VI .Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.

1 . No …………………..…………. details about the celebration have been given. (far)

2.  Would you like to go …………………..…………. with us this Sunday?  (SHOP)

3. All the dancers performed …………………..………….. (attract)

4 .We often take parting in many…………………._activities at school. (CULTURE)

5. If you want to………………….your English, we can help you. (IMPROVEMENT)

6.  Nothing is more precious than…………………………….(DEPEND)

7. Environmental……………is everybody's responsibility. (PROTECT)

SECTION 4: READING

VII. Read the text and decide which option best fits each numbered blank by writing your answer A, B, C or D.

            Environmental pollution  is a term that refers to tell the way by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air (1)___­­ gases and smoke, (2)___ the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with (3)___ many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in (4)___ other ways. For example, people run natural beauty by scattering litter on the land and (5)___ the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fills the air with disturbing (6)___ pollution.

Environmental pollution  is one of the most serious problems (7)___ mankind today. Air, water and soil are necessary to the (8)___ of all living things. Badly, polluted air can cause illness, and even death. Polluted water kills other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land for (9)___ food. Environmental pollution  also brings ugliness to man’s naturally (10)___ world.

1. A. to

B. with

C. of   

D. in

2. A. poisons

B. poisonous

C. poisoned

D. poison

3. A. so

B. such

C. too 

D. a little

4. A. various

B. very

C. much

D. a few

5. A. on

B. in   

C. to   

D. with

6. A. noisy

B. noisily

C. noised

D. noise

7. A. face

B. to face

C. faces

D. facing

8. A. survive 

B. survived   

C. survival

D. survives

9. A. growing

B. raising

C. keeping

D. feeding

10. A. beauty

B. beautiful

C. beautifully

D. beautify

VIII. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.

PETS

Many people like to keep pets. Dogs and (1)…………………… are very popular pets. Some people, however, keep birds or goldfish. They need less space and are easier to look after.

            If you want to have a pet, you can buy one from a pet (2) …………………… but you must be careful not to buy a sick animal. It is best if you know something (3) ……………………the pet you want. This helps you choose a healthy pet. However, if you do not have (4) ……………………money and know very little about (5) ……………………, you can visit the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).

            The first society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in England (6) ……………………1821. It was set up to make sure that all animals are treated with kindness. The RSPCA in Hong Kong carries out this aim. The RSPCA offices collects animals which have no homes and are lelf in the street. They (7) ……………………after them until they are healthy again. People visit the RSPCA may choose their pets from these animals and you can be sure that you will get a healthy pet. If later your pet becomes ill, you can (8) …………………… it to the doctors at the RSPCA for treatment.

            When you have a (9) …………………… , it is very necessary that you look after it properly. You must remember to feed it at suitable times. You should also give it a clean and comfortable place to rest. Your pet will be happy and (10) …………………… if you love it and care for it properly.

IX. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer by writing A, B, C or D.

LEARNING ENGLISH

Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young people, others are teenagers. Many adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language in film, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most of people must work hard to learn another language.

Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language, mathematics and English. In England, or America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and mathematics and another language, perhaps French, or German or Spanish.

Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

1.      According to the writer

A.    Only adults learn English.           B. No children like learning English.

          C. English is useful only to teenagers.   D. English is popular in much of the world.

2.      Many people learn English by

A.    Watching videos only.                B. Working hard on their lessons.

C.Talking with the film stars.           D. Hearing the language in the office.

3.      Many boys and girls learn English because

A.    English can give them a job.       B. It is included in their study courses.

C.Their parents make them.             D.They have to study their own language.

4.      In America and Australia, many school children study

A.    English as a foreign language.       B. English and mathematics only.

C.     Such foreign languages as French, German and Spanish.

D.    Their own language and no foreign language.

5.      Many adults learn English because

A.    It helps them in their work.

B.     They want to go abroad.

C.     Most of their books are in English.

D.    Their work is useful.