, if you want to feel rich and famous, then buy this product. a. Choose the most suitable ending to each of the following sentences. 1. A logo is a _________. A. company’s name B. special company C. type of product D. company symbol 2. A popular form of advertising is to _________. A. wear jeans B. use logo C. watch TV D. use different products 3. A good slogan is _________. A. easy to remember B. useful to produce C. simple to make D. easy to buy 4. The main purpose of an advertisement is to _________. A. sell you something you do not want B. make you feel rich and famous C. make you buy the product D. pay the TV station b. Answer the following questions. 1. What do your T- shirt or jeans often show? ……………………………………………………………………… 2. Why do people wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous label? …………………………………………………………… ………… 3. Where do people often see and hear advertisements? ………………………………………………………………………… The End . the sea. Many (3) ……………, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million tons of (4) …………… in to the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills. 1992. 5. I think we should put different kinds …………… waste …………… different places. 6. If we go on wasting water, there will be a shortage …………… fresh water …………… a few decades. 7. This label. spaceship descended slowly through the clouds and landed in the middle of a green forest. The two astronauts put on their space suits, opened the door, climbed carefully down the ladder, and