ANSWER KEY

REVISION FOR MID TERM TEST II - GRADE 8

UNIT 7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. coral B. ecosystem C. dugong D. oxygen
2. A. resident B. release C. extinction D. endangered
3. A. product B. substance C. number D. include
4. A. rivers B. carbon C. littering D. turn
5. A. release B. resident C. diverse D. ecosystem
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. We should not only ____________ more trees but also put much more effort into protecting existing forests.
A. plant B. reduce C. stop D. cut down
2. Lead and aluminium are common ____________ that can be found in drinking water.
A. contamination B. contaminated C. contaminates D. contaminants
3. People all over the world are working to help save ____________ animals from extinction.
A. danger B. endangered C. dangerous D. dangerously
4. A(n) ____________ is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions.
A. carbon footprint B. carbon dioxide C. global warming D. ecosystem
5. Some manufacturers offered incentives for return of batteries, so that they can ____________ or dispose of them
safely.
A. waste B. dump C. recycle D. throw away
6. ____________ power is the use of wind energy to generate useful work.
A. Natural gas B. Coal C. Oil D. Wind
7. ____________ pollution is the contamination of bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater.
A. Water B. Air C. Soil D. Noise8. Around
8. Around 7 million ____________ of plants and animals exist on the Earth.
A. means B. classes C. styles D. species
9. Forest fires do not only ____________ in environmental damage but also huge costs in extinguishing the fires.
A. contribute B. result C. lead D. create
10. Cars and trucks pump out thousands of tones of poisonous ____________ every year.
A. pollutants B. exhaust pipes C. fumes D. chemicals
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. America says it ____________ until other countries ____________ more action.
A. won’t act - took B. won’t act – take
C. doesn’t act - will take D. acts - don’t take
2. ____________ you buy and use a plastic bag, ask yourself if you really need it.
A. Before B. When C. While D. After
3. ____________ the arrival of humans on Earth, species became extinct naturally.
A. Before B. Since C. After D. As soon as
4. ____________ my little cousin saw the tiger in the cage, he cried out.
A. Before B. Since C. When D. Until
5. As soon as we ____________ risks of climate change, we all ____________ together to fight against them.
A. realize - worked B. realized - worked C. realized - work D. will realize – work
6. ____________ I get to school, I will show you my writing about the habitat of polar bear.
A. As soon as B. While C. Until D. Till
7. ____________ fossil fuels are burnt, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the air.
A. Till B. Until C. Before D. When
8. Most species don’t receive protection ____________ their populations reduce to nearly zero.
A. as B. when C. before D. until
9. Until there ____________ heavy penalties for environmental violations, many factories disposing pollutants into
the air.
A. are - won’t stop B. will be - will stop
C. were - won’t stop D. are – stopped
10. The greenhouse effect ____________ after energy from the sun ____________ through the earth’s atmosphere
and ____________ its surface.
A. occurred - goes - heats B. occurs - went – heats

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C. occurs - goes - heated D. occurs - goes - heats
IV. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. I will get home at 5:30. After I get home, I ________________dinner.
A. will have B. will be having C. had D. have
2. I will go to bed after I ________________ my work.
A. finish B. finished C. will finish D. Finishes
3. Bob will come soon. When Bob ________________, we will see him.
A. come B. will come C. will be coming D. comes
4. I am going to wait right here until Jessica ________________.
A. comes B. will have come C. is coming D. came
5. Right now the tide is low, but when the tide comes in, the ship ________________ the harbor.
A. left B. will leave C. will have left D. leave
6.She ________________ lunch when we arrive.
A. finishes B. has finished C. had finished D. finishing
7. When I _________ him tomorrow, I will ask him.
A. saw B. have seen C. will see D. see
8. Whenever I ________ her, I say hello.
A. will have seen B. will see C. see D. saw
9. As soon as the taxi ________________, we will be able to leave for the airport.
A. arrives B. arrive C. will arrive D. arrived
10. I ________________ here when you arrive tomorrow.
A. am B. had been C. could be D. will be
11. As soon as the war ________________ over, there will be great joy throughout the land.
A. are B. will be C. is D. would be
12. I am going to start making dinner before my wife ________________ home from work today.
A. get B. gets C. will get D. got
13. I will call Mono before I ________ in Thai Binh.
A. come B. will come C. will be coming D. came
14. After she graduates, she ________ a job.
A. got B. will get C. had got D. get
15. As soon as it _________ raining, we will leave.
A. stop B. stops C. had stopped D. stopped
16. The next time I go to New York, I am going ________ a ballet.
A. seeing B. see C. saw D. to see
17. When Bill __ to bed tomorrow, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep.
A. had gone B. will go C. goes D. went
18. As soon as I finish my report, I will call you and we ________ out for dinner
A. went B. will go C. will have gone D. go
V. Use the correct tense of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. Derek, I'll be at the cinema as soon as the film _________ (start)
2. I'll go to school when Jane _________ (come) back.
3. He'll take you to the park whenever you _________ (need) it.
4. Lee will wait for you outside the shopping centre until you _________ (be) back.
5. Don't worry! as soon as you _________ (be) famous, I will love you.
6. I hope that we'll stay here till my mum ____return_____ (return)
7. Please, call us when you _________ (arrive). Remember!
8. I'm going to tell your sister about it before she _________ (leave)
9. I'll watch you while you _________ (run) around the lake.
10. As soon as I ________ (be) in Mumbai, I'll get in touch with Mr. Amar Patel.
KEYS:
1. starts 3. need 5. are 7. arrive 9. run
2. comes 4. are 6. returns 8. leaves 10. am
VI. Identify the part that needs correction.
1. When it raining. I usually go to school by bus.
A. When B. raining C. usually go D. by bus
2. I learned a lot of Japanese while I am in Tokyo.
A. I B. a lot of C. Japanese D. am
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3. I am not well when I will return home.
A. am not B. well C. will return D. home
4. I’ll stay here until will you get back.
A. I’ll B. here C. until D. will you
5. When Sam was in New York, he stays with his cousins.
A. in New York B. he C. stays D. his cousins
6. Last night. I don’t go out with Tom because he was busy.
A. Last night B. don’t go C. was D. with
7. I will call you before I will come over.
A, will call B. you C. before D. will come
8. When I was a child, I am afraid of dogs.
A. when B. was C. am D. afraid of
9. When I will leave my apartment this morning, someone will look for me.
A. will leave B. will look C. someone D. looked for
10. Whenever Mark will be angry, his nose gets red.
A. Whenever B. will be C. gets D. red
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1.I will call you before I ________________ over.
A. come B. will come C. will be coming D. came
2. After she graduates, she ________________ a job.
A. got B. will get C. had got D. get
3. When I ________________ him tomorrow, I will ask him.
A. saw B. have seen C. will see D. see
4. As soon as it ________________ raining, we will leave.
A. stops B. stop C. had stopped D. stopped
5. By the time he comes, we will have ________________ already.
A. leave B. leaving C. left D. leaves
6. Whenever I ________________ her, I say hello.
A. see B. will see C. will have seen D. saw
7. The next time I go to New York, I am going ________________ a ballet.
A. seeing B. see C. saw D. to see
8. I will never speak to him again though I am_______________.
A. lives B. will live C. am living D. alive
9. By the time Bill ________to bed tomorrow, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep.
A. had gone B. will go C. goes D. went
10. As soon as I finish my report, I will call you and we ________________ out for dinner.
A. went B. will go C. will have gone D. go
11. By the time I return to my country, he _____________ a famous man.
A. would be B. will have been C. will be D. am
12. After he ________________ breakfast tomorrow, he will get ready to go to work.
A. will have had B. has C. will be having D. have
13. As soon as he finishes dinner, he ___________ the children for a walk to a nearby playground.
A. will take B. takes C. will be taking D. took
14. When Bill gets home, his children _______________ in the yard.
A. played B. will play C. will be playing D. play
15. He will work at his desk until he ___________ to another party in the middle of the afternoon.
A. went B. go C. will go D. goes
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer.
Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Motor vehicles, factories and other sources create so much air
pollution that it may hang in the air like dirty fog. Air pollution threatens the health of the people who live in cities.
City wastes cause water pollution when they are poured into the waterways. These wastes kill fish and make some
areas unfit for swimming. In addition, many large cities have difficulties in disposing of their garbage. The amount
of garbage grows each year, but places to put it are quickly filling up. Citizens, governments, industries, scientists,
and business people must work together in different ways to gradually reduce pollution. For example, most cities
have introduced recycling programs, which cut down on garbage and the space needed to store it. Residents separate
recyclable products from garbage, and city governments provide drop-off cities or pick up the products from homes.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
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 A. Air pollution is a serious problem in all cities.
B. Air pollution is a serious problem in countries.
C. Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities.
D. Air pollution is a serious problem with the governments.
2. According to the passage, city wastes cause ________.
A. air pollution B. water pollution C. soil pollution D. noise pollution
3. What does the word "it" in the passage refer to?
A. garbage B. pollution C. water D. problem
4. The word "different" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. like B. same C. similar D. various
5. According to the passage, all the followings are true, but one is NOT TRUE
A. Many cities are seriously air polluted.
B. Air pollution threatens the health of city people.
C. Most cities have introduced recycling programs.
D. Garbage is separated to store.
IX. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions
It is very important_________(1) water carefully. Here are some ways you can use _________(2) water.
First, you should be sure you turn off the faucets tightly. They should not drip in the bathroom or kitchen sink.
Second, you should not keep the water on for a long time. You should turn it off while you are doing something else.
It should be off while you are shaving or_________(3) your teeth. It should also be off while you are washing the
dishes. Finally,_________(4) the summer you should water your garden in the evening. That way you will not lose a
lot of water. During the day the sun dries up the earth too_________(5).
1.A. for using B. to use C. use D. using
2.A. more B. less C. fewer D. a few
3.A. clean B. rubbing C. washing D. brushing
4.A. on B. in C. at D. to
5.A. quick B. quicken C. quickness D. quickly
X. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
Rivers are (1) ________________ of the world’s most important natural resources. Many cities are on large rivers,
and (2) ________________ every country has at least one river that (3) ________________ an important part in the
lives of its people.
Besides transportation, rivers (4) ________________ food, water for crops, water to drink, and opportunities for
recreation for people who live along their (5) ________________. And in order to get water for crops, engineers
sometimes build a dam across a river and let the water become a lake (6) ________________ the dam. Then people
can use their water not only to (7) ________________ fields but also to make electricity for homes and industries.
(8) ________________, the water often becomes polluted when cities on river banks grow (9) ________________
size and the number of industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to (10) ________________ rivers
clean if we want to enjoy the benefits of natural resources.
1. A. one B. ones C. among D. those
2. A. most B. mostly C. almost D. about
3. A. takes B. makes C. occupies D. plays
4. A. supply B. provide C. distribute D. bring
5. A. banks B. shores C. sides D. beaches
6. A. behind B. on C. below D. under
7. A. take B. irrigate C. drain D. give
8. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Thus D. However
9. A. of B. about C. in D. for
10. A. keep B. get C. hold D. maintain
XI. Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. If we want to save the environment, we need to stop using so much energy.
A. We won’t save the environment unless we stop using so much energy.
B. We want to save the environment if we need to stop using so much energy.
C. Using so much energy, we want to save the environment.
D. We need to stop using so much energy when we can save the environment.
2. It was not until midnight that the noise next door stopped.
A. The noise next door stopped before it was midnight.
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B. The noise next door only stopped at midnight.
C. The next-door neighbours made noise after midnight.
D. I wanted the noise next door to stop before midnight.
3. They travelled across India, and then flew on to Japan.
A. They travelled across India as soon as they flew on to Japan.
B. After flying on to Japan, they travelled across India.
C. They didn’t travel across India until they flew on to Japan.
D. After travelling across India, they flew on to Japan.
4. My father rides his bike to work every day to help protect the environment.
A. My father rides his bike to work and to help protect the environment.
B. My father rides his bike to work by helping protect the environment.
C. To go to work by bike every day, my father helps protect the environment.
D. To help protect the environment, my father goes to work by bike every day.
5. Forests help release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
A. It’s good when forests release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
B. Releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide help forests.
C. Forests contribute by releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide.
D. Without forests, we would have no oxygen and carbon dioxide.
XII. Combine each pair of sentences, using the connector given.
1. I will call you, I arrive at the station. ( as soon as)
→ I will call you as soon as I arrive at the station.
2. We were planting trees. our friends were collecting rubbish, (while)
→ We were planting trees while our friends were collecting rubbish
3. the choir practised for half an hour, they went on stage, (Before)
→ Before the choir practised for half an hour, they went on stage
4. We have to follow the steps. we make a conical hat. (when)
→ We have to follow the steps when we make a conical hat.
5. my father taught me how to use the computer, he bought one for me. (Before)
→ Before my father taught me how to use the computer, he bought one for me.
6. I read my favourite book, I went to bed. (After)
→ After I read my favourite book, I went to bed.
7. Nick is reading a novel. Jack is reading a cartoon. (while)
→ Nick is reading a novel while Jack is reading a cartoon.
8. my mum makes her weed the garden, my sister makes a mess (Whenever)
→ Whenever my mum makes her weed the garden, my sister makes a mess.
9. the tornado hit. There were only a few houses left standing. (After)
→ After the tornado hit. There were only a few houses left standing
10. the bell rang, everyone raced out of the classroom. (When)
→ When the bell rang, everyone raced out of the classroom
UNIT 8. SHOPPING
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. access B. centre C. market D. well-lit
2. A. sale B. tag C. speciality D. attract
3. A. produce B. product C. lucky D. much
4. A. fixed B. fix C. example D. excellent
5. A. store B. costume C. florist D. speciality
II. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
speciality shop bargain range of products internet access credit card
goods fair shopping centres year-round well-lit areas
1. Customers have the right to reject unsatisfactory _______________ and claim refunds.
2. To make purchases, most foreigners pay with a _______________ instead of cash.
3. Viet Nam is a shopping paradise, but you should know how to _______________ to get the best price.
4. Online marketplaces offer consumers a wide _______________ that are easily accessible in one place.

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5. Vietnam Expo 2023, the largest trade _______________ in Viet Nam, was held at Hanoi International Exhibition
Centre.
6. You should park your car near lights and in _______________ to keep your vehicle and your belongings safe.
7. Because of its numerous _______________ and premium stores, the city should be promoted as a shopping
destination for tourists.
8. Since online stores are accessible from anywhere with _______________, it’s easy to fit online shopping into
your life.
9. This open-air market is open _______________ although there are fewer stalls during the winter weeks.
10. This is a supermarket, not a _______________, and most of these products are industrially made by large-scale
companies.
KEYS:
1. goods 3. bargain 5. fair 7. shopping centres 9. year around
2. credit card 4. range of products 6. well – lit areas 8. internet access 10. speciality shop
III. Choose the better option to complete the sentences.
1. A (shopaholic / workaholic) is a person considered to be addicted to shopping.
2. 7-eleven is a famous example of a (convenience store / supermarket) that operates 24/7.
3. I like (home-grown / home-made) fruit and vegetables which are grown in a garden, rather than on a farm.
4. Surrounded by rice fields, Can Cau (online shop / open-air market) is famous for textile products and original
specialties.
5. When I look for a product (for sale / on sale), I want to see the original price to check if the seller has really
reduced the price.
6. I don’t like bargaining, so I often buy products with a (changed / fixed) price in the supermarket.
7. When (browsing / exercising) a website or an app to shop online, the website or app remembers your username or
items you left in your shopping cart.
8. The (brochure / voucher) or gift card will be sent to you immediately upon completing your purchase.
9. The (price / size) tag is missing so I don’t know how much this bag costs.
10. (Window / Door) shopping refers to the process of going from store to store - or even website to website - just to
look at what is for sale.
IV. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. Many customers say the clothes’ _________ is too small or too big when returning the items.
A. price B. colour C. size D. style
2. A digital wallet allows you to securely make purchases without carrying _________.
A. cash B. debit card C. bank transfer D. credit card
3. Most Vietnamese _________ get a little income from selling street food near public places.
A. supermarkets B. convenience stores
C. street vendors D. open-air markets
4. If a product costs $45, with a 10% _________, the final price would be calculated by subtracting 10% of $45.
A. discount B. voucher C. gift card D. coupon
5. Shop owners may utilize store space by positioning the products _________ display most attractively.
A. off B. during C. on D. for
6. If something is _________, it is made by someone using their hands or using tools rather than by machines.
A. hand-made B. home-made C. man-made D. home-grown
7. Does “buy one get one for _________” mean I get the same item twice or can I choose another item?
A. expensive B. cheap C. reasonable D. free
8. Online stores are available 24 hours a day, and many consumers have Internet _________ both at work and at
home.
A. surfer B. access C. browser D. post
9. After-sales _________ are supports provided to the customers after the products have already been purchased.
A. goods B. items C. services D. cargos
10. Due to the high level of competition, _________ need to promote their products online on various social media
channels.
A. shoppers B. sellers C. shippers D. buyers
V. Choose the correct answers.
1. Where can you buy meat?
A. baker’s B. local shop C. school D. butcher’s
2. Where can you buy flowers?
A. florist’s B. chemist’s C. photographer’s D. hotel
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3. Where can you buy magazines and newspapers?
A. ironmonger’s B. newsagent’s C. drugstore D. A specaility shop
4. Where can you buy food and vegetables?
A. greengrocer’s B. bookshop C. candy store D. lab
5. Where can you buy movie tickets?
A. bank B. a supermarket C. cinema D. library
6. Where can you buy lipstick?
A. furniture store B. cosmetics store C. jewelry store D. pagoda
7. Where can you buy teddy bears?
A. fashion shop B. flower shop C. shoe store D. gift shop
8. Where can you buy stamps?
A. university B. discount shop C. post office D. college
9. Where can you buy bread?
A. school B. class C. bakery D. zoo
10. Where can you buy beefsteak?
A. park B. garden C. hotel D. restaurant
11. Where can you buy peonies?
A. florist’s B. waiter’s C. singer’s D. hospital
12. Where can you buy Detective Conan manga volumes?
A. bookstore B. grocery C. movie studio D. market
VI. Choose the correct answer.
1. We (try on always/ always try on) any clothes before purchasing.
2. Common household items (frequently are/ are frequently) available at a discount.
3. I (never buy/ don’t never buy) shoes from online stores.
4. (Do often you pay/ Do you often pay) with credit card when shopping online?
5. My parents (regularly give me/ give me regularly) some cash to buy personal items.
6. He (rarely goes/ doesn’t rarely go) shopping with his mum.
7. (Sometimes I sell/1 sell sometimes) my used books for pocket money.
8. The banks (seldom refund/ refund seldom) the fees taken from clients.
9. (Is always buying local items at local markets/ Is buying local items at local markets always) the cheapest option?
10. My mother (usually bargains/ bargains usually) when shopping at the local market.
VII. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. This ______________ such a boring film, Lucas! What time ______________?
A. was - does it finish B. is - will it finish
C. is - does it finish D. will be - will it finish
2. You ______________ some cash for parking service if you ______________ your scooter in the basement.
A. will need – park B. need – park C. need - will park D. will need - will park
3. I ______________ my wallet. - Don’t worry! I ______________ you some money.
A. am forgetting - will lend B. forgot – lend
C. forgot - will lend D. forget – lend
4. Buying groceries online ______________ a good idea.
A. always isn’t B. seldom is C. isn’t rarely D. isn’t always
5. I ______________ to go and see this motor show. It ______________ tomorrow morning.
A. want - starts B. will want - will start
C. want - will start D. want – start
6. Many women ______________ shopping alone in the shopping mall.
A. don’t go usually B. don’t usually go
C. usually doesn’t go D. won’t go usually
7. He ______________ me a message before he ______________ home today.
A. will send - will leave B. send - will leave
C. will send - leaves D. sends – leaves
8. If you ______________ online, you ______________ great bargains at any time of the year.
A. shop - can often get B. shop - can get often
C. will shop - can often get D. will shop - often can get
9. I ______________ late! What time ______________ in Ho Chi Minh City?
A. will be - will this bus arrive B. was - does this bus arrive
C. am - will this bus arrive D. am going to be - does this bus arrive
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10. Although they ______________ their store systems run like clockwork, they ______________ trouble.
A. wished - have occasionally B. wish - occasionally have
C. will wish - have occasionally D. wishes - occasionally have
VIII. Complete the following sentences with the present simple tense to talk about future events.
1. I ____________ (start) my new job next Monday.
2. They ____________ (travel) to Paris next month.
3. She ____________ (visit) her grandparents every summer.
4. The train ____________ (arrive) at 3:00 p.m.
5. We ____________ (have) a family reunion next weekend.
6. He ____________ (study) for his exam tomorrow.
7. The Sun ____________ (rise) in the East every morning.
8. They ____________ (go) to the beach on Saturday.
9. I ____________ (meet) Jane for lunch on Thursday.
10. The conference ____________ (begin) at 9:00 a.m.
KEYS:
1. start 3. visits 5. have 7. rises 9. meet
2. travel 4. arrives 6. studies 8. go 10. begins
IX. Use the correct tense and form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. The shuttle bus (leave) _________ every 15 minutes to take customers to the parking lot.
2. - Mum, what time (be) __________ the show tonight? - Let me check.
3. We (can use) __________ these vouchers for the next shopping.
4. The announcement says that the sale (last)____for just two hours, from 17:00 to 19:00 tomorrow.
5. We (not / have) __________ home economics next semester. We have music instead.
6. The supermarket in my neighbourhood (open) __________ longer hours than the one in yours.
7. I have to go now . My art lesson (start) __________ at one o’clock .
8. The train (leave) __________ at 4:30 , so we still have a lot of time.
9. The bus schedule says that there (be) __________ a bus to Aeon at 10:05.
10. Look at the advertisement. Does the big sale ( start) _______ next Friday?
KEYS:
1. leaves 3. can use 5. do not/ have 7. starts 9. is
2. is 4. lasts 6. opens 8. leaves 10. start
X. Read the text and tick True (T) or False (F).
A new shopping mall is opening in Nam’s neighborhood today. It is very different from the present shopping area.
All the shops are under one roof. There will be air-conditioners, movie theaters, restaurants and children's play areas.
That will be very convenient, especially during the hot and humid summer months. Customers will shop in comfort
and won’t notice the weather.
Some people in the neighborhood, however, are not happy about the changes. The owners of the small stores on
Tran Phu Street think the mall will take their business. Some of the goods in the new stores will be the same as the
ones in the small shops, but the stores in the mall will offer a wider selection of products, some at cheaper prices.
The residents and store owners have been concerned about the new mall for a few months. They have organized a
community meeting in order to discuss the situation.
Statements True/ False
1. The mall was opened yesterday. _________
2. The mall will be inconvenient during the hot and humid summer months. _________
3. Everyone in the neighborhood is pleased about the new mall. _________
4. It will be more comfortable to shop in the mall than in the present shopping area. _________
5. Some of the stores on Tran Phu Street may have to close. _________
KEYS:
1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T
XI. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each numbered blank to complete the passage.
A corner shop or a convenience shop is a British tradition. It is a small (1) ______________ shop. We can find
a corner shop at the end of a local street in many neighborhoods in towns and cities across the UK. The corner shop
sells all kinds of household goods and simple food and drinks like snacks, groceries, coffee, soft drinks. It (2)
______________ sells newspapers, magazines and cigarettes.
Convenience stores are originally from America. They are like the British corner I shops. The only (3)
______________ is that convenience stores are often open 24 hours. Probably the most well-known convenience
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store is 7-Eleven. You can find a convenience store at any residential (4) ______________, a filling station, a
railway station, or alongside a busy road.
Today, there are convenience stores all over the world. Each country has its own (5) ______________ of
convenience stores as well as the global brand 7-Eleven. Both corner shops and convenience stores (6)
______________ things at higher prices than the supermarket, but they are much more convenient.
1. A. retail B. mass C. wholesale D. convenient
2. A. generally B. finally C. also D. too
3. A. good B. difference C. benefit D. thing
4. A. land B. houses C. community D. area
5. A. brand B. design C. demand D. description
6. A. are B. ask C. sell D. offer
XII. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday promote mindless consumption, excessive packaging and shipping waste,
especially with the rise of online shopping. The sales produce massive waste not just from the unwanted single-use
plastic and cardboard packaging, but also from the return of unwanted items. This mindset also ensures that the earth
overshoot day keeps moving back.
This is especially true of the clothing industry, where much of the online returns are tossed into the landfill because
the logistics and cost of putting the item back on the shelf
are much too complicated. Britons throw away approximately 300,000 tonnes of clothes every year and many of
them are only worn a handful of times.
The negative impact of Black Friday is also significant from non-recyclable, mostly plastic toys, to e-waste, to fast
fashion that is only used for one season. In fact, in France, the government is considering banning Black Friday due
to the impact on the planet and the promotion of unsustainable consumption habits.
1. The passage mainly _____________.
A. explains why Black Friday sales are bad for the environment
B. describes shopping activities on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
C. criticizes the unwanted single-use plastic and cardboard packaging
D. concerns about the impact of non-recyclable products
2. The word “rise” in the first paragraph can be best replaced by _____________.
A. drop B. improvement C. increase D. fall
3. According to the second paragraph, what do people do with much of the online returns?
A. People carefully put the online returns on the shelf.
B. People resend the online returns to the logistics agent.
C. People have to pay more for the online returns.
D. People throw the online returns to the landfill.
4. The word “banning” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. encouraging B. stopping C. allowing D. forbidding
5. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
A. Cardboard packaging contributes to produce massive waste.
B. Britons don’t throw away their clothes.
C. Returning online items is really complicated.
D. The French government is considering banning Black Friday.
XIII. Make complete sentences with suggested words.
1. Susie/ be/ always/ kind/ others.
Susie is always kind to others.
2. They/ not/ often/ sell/ bread.
They do not often sell bread in the market.
3. Usually/ she/ leave/ early/ but/ she/ stay/ at work/ today.
Usually she leaves early, but she at staying at work today
4. This/ type/ exercise/ always/ give/ me/ headache.
This type of exercise always gives me headache
5. Marina/ seldom/ go/ out / classmates /.
Marina seldom goes out with his classmates late
6. Vegetarians/ never/ eat/ meat.
Vegetarians never eats meat.
7. He/ rarely/ leave/ home/ holidays.
He rarely leaves home on holidays.
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