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        People all over the world today are beginning to hear and learn more and more about the problem of pollution. Pollution is caused either by man’s release of new and often artificial substances into the environment or by releasing increased amounts of a natural substance, such as oil from oil tankers into the sea.

      Whatever its underlying reasons, there is no doubt that much of the pollution caused could be controlled if only governments, companies, and individuals would make more efforts. In the home, there is an obvious need to control litter and waste. Foods wrapped up three or four times in packages all have to be disposed of; drinks are increasingly sold in bottles or tins which cannot be reused. This not only causes a litter problem but also is a great waste of resources, in terms of glass, metal, and paper. Advertising has helped this process by persuading many of us not only to buy things we don’t need but also to throw away much of what we have bought. Pollution and waste combine to be a problem everyone can help to solve by cutting out unnecessary buying, excess use, and careless disposal of the Products we use in our daily lives.

Which of the following can help to solve the problem of pollution?

Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

A: Wow, you don’t (22) _____ very good! Do you feel OK?
B: No, I think I’m getting a cold. What should I do for it?
A: You (23) ____ stay at home and go to bed. 
B: You’re probably right. I’ve got a really, bad cough, too. 
A: Try (24) _____ some hot tea with honey. It really helps. 
B: Anything (25) ____?
A: Yeah, I suggest you get a big box of (26) _____!

(23)........ 

Identify the mistake in each sentence: 

Most animals cannot recognize their reflection in a mirror themselves; they usually react as if confronted by another member of their species.

Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.

The earthquake occurred (A) at midday(B) when many (C) people had had(D) lunch.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences: 

Many seabirds were__________ because of the oil spill. (die)

Identify the mistake in each sentence: 

Because early balloons were at the mercy of shifting winds, they are not considered a practical means of transportation until the 1850s.

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A drought is a period or condition of unusually dry weather within a geographic area where rainfall is normally present. During a drought, there is a (31) ______ of precipitation. Droughts occur in all climatic zones. However, its characteristics vary significantly (32) ______ one region to another.

Its (33) ________ depends on the degree of the water shortage, size of the area affected, and the duration and warmth of the dry period. In many underdeveloped countries, such as India, people place a great demand on water supply. During a drought period (34) ________ is a lack of water, and thus many of the poor die.

(35) ________ drought cannot be reliably predicted, certain precautions can be taken in drought-risk areas. These include the construction of reservoirs to hold emergency water supplies, education to avoid over cropping and overgrazing, and programs to limit settlement in drought-prone areas.

34.....................

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This is one of the worst volcanic __________ in this year.

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.

Mary showed me some pictures …….. by her father.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.  

        People all over the world today are beginning to hear and learn more and more about the problem of pollution. Pollution is caused either by man’s release of new and often artificial substances into the environment or by releasing increased amounts of a natural substance, such as oil from oil tankers into the sea.

      Whatever its underlying reasons, there is no doubt that much of the pollution caused could be controlled if only governments, companies, and individuals would make more efforts. In the home, there is an obvious need to control litter and waste. Foods wrapped up three or four times in packages all have to be disposed of; drinks are increasingly sold in bottles or tins which cannot be reused. This not only causes a litter problem but also is a great waste of resources, in terms of glass, metal, and paper. Advertising has helped this process by persuading many of us not only to buy things we don’t need but also to throw away much of what we have bought. Pollution and waste combine to be a problem everyone can help to solve by cutting out unnecessary buying, excess use, and careless disposal of the Products we use in our daily lives.

What does the phrase “disposal of” in the last sentence probably mean?

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.

Because the lift was _________, we had to use stairs to reach the fifth floor.

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During the next 24 hours, the storm will be moving north, around 10 km per hour and is expected to__________ the southeastern part of China's Guangdong Province.

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It took him ages to _________living in the new town.

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Her dark dress reflects a view of life which is many less optimistic.

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A ______ is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth. GEOLOGY

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After she _________on all the dresses in the shop, she bought the most expensive one.

There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake

What is the most frightened experience you have ever had?

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.

“My watch is broken.” Why don’t you _________?

Identify the mistake in each sentence: 

Lunar eclipses happen only if the Moon is full, but they do not occur at an every full Moon.

Choose the word, phrase, or sentence ( A, B, C, or D) that best completes each sentence. 

Chicago is _______ right on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.

 She used to___________ her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels.