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IV. bill in the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box There is UNEU
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American students do not stand up when their teachers enter the room. Students are (26)
The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countri
ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher's office for (27)
encouraged
help, and to phone if they are abse
students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates. When students want to
Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early if necessay. (28) Despite the lack of formal
questions, they usually raise a (29)
classmate is not only rude but (30
talking to each other during a test are cheating.
and wait to be called on. When a test is being given, talking
risky, Most American teachers consider that students who
V. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
maintenance and have a long lifetime.
Nolar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar enc
needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy, Compared to other renewable sources, they
we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new spa-
down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require
possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to
However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during da
because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively. The
disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil, an
This is because solar cells are expensive, Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as
and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy.
31. What does the passage primarily discuss?
A Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, B. Solar energy's advantages over other sources of ene
The cost of solar energy.
D. Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.
Cadvantages.
D. solar cells.
A. They require little maintenance.
B. They are non-polluting.
D. They operate quietly.
C. They cost little to produce.
34. Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage?
B. Solar cells require large areas to operate.
A. It is expensive.
32. What does the word "they" in line 3 refer to?
A. solar energy users.
B. other renewable resources.
33. What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?
D. It depends on sunlight.
C. It is unfriendly to the environment.
38. What does the word "advantages" in line 11 mean?
B. resources
A. drawbacks
C. benefits
(D. scientists
VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
sy Phong Nha cave is more well-known than Ha Long Bay.