1. Complete the text with the missing words. The first letters are given.

(Hoàn thành bài đọc sau với các từ còn thiếu. Các chữ cái đầu tiên được cho trước.)

Every country aims to create (1) economic growth because it brings more jobs and better living conditions for its population. However, this kind of development is often bad news for the environment. For example, when more factories are built, there is more employment, but air pollution from manufacturing leads to (2) gl_____ wa_____, a phenomenon that is increasing temperatures around the world. This (3) cl _____ ch_____ causes problems for farmers because when it’s hotter and there isn't enough rain, (4) wa_____ sh_____ mean animals have nothing to drink and food crops die. In addition, warmer temperatures destroy areas where animals live and we now have many (5) en_____ sp_____ that could die out completely.

There needs to be a balance between economic growth and protecting the environment. Governments should invest in (6) re_____ en_____ such as wind farms and make it affordable for homes and businesses to install

(7) so_____ pa_____ on roofs.

Some countries make sure all homes have(8) re_____ bi_____ for their household waste, too. Glass, paper and aluminium can be reused, which is great for the environment.

2. Match the two statements. Use the words in bold to help you.

(Nối hai phát biểu. Dùng các từ in đậm để giúp bạn.)

3. Complete the text with the words in bold in Exercise 2.

(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với các từ in đậm trong bài tập 2.)

One of the biggest threats to the quality of the natural environment is (1) single-use plastic such as drinks bottles, bags, straws and packaging. Unlike paper packaging, plastic is not (2) _____, so it stays on the ground and in the oceans for many, many years and causes (3) _____ of land and water.

When plastic is in the ocean, sea creatures mistake it for food, eat It and die. These deaths affect the (4) _____ in terrible ways as it means there is less for other animals to eat. We should produce less plastic and get rid of plastic waste more responsibly to stop the (5) _____ that it causes. It isn't enough for us to depend on (6) _____ to fight for the environment. Everyone has a duty to protect the planet.

4. Complete the missing words. The first letters are given.

(Hoàn thành các từ còn thiếu. Các từ đầu tiên đã được cho trước.)

1. A ditch can be at the side of a road or a field, and it holds or carries away water.

2. A s_____ is a small narrow river,

3. A p_____ is a large flat area of land with very few trees on it.

4. A b_____ a_____ has many homes, roads and businesses.

5 An o_____ is an area of land where fruit trees are grown.

6. A f_____ is at the bottom of a mountain.

7. A m_____ is an area of land which has grass and flowers in it.

5. Complete the email with the words in the box.

(Hoàn thành email sau với các tù trong bộp.)

To: Emily

From: Anna

Hi Emily,

We're having a great time. I didn't think I’d enjoy hiking, but I’ve changed my mind! We're staying in a village in the (1) foothills of the mountains. It’s far away from any (2) _____, so it’s nice and quiet. Our accommodation is on a farm and it’s such a pretty place.

On our first day, the farmer showed us around. First, he took us to the (3) _____ where we picked cherries from the trees. The following day, we had a picnic in a (4) _____ with soft grass and colourful wildflowers. After we ate, Andy and Lou decided to play football. Bad idea! The ball rolled into a grassy (5) _____ and when Andy went to get it, he slipped on the grass and hurt his foot. Luckily, it wasn't serious, but the next day he couldn't hike with us.

Do you like the photo I've attached? That’s the view from my room. The (6) _____ belongs to the farmer. He got it ready yesterday and he's going to grow some vegetables there. Nearby you can see a (7) _____ - the water is so clear that you can drink it!

Today we're going hiking again. There's a flat (8) _____ not far from here and Andy won’t have any problems walking there. So, I’d better get my boots on and join the others!

Bye for now,

Anna

6. Choose the correct answers A – C.

(Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. In the past, farmers had to dig their _____ by hand, but now they use tractors to plough them.

A. fields                      B. plains                      C. meadows

2. Brightly coloured flowers filled the _____ and we saw deer eating the grass.

A. ditch                       B. meadow                  C. stream

3. _____ plastics have created huge 'garbage patches' in the Pacific Ocean.

A. Only-time               B. Single-use              C. Once-used

4. Global warming has caused _____ to fish  populations, which are dying in great numbers.

A. endangered species B. climate change      C. irreparable damage

5. A _____ chain shows what each living thing eats, and how energy is passed from creature to creature.

A. species                    B. diet                         C. food

6. In _____ areas, there are many homes as well as services such as schools and hospitals.

A. ploughed                B. built-up                   C. thriving

7. Unless the energy we use is clean and _____, we will continue to pollute the planet and damage life.

A. renewable               B. biodegradable        C. recycled