Bài tập bổ trợ Tiếng Anh 10 Sách Global success - Unit 9: Protecting the environment - Năm học 2022-2023

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1. UNIT 9: Protecting the environment 9A. Pronunciation • Rhythm I. Mark the stressed syllables (') in the words in bold. Then practice saying the sentences with a natural rhythm. 1. In some parts of the world, people can’t afford to buy food. 2. Having a shower instead of a bath reduces the amount of water we waste. 3. We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago. 4. Don’t throw away bottles because it is better to recycle them. 5. You waste energy when you leave the windows open in winter. 6. We are running out of natural resources and destroying rainforests. II. Mark the stressed syllables (') in the words in bold. Then practice saying the sentences with a natural rhythm. 1. The greenhouse effect is a result of air pollution. 2. Noise pollution can increase heart rate and damage hearing. 3. Using a lot of fertilizers can reduce soil fertility. 4. Don’t dump plastic or other inorganic waste in the ground and don’t overuse chemical fertilizers in agriculture. 5. Air pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, engines and factories. 6. Most chemicals pollute the ground and the underground water. 9B. Vocabulary • Words and phrases related to the environment and ways to protect it I. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. 1. Schools are important in helping to raise environment / environmental awareness. 2. The decline in the number of sharks is damaging the island’s vulnerable environment / ecosystem. 3. They use chemicals that will harm / destroy the environment. 4. We must punish the companies that are polluting and damaging the nature / environment. 5. The environmental impact / preservation of the construction project is being considered. 6. The large amounts of CFC gases can cause the ozone pollution / depletion. 7. Deforestation / Consumption has been shown to cause floods and drought. 8. A clear example can be seen in the case of the destruction of the ozone layer, causing the greenhouse effect / gases. 9. The use of fossil fuels / alternative energy can cause a lot of problems, but it is still essential in industry. 10. Polar ice heating / melting can make the sea level rise, and many islands will disappear.
2. II. Complete the sentences with the words given. wastes global warming impact damage habitat heatwaves pollutants ecosystem destruction climate change 1. With so many areas of forests being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat. 2. People protested at a dumping ground for toxic ___ from the factory. 3. Most scientists accept that climate change is linked to carbon emissions. 4. More regions in the world suffer from heatwaves - a period of unusually hot weather. 5. Factories must treat their wastes before releasing them into the rivers for the sake of the community. 6. Governments and organizations in the world pay attention to a Brazilian report on Amazon rainforest ___. 7. They discussed the ___ of human activities on climate change. 8. Having lived near the factory with high rate of pollution, the villagers suffer serious ___ to their health. 9. Pollution can have serious effects on our delicate ___. 10. Do you think a good policy to deal with ___ is a tax on fuels? III. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. 1. Air pollution can have serious impacts ___ breathing. 2. ___ your benefits, it’s important not to let you get overweight. 3. The website gives detailed advice ___ healthy eating. 4. Are we doing enough to protect the environment ___ the effects of human activities? 5. We need to find ways of producing energy ___ destroying the environment. 6. The organisation tries to focus public attention ___ the negative impact of industrialisation. 7. Water pollution poses a threat ___ fish and marine life. 8. Flooding results ___ deforestation and heavy rain for several days. 9. We need to preserve our planet ___ future generations. 10. Her articles in the newspaper have led the public ___ some arguments, mostly about environmental issues. IV. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to finish the sentences. 1. Air-conditioning systems have chlorofluorocarbon that is one of the well-known environmental ___. (pollute) 2. ___ of hotels, recreation and other facilities often leads to increasing sewage pollution. (construct) 3. Wastewater has polluted seas and lakes surrounding tourist ___, damaging the flora and fauna. (attract) 4. The Earth's natural resources should be consumed at a ___ level. (sustain) 5. Dealing with resource ___ requires a broad range of strategies. (deplete) 6. Experts predict that the world’s rain forests could completely disappear in 100 years at the current rate of ___. (deforest)
3. 7. Mining is an extractive industry, often with huge ___ and social impacts. (environment) 8. In the 1990’s, public ___ of preserving the environment began to develop. (aware) 9. A great ___ would be to start planting small gardens on the roofs of the buildings in the cities. (solve) 10. With approximately 4 billion trees being cut down ___ to satisfy the world's need for paper alone, preventing the ___ of forests continues to be an important ___. (annual - deplete - prior) V. Complete the text with the words below. There is one extra word. greenhouse gases pollution changing renewable activity power challenges The Earth’s climate has always changed, but climate change caused by human 1___ is a relatively new problem. Burning fossil fuels has resulted in increased levels of 2___ in the air. The 3___ facing us now are first, to learn to live with the constantly 4___ climate and second, if possible, to use 5___ generated in the cleanest possible way. The two most common 6___ energy sources used today are wind and solar, but others will become more common in the near future. VI. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below. forest loss threats ecosystems clearing habitats use farms fauna demand Agriculture is a major land 1 ___. Around 50% of the world’s habitable land has already been converted into farming land. Agricultural 2___ provide important 3___ for many wild plant and animal species. This is especially the case for traditional farming areas that cultivate diverse species. However, rising 4___ for food and other agricultural products has seen large-scale 5 ___ of natural habitats to make room for farming. Recent examples include the conversion of lowland 6___ in Indonesia into oil palm plantations, and of large areas of the Amazon rainforest and Brazilian savanna to soybean and cattle 7___. This ongoing habitat 8 ___ threatens entire ecosystems as well as many species. Expanding oil palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia, for example, pose the most significant 9___ to endangered 10___ including Asian elephants, Sumatran rhinoceros, and tigers. VII. Match the sentence halves to form the definitions. 1. Extinction ___ 3. Deforestation ___ 5. Pollution ___ 7. An earthquake ___ 2. An oil spill ___ 4. Overpopulation ___ 6. Floods ___ 8. Drought ___ a. is a problem caused by cutting down too many trees. b. is a situation created by very hot, dry conditions and no rain. c. hitting a city can destroy a lot of buildings. d. of some animals, caused by the destruction of the natural world, is a growing problem. e. occur when there is heavy rain over a long period of time. f. can create a terrible mess to clear up, and can badly damage fish and birds. g. means there are too many people in one area.
4. h. in the air, for example smoke from factories, is causing climate change. VIII. Complete the news items with the words from Exercise Good news! • With the return of rain, the recent 1 ___ has ended and farmers report that their crops are healthy and growing, and the rivers are running at normal levels. • The 2 ___ that was felt overnight in Japan’s capital Tokyo was not serious and caused no damage. No injuries were reported. • The quick-thinking captain of a ship has avoided a serious 3 ___ by transferring the fuel from a damaged storage tank into a back-up tank. • The government reports that 4 ___ in the country has been stopped by laws forbidding the cutting of trees. New trees planted recently have already begun growing. • Many animals facing 5 ___ have been helped by organisations that move them to areas where they can live safely and happily. • While some experts fear that6 ___ is an increasing problem, others say that we are now having fewer children per couple, and population growth is slowing down. • Local people are delighted with the result of rules put in place to stop 7 ___ in local rivers. Local companies have addressed the problem and now handle waste responsibly. • Heavy rains this year hasn’t caused any 8___ thanks to a new water-management system built by the local government. People with homes near the river are delighted. IX. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Protecting Biodiversity Protecting biodiversity is now very essential since biodiversity is crucial for reducing climate pollution. If we don’t protect biodiversity, the effects could be as harmful as the effects of global 1___ itself. This is especially true with tropical 2___ - they are critical to fighting climate change and 3 ___ to more species than any other ecosystem type. In other words, protecting biodiversity is essential for our well-being, and biodiversity helps to 4 ___ the nature. Biodiversity is an important part of sustainable development. As we know, sustainable development is considered as a major target for industry as well as planning system. However, the only 5 ___ to achieve this target is to protect biodiversity. Tiny plants that grow also absorb large 6___ of carbon dioxide. That is why protecting biodiversity is essential. In fact, biodiversity protection is very much important since biodiversity is a fundamental component of 7 ___ on Earth. It creates complex ecosystems that could never be reproduced by 8 ___. The 9 ___ of that biodiversity is immeasurable, and thus must be protected. Finally, we both want and need biodiversity. We continue harming the natural environment without realizing the impact. We should be aware 10 ___ protecting biodiversity. 9C. Grammar • Reported speech I. Complete the reported statements.
5. 1. ‘I don’t have to go.’ Tom said that he ___ go. 2. ‘He’s telling a lie.’ I told you that he ___ a lie. 3. ‘We’ll help you.’ They said that they ___ help us. 4. ‘It rained all day.’ Dad said that ___ all day. 5. ‘I’ve been to Italy.’ He told me that he ___ to Italy. 6. ‘You don’t look well.’ Linda said that I ___ well. 7. ‘I can’t do it in time.’ Nick told me that he ___ in time. 8. ‘Tim isn’t coming bowling with us.’ Kevin told me that Tim ___ bowling with us. II. Write the sentences in reported speech. 1. ‘I ate too much yesterday.’ Helen said ___. 2. ‘I’ll call you next week.’ He told his grandmother ___. 3. ‘We can stay out late tonight.’ They said ___. 4. ‘I don’t like Chinese food.’ She said ___. 5. ‘I’m going home.’ She told us ___. 6. ‘I work in a hospital.’ She said ___. 7. ‘I’m busy tomorrow.’ Phong said ___. 8. ‘We’ve finished our homework.’ They told me ___. III. Rewrite the sentences using reported speech. 1. The man said, ‘I don’t feel guilty.’ 2. My brother said to me, ‘You’re making a big mistake.’
6. 3. The teacher said, ‘Some students didn’t do much revision.’ 4. Mary said, ‘I’ve never told a lie.’ 5. Sam’s father said to him, ‘You must stay at home.’ 6. The children said, ‘Our teacher can be quite strict.’ 7. His friends said to him, ‘We’ve already seen this film.’ 8. Jane said, ‘I’ll report you to the police for making very loud noise at night, Jack.’ IV. Read the dialogue. Then complete the reported statements and requests. Tom 1I’m worried about my job. 2I’ve made a big mistake. Bob 3I don’t think you need to worry. 4Everybody makes mistakes sometimes. Tom 5They won’t want me to work there. Bob 6Don’t say things like that. It can’t be that bad. Tom 8You don’t understand! I did something wrong, and I’ve kept quiet about it. Bob 9You’ll tell them the truth on Monday. 10Our boss has to give you another chance. Tom said 1 ___. He told Bob 2 ___. Bob 3 ___. He said that4 ___. Tom said that5 ___. Bob told him 6 ___. He said 7 ___. Tom said that Bob 8 ___. Bob told Tom 9___. He said 10 ___. V. Put the words in the correct order to make reported questions. 1. ‘Were you on time?’ she asked. whether / had been /I / she / asked / on time ___ 2. ‘Where’s your book?’ the teacher asked. the teacher / where / was / my book / asked ___ 3. ‘Did you tell the truth?’ she asked. us / if / she / we / had told / the truth / asked ___
7. 4. ‘What time is it?’ he asked. time / asked / he / what / was / it ___ 5. ‘Have you seen my pen?’ he asked. whether / we / asked / had seen / he / his pen ___ 6. ‘How many people will you invite to the party?’ Mai asked. people / invite / we / would / to the party / asked / Mai / how many ___ VI. Write reported questions. 1. ‘Have you cleaned your shoes?’ She asked him ___. 2. ‘Can you swim?’ She asked me___. 3. ‘What are you listening to?’ We asked him ___. 4. ‘What will you do with the prize money?’ They asked us ___. 5. ‘Do you have a bicycle?’ He asked me ___. 6. ‘What sports do you play?’ The doctor asked him ___. 7. ‘Are you in a hurry?’ I asked my father___. 8. ‘Where did you park your car?’ I asked her ___. VII. Complete the reported questions. 1. ‘When will they get home?’ She asked___. 2. ‘Did you finish your homework?’ The teacher asked me ___. 3. ‘What time does the train leave?’ He asked ___. 4. ‘Are you watching the news?’ Dad asked me ___. 5. ‘Have you seen the newspapers’ Mum asked us ___. 6. ‘Can we start playing?’
8. They asked ___. 7. ‘Where has Mai been?’ Mum asked ___. 8. ‘Has anyone finished?’ Jane asked ___.