UNIT 9 :NATURAL DISASTERS (THẢM HỌA THIÊN NHIÊN)

BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN

Bài 1: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng.
1. Yesterday my brother (bought/was bought me) a new T-shirt.
2. Who (was broken/broke) the vase?
3. Yesterday I was having dinner when my door (was knocked/was knocking).
4. At the moment my car (is polishing/is being polished) by my brother.
5. This car (has been used/has used) by Mr. Smith for 5 years.
6. The early train to Manchester city (leaves/is left) at 6 am tomorrow.
7. No one (has heard/has been heard) about the accident last night.
8. If you work hard, you (will reward/will be rewarded).
9. (Have the police caught/Have the poloce been caught) the thieves yet?
10. Which dress (chose/was chosen) to wear by Jane last night?
11. At this time next month, I (will be visiting/will be visited) London with my family.
12. The children (are looking/are being looked) after by a babysister.
13. You (will be receive/ will receive) a lot of compliments if you win the contest.
14. Jim didn’t realize that his wallet (stole/was stolen) until he came home.
15. (Was you brought/Was you bringing) by your grandparents when you were small?
Bài 2: Hoàn thành các câu sau với thể bị động của động từ trong ngoặc ở thì thích hợp.
1. I (usually take) ______________to the cinema by my parents every month.
2. _____________(Jim/inform) of the exact date of the conference? No, he wasn’t.
3. The concert (broadcast)_____________live tomorrow.
4. Yesterday, temparature (forecast) _____________to reach 400C.
5. At this time tomorrow, a birthday cake (make)________ for our best friend Jessy.
6. Who___________(rob) of all the properties last week?
7. All the members ___________(treat) equally in our organization.
8. Nothing (do)_________so far to prepare for the coming storm.
9. When I was small, I often (call) __________by my nickname.
10. Yesterday, Jim was playing with his dog when the doorbell (ring)_____________.
11. What______________(do) so far to lessen the impact of natural disasters?
12. At 8 o’clock yesterday, my brother (feed) __________by my mother while I (look) ____________after
by my father.
13. This film (never show) _______________on television before.
14. If you submit your assignment late, you (punish)___________by your teacher.
15. I think more attempts (make) ____________in the future to protect people from natura catastrophes.
16. No feasible solutions to this problem (put)______________forward yet.
17. I don’t think that black café (prefer)_____________by many people.
18. Last week, everyone in my class (snow) _____________under.
19. _______________(these sheep raise) by the local people?
20. Every student (anticipate)______________to finish their essay before the deadline.

Bài 3: Chuyển những câu chủ động sau đây thành câu bị động.
1. Jim will pick me to the airport tomorrow.
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2. Peter wrote his report last week.
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3. They will replace the old equipment with new one.

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4. What will they do to prevent natural disasters?
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5. I think we will soon use up the natural resourses.
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6. The children water the trees every two days.
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7. They never mentioned Jim in their conversation.
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8. At this time next month I will be sitting an English text.
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9. When will they sell their new products?
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10. At midnight, my brother and I was making a wish list.
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11. My mother is preparing dinner at the moment.
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12. No one will buy products with poor quality.
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13. They will not allow your dog to enter the museum.
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14. Have anyone heard of Jim and Jane’s luxury wedding?
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15. The boys are using the computer to look up information.
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Bài 4: Chuyển những câu bị động dưới đây thành câu chủ động.
1. A gift was sent to me by my old students.
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2. You are not allow by the teacher to cheat in the exam.
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3. My table is being fixed by my father.
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4. How long has this fax machine been used by Mr. Green?
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5. The singer was not recognized by his fan when he was at the restaurant.
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6. He will be disqualified from the competition by the judges if he uses drugs.
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7. All the unnecessary lights will be turned off to save energy.
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8. Jane was prevented from staying up too late by her mother.
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9. Was this document typed by Mr. Brown?
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10. Many dead people were found by the recuers after the earthquake.
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Bài 5: Sắp xếp các từ đã cho thành câu hoàn chỉnh.

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1. Jim/one/preferred/Which/ - /tea/is/coffee/by/or?
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2. been/Many/caused/problems/that/storm/fierce/have/by.
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3. Many/tornado/were/buildings/by/the/destroyed/last/night.
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4. caused/Numerous/diseases/are/lack/by/of/water/fresh/the.
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5. At/extra/the/moment/atentions/,/paid/to/are/storm/upcoming/the.
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6. person/a/was/left/Not/behind/single/the/flood/in.
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7. are/All/victims/flood/the/helped/local/the/by authorities/being.
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8. Shelters/be/to/provided/will/homeless/in/next/few/people/months/the.
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9. No/severely/was/one/tornado/yesterday/injured/in/the.
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10. a/scientists/now/A/is/speech/delivered/being/by/renowed.
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Bài 6: Hoàn thành những câu sau, sử dụng thì quá khứ hoàn thành của động từ.
1. When I arrived at the station, the train (leave)_________________.
2. My friend (live)___________in China before she moved to American.
3. They (never been) _______________ here before.
4. After I (finish) __________ my breakfast, I went to work.
5. The student (not finish) __________their assignments so they were in great troubles.
6. After the couple (eat) ____________seafood at a seaside restauran, they felt sick.
7. If you (listen) __________to my advice, you wouldn’t have made that silly mistake.
8. What did Jim do after he (finish)__________his homework?
9. The trees were dead because it (be)_____________dry all the summer.
10. _____________(you/meet) Jane anywhere before?
11. Yesterday I was late for the train becase I (forget) _____________my ticket home.
12. Peter told me that he (prepare) __________every thing for his party.
13. The grass was yellow as it (not rain) _________all summer.
14. The electricity was cut off because we (not pay)___________our hydro bill on time.
15. We (not eat) ___________all the morning sowe felt very hungry.
Bài 7: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng.
1. My co-worker (had not used/didn’t use) email before, so I showed him how to use it.
2. Because I (hadn’t studied/didn’t study) for the test, I was very nervous.
3. The wave (had destroyed/ destroyed) the sandcastle that we had built yesterday.
4. When shewent out to meet her friends, she (had already done/ already did) all the chores.
5. The waitress brought a drink that I (didn’t order/ hadn’t ordered) before.
6. (Had you given/ did you give) James a ring before you dropped by his apartment?
7. Susan (took/had taken) a rest after she had washed all the dishes.
8. When Jim came to the meeting, everyone (had left/left).
9. Before she had dinner, she (had washed/washed) her hands carefully.
10. Before I (had gone/went) out, I asked my parents for permissions.
11. I could not remember the name of the man we (met/had met) the week before.

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12. We (ate/had eaten) all the cakes mymom had made.
13. Before she (came/had come) home, she had met some of her old friends.
14. Before Jane (started/ had started) to make the cake, she had prepared all the ingredients.
15. I (had fed/fed) my cat before I left home.
Bài 8: Dựa vào những từ cho trước, viết câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. By/age/of/twelve/Jim/be/able/to/speak/English/fluently.
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2. She/gain/a lot of/working/experience/before/she/apply/for/that/job.
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3. We/be/great/troubles/because/we/spend/all/the/money.
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4. My father/know/well/about/London/because/he/be/there/many/times.
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5. My friend/study/Japanese/before/she/move/to/Japan.
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6. Peter/own/a/big/house/for/10 years/before/he/move/to/countryside.
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7. Where/you/live/before/1954?
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8. Our team/encounter/many/obstacles/before/we/succeed.
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9. Cindy/be/sick/until/she/stop/eating/junk food.
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10. I/be/in/Canada/for/7 years/before/I/move/to/America.
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BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO
Bài 9: Đánh dấu [] trước câu đúng, đánh dấu [x] trước câu có lỗi sai và sửa lại cho đúng.
______ 1. The tallest building in our city was collapsed last week.
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______ 2. All the people in my village have already evacuated before the food.
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______ 3. How many people were the rescuers found yesterday?
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______ 4. Temporary shelters will be providing to the food victims.
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______ 5. Their houses swept away in the storm.
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______ 6. Were anyone injured by the flying debris in the storm.
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______ 7. Natural disasters are wreaked havoc on human and the environment.
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______ 8.What has done to support the people in the flooded area?
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______ 9. Many people havedonated money to build houses for poor people.
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______ 10. They were informed about upcoming storm by the local authorities.
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Bài 10: Dựa vào những từ cho trước, viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. After/the storm/pass/people/come/back/to/their/ normal/ life.
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2. A decent meal/prepare/by/my mother/after/ she/ come/ home/ after/ work.
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3. By 1990, my family/ settle down/ in New Jersey/ for 10 years.
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4. Jim/ have/ a/ shower/ when/ doorbell/ ring/ by/ his wife.
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5. At this time last year/ a project/ on/ environmental/ issues/ carry/ by Dr.Brown.
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6. They/ prepare/ carefully/ for/ the hurricane/ before/ it/ arrive.
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7. Many people/ live/ in temporary shelters/ until/ the/ storm/ pass.
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8. Earthquakes/ in Japan/ cause/ devastating/ effects/ on/ human/ and/ environment/ recently.
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Bài 11: Cho dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành các câu dưới đây.
1. I (tell) __________by Jim that he (paint) __________the entire house.
2. Japanese children (teach) _________how to escape an earthquake at an early age.
3. When we (arrive)___________, we (find)________that the bus (leave)__________.
4. The police (evacuate) _______the building before it (collapse)_____________.
5. When she (call) _________me last night, I (go) _________to sleep, so I could’t answer her.
6. I (never meet)________________Peter before the party last night.
7. Food and shelters (provide)_________________to the local people at the moment.
8. What (do)____________so far to minimize the impacts of natural disasters in our country.
9. I (prepare) __________carefully before I (give) the _____________the presentation about the impacts of
natural disasters.
10. My friend (save)________ a lot of money before he (decide) ______to buy a new house.
11. I hope that financial aids (offer)__________to the poor people in the drought area.
12. Peter and Jane (eat)__________before they (come) _________to see me.
13. So far, hundreds of the temporary shelters (provide)__________to the earthquake victims.
14. A relief agency (just found)____________to lessen the effects of the flood on human’s property.
15. Survivors of the earthquake (receive)_____________help from the authorities before they could get back
to their normal life.
Bài 12: Hoàn thành những câu sau với dạng đúng của những động từ cho sẳn.
evacuate injure rescue provide
forecast destroy suffer cause
1. Many people_____________from waterborne diseases after the severe flood last year.
2. The locals_____________from their village to escape the earthquake already.
3. Free food and fresh water ___________to the victims of natural disaster every year.
4. Five people_____________from drowning in the rushing stream so far.
5. The tornado _____________many houses before it stopped.
6. Some people _____________after the earthquake.
7. A hurricane_____________by the meteorologists to reach our area next week.
8. Every year, natural disasters_____________loss of human life, damage to property and deterioration of the
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TEST 1 UNIT 9

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 I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. twice B. flight C. piece D. mind
2. A. about B. around C. sound D. young
3. A. cover B. oven C. coffee D. company
4. A. plates B. cakes C. mates D. places
5. A. laughed B. learned C. changed D. arrived
II. Choose the words that have the different stress from the others.
1. A. relief B. debris C. typhoon D. severe
2. A. erupt B. victim C. forest D. message
3. A. volcano B. tropical C. government D. property
4. A. geography B. evacuate C. emergency D. temporary
5. A. scatter B. earthquake C. collapse D. mudslide
III. Circle the word marked A, B, C or D with a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. damage B. collapse C. erupt D. affect
2. A. permanent B. eruption C. pollution D. disaster
3. A. station B. temperature C. illustrate D. volcano
4. A. tsunami B. thunderstorm C. typhoon D. tornado
5. A. accommodation B. evacuation C. contribution D. contamination
IV. Find the one choice that best completes the sentence:
1. A table with four chairs is .................. of the dining room.
A. in B. the middle C. in the middle D. about
2. You .................. brush your teeth twice a day.
A. should B. can C. will D. have
3. Tim is a good student. He did very well in the first semester. His mother is .................. him.
A. sorry for B. sad C. proud of D. displeased
4. The new hotel .................. next year.
A. is opened B. will be opened C. is opening D. opens
5. Would you mind .................. on the light?
A. turn B. to turn C. turned D. turning
6. - Where is the fridge? - It’s .................. the corner of the kitchen.
A. in B. at C. to D. above
7. Did the children enjoy .................. when they were on holiday?
A. themselves B. themself C. himself D. itself
8. Carmen didn’t use to eat fish, but now she ..................
A. used to B. do C. does D. doesn’t
9. I never go to Australia. I .................. to Australia yet.
A. went B. have been C. will go D. haven’t been
10. I’m .................. Let’s do something. How about going to a movie?
A. boring B. bore C. bored D. being bored
11. I’m hungry. .................. is for dinner this evening?
A. Why B. When C. How D. What
12. The old lady sat in a corner talking to ..................
A. himself B. itself C. herself D. themselves
13. I .................. swimming very much.
A. wait B. try C. enjoy D. finish
14. The teacher said, “Come at 8 o’clock”.
 The teacher told the students .................. at 8 o’clock.
A. not to come B. to come C. coming D. came

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15. Mary is watching a film. She really likes it. Mary is really ..................
A. to interest B. interest C. interested D. interesting
16. .................. to do homework today?
A. Have you B. Do you have C. Must you D. You must
17. She knows that he worked really .................. this semester.
A. good B. hardly C. better D. hard
18. Stop, boys! It’s .................. near the streets.
A. dangerous for playing B. dangerously to play
C. dangerous to playing D. dangerous to play

19. It’s possible to supplement one’s .................. by taking a part-time job.

A. income B. earning C. gaining D. attainment
20. Do you mind if I switch on the radio? - ..................
A. No, thank B. Yes, go ahead C. No, not at all D. Yes, you can
V. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below.
1. The facsimile by Alexander Bain in 1843.
A. is invented B. was invented C. invented D. has been invented
2. First, fry the onions add the potatoes.
A. than B. then C. after D. before
3. He a prize in the competition last week.
A. win B. won C. was won D. has win
4. Who the company?
A. goes B. walks C. jogs D. runs
5. is an instrument for making sounds louder.
A. Loudspeaker B. Recorder C. Facsimile D. Radio
6. The doctor told me more fresh fruit.
A. eat B. to eat C. eating D. ate
7. Can you repair my bike?
A. adjust B. use C. fix D. A & B
8. Coffee was known in Europe “Arabian wine”.
A. as B. like C. the same D. unlike
9. The information for future use.
A. stores B. stored C. is stored D. are stored
10. I saw a flying overhead.
A. train B. helicopter C. conveyor belt D. coach
11. This beautiful picture by Mary.
A. is drawn B. is drew C. is draw D. is drawing
12. Don’t touch the paint! - It’s still wet.
A. put paint on something to change the color
B. take something
C. do a job with something
D. put your hand or finger on something
13. I warned him too close to the fire.
A. didn’t go B. not going C. no going D. not to go
14. is a pen that has a very small ball at the end.
A. Bail-point pen B. Fountain pen C. Pencil D. Crayon
15. Tobacco is taxed in most countries, along with alcohol.
A. in the same way as something B. but not something

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16. James picked up the and said “Hello!”
A. vacuum B. printer C. telephone D. fax machine
17. Children, please behave!
A. do and say the right things
B. do something
C. do what somebody tells you to do
D. move on your legs, but not run
18. We now toast bread a toaster on the table.
A. by B. with C. from D. in
19. Which shall I press to turn the radio on?
A. plug B. roll C. roller D. button
20. Don’t sit the sun too long.
A. in B. on C. over D. among

VI. Fill in the correct verb form.

1. They (come) .......................... back home after they (finish) .......................... their work.
2. She said that she (meet) .......................... Mr. Bean before.
3. Before he (go) .......................... to bed, he (read) .......................... a novel.
4. He told me he (not/wear) ...................................... such kind of clothes before.
5. When I came to the stadium, the match (start) ......................................
6. After Nick (do) ............................ his homework, he (go) ............................ to bed last night.
7. Mai (live) ............................ in Hai Phong for five years before she (move) ............................ to Ha Noi
three years ago.
8. Phong (tell) .......................... me yesterday that he (learn) .......................... French for a year.
9. Ms. Hong (work) ............................ at our school for twenty years before she (retire) ............................
last June.
10. By the time I (get) ....................................... to Nick’s house, his party (already/
start) ................................................
11. When we (come) ..................................... back to our home village last month, it
(change) ............................ so much.
12. I couldn’t recognize my cousin because he (grow) ............................ a lot.
13. By the time the bus (come) ............................ this morning, Duong (wait) ............................ for it for half
an hour.
14. Before she (listen) ............................ to music, she (do) ............................ homework.
15. Last night, Peter (go) ...................... to the supermarket before he (go) ........................ home.

VII. Correct the verb form of the sentences.

1. When I (come) ............................. there, they (leave) .............................
2. When I (get up) ............................. this morning, my father (leave) .............................
3. After the children (finish) ........................... their homework, they (go) .......................... to bed.
4. I (do) ............................. it before he (come) .............................
5. I (meet) ............................. them after they (divorce) ............................. each other.
6. If I (not buy) ............................. this dress, I (have) ............................. money.
VIII. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
More than a billion people all over the world are (1) the threat of desert expansion, but few of
them are aware that they themselves cause it and are also its (2) . People cut (3) trees for

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fuel and farmland. Their herd eat (4) the grass covering valley floors and hillsides. The climate and soil
quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into (5) .
In some places, many people had to leave their homes when their wells became dry and sand buried their
houses and crops. Therefore, government in nearby areashave had local people (6) trees and banned
burning firewood for fuel.Many techniques have been (7) . For example, in Iran, a thin covering of
oil was poured on sandy areas to retain (8) for planting trees, butthis method may harm the
environment. Other countries built long canals or pipelines (9) water to desert areas.
Unless people find more (10) methods, their homes and land willbe lost. The last against the
desert is continuing.
1. A. of B. in C. on D. under
2. A. victims B. enemies C. friends D. effects
3. A. off B. back C. down D. in
4. A. up B. away C. into D. out
5. A. blanks B. deserts C. spaces D. bareness
6. A. planting B. plant C. to plant D. planted
7. A. using B. use C. used D. uses
8. A. fertilizer B. soil C. earth D. water
9. A. to carry B. take C. fetch D. bring
10. A. great B. effective C. major D. useful
IX. Read the following passage, choose the best answer for each question followed.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species
that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tiger, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast number, now only about 2,300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down
to zero. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused
almost entirely by poachers who according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in
personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of
extinction. Animals like Bengal tigers as well as other endangered species are a valuable part of the world’s
ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the
survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in
order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge
admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks and they often must also depend on world
organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest in equipment, and patrols to protect the
animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott
of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective but it will not, by itself, prevent
animals from being hunted and killed.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycotts
C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 1?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
3. Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 1?
A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade
4. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers
C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters
5. The word “callousness” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity

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6. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast D. specific and general information
7. What does the word “this” refer to in paragraph 1?
A. endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers who seek personal gratification
D. sources that may not be accurate
8. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated’’ in paragraph 2?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
9. The word “defray” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower B. raise
C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
10. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in paragraph 2 to mean
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save
11. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised
X. Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very
much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.
Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are lost. Most people who live near the coast
are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm passes. Floods are caused along
the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal water level. The high
winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage.
Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they carry tremendous power
with driving rain and wind.
Tornadoes are violent low - pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months
and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is sucked up into the air.
Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right
into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and railway cars.
Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year.
Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot be stopped or ignored.
1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
A. Hurricanes and tornadoes.
B. Typhoons and thunderstorms.
C. Thunderstorms and hurricanes.
D. Hurricanes and typhoons.
2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
A. July and August only.
B. All the year round.
C. From the seventh to the ninth month.
D. Between July and October.
3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?
A. They cover only a small area.
B. They can cause great damage.
C. They are not accompanied by rain.
D. They have either wind or speed.
4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?

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 A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy.
B. They are easier to control today than in the part.
C. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy.
D. They cannot be predicted today with greater accuracy.
5. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?
A. The number of people killed each year by these storms.
B. The tremendous power killed each year by these storms.
C. The damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes.
D. The time of year when they are most likely to strike.
XI. Read the following passage and choose the best answers each of the questions.
Nylon was invented in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill. Other scientists worked with
his invention and finally on 27 October 1938, Nylon was introduced to the world. It was cheap and strong
and immediately became successful, especially in the making of ladies’ stocking.
Today, nylon is found in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers, and even spare
parts of the human body. It has played an important part : in our lives for over 50 years.
1. Julian Hill was a/ an .
A. chemist B. American C. inventor D. all are correct
2. Nylon can be found in .
A. many things B. spare parts of the human body
C. furniture D. all are correct
3. What does the word “introduce” in line 3 mean?
A. tell somebody your name
B. tell somebody the name of a person
C. bring something new into use for the 1st time
D. bring something somewhere
4. Nylon .
A. was invented by Julian Hill B. was strong but expensive
C. was not very popular D. all are correct
5. Which of the following is not true?
A. Nylon was used to make ladies’ stocking.
B. At first, people didn’t want to use Nylon.
C. Today, Nylon still plays an important part in our lives.
D. We can found Nylon in computers.
XII. Rewrite the sentences
1. David had gone home before we arrived.
 After ............................................................................................................................................
2. We had lunch then we took a look around the shops.
 Before ..........................................................................................................................................
3. The light had gone out before we got out of the office.
 When ...........................................................................................................................................
4. After she had explained everything dearly, we started our work.
 By the time ..................................................................................................................................
5. My father had watered all the plants in the garden by the time my mother came home.
 Before ..........................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
XIII. Change the following sentences into passive voice.
1. They can’t make tea with cold water.
 ......................................................................................................................................................

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2. The chief engineer was instructing all the workers of the plant.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
3. Somebody has taken some of my books away.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
4. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
5. They have to repair the engine of the car.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
6. The boys broke the window and took away some pictures.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
7. People spend a lot of money on advertising everyday.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
8. They may use this room for the classroom.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
9. The teacher is going to tell a story.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
10. Mary is cutting the cake with a sharp knife.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
11. The children looked at the women with a red hat.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
12. They have provided the victims with food and clothing.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
13. The teacher explains the lesson.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
14. Mrs Green is cooking the food in the kitchen.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
15. The doctor examined the patients.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
16. These boys made that noise.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
17. People speak English all over the world.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
18. He gave him back the money last Sunday.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
19. I can’t do these exercises quickly.
 ......................................................................................................................................................
20. She had finished the report by noon.
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 TEST 2 UNIT 9
I. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A.rescue B. supply C.erupt D. damage
2. A. mudslide B. earthquake C.typhoon D. debris
3. A. hurricane B. tornado C. volcano D. eruption
4. A. disaster B. injury C. tsunami D. provision
5. A. tropical B. natural C. terrible D. destructive
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. is sudden flooding that occurs when water rises quickly within several hours of a heavy rain.
A.quick flood B.rapid flood C.flash flood D.hot flood
7. Monsoon rains across Thailand millions of people in 61 of its provinces.
A.has affected B.have affected C.have effect D.have influenced
8. Typhoon Haiyan made the damage, and of life became great in the Philippines.
A.lose B.loses C.losing D.loss
9. Thanks to the extensive measures taken, the loss of life in Typhoon Xangsane in Da
Nang and other provinces seemed to be relatively low.
A.prevent B.preventive C.prevention D.preventing
10. A number of other provinces will declare drought in the coming weeks.
A.accident B.emergency C.event D.situation
11. In some areas, human can be a contributing factor in causing landslide.
A.acts B.actions C.acting D.activities
12. ThePacific Ring of Fire is an area of frequent and volcanic
,encircling the basin of the Pacific Ocean.
A.floods - eruptions B.earthquake - flood C.flood - eruption D.earthquakes - eruptions
13. Magmais the liquid rock inside a volcano, but lava is magma that a volcano.
A.flows B.flows into C.flows out D.flows out of
14. A soft, loose soil may more intensely than hard rock at the same
distance from the same earthquake.
A.erupt B.rage C.shake D.collapse
15. 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.
A.strike B.scatter C.bury D.struck
III. Complete each sentences with the correct word from the box.
drought flood hurricane landslide tornado
1. When there is a , a lot of water covers an area where there usually isn't water.
2. A refers to a long time without rain.
3. When there is a , a lot of rocks and earth fall down a hill.
4. A is a storm with a lot of wind that moves over water.
5. A is a storm in which the air moves very quickly in a circle.
IV. Use the verbs in the correct form to complete the sentences.
bury evacuate rage take
recover scatter provide suffer
1. The government health and other services to the affected regions.
2. Actions were to limitthe effects of the floods in QuangNinh.
3. The Red Cross helped homeless families to from the disaster through the
project.

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 4. The majority of concerned areas have from cholera epidemics after the
floods and landslides in Central America.
5. Early September,mudslides caused by heavy rains an entire villageof 480
inhabitants.
6. Thousands of villagers from flood-prone areas after the warnings from the
weather bureau.
7. Tiny articles of dust, smoke, salt or pollution droplets that through the air to cause
haze.
8. The fires for more than a week in the southern region of Chile, which has
been hit by a severe drought.
V. Circle the correct verbs in the brackets in this story.
My Great Grandmother Meets Hurricane Cleo
Hurricane Cleo struck the United States in August, 1964. My great grandmother, Ana, was traveling in
Miami when the hurricane struck. She (1.said/told) me that she still remembers how scared everyone was.
She (2. said/told) me that the hotel (3. has called/had called) her room one morning and (4. had said/had told)
her that a big storm (5. is/was) on its way. They said that all hotel guests (6. have to/ had to) stay in the hotel
until the weather forecast (7. tell/said) that it (8. is/was) safe to leave. storm was over
She stayed in her room and she didn't know what happened until the storm was over. When she turned on the
TV, the reports said that a lot of people (9. have been/had been) injured and that all the roads (10. are/were)
flooded. She always (11. says/said) that she still (12. feels/felt) lucky to have survived Hurricane Cleo.
VI. Complete the sentences with the past perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
l. Anita said she was very sorry for what she (do) .
2. When Sam (pay) the bill, we left the restaurant and went home.
3. It wasn’t surprising that she was tired - she (not sleep) for two days.
4. The road was blocked because a lorry (break down) .
5. My mother felt very nervous on the plane because she (not fly) before.
6. (they/go) home when you arrived?
7. I (hear) the story before, so I didn't find it very interesting.
8. After she (try on) all the dresses in the shop, she bought the most
expensive one.
9. They (not have) breakfast when I got up.
10. The children were very excited because they (not see) a tiger before.
VII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. After Nick (do) his homework, he (go) to bed last night.
2. Mai (live) in HaiPhong for five years before she (move) to
Ha Noi three years ago.
3. Phong (tell) me yesterday that he (learn) French for a year.
4. Ms Hong (work) at our school for twenty years before she (retire) last June.
5. By the time I (get) to Nick's house, his party (already/start) .
6. When we (come) back to our home village last month, it (change) so much.
7. I couldn't recognize my cousin because he (grow) a lot.
8. By the time the bus (come) this morning, Duong (wait) for it for half an
hour.
VIII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Thousands of homes were flooded after Cyclone Komen (hit) Bangladesh.
2. By the time the storm hit the fishing village, all the boats (return) to the port.
3. After several weeks without any drops of rain, the region (suffer) from a severe
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 4. Last week the landslide (occur) after it (rain) heavily for three
days in several villages in the mountainous district of Xin Man, Ha Giang Province.
5. Earlier on August 2, the officials (say) seven people were killed in the northern
provinces of Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Son La after rain (cause) extensive floods across
the region.
6. Mount Fuji in Japan last (erupt) in 1708, and its eruption (cover)
the surrounding villages with ash.
IX. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Tsunami is a Japanese term for an unusually large ocean wave caused by undersea earthquake, landslide,
or volcanic . (erupt)
2. During a volcano, you should follow the order issued by authorities.
(evacuate)
3. Thunderstorms can be ,while tornadoes, and lightning can be life threatening.
(destroy)
4. of the deadly Nepal earthquake have told the horror of the moment when it struck,
leaving more than 3,000 dead. (survive)
5. The tents will be used for medical camps and temporary after the
earthquake in Nepal. (accommodate)
6. A website in Pakistan is helping coordinate the of aid in the flood disaster.
(provide)
X. Complete the sentences, using the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Severe damage to environment by prolonged droughts in Central Viet Nam last
July. (cause)
2. Tomorrow the dam to prevent salt water from entering the fields in TienGiang
Province. (close)
3. The hot weather to continue while there were longer hours of sunshine. (expect)
4. Two naval ships to the island to rescue fishermen. (send)
5. Oil rigs throughout the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Katrina. (hit)
6. Roofs of thousands of houses across the road during the cyclone. (blow)
7. Villages along the river about a high risk of landslide every year. (warn)
8. Fires in the wild by Forest Fire Fighters who use different techniques before the
fires can destroy too much land or property. (put out)
9. More than 20 streets in Bien Hoa to a depth of up to 80 centimeters last
Friday. (flood)
10. After Typhoon Linda, over 2,200 school rooms , and 4,000 school
rooms . (destroy - damage)
XI. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage, using the appropriate words or phrases
given in the box.
a because of blown causes normal
dry suffer irrigated wells drops
Drought is a condition that results when the average rainfall for a fertile area (1) far below
the normal amount for (2) long period of time. In areas that are not (3)
, the lack of rain (4) farm crops to wither and die. Higher than (5)
temperatures usually accompany periods of droughts. The soil of a drought area becomes (6)
and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is (7) away by the hot, dry winds.
Streams, ponds, and (8) often dry up during a drought, and animals (9)
and may even die (10) the lack ofwater.

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 XII. Choose the item among A, B, Cor D that best answers the question about the passage.
The large movement of the earth under the water causes a very large and powerful tsunami. That tsunami was
called the Asian Tsunami in most of the world. It was called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England, Australia,
South Africa and Canada because it happened on the holiday which they call Boxing Day. The tsunami
caused a lot of damage to countries such as the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Waves as high as 30 meters killed many people and damaged or destroyed a lot of buildings and other
property. Over 225,000 people died or they were not found after thetsunami. The waves traveled as far away
as South Africa (8,000 kilometers) where as many us 8 people died because of high water caused by the
waves. Because of how much damage was caused and the number of people the earthquake affected, over $7
billion was donated to help the survivors and rebuild the areas damaged.
1. Why was the tsunami called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England?
A. Because it happened when people were boxing.
B. Because it happened when people were collecting boxes.
C. Because it happened on Boxing Day.
D. Because it destroyed a lot of boxes.
2. How high were the waves?
A. thirteen meters B. eighteen meters C. thirty meters D. two hundred meters
3. What were some people in South Africa killed by?
A. earthquake B. high water C. high wind D. volcano
4. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Only in Asia the tsunami was called Asian Tsunami.
B. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to Indonesia.
C. Many people died because of the high waves.
D. A lot of money was raised to help people.
5. What does the word "survivors" in the last sentence mean?
A. Houses that aren't destroyed. B. Offices are being rebuilt
C. People who were dead. D. People who are left alive.
XIII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1) by an abnormal (2) of water on
the surface of the ocean. It has the (3) to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought
to some continents and (4) rain to others.It was first (5) by fishermen coming from Spanish ports
th
in the Pacific in the 17 century. It got its name (Spanish for ‘boy child') because it usually takes (6)
near Christmas time. It can cause catastrophic (7) . The 1982 El Nino (8) in
1.500deaths, but it can be lot worse than that. Sea animals, (9) fish and birds, also die in large
numbers. It is (10) that sailors in the Pacific can smell the dead sea-life during El Nino.
1. A. happened B. caused C. origin D. done
2. A. increase B. extra C. heater D. warming
3. A. proficiency B. power C. practice D.performance
4. A. wet B. shower C. plenty D. heavy
5. A. saw B. noticed C. caught D. time
6. A. away B. care C. part D. place
7. A. damage B. difficulty C. hurt D. problem
8. A. resulted B. led C. caused D. gave
9. A. containing B. holding C.including D. involving
10. A. said B. felt C. told D. mistaken

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 In 1969, Hurricane Camille hit my three-storey blocks of flats near the Gulf of Mexico. First, the sea hit the
building and all the windows broke. Then the rooms flooded. Five minutes later, my bed was floating near
the ceiling. Then it floated out of the window. It was dark and the wind was howling. I was terrified. The
building was falling down all around me. The wind was awful. It reached a speed of 234 miles per hour. I
was cut and bleeding from head to toe. Finally, someone found me 8 km from my house and they took me to
hospital.
1. When did Hurricane Camille hit the Gulf of Mexico?
_____________________________________________________

2. What happened after the rooms flooded? .

_____________________________________________________
3. What happened to the building?
_____________________________________________________
4. How fast was the wind?
_____________________________________________________
5. How far did the water carry Mary Ann?
_____________________________________________________
XV. Read the following passage carefully, then writeTrue (T) or False (F) for each statement.
The people of Kiribati are afraid that one day their country in the not-too-distant future will disappear from
the surface of the earth.Several times this year, the Pacific island nation has been flooded by a sudden high
tide. These tides, which swept across the island and destroyed houses, came when there was neither wind nor
rain. This never happened before.
What is causing these mysterious high tides? The answer may be global warming. When fuels like oil and
coal are being burned, pollutants are released; these pollutants hold heat in the earth's atmosphere. Warmer
temperatures cause water to expand and also create more water by melting glaciers and polar ice caps.
If the situation continues, scientists say that many countries will suffer, Bangladesh, for example, might lose
one-fifth of its land. The coral island nations of the Pacific like Kiribsti and the Marshall Islands, however,
would face an even worse fate - they would be swallowed by the sea. The loss of these coral islands would be
everyone's loss. Coral formations are home to more species than any other place on the earth.
T F
1. In Kiribati there were sudden high tides coming when there was no wind or rain.  
2. High tides without wind or rain often happen in Kiribati.  
3. Global warming is definitely the cause of those mysterious high tides.  
4. The loss of coral islands doesn't affect people on the earth.  
5. Coral reefs play an essential role in marine life.  
XVI. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the story.
I often hear or read about ‘natural disasters’ - the eruption of Mount St. Helen, a volcano in the state of
Washington, Hurricane Andrew in Florida, the floods in the American Midwest, terrible earthquakes all over
the world, huge fires, and so on. But I'll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of
nature - "the London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high-pressure system
of warm air covered southern England. With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from
factories, cars and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all.
Traffic such as cars, trains, boats stopped. People couldn't see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or
into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind
came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick. Many of them died.
1. Which "natural disaster' isn't mentioned in the passage?
A. a volcano B. a tornado C. a flood D. a hurricane
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 A. the London killer B. the heavy fog in London in 1952
C. a high-pressure system D. the strangeness of nature
3. How long did the ‘London Killer Fog' last?
A. For four days B. For five days
C.For six days D. For a week
4. What didn't happen during the time of the ‘London Killer Fog'?
A. Pollution B. Heavy rain C. Humidity D. Heavy fog
5. Why did the traffic stop?
A. Because of the rain B. Because of the windy weather
C. Because of the humid weather D. Because of the heavy fog.
XVII. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage.
How can scientists predict earthquakes? Earthquakes are not scattered anywhere but happen in certain areas.
They happen in places where pieces of the earth's surface meet. For example, earthquakes often occur on the
west-coast of North and South America, around the Mediterranean Sea, and along the Pacific coast of Asia.
Another way to predict earthquakes is to look for changes in the earth's surface, like asudden drop of water
level in the ground. Some people say animals can predict earthquakes. Before earthquakes people have seen
chickens sitting in trees, fish jumping out of the water, snakes leaving their holes and other animals acting
strangely.
After an earthquake happens, people can die from lack of food, water, and medical supplies. The amount of
destruction caused by an earthquake depends on where it happens, what time it happens, and how strong it is.
It also depends on types of building, soil conditions and population. Of the 6000 earthquakes on the earth
each year, only about fifteen cause great damage and many deaths.
1. Earthquakes happen in certain areas where .
A. the population is large B. pieces of the earth's surface meet
C. the soil conditions are stable D. many buildings are built
2. Earthquakes often happen along .
A. the east-coast of North America B. the east-coast of South America
C. the Pacific coast of Asia D. the coast of Australia
3. Looking for can help predict earthquakes.
A. changes in the earth's surface B. water beneath the earth's surface
C. drops of water D. water currents
4. After an earthquake, as a result of people may die.
A. lack of food B. lack of friendship
C. lack of information D. lack of knowledge
5. The passage mainly discusses .
A. the damage caused by earthquakes B. how strong earthquakes are
C. strange animal behaviors D. how to predict earthquakes
XVIII. Write sentences about a drought in Central Viet Nam, using the words and full phrases given.
Drought in Central Viet Nam
1. A drought emergency/ declare/ last month/ after five months without rain/NinhThuan/ other provinces/
Central Viet Nam.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. A drought/ a long period/ when/ there/ little or no rain.
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Hot weather/ the highest temperature/ 42 degree Celsius/ hit/ Central Viet Nam.
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. In particular/ rainfall/ be/ lower/ the average/ the past few years.
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5. In NinhThuan/ about 50,000 local people/ suffer/ drinking water shortage.
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. Hundreds/ hectares/ rice and vegetables/ destroy/ and/ 500 cattle/die/prolonged drought.
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. In Gia Lai/ other provinces/ water/ many reservoirs/ drop/ the "dead" level/ several months.
_______________________________________________________________________________
8. The provinces/ receive/ financial supports/ worth VND 172 billion/ the government.
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I. Circle the word with a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. industry B. nature C. injure D. climate

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2. A. typhoon B. tropical C. debris D. document
3. A. animal B. destroy C. erupt D. exploit
4. A. documentaryB. preparation C. scientific D. photography
5. A. eruption B. science C. destroy D. volcano
II. Circle the words with the underlined parts pronounced differently from the others.
1. A.prepares B.erupts C.stops D.photographs
2. A.typhoon B.goose C.food D.flood
3. A.looked B.suggested C.minded D.decided
4. A.bought B.drought C.brought D.ought
5. A.ache B.charity C.archaeology D.chaos
6. A.bear B.beard C.wear D.prepare
7. A.geology B.psychology C.classify D.photography
8. A.physical B.mythology C.rhythmic D.psychology

III. Circle the word with a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. erosion B.destruction C.environment D.tornado
2. A.environment B.preparation C.information D.situation
3. A.biology B. zoology C. geography D.industry
4. A.victim B.protect C.safety D. happen
5. A. typhoon B.survivor C. rescuer D. arrive

IV. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. When a volcano , hot gases and lava run down.
A.blows B. erupts C. throws D.escapes
2. Penicillin was by Alexander Fleming.
A.discovered B. invented C.created D.explored
3. After an earthquake, many people and to hospital.
A.was injured/ taken B.injured/ took
C.were injured/ taken D.injured/ taken
4. is a storm in a desert during which strong winds blow sand blow into the air.
A. sandstorm B.thunderstorm C.cyclone D.hurricane
5. After a mudslide, authorities have confirmed five dead and a hundred of people still .
A. miss B. missed C. misses D. missing
6. A forest fire quickly and many trees.
A.raged/ killed B.burst/ harmed C.spread/ destroyed D.occurred/ cooked
7. The tornado caused a massive to the town.
A.destruction B.extension C.danger D. mishap
8. The flood victims are being sent by the government.
A.food B. shelter C. aid D.water
9. After the earthquake struck the city, rescuers searched for .
A.survivors B.survivals C.surviving D.survived
10. is better than treatment.
A.Prescription B.Medicine C.Practice D.Preparation

V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. She is good meteorology .
A. on B. in C. at D. for

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2. Last night volcano Maui and the large areas of land were affected.
A. erupts B. erupted C. erupting D. erupt
3. When a volcanic eruption occurs, the hot pours downhill.
A. ash B. smoke C. dirt D. lava
4. Since there are two villages located at the foot of the volcano, the local population was .
A. evacuated B. killed. C. died D. injured
5. The earthquake have been sent humanitarian aid by many countries.
A. victim's B. elders C. rescuers D. soldiers
6. When there is a plane crash, a lot of is left.
A. dust B. debris C. waste D. piece
7. A powerful off the coast of Indonesia sparked a three-metre-high and killed at least 113
people.
A. earthquake B. tornado C. tsunami D. landslide
8. A often occurs in the mountainous areas because many trees have been cut down.
A. forest fire B. flood C. tornado D. landslide
9. often happen in rainy season especially in the center of Vietnam.
A. droughts B. storms C. floods D. sandstorms
10. Deforestation leads to which can be defined as the changes in the average temperature.
A. flood B. climate change C. sandstorm D. erosion

VI. Match the words in column A to their definition in column B.

A B
1. volcanic a. a mass of earth, rock, etc. that falls down the slope of a mountain or a cliff
eruption
2. earthquake b. a long period without rain
3. thunderstorm c. an extremely large wave in the sea caused, for example, by an earthquake
4. landslide d. a large amount of water spread from a river, sea etc. that covers an area that
is normally dry
5. sandstorm e. a disaster that a volcano explodes and throws out fire, lava, smoke etc.
6. tornado f. a fire in the forest caused by high temperature
7. flood g. a sudden violent of the ground
8. drought h. a storm in a desert in which sand is blown into the air by strong winds
9. tsunami i. a storm with thunder and lightning and usually very heavy rain
10. wildfire j. a strong wind that blows in a circle

VII. Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.

1. The flood victims (feel) a little better after they (eat) some food and (drink)
some water.
2. (you/hear) the earthquake which struck Japan last night?
3. I was late. The other journalists (already/arrive) the city where the earthquake
(strike) .
4. By the time the volcano (erupt) , people living around the root of the volcano
(evacuate) .
5. We were going on a picnic in forest when we (see) a wildfire.
6. When I (see) that someone was stuck into a collapse of a building after an earthquake, I
(help) them. He (be) very appreciative.
7. Yesterday my parents (take) me to the zoo. Afterward I (learn) a lot about nature.
8. I (have) a cup of tea before I (leave) for my office.
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VIII. Complete the sentences, using the correct passive forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. More trees (plant) every year to minimize the adverse impacts or environmental disaster
to human beings and other animals.
2. The debris from the plane crash (clear) by emergency teams at the moment.
3. Aids (send) to the flood victims by the government tomorrow.
4. The town (rebuilt) after massive destruction of the earthquake in 2015.
5. People living around the volcano (evacuate) for one hour before the eruption
happened.
6. Earthquake victims (already send) humanitarian aid by many countries.
7. Thousands of buildings in Japan (destroy) when the earthquake (happen)
in 2014.
8. All of the animals (kill) by a forest fire in dry seasons.
9. Water (pollute) during a flood.
10. A mudslide (cause) by heavy rainfall last year.

IX. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words from the box.
1. Columbus the America and found the Indian. (exploration)
2. Many tourists are by the mystery of Amazon rainforest. (attractive)
3. Mount Phu Si is an volcano in Japan. (activity)
4. Many people because of the Black Death in Europe in the past. (death)
5. Water is after the flood. (contamination)
6. People trees in the forest, which causes many impacts to the environment.
(destruction)
7. Some plants are to human and animals, but others can be used to prevent some common
illness. (poison)
8. team is trying to rescue some people stuck into the collapse of a house after an earthquake.
(emergent)

X. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. She (not drink) coffee last night. She (drink) Coca Cola.
2. He (send) you a check last Sunday. you (receive) it
yet?
3. She (make) herself a cup of coffee before (sit down) on her chair and
(finish) her works.
4. It looked like someone (break) the window with a hammer some time before.
5. After Dr. Johnson (examine) her, he (give) her a prescription.
6. My family (built) a basement to shelter when I (be) young because at
that time, hurricanes (happen) commonly.
7. We (go) to the doctor yesterday because we (be) sick.
8. It was the first time I (see) a tornado in my country.
9. Her grandfather (die) 20 years ago. She (never meet) him before.
10. The storm (become) stronger after the plane (take off) for several
minutes

XI. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. This beach is very for swimmers because tornadoes often start there. (danger)

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(safe)
3. Don't leave the light on. It wastes . (electric)
4. Mount. Phu Si in Japan some years ago. (eruption)
5. We need some to cope with natural disasters before they happen. (prepare)
6. Protecting our resources especially rainforests is very important to prevent some
natural disasters such as landslides, floods, so on. (nature)
7. A flood causes the of food and water because it destroys crops and pollutes the fresh
water. (short)
8. In tropical region, it is very in summer. (storm)
9. Deforestation can cause soil . (erode)
10. Crops are severely by a drought. (destruction)
11. A lot of about people and assets were left after a hurricane. (damage)
12. Food and drink are usually after a natural disaster occurs. (scarcity)
XII. Read the paragraph below and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the boxes.
Erosion in America
Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and
grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, (1) 282 million acres of
farmland (2) by erosion. After 40 years of (3) efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due
to new demands (4) on the land by heavy crop pollution. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the
pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical (5)
resource problem.

1. A. more than B. more C. less D. than

2. A. damaged B. was damaged C. were damaged D. damages
3. A. conserve B. conservation C. conserving D. conservations
4. A. were placed B. was placed C. which placed D. placed
5. A. nature B. natural C. nation D. national

XIII. Text 1:
Red Alert: Volcanoes
Volcanoes can be fun to learn about. It can be neat to watch them erupt. But if you live near a volcano, you
know that they are dangerous! An eruption can like an explosion. Rock and lava can throw up into the air.
Streams of red hot lava quickly run down from the peak of the volcano. The air is filled with deadly gases.
These things can put many lives in danger. Scientists have learned that there are many things that they can
study to help them tell when an eruption might happen. They can study the movements of the ground. When
a volcano is about to erupt, the ground will often move just like it does during an earthquake. Scientists can
also measure the gases that come out of a volcano. Most volcanoes emit gases all of the time. More gases are
let out as the volcano gets closer to erupting. They can also study the way the land and water around the
volcano. Scientists can read these signs and warn people of danger. They may not realize it, but their work
helps to keep people safe!

1. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question below.
1. In the passage, a volcanic eruption is compared as .
A.an explosion B.an exploration C.a bomb D.a danger
2. can come out from a volcanic eruption.
A. Rock B.Lava C.Gases D All above.
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4. There are ways for studying to estimate the time an eruption might happen.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
5. When an eruption is going to happen, .
A.the ground moves as it does during an earthquake.
B.the gases don't come out of it more than usual.
C.only the water around it changes.
D.the ground moves slowly and weakly.
2. Read the passage again. Decide these sentences TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
1. Living near a volcano is not dangerous.
2. Lava, rock and gases running down from a volcano put many lives in danger.
3. Scientists cannot predict when an eruption might happen.
4. Less gases are let out as the volcano gets closer to erupting.
5. The movements of the ground can help scientists forecast a volcanic eruption.
6. Scientists can study a volcano through the changes of land and water around it.

XIV. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete the passage below.

A (1) is defined as being an uncontrolled fire that occurs in the wilderness. They can be massive in size
and have the ability (2) across vast distances, jumping rivers, roads and fire breaks in the process.
Usually, wildfires occur in hot and (3) climates during the (4) months of spring and summer.
(5) average, there are a reported 60,000 to 80,000 wildfires each year, and 3 million to 10
millions acres of green land are (6) in their wake. Wildfires can have different effects l on the
environment depending on their size and frequency.
1. A.wildfire B. fire C.heat wave
2. A.spread B.to spread C.spreading
3. A.wet B. dry C.sunny
4. A.the hottest B.hotter C.hottest
5. A.At B. On C. In
6. A.destroyed B.destroying C.destructive

XV. Text 1
Hurricanes
A hurricane is a huge storm that forms over warm ocean water. Bands of thunderstorms form and swirl
around and around because the rotation of the earth. As more and more thunderstorms form, the hurricane
gets bigger and bigger. A hurricane is one of the world's worst storms because it can last for days or weeks.
Hurricanes can also be very large. They may cover hundreds of miles and affect large areas of land. For a
storm to be classified as a hurricane, wind speeds within the storm have to reach at least 74 per hour. But
hurricane winds can reach speeds of over 155 miles per hour! A large amount of destruction may occur with
winds that strong. Roofs may be torn off homes. Buildings may be flattened. Trees topple over. Hurricanes
are deadly, but not just because of their winds. They can also produce very heavy rains and huge waves that
slam into the coastline. Hurricanes are very common along the east coast of the United States. Here, wind,
waves, and rain do the most damage.
Luckily, meteorologists (people who study weather) can forecast hurricanes days in advance by using radar
technology. Radar is a little bit like a moving picture. It shows how big storms are and which way they are
moving. Radar images people time to prepare for a coming storm. If the storm is very strong, home and
business owners will put up plywood to protect their glass windows and doors. People who live along the
coast will evacuate. They'll go to a hurricane shelter or stay with friends and relatives who live in safer places
farther inland. Many lives are saved every year by people who take the necessary precautions.

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1. What is a hurricane?
A.a tidal wave B.a huge storm C.a thunderstorm D.a tsunami
2. What makes a hurricane?
A.thunderstorms B.strong winds C.seawater D.the earth rotation
3. What of the following is not correct?
A.A hurricane is very dangerous because it lasts for days and weeks.
B.The hurricane wind speeds per hour can be nearly twice as fast as the wind speeds.
C.A hurricane can reach speeds of at least 74 km per hour.
D.Hurricanes often appear along the east coast of the United States.
4. Who is meteorologist?
A. People study weather.
B. People do businesses in the meteorological field.
C. People live along the coast.
D. People are evacuated from the regions affected by hurricanes.

5. What is radar used for?

A. making moving pictures
B. showing the size of hurricanes and their movements
C. giving people time to prepare for a coming storm
D. All above
XVI. Read the text. Then answer the questions.
The first people who gave names to hurricanes were those who knew them the people in Puerto Rico. The
small island of Puerto is in the west India, off the coast of Florida. This is where all the hurricanes begin that
strike the east of the United States. The people of Puerto Rico expect some of these unwelcome visitors
every year. Each one is named after the Saint's Day on which it arrives. Two of most serious storms were the
San Carioca in 1899 and the Santa Aha in 1925.
Giving girl's names to hurricanes is a fairly new idea. It all began with the story called "storm" written by
George Steward in 1941. In it weatherman enjoyed himself by naming storms after girls he knew. He named
one Maria. The story described how Maria grew and developed, and how she changed the lives of people
when she struck the United States. Weathermen of the U.S Army and Navy used the system during World
War II. One of their duties was to warn American ships and planes when a storm was coming.
Whenever they stopped one, they gave it a girl's name. The first one was given a nature beginning with A.
The second, one got a name beginning with B. They used all the letters from A to W. This was the first of
hurricane names that followed the alphabet.
Questions:
1. Who is the first to give names to hurricanes?
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2. Where do all the hurricanes begin that strike the east of the United States?
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3. Why is a hurricane named after the Saint's Day?
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4. Who began the idea of giving girls' name to hurricanes?
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5. What did the story "storm" describe?

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6. What was one of the duties of the weathermen?
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1. Vietnam sent some aid to earthquake Japanese victims in 2014.
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2. Heinrich Hertz discovered radio waves.
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3. People prepared enough food and wafer for a disaster.
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4. A tornado hit many houses and buildings.
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5. We had bought some raincoats before we heard the weather forecast.
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6. My father is going to repair our windows tomorrow.
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7. The earthquake damaged almost my entire house.
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8. We should plant more trees to prevent some natural disasters.
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9. My e-pal had told me a story about a tsunami occurring in his country.
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10. A mechanic is going to service my car tomorrow because yesterday's storm damaged it severely.
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XVIII. Complete the table below. Think of a natural disaster and make a list of preparation for the
disaster.
Name of a natural disaster Preparation
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During …………………………………….....
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After …………………………………………
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- ………………………………………………
- ………………………………………………

XIX. Use the information from the table in Ex 2 and write about how to prepare when a natural disaster
happens. (80-100 words)
Your writing:
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