đáp án đề luyện thi tiếng anh( đề 1). đáp án tin cậy, giải thích chi tiết, có nêu các cấu trúc trong tiếng anh. giúp các em ôn tập hiệu quả và tìm ra lỗi sai của mình để khắc phục.Các em sẽ cảm thấy ôn thi tiếng anh không hề khó.
Om Mani Padme Hum PRACTISE Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A bushes B wishes C researches D headaches D "es" từ "headaches" phát âm /s/, từ lại phát âm /iz/ (A: /'buʃiz/ , B: /'wiʃiz/, C: /ri'sə:tʃiz/, D: /'hedeiks/ ) Question A debt B climbing C timber D lamb B "b" từ "timber" phát âm /b/, từ lại không đọc (A: /det/, B: /'klaimiɳ/, C: /'timbə/, D: /læm/) 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 A optimistic B unexpected C environment D electricity C "environment" nhấn âm thứ hai, từ lại nhấn âm tiết thứ ba Question A bamboo B hotel C hello D beauty D Từ "beauty" trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ Còn từ lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai (A: /ˌbæmˈbuː/, B: /həʊˈtel/, C: /həˈləʊ/, D: /ˈbjuːti/) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: The bigger (A) of the three daily meals for (B) most American families is (C) dinner,served (D) at about six o’clock A "of the three daily " => so sánh đối tượng => dùng so sánh => bigger -> biggest Question 6: The word (A) “scuba” is actually (B) an acronym that comes of (C) the phrase “selfcontained (D) underwater breathing apparatus” C come of : kết của, xuất thân từ => come of -> come from (xuất phát từ) Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum Question 7: Building (A) thousands of years ago (B), the ancient (C) palace is popular with (D) modern tourists A - Câu dùng mệnh đề giản lược - Có loại mệnh đề giản lược : V-ing (mang nghĩa chủ động), V-ed (mang nghĩa bị động) - Mệnh đề giản lược dùng chung chủ ngữ với mệnh đề Ta thấy chủ ngữ mệnh đề "the ancient palace" => chủ từ động từ "built" "the ancient palace" => phải dùng dạng bị động hay mệnh đề giản lược V-ed => building -> built Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A flat B less flat C flatter D the flattest A Cấu trúc so sánh ngang bằng: To be + as + Adj + as -> A flat Question 9: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it A for B against C about D with C to be excited about something: Phấn khởi/ thích thú Question 10: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A didn’t he B had he C would he D hadn’t he B - Câu cần lưu ý dạng viêt tắt của” ’d ”, vừa hình thức viết tắt "had" vừa hình thức viết tắt "would" - Chúng ta có cấu trúc: would + V-bare had + PII - Vậy nhìn vào câu cho ta xác định hình thức viết tắt “had” Trong câu xuất "hardly" từ mang ý nghĩa phủ định -> Dạng câu hỏi đuôi, S + had hardly + PII + O, had + S? Question 11: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I won’t B No, I wouldn’t C Yes, let’s D Yes, I’d love to D Để chấp nhận lời mời bắt đầu “ Would you like…? ” dùng D.Yes, I’d love to Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum Question 12: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes A will find B would be finding C would have found D will have found - Câu điều kiện loại 3: If S + had + PII, S + would have PII - Đây câu điều kiện bỏ "if" trợ động từ "had" đảo lên trước chủ ngữ C Question 13: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary A ingredients B factors C substances D elements Khi nói đến nguyên liệu nấu ăn dùng "ingredients" (factor - nhân tố, substance - chất, elements -yếu tố) A Question 14: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A tradition B traditionally C traditionalism D traditional Trong chỗ trống phải dùng tính từ -> Đáp án D D Question 15: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem A put up with B take away from C get back to D make out of - to put up with : chịu đựng - to take away from : giảm bớt, làm yếu - to get back to (sth): trở lại - to make out of = to produce from : làm từ Căn vào nghĩa đáp án A A Question 16: Bill managed to get to the train station himself his leg was broken A because B because of C in spite of D although D Đáp án A B loại không hợp nghĩa Còn lại C D có nghĩa "mặc dù" Tuy nhiên chọn D vì: 1) in spite of + N/V-ing 2) although + clause Question 17: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence A which B whom C him D that B Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum - Chỗ trống đòi hỏi đại từ quan hệ người thay cho "the person"-> loại A C - Chúng ta biết "that" dùng thay cho đại từ quan hệ người, câu ta thấy có giới từ "in" đứng trước Trong trường hợp ta không dùng "that" mà phải dùng "whom" Question 18: This director has some famous films but I think this one is the best A done B conducted C made D composed C Kết hợp từ: make films (làm phim) Question 19: He wondered his sister looked like, because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time A why B which C how D what D Để hỏi ngoại hình ta dùng cấu trúc : What + do/does/did + S + look like? (Trông nào?) Vì câu gián tiếp nên phần câu hỏi để dạng câu tường thuật động từ theo phải chia cho phù hợp (what his sister looked like) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .” A That’s very nice of you B The beach definitely C I’d love to go D Thanks for the mountains Câu hỏi dạng câu hỏi lựa chọn, vào nghĩa đáp án đưa "B.The beach definitely" (Chắc chắn biển rồi) đáp án B Question 21: George: “ _.” Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.” A You’ve done your work B This is a present for you C I’m glad that you’re well again D You look pretty in this dress Câu nói George phải lời khen Do D đáp án (dịch là: Bạn thật xinh đẹp đầm này) D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum Question 22: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B surprised C frightened D excited C - exhausted : kiệt sức - surprised : ngạc nhiên - frightened : hoảng sợ - excited : thích thú Question 23: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A exactly as things really happen B with a negative attitude C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can A truthfully : thực, thực A exactly as things really happen : xác xảy B with a negative attitude : với thái độ tiêu cực C in a harmful way : cách có hại D as trustingly as you can : tin cậy hết mức Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in A remake B empty C refill D repeat => KEY B: replenish (làm đầy) >< empty ( làm cho cạn) Nghĩa từ khác: repeat = nhắc lại; refill = làm cho đầy; remake = đánh dấu Question 25: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned A clear B obvious C thin D insignificant => KEY D: discernible (có thể nhận thức rõ, thấy rõ) >< insignificant ( quan trọng, tầm thường) Nghĩa từ khác: thin = gầy; obvious = rành mạch, hiển nhiên; clear = rõ Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum ràng Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: She asked John to repeat what he had said A “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked B “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said C “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said D “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said Câu gốc: Cô yêu cầu John nhắc lại anh nói - Loại A D thấy John câu thứ thứ - Đây dạng tập chuyển từ câu gián tiếp sang câu trực tiếp Theo nguyên tắc chuyển từ câu trực tiếp sang câu gián tiếp phải lùi lại Vậy ngược lại, chuyển từ gián tiếp sang trực tiếp lại phải tiến lên Câu B C câu yêu cầu phù hợp với cấu trúc câu yêu cầu gián tiếp: ask sb to sth Tuy nhiên nhìn vào câu gốc có cụm từ " what he had said" Theo nguyên tắc phải tiến lên thành "what he said" => loại C dùng "what he say" => chọn B Question 27: People believe that neither side wanted war A Neither side is believed to have wanted war B Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war C War is believed to be wanted by either side D It is believed that war broke out from both sides - Dạng chuyển từ câu chủ động sang câu bị động Chủ động: People believed that + S + (V) Bị động: It is believed that + S + (V) S + is believed + to V/ to have PII => chọn A Question 28: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean did not intend to steal the money C Jean admitted stealing the money D Jean denied having stolen the money - Dạng chuyển từ câu trực tiếp sang câu gián tiếp - Căn vào nghĩa câu gốc mà phải tìm động từ tường thuật thích hợp Câu gốc: “Không, không Tôi không ăn cắp tiền”, Jean nói => câu phủ nhận Câu A: refused - từ chối, khước từ Câu B: did not intend - không định Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum Câu C: admitted - thừa nhận Câu D: denied - chối => chọn D denied having stolen the money - Lưu ý: Khi muốn diễn tả hành động xảy trước động từ ta dùng "having PII" Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: Our foods contain thousands of different chemicals However, only a few of them are absolutely essential to our health A To stay healthy with only a few essential chemicals, we have to eat the foods that contain thousand of different chemicals B Containing thousands of different chemicals, foods are absolutely essential to our health C We stay healthy absolutely thanks to eating foods with thousands of different essential chemicals D Our foods contain thousands of different chemicals, only a few of which are absolutely essential to our health Câu gốc có nghĩa "Đồ ăn chứa hàng nghìn loại hóa chất khác Tuy nhiên, có số chúng thực cần thiết cho sức khỏe chúng ta." Ta xét đáp án: A Để sống khỏe mạnh với số hóa chất cần thiết, phải ăn loại thức ăn có chứa hàng nghìn loại hóa chất khác B Vì chứa hàng nghìn loại hóa chất khác nên đồ ăn thực cần thiết cho sức khỏe C Chúng ta sống khỏe mạnh hoàn toàn nhờ vào việc ăn loại đồ ăn chứa hàng nghìn loại hóa chất cần thiết khác D Đồ ăn chứa hành nghìn loại hóa chất khác số số thực cần thiết cho sức khỏe Như vậy, đáp án D Question 30: The local residents have protested against the plan to build a textile factory in their neighborhood However, the building work will go ahead A Protests from the local residents have prevented the construction of the textile factory B Due to protests from the locals, the textile factory construction will not go ahead as planned C The textile factory will be built as planned despite the local residents’ protests D The construction of the textile factory has been stopped by the protests from the local residents Câu gốc có nghĩa "Cư dân địa phương phản đối kế hoạch xây dựng nhà máy dệt khu dân cư Tuy nhiên, công việc xây dựng tiến hành." Ta xét đáp án: A Những phản đối từ phía cư dân địa phương ngăn cản việc xây dựng nhà máy dệt B Vì phản đối cư dân địa phương mà việc xây dựng nhà máy dệt không tiến Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum hành kế hoạch C Mặc cho phản đối cư dân địa phương, nhà máy dệt xây dựng kế hoạch D Việc xây dựng nhà máy dệt vừa bị dừng lại phản đối cư dân địa phương Như vậy, C đáp án Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (31) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The number of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (32) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries Nevertheless, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (33) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts rely on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (34) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries with abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In contrast, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (35) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged Question 31: A frequently B recently C freshly D newly - frequently (thường xuyên): trạng từ tần suất - recently (gần đây): trạng từ thời gian, đứng - freshly (tươi mới, vừa mới): trạng từ, đứng trước khứ phân từ - newly (mới, gần đây): trạng từ, đứng trước khứ phân từ => chọn B ( as recently as 1958: năm 1958, năm 1958 thôi) Question 32: A that B who C which D this - Chỗ trống cần điền đại từ quan hệ vật thay cho "the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965" => loại B D - Loại A "that" không đứng sau dấu phẩy mệnh đề không hạn định Question 33: A fine B fee Prepared by Lê Luận C cost 01647 057 038 D sum Om Mani Padme Hum - fine: tiền phạt - fee: phí, lệ phí (thường khoản tiền cố định trả cho dịch vụ đó) - cost: giá, chi phí (số tiền cần có để mua hay làm đấy, thường không cố định) - sum: tổng số Question 34: A economical B educational C financial D political - Bài nói đến ngân quỹ chi phí nên chọn "financial" hợp lý - financial capability: lực tài Question 35: A maintain B obtain C contain D attain - maintain: trì, bảo quản - obtain: có được, thu - contain: bao gồm - attain: đạt được, giành 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 36 to 42 MICKEY MANTLE Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and left-handed He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63 Question 36: What is the main idea of the passage? A Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems B Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time C Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball D Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player Question 37: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle A introduced baseball into the US B earned a lot of money from baseball C had to try hard to be a professional player D played for New York Yankees all his life Dòng 4: "For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time." Question 38: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A Mantle’s being fascinated by many people C Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete D Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player Dòng 7: "He was a wonderful athlete " Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans A success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe B Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success C success in Mantle’s career was unnatural D Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player Dòng 7: " but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him." Question 40: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to A explain how Mantle got into trouble 10 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum B give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life C give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame D change the topic of the passage đoạn đầu tác giả tập trung nói nghiệp Mantle Đến đoạn thứ 4, "But ", tác giả nói "private life" => "But" dùng để thay đổi đề tài đoạn văn Question 41: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened accelerate: làm nhanh thêm - delay: trì hoãn - worsen: làm xấu - better: làm tốt lên - quicken: làm nhanh thêm Question 42: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body? A His way of life B His loneliness C His own dream D His liver transplant operation Dòng 14+15: "drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body 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 43 to 50 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many 11 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks Question 43: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain A none of the areas faces the sea B only a few farms are publicly owned C most beautiful areas are not well preserved D it is difficult to travel from one farm to another Dòng 5: "Most farmland is privately owned " Question 44: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A Going swimming B Picking fruit C Going for a walk D Riding a bicycle câu đầu đoạn 2: "Many people other fruit." Question 45: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to fruit farms in summer C Those who go to the country for a picnic D Those who commute to work in towns 12 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum Câu cuối đoạn 2: "Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle." Question 46: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Modern farming practices C Plants and wildlife D The green belt around cities Câu đầu đoạn 3: "The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices." Question 47: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT A the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside B camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work C the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction Câu đoạn 3: "Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside." - Dịch là: Những kế hoạch xây dựng đường bị tổ chức cố gắng bảo vệ vùng nông thôn phản đối cách mạnh mẽ => Không phải tất mà số tổ chức phản đối => chọn D Question 48: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are limited B are endless C are horizontal D are varied reach to the horizon: trải dài đến đường chân trời - limited(adj): có giới hạn - endless(adj): vô tận - horizontal(adj): chân trời - varied(adj): khác, bị thay đổi Question 49: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A their children enjoy country life B they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there C hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there D life there may be easier for them Câu thứ từ cuối lên đoạn 5: " many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment " Question 50: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A The majority of American people live in cities and towns B Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation 13 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum C Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances D Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside Nội dung A tìm thấy câu đầu đoạn 5: "Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns." Nội dung B tìm thấy câu đầu đoạn 2: "Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation." Nội dung C tìm thấy câu cuối đoạn 4: "there are many miles between towns" => chọn D 14 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 [...]... đầu từ "But ", tác giả nói về "private life" => "But" được dùng để thay đổi đề tài của đoạn văn Question 41: The word “accelerated” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened accelerate: làm nhanh thêm - delay: trì hoãn - worsen: làm xấu đi - better: làm tốt lên - quicken: làm nhanh thêm Question 42: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause... and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but... passage? A The majority of American people live in cities and towns B Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation 13 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum C Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances D Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside Nội dung A tìm thấy trong câu đầu đoạn 5: "Only about... Those who commute to work in towns 12 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum Câu cuối đoạn 2: "Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle." Question 46: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Modern farming practices C Plants and wildlife D The green belt around... country work on farms Many 11 Prepared by Lê Luận 01647 057 038 Om Mani Padme Hum commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green