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I. 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.

1. A. equator               B. reduce                     C. extreme                   D. extinct

2. A. preserve              B. conserve                 C. consider                  D. waste

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. avoid                  B. inspire                     C. explore                    D. limit

4. A. recycle                B. souvenir                  C. safari                       D. disaster

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. I was tired after the long trek in the forest, so I went to bed __________ usual last night.

A. more early than      B. earlier than             C. earlier as                 D. not early as

6. Amelia, __________ parents are marine biologists, is my best friend.

A. who                        B. whom                     C. whose                     D. which

7. I can still remember __________ Cat Ba National Park in the north of Vietnam five years ago.

A. having visited         B. to visit                     C. visited                     D. visiting

8. __________ Sahara, the world’s largest desert, is bordered in the west by __________ Atlantic Ocean.

A. The / the                 B. no article / the        C. The / no article       D. no article / no article

9. Every household should have a __________ so that we can turn food waste into fertilizers for plants.

A. recycle bin              B. compost bin            C. trash can                 D. landfill

10. Make sure you clean up the place and __________ the campfire completely before leaving.

A. put up                     B. put off                    C. put out                    D. put down

11. Industrial and vehicle __________ are responsible for most of the air pollution in this region.

A. emissions                B. chemicals                C. materials                 D. footprints

12. __________ causes serious problems, one of which is many animals lose their homes and become endangered.

A. Afforestation         B. Forestry                  C. Deforestation         D. Reforestation

13. Galápagos islands are the perfect place to see wildlife, but tourists need special __________ if they want to spend their holiday here.

A. allowance               B. permission              C. suggestion              D. inspiration

14. I will never forget seeing Phong Nha Cave. It was so beautiful that it took my __________ away.

A. mind                       B. soul                         C. breath                     D. heart

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

15. The students are raising money to help the animals suffering in the Australian wildfires.

A. donating                 B. spending                 C. collecting                D. investing

16. If more people use public transportation, air quality in big cities will improve.

A. be better                 B. be healthier             C. upgrade                  D. advance

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. In order not to waste water, we ought to fix dripping taps and take shorter showers instead of baths.

A. protect                    B. reserve                    C. conserve                 D. purify

18. The owner of the hotel is an old man who is very kind and hospitable.

A. uninterested           B. unreliable                C. uninspired               D. unfriendly

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19. If everyone stops to buy plastic water bottles, then plastic pollution can be reduced.

A. to buy                     B. water bottles           C. then                        D. can be reduced

20. Don’t leave electrical appliances and devices in standby since they still use energy.

A. leave electrical        B. in                            C. since                       D. still use

V. Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

For years, sports clubs haven’t (21) _________ much attention to protecting the environment, but that is changing as businesses aim to have zero impact on the environment. Despite being a relatively small club that currently competes in League Two, Forest Green Rovers is considered one of the best  (22) _________  football stadiums in the world. In 2011, the club finished building the very first organic football pitch in the world. The grass footballers play on is sustainable and free from pesticides and weed killers. Rainwater is collected from large, flat open areas and nearby roofs, and used to irrigate the pitch (23) _________ than using mains water. The pitch is mowed by the first solar-powered robotic lawn mower to be used in British football. To reduce the need for electricity, 180 solar panels were installed on the clubhouse roof to convert sunlight  (24) _________  power. It is also the first football club to adopt a completely vegan diet – a(n) (25) _________  way to combat climate change. Finally, the team has installed charge points to make it easier for players and visitors to use electric vehicles.

21. A. drawn               B. received                  C. paid                        D. caught

22. A. eco-friendly      B. environmental         C. energy-efficient      D. natural

23. A. instead              B. rather                      C. more                       D. preference

24. A. for                    B. with                        C. from                        D. into

25. A. careful              B. advantaged             C. effective                 C. profitable

VI. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Plastics which were produced from fossil fuels are just over a century old, but they have revolutionized our life completely. The great advantages plastic offered led to a throwaway trend that made us discover plastic’s dark side: the threat it poses to our environment and life. Plastic pollution is one of the main causes of marine species extinction, health problems for human beings and animals alike, and the destruction of our ecosystems. According to Greenpeace, more than 100,000 sea creatures and a million sea birds die every year after eating plastic or getting trapped in plastic rubbish.

Every year, the world produces more than 380 million tonnes of plastic. In the next second while you’re reading this paragraph, people around the globe will use more than 160,000 plastic bags and they’ll throw away more than 20,000 plastic bottles. About 10% of plastic will be recycled, and some will go to landfills, but a lot of it will end up in the waterways and eventually in the ocean. Experts estimate that there are already 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste in the world’s oceans. Because plastic isn’t biodegradable, it won’t decompose naturally, so all the plastic that we have now in the world will exist forever. Experts are warning that if we don’t take urgent action, plastics in the ocean will outweigh fish by 2050. There are many ways we can do to keep plastic out of the ocean. We can swap plastic bags for reusable ones which are made of cloth or fiber, reduce the use of disposable cutlery as well as food containers, and avoid plastic wrappings if possible. We can also join in clean-up campaigns in your local community. Every little helps!

26. The word ‘poses’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.

A. creates                    B. impresses                            C. damages                 D. develops

27. Plastic pollution __________.

A. affects the fishing industry                                   

B. creates infectious diseases to human beings and animals

C. has a deadly effect on wildlife                              

D. trap the ecosystem

28. Around the world, people get rid of __________ per second.

A. 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic                                  B. 380 million tonnes of plastic

C. 160,000 plastic bags                                               D. 20,000 plastic bottles

29. Plastic rubbish will __________.

A. decompose in a million years                                B. disappear naturally over time

C. might be more common than fish by 2050            D. can be recycled safely

30. All of the following statements are possible solutions to ocean plastic pollution EXCEPT __________

A. Reduce your own use of single-use plastics.        

B. Participate in a beach or river clean-up.

C. Avoid packaging items in plastic if not necessary.

D. Make your own cutlery and food containers.

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

31. He said he didn’t pick flowers and drop litter in the national park.

=>  He denied ___________________________________________.

32. Leo’s interest is to explore remote eco-destinations such as Galápagos islands.

=> Leo enjoys ___________________________________________.

33. According to recent statistics, no other city in the world is as busy as Mexico City. (FAR)

=> According to recent statistics, the Mexico City _______________.

34. The beach holiday is not so exciting as the eco-holiday in Costa Rica. (MUCH)

=> The eco-holiday _______________________________________.

35. I recently revisited Phu Quoc Island. It is still as beautiful as a pearl. (Combine the sentences using Relative Clause)

=>  I recently _____________________________________________.

VIII. Listen to Laura talking about a holiday she took. Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

36. Laura took an eco-holiday in Madagascar.

37. During her holiday, she took part in a beach clean-up.

38. Madagascar’s environmental problems include deforestation and habitat loss.

39. Laura helped plant trees on the beach.

40. Laura said that an eco-tour cost more than a luxury holiday.

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I. 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.

1. A. event                  B. degree                     C. species                    D. design

2. A. forest                  B. remote                    C. exotic                      D. crop

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. complete             B. promise                   C. design                     D. expect

4. A. heritage              B. cultivate                  C. safari                       D. holiday

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. Don’t forget __________ the lights when you leave the room.

A. turning off              B. turning on               C. to turn off               D. to turn on

6. It’s important for industries to stop __________ of toxic waste into rivers and seas so that no harm is caused to the environment.

A. to dispose               B. disposing                C. dispose                   D. being disposed

7. WWF, __________ main aim is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to biodiversity, was founded in 1961 in Switzerland.

A. whose                     B. which                      C. that                         D. where

8. Other members of marine __________ have also died as a result of red-tide blooms.

A. campfire                 B. compost bin            C. floating                   D. ecosystems

9. A __________ is a container into which you place organic waste to turn into compost over time.

A. compost bin            B. recycle bin              C. rubbish bin             D. dustbin

10. The Great Barrier Reef, __________ world’s largest coral reef system, is located in __________ Coral Sea.

A. no article / the        B. the / the                  C. the / no article         D. no article / no article

11. Costa Rica is one of __________ eco-tourism destinations to visit in the world.

A. the good                 B. the better                C. the best                   D. much better

12. Nature lovers enjoy __________ because they can see breathtaking scenery and lots of wild animals.

A. beach holidays                                           B. package holidays   

C. sightseeing holidays                                   D. eco-holidays

13. The hotel we stayed at wasn’t __________ we had expected.

A. as comfortable as                                       B. most comfortable as          

C. most comfortable as                                   D. a little comfortable than

14. Noah wants to see wildlife in Africa, so he decides to go on a __________ holiday.

A. beach                      B. guided                    C. sightseeing              D. safari

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

15. Pollution is a major issue that has a serious impact on ecosystems and wildlife.

A. species                    B. problem                  C. means                     D. group

16. I was told by the tour guide that the locals in this area cultivate mainly coffee and pepper.

A. harvest                    B. crop                        C. grow                       D. water

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. It’s vital to put out campfires properly; a moment of carelessness is all it takes for a small campfire to turn into a large, uncontrollable wildfire.

A. build                       B. use                          C. maintain                  D. stop

18. Arthur is interested in visiting remote and exotic destinations which only few people know of.

A. isolated                   B. infamous                 C. nearby                     D. popular

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19. The city council has expected residents who commute to and from the city centre using public transport instead of their cars.

A. who                        B. to and from             C. using                       D. instead of

20. The scenery in Ba Be National Park is magnificent and the locals are friendly and hospitably.

A. in                            B. is                             C. the locals                 D. hospitably

V. Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

WATER POLLUTION

Water pollution due to sharply increasing urbanization and modernization is a concerning issue not only in our country but also in developing zones. Currently, many rivers are severely polluted. The first cause is industrial waste. Around the world, about 70 percent of it goes (21) ________ into the river. The second cause comes (22) ________ domestic waste. Domestic garbage and sewage accounts for 80 percent of water pollution globally. Asia has the highest (23) ________ of polluted rivers in the world. The Red River is also a case. Nearly 250 tons of domestic waste is littered directly to the Red River. These lead to seriously contaminated water, which has (24) ________ impacts on the health of the local people. The first consequence is that cancer cases are increasing. About forty percent of cancer cases have a relation to dirty water consumption. Other alarming consequences are the destruction of marine ecosystem, lack of (251) ________ water, polluted food for farming and agriculture, and so on. We must act now to prevent water pollution for a better environment.

21. A. directly             B. closely                    C. nearly                      D. strongly

22. A. to                      B. from                        C. with                        D. by

23. A. amount             B. account                   C. number                   D. limit

24. A. negative            B. much                       C. lot                           D. mixed

25. A. good                 B. interesting               C. available                 D. clean

VI. Read the following passage. For questions, decide whether the statements are True (T), False (F) or No Information (NI).

If you want to do more than just staying in busy hotels, why not visit the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge? This resort, which is located in the beautiful Bergslagen region of Sweden, is completely different. Accommodation is provided in simple wooden huts which have been built deep in the forest. The huts are covered in mud and grass. Bilberries and mushrooms grow wild on their roofs. Kolarbyn is an eco-lodge in its true sense. Back in the day, forest workers used to stay in these, so they're authentic. At Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge, visitors have the chance to get a taste of a simple life, surrounded by magnificent scenery. Every day, you can collect water from the spring, cook your meals over an open fire and wander the mossy woods. In the evening, you can take one of the guided tours and see moose, beavers, wolves and other wild animals in their natural habitat. You can also explore the tranquil lake and the surrounding forest in a canoe, go for a wild swim, or head out for a longer hike in the endless forest. As darkness falls, you can close the door to your little hut, and slowly go to sleep on soft sheep skins to the sounds of the forest and the crackling fireplace. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy an environmentally friendly holiday. On top of that, a percentage of the revenue coming into Kolarbyn goes straight to a range of projects that support the preservation of the environment. A minimum age of 18 is required to book a stay at Kolarbyn, and the resort is popular, so you should book in advance.

26. The resort was built from natural materials.  

27. The resort used to be a popular destination for forest workers.  

28. In Kolarbyn, visitors have the opportunity to live in harmony with nature.  

29. Kolarbyn has donated a part of its money to support eco-tourism.  

30. Only adults can make a reservation at Kolarbyn.  

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

31. Sarah is willing to pay more for organic food because she believes it’s better for her health.

=> Sarah doesn’t mind __________________________.

32. Camping doesn’t cost as much as booking a hotel room. (EXPENSIVE)

=> Camping ___________________________________.

33. I would prefer to use environmentally friendly products such as baking soda to clean my house.

=> I would rather _______________________________.

34. Cuc Phuong national park is older than any other national parks in Vietnam.

=> Cuc Phuong national park is the _________________.

35. People keep throwing litter on the streets. We hate that.

=> We can’t stand ______________________________.

VIII. Listen to an interview and complete the notes with suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each blank.

Cod is in danger because the number of cod is very __(36)______ . The level of cod stocks in the North Sea has decreased 31% since __(37)______ .

Cod are endangered because of __(38)______ .

People are still overfishing cod around the world, except in __(39)______ .

Dr Wallace suggested trying __(40)______ , such as hake.

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I. 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.

1. A. festival               B. light                        C. environment           D. climate

2. A. of                        B. wildlife                   C. waterfall                 D. belief

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. emission             B. endangered             C. efficient                  D. energy

4. A. insect                  B. preserve                  C. package                  D. coral

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. These activities can make a more environmentally friendly choice and reduce their __________.

A. nitrogen footprint                                       B. oxygen footprint   

C. carbon footprint                                         D. global footprint

6. Plastic pollution has had a disastrous effect __________ the environment.

A. of                            B. on                           C. to                            D. in

7. We started to use __________ lights and, as a result, our electricity bill was much lower last month.

A. energy-saved          B. energy-friendly       C. energy-effective     D. energy-efficient

8. Many countries are setting up more __________ to protect endangered species and preserve our environment.

A. conserves                B. reserves                   C. observes                  D. servings

9. The authority will __________ steps to the local problems soon.

A. take                        B. do                           C. go                           D. lead

10. He’s __________ next week for a beach holiday after successfully completing the project.

A. getting on               B. getting off              C. getting away           D. getting far

11. A tourist was fined €75 for __________ litter at Zip World Forest last week.

A. dropping                 B. making                    C. losing                      D. falling

12. When you go hiking in national parks, it’s important to __________ on trails. Every time you leave the path, you may damage vital plant life.

A. touch                      B. stay                         C. volunteer                D. take

13. The melting of polar ice caps puts many marine animals such as polar bears and seals __________.

A. vulnerable               B. at danger                 C. at risk                      D. on threat

14. The __________ of a particular area or country consists of all the plants that grow there.

A. wildlife                   B. flora                        C. fauna                      D. vegetables

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

15. Reduce, reuse and recycle are three essential things to help protect the earth.

A. use again                B. put out                    C. keep                        D. throw

16. New laws have been introduced to conserve the local landscape and wildlife.

A. protect                    B. establish                  C. flourish                   D. help

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. We are trying to reduce all our unnecessary waste by avoiding single-use containers.

A. limit                        B. increase                   C. move                       D. improve

18. Annie prefers beach holidays to sightseeing tours because they are more relaxing.

A. incredible               B. tiring                       C. worrying                 D. interesting

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19. There has been a rise on the number of endangered species in the past two decades.

A. has been                 B. on                           C. endangered             D. in

20. Tourism brings enormous economic benefits, because it also harms the natural environment.

A. brings                     B. economic benefits  C. because                   D.  the natural environment

V. Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Tourism is an important part of the global economy and eco-tourism has grown (21) ________ than any other sector in the industry recently. Eco-tourism aims to be the most sustainable, environmentally friendly kind of tourism possible. The term ‘eco-tourism’ has been used (22) ________ 1983 to refer to vacations that are spent in natural environments without disturbing or damaging natural habitats. Profits from this type of tourism generally help support the local economy and (23) ________ projects. Quite often, eco-tourism is done in remote parts of our planet which not many tourists have ever seen before. Therefore, it is also a great way to experience new cultures and original lifestyles. Unfortunately, (24) ________ eco-tourism tries its best to keep the adverse impact on our environment to a minimum, chances are that the local wildlife will still be disturbed to a certain extent. Let’s look at Kenya, where trips on safari are usually in the morning. This is also the time when lions go hunting. However, the eco-tourists (25) ________ many other animals away, meaning that lions in the area have to hunt in the hot, tiring hours of the day. Clearly, it’s better to shoot pictures of animals than to shoot guns at them, but whether you are eco-tourists or not, the animals would probably just prefer to be left alone.

21. A. as rapidly          B. more rapidly           C. much rapidly          D. far rapidly

22. A. in                      B. from                        C. after                                    D. since

23. A. environmental  B. organic                    C. wild                        D. natural

24. A. additionally      B. as a result               C. although                 D. because

25. A. frighten            B. throw                      C. annoy                      D. shock

VI. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Forests are vital to life on Earth. We all depend on forests in one way or another for survival. First of all, forests are often called the ‘lungs of the planet’. It is because trees have the ability to provide an essential of life for all living creatures on our planet – oxygen, and the power to purify the air we breathe by removing harmful gases like carbon dioxide. Through a process called photosynthesis, leaves pull in carbon dioxide and water, and use the energy of the sun to convert this into chemical compounds such as sugars that feed the tree. As a by-product of that chemical reaction, oxygen is produced and released by the tree. It is believed that one large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to four people. Moreover, forests help prevent soil erosion and retain soil nutrients. The roots of rainforest trees and vegetation hold the soil in place and help water soak into the ground instead of flowing over its surface. Tree foliage helps rainwater go into the soil rather than wash over it, and reduces the force of raindrops on the soil. Rows of trees which are planted closely together can work like a windbreak. It helps limit the force of the wind and protect the top most fertile layer of the soil from being carried away easily. In addition, forests can also soak up excess rainwater, preventing run-offs and damage from flooding.

26. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The importance of forests in our life         B. How photosynthesis works

C. How forests affect human beings               D. Forests bring lots of benefits to agriculture

27. The word ‘purify’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.

A. maintain                 B. provide                   C. clean                       D. improve

________________________________________

28. Why are forests considered as the lungs of the planet?

A. Because forests maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

B. Because forests absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through the process of photosynthesis.

C. Because forests convert water and carbon dioxide into chemical compounds.

D. Because forests use the energy of the sun to remove harmful gases like carbon dioxide.

29. Which part of the trees helps minimize the impact of raindrops on the soil?

A. The vegetation       B. Roots of the trees   C. Rows of trees          D. Tree foliage

30. According to the passage, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT __________

A. Forests protect the soil from erosion.        

B. Forests can help maintain soil fertility.

C. Forests act as a natural absorber of rainwater.      

D. Forests provide a constant supply of water.

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

31. Jane Goodall is one of the world’s foremost experts on chimpanzees. She has travelled around the globe to encourage youths to be active in protecting the planet. (Combine the sentences using Relative Clauses.)

=> ________________________________________________.

32. Fossil fuels are sources of energy. They have developed within the earth over millions of years.

=> ________________________________________________.

33. The beach holiday this year wasn’t as good as the sightseeing tour we took last year. (WORSE)

=> The beach holiday _________________________________.

34. Both Tim and Diana are excited about the camping trip tomorrow. (AS)

=> Tim is ___________________________________________.

35. I’ve never had such an enjoyable sightseeing tour before. (FAR)

=> This is ____________________________________________.

VIII. Listen to an interview and complete the notes with suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each blank.

Palau is an island country in the Western Pacific.

Palau consists of __(36)__ islands and is enclosed by coral reefs.

The climate is __(37)__ .

Palau was the first country to create a __(38)__ sanctuary.

There are over __(39)__ marine species in the Palau National Marine Sanctuary.

Researchers have examined the __(40)___ in water samples to record the number of species.

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I. 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.

1. A. equator               B. coastal                    C. tortoise                   D. nature

2. A. enough               B. photograph             C. cough                      D. though

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. exploration         B. population              C. conservation           D. geography

4. A. temperature        B. deforestation          C. habitat                    D. animal

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. __________ water going out into the rivers was reduced by 92 per cent.

A. litter                        B. waste                      C. rubbish                    D. trash

6. Please __________ the television off before you go to bed.

A. turn                         B. call                          C. put                          D. take

7. We have partnered with nearby farms, hoping to reduce the carbon __________ of our delivery trucks.

A. footage                   B. footprint                 C. foothold                 D. footpath

8. More__________ use of energy resources is considered to be fundamental in the 21st century.

A. self-sufficient         B. sufficient                C. efficient                  D. ineffective

9. The country has the world's largest __________ of coal.

A. reserves                  B. reservation              C. number                   D. conservation

10. There was a fashion for keeping __________ - snakes, crocodiles and tortoises - as pets.

A. reptiles                    B. amphibians             C. mammals                D. insects

11. He was fined because his speed was double the legal __________.

A. limit                        B. limitation                C. border                     D. deadline

12. Sorry, Sir! You can't take a photograph here without a __________.

A. licenses                   B. entrance                  C. permission              D. permit

13. These skills used to be __________ down from father to son.

A. let                           B. passed                     C. hand                       D. sit

14. The next programme starts in five minutes; __________ the meantime, here’s some music.

A. in                            B. on                           C. at                            D. off

15. I remember __________ pictures of him when I was a child.

A. to see                      B. seeing                     C. to seeing                 D. to have seen

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

16. Student A: Our environment is being seriously destroyed because of the ways we exploit it to sustain our life. - Student B: __________. Everyone is degrading our environment to the largest extent.

A. You are not right                                                    B. I totally disagree

C. I couldn’t agree with you more                              D. I’m not sure

17. Student A: __________ - Student B: It was great fun. I visited many interesting sites.

A. What did you do and buy on your holiday?           B. What was the weather like?

C. How many places did you visit?                            D. How was your holiday?

18. Student A: John, you look terrible! What’s wrong with you? - Student B: __________

A. Thanks for your question.                                      B. I was so sick yesterday.

C. The weather will be better.                                    D. You must be wrong, too.

V. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

19. Countries are trying hard to reduce greenhouse gas ___ emissions _______. (EMIT)

20. Many species are highly ____ endangered ______ due to illegal hunting and habitat loss. (DANGER)

VI. Read the following passage. Then read sentences A-F, and choose the one that best fits each gap. There is ONE extra sentence.

In recent years, environmentalists have become more and more concerned about the number of animals facing extinction. __(21)___ Unless we do something to save them now, we may soon lose many species forever. __(22)___ Habitat loss is the main reason for animal extinction and it occurs for a number of reasons, including massive building development, intensive agriculture and the destruction of rainforests. Recently, governments have made international agreements between countries to protect the rainforests and prevent deforestation through financial support. __(23)___ It should be considered as crime when people poach endangered animals or buy and sell products made from endangered species. By doing so, many animals, such as tigers and alligators, would have a better chance of survival.__ (24) ___ In this way, rare species will be able to live safely without losing their homes to human beings, or their lives to illegal hunters. Therefore, animals can successfully reproduce and multiply. __(25)___ Without care and consideration, they will certainly disappear.

A. Finally, we should make more wildlife parks.

B. To start with, we should stop destroying the habitats of wild animals.

C. To sum up, there are many ways in which we can save endangered species from extinction.

D. Furthermore, governments should ban the hunting of endangered species completely.

E. Over 7,000 species around the world are considered endangered.

F. Besides, promoting healthy and resilient ecosystems ensures that these places will be around long into the future.

VI. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

According to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry, Vietnam currently has got 33 national parks, 57 nature reserves, 13 habitat conservation areas, 53 landscape protection zones and 9 biosphere reserves. Among (26)_______, 61 national parks and nature reserves organise eco-tourism activities. Cúc Phương – the jungle-trekker’s dream – is the oldest national park in Vietnam. It’s (27)_______to a dense forest of millennia-old trees, botanical gardens, caves and two animal sanctuaries which are worth exploring. You can spend the whole day trekking and bird-watching; or (28)_______a stay in the stilt houses of the hospitable Mường people for an authentic experience with locals. Cat Tien, which lies across Đồng Nai, Lâm Đồng, Bình Phước with a total size of 70,548 hectares of land, is one of the largest national parks in Vietnam. It also shelters hundreds of ‘critically endangered’ Siamese crocodiles. Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng national park is also a (29)_______. This park is a true paradise both above ground, with jungles and mountains, and underground, with one of the world’s largest caves. Ba Bể national park is the most important wetland in Vietnam’s protected area system (30)_______it is the only site that has a natural lake surrounded by a mountainous karst ecosystem. Ba Bể lake is also a wonder itself. The calm currents of the lake are perfect for swimming, fishing, and riding on boat trips. Or you can choose to either hike or cycle along the lake to get up close to the forest.

26. A. it                       B. them                       C. its                            D. theirs

27. A. home                B. house                      C. apartment               D. flat

28. A. booking            B. to book                   C. book                       D. booked

29. A. must-do            B. must-read               C. must-have               D. must-see

30. A. so                      B. because                   C. but                          D. and

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

31. My parents do not let me hang around with bad people for fear that I will get into drugs. (PERMITTED)

=>  I am ____________________________________.

32. A man answered the phone. He said Tom was out. (WHO)

=> _________________________________________.

33. These parents felt very nervous. Their children were reported to disappear mysteriously. (WHOSE)

=> _________________________________________.

34. Home computers used to be much more expensive. (AS)

=> Home computers are ________________________.

35. There aren't any trains earlier than this one. (EARLIEST)

=> This is ___________________________________.

VIII. Listen to an interview and decide if each of the statements is T (true) or F (false).

36. The number of cod in local seas has gone down a lot in recent years.

37. The cause of harm to fish has been ocean pollution.

38. Dr Wallace says that cod fishing isn't banned outside of Canada.

39. The UK catches 115,000 tonnes of cod a year from the North Sea.

40. Dr Wallace thinks hake is a better choice than cod.

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I. 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.

1. A. defend                B. destination              C. destruction             D. development

2. A. career                  B. greenhouse             C. teenager                  D. seen

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. photograph         B. tourism                   C. safari                       D. wildlife

4. A. emission             B. pollutant                 C. ecosystem               D. endangered

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. I appreciated __________ the opportunity of studying abroad by the government.

A. being given             B. giving                     C. to be given              D. to being given

6. She lay back in the dentist's chair and tried __________ before the operation.

A. relaxing                  B. to relax                    C. to be relaxed           D. having relaxed

7. From the window we could see the children __________ in the yard.

A. to play                    B. to playing                C. played                     D. playing

8. She smiled as she remembered the quiet scholar with __________ she had shared a love of books.

A. whose                     B. which                      C. that                         D. whom

9. Environmental contamination resulting from human activities is a major health concern.

A. concentration         B. current                    C. pollution                 D. movement

10. The tool makes it possible to create websites __________.

A. less quicker            B. quicklier                  C. more quick             D. more quickly

11. She is __________ the best student in the class, by all accounts.

A. a bit                        B. far                           C. by far                      D. probable

12. I've never owned __________ independent cat as this one!

A. a more than            B. such an                   C. a so                         D. as much an

13. There is __________ bedroom and __________ living room. __________ bedroom is quite large.

A. a|a|The                    B. a|the|The                 C. a|a|a                         D. the|a|the

14. Many native species of animals are in danger due to pollution and loss of habitat.

A. at risk                      B. in stake                   C. in the end               D. out of control

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

15. Student A: Mobile phones bring several benefits to students. - Student B: __________. They can use their phones to study online.

A. I don’t think so                                           B. You’re wrong

C. I don’t quite agree                                      D. You can say that again

16. Student A: I love exploring nature, and I’d like to help protect it. What kind of holiday suits me? - Student B: __________

A. You should go on an eco-holiday.             B. Nothing is suitable.

C. You can’t afford such a holiday.                D. A sightseeing holiday.

17. Student A: I think we should wear flat shoes with soft soles when we visit ancient sites. - Student B: __________

A. Well done!                                                 B. Is it necessary?

C. That’s good thinking!                                 D. It doesn’t matter that you do it.

V. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

18. The ozone layer which protects life on Earth from _________ UV rays is becoming thinner. (HARM)

19. The __________ sight of Pongour Waterfall took my breath away. (IMPRESS)

20. We missed our flight but, _________, got there on time. (CREDIBLE)

VI. Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.

Yok Đôn National Park is one of the biggest national parks in Vietnam. It is in Krông Na commune in Đắk Lắk Province, 40 km northwest of Buôn Ma Thuột City. It is (21) _________ of beautiful scenery including forests, rivers, streams and pools, and amazing wildlife including 474 different plant species in an area of 1,155.45 km².

It is the best place to see large mammals, such as Asian elephants, Indian bison, Eld's deer and yellow crested gibbons. It is also one of the few places that endangered big cats (22) _________ the Indochinese tiger and leopard live. Not to mention the wide variety of birds that live there, for example, the rare giant ibis and sarus crane. All of these species are (23) _________, so this is why the area is protected and why eco-tourism is important.

Visitors can go trekking. To really make the most of the trip and see as much as possible, treks should be at least three days long. (24) _________ this way, visitors can trek deep into the forest and visit a local village. Also, they have the chance to enjoy birdwatching and see a lot of other wildlife including bathing elephants.

There are plenty of places to stay and eat around the national park. The best time to visit is during the dry season (25) _________ is between October and April. This is the time when you are sure to have the best experience ever!

21. A. full                    B. fond                        C. lots                          D. amount

22. A. as a result         B. such as                    C. so that                     D. in order to

23. A. dangerous         B. danger                    C. endanger                 D. endangered

24. A. On                    B. By                           C. In                            D. With

25. A. which               B. when                       C. what                       D. where

VI. Read the following passage. For each of the questions, complete the notes using the list of words, A – H, below. There are some words that you don’t need.

Costa Rica is said to be the perfect place for eco-tourism. Roughly ¼ of the entire territory of Costa Rica is protected areas, consisting of national parks, wildlife refuges, and biological reserves that captivate lovers of eco-tourism activities. Costa Rica is also said to make up approximately 5% of the Earth’s biodiversity. This country also has got 12 different ecosystems ranging from majestic volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, tropical dry, wet and rain forests, mangroves, wetlands and coral reefs.

Among all the eco-tourism activities in Costa Rica, a tour around Costa Rica’s organic coffee plantations is still the best way to not only enjoy local fare but learn about how the nation produces its fresh ingredients. Many coffee farms utilize natural compost and solar energy and a variety of tours that support organic farming and fair trade are available.

When you’ve finished going on a hike through the jungle-like fields of the coffee plantations, you can enjoy the view of the country’s lush green forests with zip-lining. This is an exceptional recreational activity that involves riding a steel cable on a protective seat while observing birds, waterfalls, and flora. If you seek the thrill of an adventure, check out one of Costa Rica’s volcanoes. The unique environment around these volcanoes nurtures a breeding ground for rich biodiversity that you won’t be able to see anywhere else in the world.

Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for __(26)___ . Nature reserves cover __(27)__ of Costa Rica. It’s also home to about __(28)__ of the planet’s flora and fauna. The country has got a diversity of __(29)_. Some special options for eco-tourists include: visiting organic coffee plantations, __(30)__ through a forest or exploring the unique biodiversity around volcanoes.

VII. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.

31. I/ wish/ Charles/ work/ hard/ Mary/ does.

=> I __________________________________________.

32. You / cannot / expect / learn / foreign language / few / months.

=> You _______________________________________.

33. If / it / not / rain / right now / we / go / beach.

=> If _________________________________________.

VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make correct sentences.

34. toilet/ elder/ clean/ his/ sister./ to/ by/ the/ floor/ made/ was/ Keith

=> ___________________________________________.

35. changed/ already/ dramatically./ computer/ lives/ The/ has/ our

=> ___________________________________________.

VIII. Listen and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

36. How long did Jack spend traveling around Vietnam?

A. six months                          B. two months                         C. four months

37. Where did he go hiking?

A. in Cao Phong                     B. in Đà River Reservoir         C. in Mai Châu Valley

38. On which part of Jack's trip did he use a train?

A. Mai Châu                           B. Huế                                     C. Quy Nhơn

39. How did Jack spend his time in Quy Nhon?

A. sightseeing                        

B. swimming and lying on the beach

C. climbing cliffs

40. Jack went to Đà Lạt to see _______.

A. cliffs                                   B. lakes                                   C. temples

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