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Practice UNIT 5 - It is helpful

tiếng anh 1 (Đại học Kinh tế Quốc dân)

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PRACTICE UNIT 5
Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
1. A. refer B. escape C. planet D. level
2. A. leader B. increase C. release D. ocean
Mark the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
3. A. discuss B. dirty C. achieve D. review
4. A. environment B. renewable C. responsible D. temperature
5. A. national B. atmosphere C. emission D. conference
Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
6. Gases released from coals when they are burnt contribute to global warming.
A. delivered B. freed C. surrendered D. cleared
7. Scientists think it is unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill.
A. appropriate decision B. good result C. bad result D. effective action
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
8. Farming activities have a strong warming impact on the global temperature and the experts have started
thinking about how to reduce it.
A. manage B. protect C. plummet D. increase
9. Oceans can remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it.
A. discharge B. stop C. conserve D. prevent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
10. Methane is ________ for nearly one-third of current warming from human activities.
A. comprehensible B. suitable C. responsible D. important
11. What will happen if there is a balance between the greenhouse gases released and those removed
________ the atmosphere? A. about B. for C. from D. to
12. ________ is destroying large areas of tropical rainforests.
A. Earthquake B. Pollution C. Climate change D. Deforestation
13. The first goal of the conference is to limit the global temperature ________ to 1.5°C.
A. upgrading B. increase C. rise D. raising
14. Countries will have to stop building new coal plants and switch to clean ________ of energy.
A. resources B. roots C. origins D. sources
15. The students took part in green activities, ________ more than 100 trees.
A. to plant B. planted C. plant D. planting
16. The tiny pieces of black carbon ________ from indoor stoves can enter the human body and cause
serious health problems. A. released B. balanced C. polluted D. suffered
17. Soot from open waste burning has a strong warming ________ on the earth.
A. change B. damage C. consequence D. effect
18. ________ about the environmental problems, many young people joined the club.
A. Worrying B. Worry C. To worry D. Worried
19. When forests are ____ or burnt, they release the carbon stored in the trees into the atmosphere as CO2.
A. suffered from B. cut down C. thought of D. run out

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20. World leaders, climate experts, organisations and national representatives will carefully discuss the
issues at the conference and agree on how to ________ global progress on climate change.
A. take B. put C. give D. make
21. Fossil fuels will be ________ because they are non-renewable energy.
A. thrown away B. cut down C. used up D. run out
22. ________ too much of the sun’s heat, greenhouse gases stop it from escaping back into space.
A. Catching B. Trapping C. Holding D. Touching
Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
23. Burning for energy, fossil fuels release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A. the atmosphere B. Burning C. release D. fossil fuels
24. Her grandpa is now suffered from ill health after many years of working in the coal industry.
A. after B. Her C. suffered D. working
25. Worried for the consequences of deforestation, they stopped burning trees to create farmland.
A. for B. deforestation C. to create D. stopped
Read and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
The Paris Agreement, signed (26) ________ 2015, is a landmark international accord aimed at
combating climate change and its impacts. The agreement brings together nearly (27) ________ country in
the world, united in their commitment to address the global challenge of rising temperatures. Its main
objective is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and
pursue efforts to keep it below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Under the Paris Agreement, countries are (28) ________
to submit their own climate action plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outlining
their targets and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement also emphasizes the
importance of adaptation and support for developing countries in their efforts to build resilience and adapt to
the impacts of climate change. (29) ________ , the Paris Agreement establishes a framework for
transparency, accountability, and regular review to ensure countries’ progress towards their climate goals.
The Paris Agreement represents a significant milestone in global climate action, reflecting the recognition of
the urgent need to address climate change (30) ________ . It symbolizes the commitment of nations to work
together towards a sustainable and low-carbon future.
26. A. on B. by C. in D. at
27. A. almost B. each C. most D. every
28. A. made B. forced C. suppressed D. required
29. A. However B. Although C. Furthermore D. Therefore
30. A. separately B. obviously C. individually D. collectively
Read and mark the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Vietnam, like many other countries, is facing the significant challenge of global warming. As a nation
with a long coastline and a large agricultural sector, the impacts of climate change pose serious threats to its
environment, economy, and people.
One key aspect of Vietnam’s approach is the promotion of renewable energy sources. The country
has made notable progress in expanding its capacity for wind and solar power generation. Through
investments in clean energy infrastructure, Vietnam aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and decrease

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greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the government has implemented policies to encourage energy
efficiency and conservation, promoting sustainable practices across various sectors. Vietnam is also actively
involved in international efforts to combat global warming. The country has ratified the Paris Agreement and
committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Vietnam also participates in global climate conferences
and initiatives, collaborating with other nations to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices
as it recognizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing the complex challenges of climate
change.
After all, Vietnam is taking proactive steps to deal with global warming. By prioritizing renewable
energy, implementing sustainable practices, and engaging in international collaborations, Vietnam
demonstrates its commitment to mitigating the impacts of climate change.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Renewable Energy in Vietnam
B. The Economic Impact of Global Warming in Vietnam
C. International Efforts to Combat Global Warming D. Vietnam’s Struggle with Climate Change
32. The word “promoting" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. fostering B. compelling C. affecting D. disparaging
33. The word "it” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. the country B. greenhouse gas emissions C. global warming D. the Paris Agreement
34. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Vietnam is now still heavily reliant on fossil fuels for energy generation.
B. Vietnam promotes renewable energy and sustainable practices to mitigate the effects of global warming.
C. The impacts of climate change pose serious threats to Vietnam’s environment, economy, and people.
D. Vietnam has ratified the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
35. It can be inferred from the passage that ________ .
A. Vietnam’s renewable energy sector has seen significant growth in recent years.
B. Vietnam’s long coastline makes it less vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
C. Vietnam is one of the leading countries in global efforts to combat global warming.
D. Vietnam has not implemented any policies to encourage energy efficiency and conservation.
Mark the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
36. Mary: Watch out! You are too close and will burn yourself! - Peter: ________
A. Are you worried about him? B. Don't worry. I'm very careful.
C. No problem. I will warn you. D. I must warn you.
37. Mary: I wouldn’t burn rubbish if I were you because it releases harmful gases into the atmosphere.
Peter: ________
A. You are right. B. I’m worried about that.
C. Oh, really? I don’t know that. Thanks so much. D. Thanks for your compliment.
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
38. They read a lot, and they know that the burning of fossil fuels increases the amount of greenhouse gas
emissions in the atmosphere.

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A. Reading a lot, they know that the burning of fossil fuels increases the amount of greenhouse gas
emissions in the atmosphere.
B. They read a lot because they know that the burning of fossil fuels increases the amount of greenhouse gas
emissions in the atmosphere.
C. They know that the burning of fossil fuels increases the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the
atmosphere, so they read a lot.
D. Read a lot, and they know that the burning of fossil fuels increases the amount of greenhouse gas
emissions in the atmosphere.
39. The students were encouraged by their teacher, and they started to join some environmental projects.
A. Encouraged by the students, the teacher started to join some environmental projects.
B. Encouraging by their students, the teacher started to join some environmental projects.
C. Encouraged by their teacher, the students started to join some environmental projects.
D. Encouraging by their teacher, the students started to join some environmental projects.
40. My father is a farmer, so he understands the importance of soil and water.
A. Being a farmer, my father understood the importance of soil and water.
B. Is a farmer, my father understands the importance of soil and water.
C. Being a farmer, my father understands the importance of soil and water.
D. A farmer, my father understands the importance of soil and water.
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. Household air ________ kills millions of people yearly.
A. effect B. pollution C. consequence D. product
2. Black carbon emissions come from several sources and ________ the earth’s temperature.
A. throw away B. lead to C. affect D. refer to
3. Farming provides us ________ the food that we eat every day.
A. for B. about C. with D. in
4. Renewable energy is clean, so it doesn’t ________ the environment.
A. pollutant B. pollute C. polluted D. pollution
5. The world’s biggest source of soot is ________ crop waste.
A. burning B. burn C. to burn D. burnt
II. Rewrite the sentences using present or past participle clauses.
6. If methane is produced in huge amounts, it poisons the air.
→ __________________________________________________________________________.
7. They are educated about the impact of global warming, so they decided to save more energy.
→ __________________________________________________________________________.
8. They cut down forests for farms, and now they are suffering from the consequences.
→ __________________________________________________________________________.
9. The children are supported by their parents, so they are confident to participate in the speaking contest
about the environment.
→ __________________________________________________________________________.
10. Renewable energy is available, so it is suitable for the future.

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