Look no further (2)_______ solar energy from our sun at present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear powerA. This power could be provided by the su[r]
(1)EXERCISE – English 9
I Choose the word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: His job is to fix the pipes and baths He’s a/an _
A examiner B authority C conservationist D plumber Local authorities should - heavily anyone using electricity to catch fish
A prohibit B fine C encourage D complain I was very busy,……….I couldn’t join in the trip
A because B so C but D and ……… air can cause illness and even death
A Pollute B Polluted C Polluting D Pollution What are you looking ? - My picture book I’ve lost it
A on B off C in D for
6 We shouldn’t spray _on vegetables It’s very dangerous A dynamite B pesticide C sewage D oil I’m _ that someone has spoiled the beach
A disappointed B pleased C happy D excited It is said that there will be a terrible _ of fresh water in a few decades
A supply B shortage C plenty D energy It was raining; _, the soccer game was going on
A although B but C however D therefore 10 She stays at home because she has to look ……….her baby
A at B after C up D for
II Choose the word (A,B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage
Are you sure looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn’t cause (1) or waste natural resources? Look no further (2) _ solar energy from our sun at present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power This power could be provided by the sun One percent of the solar energy (3) _ reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population
Many countries are already using solar energy Solar panels are (4) on the roof of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water The energy can be stored for a (5) of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy too
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead (6) gas by the year 2015
1. A preservation B protection C innovation D pollution
2. A than B as C more D from
3. A whose B where C that D who
4. A received B covered C planted D placed
5. A few B little C lots D number
6. A in B of C for D with
III Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:
1 There have been many in the field of telecommunications (innovate) The accident happens because of driving (care)
3 Air ……… makes people fall ill (pollute)
4 Some want more information about the food they buy (consume) You should the amount of water your family uses (reduction)
IV Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence:
(2)3 Does she suggest the door and windows to save energy? (open) I am looking forward to from you (hear)
5 If you don’t study harder, you the final exam (not pass) IV Read the passage and then decide whether the statements are True or False:
In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer Therefore, consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb
1 In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not necessities _ Consumers want products that will be not only effective but also economical For most North American households, lighting accounts for 20 percent of the electricity bill Consumers can save money and electricity by using energy-saving bulbs _
V Rewrite each of the following sentences in a another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it
1 The last time I met her was months ago
I haven’t
2. Tom got up late, so he is late for school now
Since
3 Save the energy and we will save money
If
4 I’m not rich, so I can't travel around the world.
If………
5 I think it would be good idea to take shower
I suggest We went to work late because the traffic was heavy
Because of
7. His parents aren't happy because he doesn't study hard.
If………
8 We started living here in 2003
We have ………
9 I think it would be good idea to save energy
I suggest
10.He doesn't study hard He doesn't pass the exam.
If……… 11.It rains heavily, so we don’t go camping.