UNIT 10 – PLANET EARTH

TEST 01
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.
Question 1: A. planet B. landform C. flora D. natural
Question 2: A. session B. mission C. issue D. dessert
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 primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. relation B. tropical C. pesticides D. benefit
Question 4: A. mankind B. polar C. preserve D. diverse
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Farmers need to find alternatives to harmful _______ to protect the environment.
A. Pesticides b. emissions C. medicines D. plants
Question 6: Deforestation is a ____ to wildlife habitats around the world.
A. Benefit B. landform C. safety D. threat
Question 7: On 4 October 1957, the Soviet Union ______ the first artificial satellite, Sputnik into orbit around the Earth.
A. Launch ed B. shutted C. took D. pushed
Question 8: The Himalayas, __________peaks are known as the “Roof of the World”, are a mountain range in Asia.
A. Whose B. which C. that D. what
Question 9: The documentary ______ director won many awards is about Earth’s flora and fauna.
A. Which B. that C. what D. of which
Question 10: My favourite holiday was the one _____in a cottage in the mountains.
A. Which spent C. that we spent in
B. We spent D. where we spent
Question 11: Alan: “ Hey, I heard you have an exam coming up. ________.”
John: “Thanks a lot.”
A. Let’s study together later C. Would you like to teach me?
B. I hope I can pass this D. Good luck with your studies!
Question 12: The survival of predators in the food chain relies _______ the availability of their preys.
A. On B. with C. under D. for

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Are you interested in museums?
Would you like a holiday job where you could meet people from all over (13) ____world?
We are looking (14) ___someone to work in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
No experience is necessary but you must be (15) ____ and helpful and have interest (16) ____ art.
Contact Mrs Donovan at the City Museum.

Question 13: A. a B. an C. the D. X

Question 14: A. for B. on C. at D. in
Question 15: A. friend B. friendship C. friendliness D. friendly
Question 16: A. at B. in C. of D. on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
numbered blank from 19 to 24.
The wind controls our planet’s weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex force (19) ____ can kill and
spread fear? On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was struck by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h (20) ____
through the region. Nineteen people (21) ____, $1.5 billion worth of damage was (22) ____ and 19 million trees were blown down in
just a few hours. Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (23) _____ 7 storm. They remain far
better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, when most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173
km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, eventhough, (24) ____ in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings.
Question 19: A. what B. which C. when D. where
Question 20: A. ran B. blew C. flew D. spread
Question 21: A. was killed B. killed C. were killed D. were being killed
Question 22: A. paid B. created C. resulted D. caused
Question 23: A. strength B. length C. power D. force
Question 24: A. when B. like C. unlike D. such as
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in
each of the following questions.
Question 25: A wetland is mostly covered with water. This is necessary for plants here.
A. A wetland is mostly covered with water, what is necessary for plants here.
B. A wetland is mostly covered with water, when is necessary for plants here.
C. A wetland is mostly covered with water, which is necessary for plants here.
 D. A wetland is mostly covered with water, where is necessary for plants here.
Question 26: We learnt about the vital role of clean water on Earth. The surface of Earth is mostly covered by water.
A. We learnt about the vital role of clean water on Earth, which surface is mostly covered by water.
B. We learnt about the vital role of clean water on Earth, whose surface is mostly covered by water.
C. We learnt about the vital role of clean water on Earth, who surface is mostly covered by water.
D. We learnt about the vital role of clean water on Earth, what surface is mostly covered by water.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 29: What does the sign say?
A. The paint is dry and safe to touch
B. The paint is still wet, so please do not touch it
C. You are encouraged to touch the paint
D. The paint is not for public use.

Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. Wait in this area and do not move around

B. You can wait anywhere
C. Moving around while waiting is allowed
D. Waiting is not required here.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 31 to 36.
Polar habitats cover the top and bottom of planet Earth at the North and South Poles. The North Pole is surrounded by the Arctic
Ocean. There isn’t any land here, just a group of continually shifting ice sheets. Parts of Canada and Greenland are near the North
Pole. The South Pole is located in Antarctica. This area has land, but it’s completely covered with a layer of ice that’s almost 3 miles
thick.
The polar regions have two seasons: summer and winter. In the summer, the sun shines 24 hours a day, but it never gets high enough
above the horizon to warm things up, so even summers are pretty cold. It’s dark all winter because the sun doesn’t rise during those
months of the year. Fierce continuous winds make it feel even colder.
It’s much too cold and dry for trees to grow in most areas of the Arctic, and there is no room for their roots, because just under the
surface of the ground there is always a layer of ice, called permafrost. You won’t find trees in Antarctica, but some types of small
shrubs, lichens, mosses, and algae are able to grow in the harsh climate.Polar bears and arctic foxes are adapted to the extreme
weather of the Arctic region. Walruses and humpback whales live in the Arctic ocean. Several kinds of penguins, including the
emperor penguin, live in Antarctica, and so do walruses and narwhals.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Polar bears and penguins are well-adapted to their environments.
B. The North and South Poles have distinct geographical features.
C. The Arctic and Antarctic regions have unique and harsh climates.
D. Permafrost prevents tree growth in the Arctic.
Question 32: Why can’t trees grow in the Arctic?
A. Because the permafrost prevents the roots from growing
B. Because the sun doesn’t rise most of the time.
C. Because shrubs and lichens grow instead of trees
D. Because the winds make the weather even colder
Question 33: What animals can be found in both the North and South Poles?
A. Polar bears B. Emperor penguins C. Humpback whales D. Walruses
Question 34: Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE about the polar habitats?
A. There is land covered with ice in the South Pole
B. There are other types of penguins besides the emperor penguins in the South Pole
C. The polar habitats have four seasons just like other parts of the world
D. It’s cold and dry in most areas of the Arctic.
Question 35: The word “horizon” is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. Sea level B. skyline C. ice sheet D. the Earth
Question 36: The word “harsh” is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. Severe B. hard C. difficult D. comfortable
 UNIT 10 – OUR PLANET
TEST 02
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.
Question 1: A. mineral B. living C. habitat D. climate
Question 2: A. climber B. number C. bomber D. plumber
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 primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. fertilizer B. collaborate C. adventure D. significance
Question 4: A. adjust B. reserve C. promote D. crucial
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: The satellite was launched ____orbit to gather data on weather patterns.
A. Into B. in C. by D. from
Question 6: Farmers use animal ______as natural fertiliser to enrich the soil and improve crop growth.
A. Dropped B. drop C. droppings D. drops
Question 7: Penguins __________thrive in the freezing waters surrounding Antarctica.
A. ,who are flightless birds C. that are flightless birds
B. Are flightless birds D. which are flightless birds
Question 8: Minh: “There’s a beach clean-up this weekend. Why don’t we give it a go?”
Lilly: “ _________”
A. Ok, I’ll think about that C. I’ll go everywhere
B. It would really help us out D. No, I didn’t go there
Question 9: The committee, _____ by the Borard of Directors next week, is going to be responsible for solving the discipline
problems.
A. Appointing B. be appointed C. who is appointed D. which will be appointed
Question 10: Darwin, ______views changed out view of the world, travelled to a lot of countries.
A. Whose B. who C. whom D. that
Question 11: ________ are areas where flora and fauna are reserved and managed for conservation.
A. Nature reserves B. Park C. Theme parks D. Natural reserve
Question 12: Please don’t waste a lot of time correcting details ________completely inaccurate.
A. That aren’t B. that isn’t C. that they aren’t D. that it isn’t

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
GIVE YOURSELF A COFFEE BREAK!
THINK BETTER!
Stop working for a while and take a cheerful cup of coffee. Your mind is clearer and solutions (13) ____ you.
WORK BETTER!
Get ready for your work with a fragrant cup of coffee. (14) _____ gentle simulation is your cue for better work.
FEEL BETTER!
Stop getting tired with the kind of black or brown liquid (15) ____ coffee. (16) ____ you take it, your boredom and
disappointment will be gone.

Question 13: A. are nearer to B. are used to C. are familiar with D. are fed up with
Question 14: A. It’s B. Its C. Itself D. It
Question 15: A. famous for B. well-known for C. known as D. called for
Question 16: A. As long as B. as well as C. As soon as D. As much as
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
numbered blank from 19 to 24.
There are possibly billions of different species of plants, animals, bacteria, and other (19) ________ things throughout the world - but
we’ve only documented about two million of them. (20) ________ of these known and unknown species have uncertain futures
though. Climate change, pollution, poaching, and habitat (21) ________ change the number of plant and animal species (22)
________ live in a habitat, known as declining biodiversity.
Due in part to declining biodiversity, almost one-third of Earth’s animals are (23) ________ risk of (24) ________, according to the
International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Question 19: A. lived B. lively C. living D. liveable
Question 20: A. Much B. Any C. Many D. None
Question 21: A. management B. conversation C. quality D. destruction
Question 22: A. they B. what C. whose D. which
Question 23: A. on B. at C. in D. with
Question 24: A. loss B. survival C. ruin D. extinction
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in
each of the following questions.
Question 25: Plants and animals can only live in habitats. These habitats meet their needs.
A. Plants and animals can only live in habitats which meet their needs.
B. Plants and animals can only live in habitats who meet their needs.
C. Plants and animals can only live in habitats what meet their needs.
D. Plants and animals can only live in habitats where meet their needs.
Question 26: We are working on a project about Earth. The features of Earth are so appealing.
A. We are working on a project about Earth, who features are so appealing.
B. We are working on a project about Earth, which features are so appealing.
C. We are working on a project about Earth, what features are so appealing.
D. We are working on a project about Earth, whose features are so appealing.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 29: What does the sign say?
A. The restroom is working properly and is available for everyone to use
B. The restroom is open and ready for use by anyone who needs it.
C. The restroom is being repaired or cleaned and cannot be used right now.
D. The restroom is only for people with special permission to use

Question 30: What does the notice say?

A. Only food is not allowed, drinks are fine

B. You can eat and drink inside this area.
C. Do not bring food or drinks inside. Finish them first
D. You can bring food but no drinks are allowed.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 31 to 36.
The environment we live in is facing many serious problems. We need to be aware of these problems so that we can find
ways to protect nature.
Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere. It is one of the biggest issues facing humans
today. It can have serious consequences such as rising sea levels, polar ice melting, and extreme weather events like floods or
heatwaves.
Another environmental problem is the cutting and clearing of natural forests. The loss of forests can have a negative impact
on the environment. It can damage the natural habitats of many animals and put wildlife in danger. It can also destroy the natural soil
and lead to climate change.
Air pollution is also a serious problem. It is mainly caused by waste gases that come out of vehicles, machines, or factories.
When these harmful gases combine with the water in the air, they come down as rain or snow, which can damage all forms of life. In
addition, this problem leads to global warming and climate change. It is also a major cause of respiratory diseases or even lung cancer.
Around the world, the number of endangered animals is rising. Many of them disappear because of pollution and climate
change. In addition, humans illegally hunt and kill animals, and catch too many fish at once. This is upsetting the natural balance of
ecosystems, which can be harmful to all living and non-living things.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Global warming is the most serious environmental problem
B. Humans are responsible for the destruction of natural habitats
C. The environment is facing numerous and interconnected challenges
D. Air pollution is the primary cause of respiratory diseases.
Question 32: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the passage?
A. Global warming is one of the most serious environmental problems
B. Deforestation has no impact on biodiversity
C. Air pollution can cause respiratory diseases
D. Humans are the main cause of many environmental problems.
Question 33: Which is not the main cause of air pollution?
A. Vehicles B. machines C. snow D. factories
Question 34: The word “upsetting” is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. Breaking B. promoting C. easing D. rescuing
Question 35: The word “extreme” is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.
A. Great B. insignificant C. severe D. tremendous
Question 36: Which of the following statements is the negative results of global warming?
A. Ice melting B. colder winter C. Soil destruction D. lung cancer