10E, 10H : WEEK 36 ÔN TẬP KHẢO SÁT WORD STRESS

26. A. editor B. physician C. organic D. erosion

PRONUNCIATION
27. A. electric B. protection C. musician D. property
1. A. crop B. common C. household D. complicated
28. A. imitate B. organic C. physician D. pollution
2. A. natural B. contact C. background D. formality
29. A. relax B. enjoy C. remove D. actor
3. A. electronic B. social C. global D. emotion
30. A. artist B. replace C. nature D. warming
4. A. disappear B. originate C. bride D. internet
31. A. consumption B. passionate C. aquatic D. guardian
5. A. distract B. tablet C. average D. concentrate
32. A. confusion B. civilian C. climactic D. fantasy
6. A. extinction B. pesticide C. fingertip D. digital
33. A. discharge B. fauna C. flora D. impact
7. A. cancer B. consumption C. inorganic D. protect
34. A. improve B. damage C. protect D. deplete
8. A. instruction B. ancestor C. destruction D. confusion
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
9. A. adapt B. fauna C. flora D. degraded
35. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our
10. A. solution B. pollution C. editor D. ecosystem large, industrial cities today.
11. A. ice B. fertilizer C. article D. identify
36. I feel both excited and nervously because I have an interview tomorrow.
12. A. process B. protection C. educational D. income
37. In areas with high concentrations of tourist activities and attractive natural
13. A. vegetation B. pollutant C. contaminate D. native
attractions, waste disposal is a seriously problem.
14. A. improve B. technology C. software D. opportunity
38. The girl and the kitten which are playing in the garden look so happy.
15. A. application B. disadvantage C. syllable D. portable
16. A. fingertip B. diversity C. instruction D. aquatic 39. A great number of high school students volunteers for projects on
environmental pollution each year.
17. A. concerned B. caretaker C. interact D. community
18. A. sustainable B. polar C. place D. discrimination 40. Diets that are highly in fat and sugar can lead to obesity.
19. A. portable B. inorganic C. flora D. eco-friendly
41. Tourists experience the local culture and do not take precious energy and
20. A. bride B. application C. native D. inorganic water away from the locally population.
21. A. warming B. contaminate C. improve D. device
42. If the earth continued to get hotter, the ice will melt and sea levels will
22. A. mystery B. depletion C. instruction D. median rise.
23. A. logician B. protection C. realistic D. corporate
43. If you are sure that you are in the right, you would not mind an
24. A. consume B. tablet C. culture D. gender independent examination of the case.
25. A. enjoy B. smartphone C. knowledge D. language
44. A number of wild animals is in danger of extinction.
45. Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also GAP-FILL READING 2
a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country. In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water (1)_____ not luxuries but
necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want (2)_____ that will not
46. Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the only work effectively, but also save money.
urban areas where many jobs are found. For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15
percent of the electricity bill. (3)_____, this amount can be reduced by replacing
47. Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but others are regular used in an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a
producing foods. quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore,
(4)_____ can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb.
48. Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing
machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers (5)_____ energy
49. A galaxy, where may include billions of stars, is held together by efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category.
gravitation attraction. 58. A. is B. were C. was D. are
59. A. products B. production C. productive D. produce
50. Traditionally, Americans and Asians have had very different ideas about 60. A. However B. Even though C. Although D. Therefore
love and married. 61. A. producers B. consumers C. governments D. housewives
62. A. how many B. how much C. how D. what
51. Nutrition play a key role in maintaining good health and preventing many
diseases. T/F STATEMENTS 1
Death Valley's outstanding natural beauty and scientific importance were
52. Although there were a lot of opposition initially, many people now accept first brought to the attention of the National Park Service in the late 1920's. With
that infertile couples have the right to medical help. the support of Stephen Mather, Director of the National Park Service, Death
Valley's national significance was recognized, and it was proclaimed a national
monument by President Hoover on February 11, 1933. With the passage of the
GAP-FILL READING 1 Desert Protection Act of October 31, 1994, Death Valley was designated a
Water pollution due to sharply increasing urbanization (1)_______ national park. Today Death Valley National Park is made up of more than
modernization is a concerned issue in our country, especially in industrial zones. 3,000,000 acres of wilderness.
Currently, many rivers have been severely (2)_______. The first cause is There are over 1000 plant species in Death Valley National Park,
discharging household sewage into river every day. Nearly 250 tons of domestic including 13 species of cactus and 23 endemics plants that are known to grow
waste is littered directly to the Red River. The (3)_______ cause is littering only in the Death Valley region. In its surrounding mountains you can find
industrial and hospital toxic waste, 30% of which are released into river bodies. spectacular wildflower displays, snow-covered peaks, beautiful sand dunes,
These lead to alarming contaminated water (4)_______ has had negative impacts abandoned mines and industrial structures, and the hottest place in North America.
on the health of the local people. It has (5)_______ in the cases of cancer cases. Some years the desert is spectacular with wildflowers; other years the blossoms
About 45% of cancer cases have been recorded in parallel with dirty water are almost nonexistent.
consumption. 63. Death Valley became a national park in 1994.
53. A. but B. and C. so D. yet 64. In Death Valley National Park, visitors can enjoy spectacular wildflower
54. A. pollute B. polluting C. polluted D. pollution displays.
55. A. third B. first C. fourth D. second 65. It is cold in Death Valley.
56. A. whom B. which C. who D. where 66. Wildflowers in Death Valley are in full blossom every year.
57. A. led B. affected C. resulted D. influenced 67. Death Valley is a desert.
T/F STATEMENTS 2 A. substances B. stuffs C. contaminants D. wastes
Many Students Not Taking Part in Distance Learning 78. Women do not yet have equal rights in the family in this area.
As the school year ends in the United States this June, educators have been A. variable B. suitable C. different D. the same
trying to get large numbers of students moving forward in their studies again. The 79. We need the campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.
concern is that students who were behind on their schoolwork before the COVID- A. advertise B. popularize C. discourage D. improve
19 crisis will drop back even further when classes re-start in autumn. 80. The laptop's ultra-compact design makes it extremely portable and
One of those educators is Tayarisha Batchelor, principal of Rowson practical.
Elementary School in Hartford, Connecticut. She recently visited students at their A. affordable B. available C. feasible D. carriable
homes. Almost one-third of Batchelor's students have not taken part in the school's
81. What can I get him for a birthday present?
online learning program. Batchelor said she discovered many reasons for that as
she visited homes. Internet connections failed; parents were unable to supervise A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
their children's studying; students did not know how to use technology and more. 82. What exactly is the influence of television on children?
Across the Hartford school system, almost 80 percent of students are at least A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
partly active in distance learning. But less than half of the US population
considered most at risk are doing so. The at-risk group includes students with poor 83. Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality.
attendance records, behavior problems, low marks or a mix of such issues. A. cause B. remove C. add D. allow
School systems across the United States have similar concerns. Some report 84. A lot of waste from hotels and vehicles is also discharged into the water
that they have students who have not been heard from at all since the start of and air.
school closures in March. A. discussed B. collected C. released D. treated
68. According to the passage, in the United States, this school year ends in June.
Rewrite each of the following sentences without changing the meaning
69. Tayarisha Batchelor is the principal of Rowson Elementary School in
85. Russia is bigger than any other country in the world.
Hartford.
Russia is
70. Almost 80 % of students in Rowson Elementary School in Hartford have not
86. The Sahara Desert is hotter than any other desert in the world.
taken part in the school's online learning program.
The Sahara is
71. Batchelor found that some students did not know how to use technology to
87. The Nile River is longer than any other river in the world.
study online.
The Nile River is
72. Schools across the United States started to close in February.
88. No one in the office is cleverer than Mr. Edward.
Mr. Edward
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
89. Ho Chi Minh City with a population of over 8 million is bigger than any
73. We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.
other city in Viet Nam.
A. pre-test B. preserve C. reserve D. protest Ho Chi Minh City is the
74. Online learning provides students with a lot of benefits. 90. Angel Falls is over 1,000 feet higher than any other fall in the world.
A. problems B. advantages C. dangers D. issues Angel Falls is
75. Ecotourism helps tourists learn how to protect the environment. 91. Lake Superior in North America is larger than any other freshwater lake
A. damage B. change C. adapt D. save in the world.
76. Economists warned that such a spending pattern could not be sustained Lake Superior in North America is
92. Antarctica is colder than any other place in the world.
without harming the economy.
Antarctica
A. fostering B. damaging C. protecting D. preserving 93. Ba Be Lake is bigger than all the other natural lakes in Viet Nam.
77. There is clear indirect evidence of the effect of income on the willingness Ba Be Lake is the
to pay to avoid air pollutants and other health risks. 94. The Andes is longer than all the other mountain ranges in the world.
The Andes is the SHE SAID SHE OFTEN LISTENED to music at night.
95. “I will never see you again,” the boy said to the girl. 115. Lan’s mother said, “My daughter usually brushes her teeth before meals.”
The boy told THE GIRL HE WOULD NEVER SEE HER AGAIN. LAN’S MOTHER SAID HER daughter usually BRUSHED her teeth before
96. He said to her, “You are my friend.” meals.
He told HER SHE WAS HIS FRIEND. 116. She said, “I go to the supermarket every day.”
97. Johnny said to his mother, “I don’t know how to do this exercise.” SHE SAID SHE WENT to the supermarket every day.
Johnny said to his mother HE DIDN’T know how to do THAT exercise. 117. He said, “I have received the envelope.”
98. They said, “Our teacher sometimes explains the difficult lesson.” HE SAID HE HAD received the envelope.
They said THEIR teacher sometimes explained the difficult lesson. 118. They said, “We visited Cannery Row.”
99. Nam said, “I am doing my homework now.” THEY SAID THEY HAD VISITED Cannery Row.
Nam SAID HE WAS DOING HIS HOMEWORK THEN. 119. She said, “I feel very sick.”
100. “We are waiting for the school bus”, said the children. SHE SAID SHE FELT very sick.
The children SAID THEY WERE waiting for the school bus. 120. He said, “I bought some popcorn.”
101. Marry said, “My father died a year ago”. HE SAID HE HAD bought some popcorn.
Mary SAID HER father HAD DIED A YEAR BEFORE. 121. They said, “We’re flying to California.”
102. John said, “I have finished studying my lesson”. THEY SAID THEY WERE flying to California.
John SAID HE HAD finished studying HIS lesson. 122. He said, “I’m cutting off the main valve.”
103. Mary said, “I can not go to the movies with you, John”. HE SAID HE WAS cutting off the main valve.
Mary SAID SHE COULDN’T go to the movies with JOHN. 123. The government should establish a national park here to protect the local
104. He said, “I don’t know what happened.” wildlife.
He SAID HE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT HAD HAPPENED. A national park SHOULD BE established HERE BY the government to protect
105. She said, “I went to the doctor yesterday.” the local wildlife.
She SAID SHE HAD GONE TO THE DOCTOR THE DAY BEFORE/ THE 124. You can't wash this dress.
PREVIOUS DAY. This dress can’t be washed.
106. They said, “We’re going to the drugstore.” 125. Members may keep books for 3 weeks.
They SAID THEY WERE going to the drugstore. Books may be kept for 3 weeks by members.
107. He said, “The doctor gave me some pills.” 126. Passengers shouldn't throw away their tickets as inspectors may check
HE SAID THE DOCTOR HAD GIVEN HIM some pills. them during the journey.
108. “I came back here early yesterday,” she said. Passengers’ tickets shouldn't be thrown away as inspectors may check them
SHE SAID SHE HAD COME BACK THERE EARLY THE DAY BEFORE. during the journey.
109. “I’ve broken the vase,” she said 127. Visitors must leave umbrellas and sticks in the cloakroom.
SHE SAID SHE HAD broken the vase. Umbrellas and sticks must be left in the cloakroom by visitors.
110. He said, “I have a toothache.” 128. You should have taken those books back to the library.
HE SAID HE HAD a toothache Those books should have been taken back to the library.
111. She said, “I’ll write him a prescription.” 129. We cannot exchange articles that customers have bought during the sale.
SHE SAID SHE WOULD write him a prescription. Articles that customers have bought during the sale cannot be exchanged.
112. “My uncle will not plant the vegetables tomorrow afternoon”, she said. 130. If you are not careful, you will cut yourself with that knife.
SHE SAID HER UNCLE WOULD NOT plant the vegetables THE NEXT UNLESS = IF … not
AFTERNOON. Unless you are careful, you will cut yourself with that knife.
113. “Mr and Mrs Pike have just read these newspapers”, Nga said. 131. I’ll not be able to do any work if I do not have a quiet room.
NGA SAID Mr and Mrs Pike HAD just read THOSE NEWSPAPERS. Unless I have a quiet room, I’ll not be able to do any work.
114. She said, “I often listen to music at night.” 132. If she does not hurry, she’ll be late.
Unless she hurries, she’ll be late. 151. Romeo and Juliet were lovers. Their parents hated each other.
133. If you don’t study hard, you’ll fail in the exam. Romeo and Juliet
Unless you study hard, you’ll fail in the exam. 152. This is Mrs Jones. Her son won the championship last year.
134. If she doesn’t water these trees, they will die. This is Mrs Jones
Unless she waters these trees, they will die. 153. This is the story of a man. His wife suddenly loses her memory.
135. Unless I have time, I won’t help you. This is the story of a man
If I don’t have time, I won’t help you. 154. Charlie Chaplin died in 1977. His films amused millions of people in the
136. Keep silent or you’ll wake the baby up. world.
If you + (phủ định vế trước “or”), vế sau “or” Charlie Chaplin
If you don’t keep silent, you’ll wake the baby up. 155. Mary and Margaret are twins. You meet them yesterday.
137. Leave immediately or I’ll call a policeman. Mary and Margaret
If you don’t leave immediately, I’ll call a policeman. 156. The students will surely be successful in their exams. They study
138. I don’t know her number, so I don’t ring her up. seriously and methodically.
If I knew her number, I would ring her up. The students
139. Go right now or you’ll be late for the train. 157. Mary has won an Oscar. I know her sister.
If you don’t go right now, you’ll be late for the train. Mary
140. As she is often absent from class, she can’t keep pace with her classmates. 158. Shakespeare was born at Stratford on Avon, a small town in England.
If she weren’t often absent from class, she could keep pace with her classmates. He is the world’s greatest dramatist and poet.
141. I don’t know the answer, so I can’t tell you. Shakespeare
If I knew the answer, I could tell you. 159. He introduced me to his students. Most of them were from abroad.
142. Today isn’t Sunday, so the pupils can’t go swimming. He
If 160. I liked the composition. You wrote it.
143. Be careful, or you’ll cut yourself with that knife. 161. The officer wasn’t very friendly. I spoke to him yesterday.
If The officer to
144. Be calm, or you’ll make a wrong decision. 162. The manager has just announced his retirement. We have all depended on
If him so much.
145. It is very cold, so we can’t go swimming. The manager on...
If 163. The teacher is Mr Pike. We studied with him last year.
Combine each pair of sentences, using a relative clause with WHO / WHICH / The teacher with
WHOSE
146. The Statue of Liberty was opened in 1886. It was a gift to Americans GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
from the people of France. 164. A mouse is a ____ that makes it easier to select different options from
 The Statue of Liberty________________________________________ computer menus.
147. Disney World is a famous amusement park. It is located in Orlando,
Florida, USA, and covers a large area of land. A. device THIẾT BỊ B. access C. computer D. information
Disney World________________________________________ 165. She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms.
148. I am watching a film at the moment. It is very interesting. A. of B. on C. in D. up
The film________________________________________ TAKE ADVANTAGE OF: LỢI DỤNG, TẬN DỤNG CÁI GÌ
149. J.K. Rolling is a British writer. Her books are popular worldwide. 166. ______ which the increase in temperature of the earth’s atmosphere is
J.K. Rolling________________________________________ caused by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon dioxide.
150. We are interested in ecotourism. It is sustainable. A. Forestation B. Deforestation
We ________________________________________
 C. Greenhouse effect A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
D. Global warming SỰ NÓNG LÊN TOÀN CẦU 181. Some teachers ____ levels (N) of IT are not very high may resist teaching
167. Nowadays, She claims she is a victim of age discrimination. with electronic devices.
A. discrimination SỰ PHÂN BIỆT ĐỐI XỬ A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
B. equality C. opportunity D. elimination
168. The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and 182. The singers with ______ I sang in the choir all had beautiful voices.
environmental _______. A. whom B. who C. that D. which
A. pollution (N) SỰ Ô NHIỄM B. polluted 183. In some European nations, kids need to study _______ foreign language
C. pollutant D. polluted in primary school.
169. I need to get out of the house from time to time just to _____ my sanity. A. a B. an C. the D. X
A. preservation B. preserve (V) C. preservative D. preservable 184. She has never delivered _______ speech in public.
170. We eventually found the answer to the question in the test by a process of A. a B. an C. the D. X
_____. 185. They had __food (KHÔNG ĐẾM ĐƯỢC) and ____warm homes for the
A. elimination SỰ LOẠI TRỪ, XOÁ BỎ B. transportation winter, so they wanted to say thank you to their native American friends.
C. contamination D. illusion A. a/the B. X/X C. the/X D. X/the
171. The food is ________ than the last time I ate it. 186. My mother thinks that this is ________ expensive shop.
A. badder B. bad C. worse D. worst A. the B. an C. a D. x
172. I see some girls ____ are pretty. 187. Like many women, she loves ________ parties and ________gifts.
A. whom B. which C. who D. they A. the/ a B. a/the C. a/a D. x/x
173. Give back the money ____ you took. 188. Her literature result is much ________ than it was last year.
A. it B. who C. whom D. which A. good B. well C. more well D. better
174. _______ is located at 68th and Park, is part of the City University of New 189. This book is the ________ of all.
York. A. bored B. boring C. more boring D. most boring
A. Hunter College, which B. Hunter College 190. Ho Chi Minh city is ________ than Hanoi.
C. Hunter College, that D. Hunter College, where A. big B. bigger C. biggest D. biger
175. Last Saturday was a very beautiful day. _____ sun shone brightly in ____ 191. The Sears Tower is ________ building in Chicago.
sky. A. taller B. the more tall C. the tallest D. taller and taller
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - the D. the - a 192. We took a photo of a town ____ is in Spain.
176. There is______ orange on ______table A. whom B. where C. which D. it
A. an-the B. a-the C. the-the D. the-a 193. The farmers ____ we saw were in the field.
177. Whenever we watch ______ good movie, never forget to show respect to A. whose B. which C. they
the director of ______ movie. D. whom (NGƯỜI – TÂN NGỮ)
A. an-the B. a-an C. a –the D. the-the 194. The women ____ I gave the money were glad.
178. There isn't______ airport near where I live. ___nearest airport is 70 A. to whom B. to that C. for whom D. for that
miles away. GIVE STH TO SB: ĐƯA GÌ CHO AI
A. a/ The B. an/ The C. the/ The D. the/ A 195. I know a boy ____ name (DANH TỪ) is John.
179. The school maintains learning profiles ____ provide detailed information A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
about each student's strengths and weaknesses, ____ teachers use to personalize 196. The man ____ you sent to the general has reported the victory.
learning. A. whose B. which C. whom D. he
A. who - that B. they - that C. that - which D. whose - they 197. I saw those slaves (NÔ LỆ) ____ had been led to the city.
180. My youngest son, ____ may be quiet or shy in a classroom, may become A. whose B. which C. whom D. who
active in a social learning situation made possible by digital devices.
198. He got injured in _______traffic accident last week. He has been in D. People need sympathy to understand each other.
hospital for 7 days.
A. a B. an C. the D. X READING COMPREHENSION 1
199. He’s the writer ______ book (DANH TỪ) is one of the best-sellers this Most people are afraid of sharks, but they usually do not know much about them.
year. For example, there are about 350 species of sharks that live in oceans over the
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which world. All of the sharks are carnivores, but most of them don't attack people.
Some sharks are very small - the smallest shark is about 6 inches long - about as
200. Mary is feeling grateful to Gorge for his help. long as your hand but some sharks are very large. The largest species of sharks
Mary: “Thank you very much for your help in time.” George: “____” may be 60 feet long and weigh 15 tons. Unlike many other kinds of fish, sharks do
A. Don’t thank. B. You say well. not have bone. Their bodies are made up of a kind of tough white flexible material
C. It’s my duty. D. You’re welcome. (called cartilage). Sharks do not have ears, however, they 'hear’ sounds and
201. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. movements in the wade. Any sound or movement makes the water vibrates.
Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” Sharks can feel these vibrations. and they help the sharks find food. Sharks use
- Jenifer: “______” their large eyes to find food, too. Most sharks see best in low light. They often
A. That’s nice of you to say so. B. I’d love it. hunt for food at dawn ,in the evening, or in the middle of the night.
C. Don’t mention it. D. I couldn’t agree more Nowadays scientists want to learn more about sharks for several reasons. For
202. Two students are talking about the school curriculum example, cancer is common in many animals, including, people , however it is
Ted: “I think swimming should be made part of the school curriculum.” - rare in sharks. Scientists want to find out why sharks almost never get cancer.
Kate: “________. It is an essential life skill.” Maybe this information can help people prevent cancer, too.
A. Not at all. B. You can make it. 207.According to the passage, sharks_______ .
C. I can’t agree with you more. D. Oh, that’s a problem A. are big mammals. B. usually live in warm water.
203. Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad. C. are meat eaters. D. always attack humans.
- Joana: “I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job.” 208.How long is a smallest shark?
- David: “_____. There're still many different ways to get it. A. about 6 centimeters B. as long as a hand
A. There's no doubt about it B. That's what I think C. as one's long hand D. about 1,5 meters
C. I don't think so D. You're exactly right 209.The word 'they' in paragraph 1 refers to_______ .
204. Mike and Lane are neighbors. They are talking about Lane's party. A. sharks B. sounds C. vibrations D. movements
Mike: “Thank you for such a lovely evening”. 210.Sharks can hunt for food at night because _______ .
Lane: “_________________” A. they 'hear' more clearly at night. B. their eyes are large.
A. It depends on you. B. Thank you very much indeed C. they feel vibrations in the water. D. they see well in the dark.
C. Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it. D. I’m glad you like it 211.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
205. "I think electronic devices do wonders for language learners." A. large sharks can weigh up to 15,000 kg.
– “_____________” B. sharks' bodies are made up of cartilage.
A. I couldn't agree more. B. It’s nice of you to say so. C. sharks can find their food by feeling vibrations.
C. Sure, go ahead. D. That’s alright. D. sharks often attack people.
206. Nam: “Do you think tourism helps people in the world understand each 212.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _______ .
other?" A. sharks are being studied.
Lan: “____” B. the cancer risk among animals is found to be higher.
A. It is important for people in the world to understand each other. C. scientists are given permission to catch sharks for their studies.
B. Wars may end when people understand each other. D. information about sharks help people cure cancer.
C. Absolutely. Tourism helps people to get to know more about different
cultures. READING COMPREHENSION 2
Are you tired of traffic jams and overbooked hotels? Then this year forget the main parties: Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. However,
crowds and see the beautiful colors of autumn in the Catskills. they have several MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) and many local
These rugged mountains in New York State are famous for the summer hotels that councilors across Britain. They campaign on many issues, including:Animal
sprang up in the region during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Families trying to rights: they want to ban scientific experiments on animals and improve conditions
escape the heat of New York City found the Catskills to be the perfect place to for animals on farms.
stay for a month or so each summer. By the late 1950s, there were over 500 Transport: they want to reduce the amount of traffic and pollution by making
resorts and hotels offering nighttime entertainment as well as all kinds of outdoor buses and trains cheaper, and by encouraging people to walk and cycle more.
activities. Since the introduction of air-conditioning and cheaper air travel, Green energy: they want to invest in clean, renewable sources of energy.
however, families have stopped coming to the Catskills in such large numbers, Food and farming: they are against GM (genetically modified) food and the use of
choosing instead more distant locations at different time of the year. Many of the chemicals in farming.
Catskill hotels closed in the 1970s, but some remain and have expanded and
changed their facilities to meet the needs of today's visitors. 218. The Green Party has been more successful in local and European elections
Currently, there are many activities available to the traveler besides witnessing the than in general elections.
changing colors of the leaves. There is an all-organic sheep farm where visitors 219. The Green Party supports scientific experiments on animals if they are really
can see how a traditional sheep farm operates. There are also hundreds of miles of necessary.
scenic drives in the area. Route 42, for instance, is an excellent site for spotting 220. In Britain, voting in elections is more popular than voting in TV shows like
bald eagles. For more information on vacations in the Catskills, call the Office of Pop Idol for people under 24.
Public information. 221. The Green Party in the UK used to have a different name.
213. According the passage, which of the following caused the decline in the 222. The Green Party encourages people to use public transport instead of their
number of resorts in the 1970s? cars.
A. cheaper air travel B. television C. more traffic D. shorter vacations
214. In what season would a tourist most likely have visited the Catskills in the
1950s?
A. spring B. fall C. summer D. winter
215. Which of the following activities in Catskills is NOT MENTIONED?
A. drive on scenic roads B. visit a sheep farm
C. change the colors for the leaves D. see a kind of bird
216. As used in paragraph 3, which of the following could best replace the word
"spotting"?
A. painting B. shooting C. photographing D. seeing
217. The author implies that in the Catskills, there are few _____
A. eagles B. people C. sheep D. leaves
T/F STATEMENTS
GOING GREEN
In Britain today, more 18-24-year-olds vote in TV shows like Pop Idol than in
general elections. All political parties are trying to encourage more young people
to get involved in politics. This means talking about the issues that are important
to them.
The first political party to make the environment an important issue was The
Green Party. The party has existed in the UK for about 30 years. (For the first ten
years, it was called the Ecology Party.) The Greens do not have any seats in the
House of Common because in general elections most people vote for the three