Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions. (1.0 point)
Saving energy does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. But what can you do to save energy? There is plenty that you can do to help the process of energy conservation. You can save energy by following these simple rules: making sure that the kettle does not contain more water than needed; always washing a full load in the washing machine rather than a half load; turning down your central heating by 10 C - this could cut your heating bill by 10%; being sure that hot water taps are not left running and replacing washers if your taps drip; turning off any lights and your computer at work if you are not using them; changing to energy-saving light bulbs which use around a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and will last eight times longer; closing your curtains at dusk to keep the warm air from escaping through the windows; and switching off electrical appliances when they are not in use.
 
Question 31: The word “cut” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. destroy B. reduce C. increase D. raise
Question 32: Which of the following sentences is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Turn off electrical appliances if we do not use them.
B. Energy-saving light bulbs should be used in order to save electricity.
C. The ways to save energy are not time-consuming or costly.
D. We should close our curtains so that our house looks more beautiful.
Question 33: The energy-saving light bulbs consume about _______of electricity amount in comparison with standard ones.
A. 45% B. 15% C. 35% D. 25%
Question 34: The word “they” in the passage refers to _______.
A. electrical appliances B. windows C. ordinary bulbs D. curtains
Question 35: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. How to use light bulbs B. How to keep your house warm
C. How to save energy D. How to protect the environment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. (1.0 point)
Question 36: Vera got used to speak Japanese when she worked in Tokyo.
A B C D
Question 37: Yesterday it rains heavily, so we couldn’t play football.
A B C D
Question 38: In my opinion, the Internet is a very fast and conveniently way to get information.
A B C D
Question 39: Bat Trang is one of the more famous traditional craft villages of Ha Noi.
A B C D
Question 40: My neighbor usually looks up my dog when I am away on holiday.
A B C D