Test 7 I- Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : 1- a. torch b. sport c. record d. colorful 2- a. tower b. slow c. flower d. down 3- a. balloon b. hand c. band d. bamboo 4- a. prepare b. prepayment c. preposition d. prescribe 5- a. competition b. competence c. competent d. compete 6- a. flow b. row c. know d. now 7- a. fly b. hobby c. energy d. ordinary 8- a. dump b. bulb c. nuclear d. plumber 9- a. receive b. replace c. regularly d. reduce 10- a. label b. slavery c. late d. last II- Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others : 1- A. account B. conserve C. install D. faucet 2- A. energy B. natural C. appliance D. furniture 3- A. category B. necessity C. ordinary D. profitable 4- A. quarter B. receive C. hobby D. label 5- A. innovation B. ultimately C. regularly D. comfortable III- Pick out the word that is of different topic from the others : 1- A. enormous B. huge C. big D. tiny 2- A. bulb B. shower C. faucet D. bath 3- A. refrigerator B. freezer C. pipe D. rubbish 4- A. coal B. nuclear C. gas D. oil 5- A. appliance B. crack C. equipment D. tool IV- Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets : 1- I’ll ask my brother (explain) . the lesson again. 2- I think you should have your hair (cut) . . 3- She (be) to Sa Pa many times. 4- The school regulations should (observe) all times. 5- The funny story made the children (laugh) . a lot. V- Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses : 1- They live in a small village. (happy) 2- You should spend your money and energy as . as possible. (economy) 3- You can buy waste . made from this factory. (produce) 4- This library is open to all . . (read) 5- Air and water are . in our life. (necessary) 6- My brother can repair electric very well. (apply) 7- These . will conserve the earth’s . (innovate) 8- Since the world’s energy resources are limited, we must them. (conservation) 9- We suggest the light bulb. It is broken. (replacement) 10- To keep the air unpolluted, people ought to use energy to create electricity. (sun) VI- Join each of the following pairs of sentences with “or” , “and” , “but” , “so” or “because” : 1- I told a joke . Nobody laughed. 2- You must study harder . you will go into another class. 3- The city suffers from air pollution . The city suffers from water pollution. 4- I knew her family . I did what I could for her. 5- We can’t afford energy-saving light bulbs . The light bulbs are too expensive. VII- Choose the correct connectives in brackets : 1- I opened the door looked out. (and / but) 2- I arrived 20 minutes early, . I had time for a cup of tea. (so / because) 3- We looked everywhere. , we could not find the keys. (However / Therefore) 4- The bus fare is expensive. , I prefer to walk. (However / Therefore) 5- There were many people at the concert, . we couldn’t get seats. (so / however) 6- I read the book, did not understand it. (but / or) 7- We had to wait . we arrived early. (because / so) 8- I would like to go swimming. , I have too much work to do. (However / Therefore) 9- I go for a walk the sun is shining. (because / so) 10- Do you know his address telephone number ? (but / or) VIII- Put the following words in the correct order to make meaning sentences : 1- should / the amount / your / uses / you / of / family / reduce / electricity. 2- showers / can / neighbor / because / water / my / taking save / suggests / they. 3- the sun / the roof / solar panels / on / of / the energy / installed / a house / from / are / to receive. 4- turn off / when / must / the classroom / remember / you / the fan / to / leave / you. 5- love / TV / do / has to / homework / would / to / but / his / Minh / watch / he. IX- Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one : 1- She planted that tree five years ago. That tree 2- My family has someone water the roses every day. My family has the . 3- He’s going to have his room redecorated with some new furniture. He’s going to ask . 4- Shall we use gas instead of burning coal ? I suggest 5- Tom failed the exam because of his laziness. Because Tom . 6- Unless we reduce the use of water and electricity, we’ll have to pay more this month. If we 7- Lan is a better cook than Hoa. Hoa can’t . 8- Nam’s motorbike was washed carefully. Nam . 9- My sister is good enough to pass the final exam. My sister is so 10-To make friends in the new school is not easy for a new student. It’s . X- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences : 1- Oh dear ! How ___________________ our household bills are ! We can’t pay them. A. heavy B. enormous C. small D. low 2- In winter, heating __________________ for 50 percent of our electricity bill. A. takes B. occupies C. accounts D. costs 3- Energy can be collected by solar _______________ on cloudy days. A. boards B. panels C. bars D. sheets 4- If we don’t find __________ sources of power, we will use up all the fossil fuels in the near future. A. effective B. efficient C. natural D. alternative 5- We want to use solar energy, _________________ it cannot be used on cloudy days. A. but B. so C. because D. however 6- Are wind power ______________ solar power new kinds of energy for future use ? A. and B. or C. with D. but 7- He is always broke, He can afford neither luxuries ______________ basic necessities. A. or B. nor C. and D. but 8- Her husband bought not only two energy-saving light bulbs but _______________ one cheap washing machine last Sunday. A. also B. too C. as well D. some 9- You can’t have both of these products. Take one __________________ the other. A. and B. with C. but D. or 10- Ba really wants to buy new tables and chairs. ____________________, new furniture costs too much. A. However B. But C. Therefore D. So 11- If the TV is always on in your house, you will not reduce the ______________ of electricity you use. A. number B. amount C. much D. plenty 12- “I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” “____________________________” A. We will. B. Good idea ! C. Yes, please. D. I’m afraid not. 13- Lan spoke English _______________ after she lived in England for several months. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. unnaturally 14- There’s nothing good on TV. Why don’t you turn it ___________________ ? A. on B. down C. off D. up 15- I’m trying to cut down ___________________ the amount of driving I do to save energy. A. off B. to C. out of D. on XI- Complete the following sentences with the suggested words : A/ 1- Good evening / Lady / Gentleman . My name / I / tell / how / reduce / save money. 2- Every household / use / much electricity. You / reduce / amount by : 3- Turn off / lights / before / go out. 4- Prepare / food / carefully / before / turn on / stove. 5- Keep / refrigerator door closed. 6- Not turn on / many lights / the same time. 7- Replace / ordinary 100 watt light bulbs / energy saving bulbs. 8- If / follow / simple rules / not only / you / save money / natural resources / but also / the household appliances / last / many times longer. . The end . Lan spoke English _______________ after she lived in England for several months. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. unnaturally 14- There’s nothing good