Unit 2: HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

TEST 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. adopt B. carbon C. protect D. produce
Question 2: A. public B. global C. club D. comb

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. human B. litter C. resource D. issue
Question 4: A. organic B. estimate C. encourage D. emission

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: We must ________ people’s awareness of the environmental problems in our city.
A. increase B. raise C. improve D. better
Question 6: Our school yard ________ up every day by the students.
A. are cleaned B. cleaning C. cleaned D. is cleaned
Question 7: Using public transport can help reduce our carbon ____________.
A. footprint B. footstep C. footage D. footwork
Question 8: The government needs to do something about the ______ of climate change.
A. lifestyle B. resource C. issue D. appliance
Question 9: Look at those thunderclouds! There _______ a thunderstorm very soon.
A. will be B. is going to be C. is going to have D. will have

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 12.

EMERGENCY KIT
Be prepared (10)___________ natural disasters like tornadoes or earthquakes!
Our Emergency Kit has everything you need to stay safe:
● Flashlight: A flashlight to help you see in (11)___________ dark.
● First Aid Box: A box with bandages and medicine to help with injuries.
● Whistle: A whistle to call for help if you're trapped.
● Multipurpose Tool: A tool with a knife, scissors, and other (12)___________ features.
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Question 10: A. with B. about C. to D. for

Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 12: A. useful B. usage C. usefully D. user
GO GREEN CLUB
We are happy to announce that our school is starting a new club: Go Green Club!
Here are some things we (13)___________ in the club:
✔ Plant trees and flowers: We will plant trees and flowers around the school to help the environment.
✔ Recycle paper and plastic: We will collect paper and plastic and (14)___________ them to reduce
waste.
✔ Learn about the environment: We will learn about the environment and how we can help protect it.
If you want to join the Go Green Club, come to Room 12 on Friday at 3 pm.
We can't wait (15)___________ you there!

Question 13: A. will do B. are going to do C. would do D. should do

Question 14: A. protect B. recycle C. estimate D. calculate
Question 15: A. seeing B. see C. too seeing D. to see
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
i. Protecting the environment is a very important issue.
ii. By doing so, we can protect the environment and make the world a better place to live.
iii. Firstly, we must reduce our use of plastic because it pollutes our oceans and harms animals.
iv. In addition, we should use public transport or walk or bike instead of driving cars.
v. Finally, we should plant more trees and flowers to make our planet a cleaner and healthier place.
A. i – iii – iv – v – ii B. i – v – iv – ii – iii
C. i – iv – iii – v – ii D. v – i – iv – iii – ii

Question 17:
i. Take care.
ii. Hi Alice, I'm learning about a recycling program at school and it's really cool!
iii. My school also has a recycling program too.
iv. We'll collect recyclables in special bins and send them to a recycling center.
v. We're learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials like paper, plastic, and glass.
vi. Hope you will share your experience with me too!
A. ii – iii – v – iv – vi – i B. ii – v – vi – iii – iv – i
C. ii – iii – vi – iv – v – i D. ii – v – iii – iv – vi – i

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Solar energy systems, also known as photovoltaic (PV) installations, (18)___________ using solar panels.
This allows you to generate your own consistent, eco-friendly, and easy-to-maintain energy source,
(19)___________ one ton of carbon each year, as reported by the Energy Saving Trust. (20)___________ or
produce noise or air pollution during their lifetime. This can significantly improve the quality of the air in
your area, benefiting people's respiratory health.
Solar PV can be used together with electric heating systems, (21)___________, to power your heating
and hot water entirely from renewable sources. Installing solar battery storage with your solar PV system
enables you to save energy for later use, (22)___________. This gives you complete freedom from
(23)___________. There are also many solar panels grants available in the UK that can reduce the cost of
solar panels and make switching to renewable energy more affordable.
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Question 18: A. turns sunlight from electricity B. turn sunlight from heat and light
C. turn sunlight into electricity D. turns sunlight into heat and light
Question 19: A. which can save the average UK household
B. that can help the average UK family
C. which help the average UK family
D. that save the average UK household
Question 20: A. These machines have some materials
B. These systems do not emit any gases
C. Those public transport have energy
D. Those appliances calculate emissions
Question 21: A. as well as air source heat pumps B. include the heat pumps of air source
C. for example heat pumps of air source D. such as air source heat pumps
Question 22: A. over when power cut B. even during power outages
C. even while power cut D. over when power outages
Question 23: A. the oil and gas-powered electricity grid
B. the organic and natural material source
C. the sun and wind-powered electricity grid
D. the fuel and non-fuel material source

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
 A(n) (24)___________ is something that is good for the environment. One example of that is a reusable
water bottle. A reusable water bottle helps to reduce plastic waste. Instead of using a new plastic bottle every
time you want a drink, you can use the same bottle again and again. Consequently, fewer plastic bottles end
up in the trash, which is better for the Earth. Reusable water bottles come in different sizes and colors. Some
(25)___________ of stainless steel, which keeps your water cold for a long time. Additionally, (26)_______
are made of glass or BPA-free plastic, which is safe to use. They are easy to clean and can be used for many
years. Using a reusable water bottle is (27)___________ good for your health. You can fill it with clean,
fresh water instead of buying sugary drinks. Moreover, it is cheaper in the long (28)_________ because you
do not need to buy new bottles all the time. Overall, a reusable water bottle is a simple and effective way to
protect the environment. It reduces plastic waste, saves money, and helps you stay healthy. Therefore,
everyone should consider using one.
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Question 24: A. green product B. organic food C. fossil fuel D. natural resource
Question 25: A. is made B. are made C. was made D. were made
Question 26: A. the other B. other C. another D. others
Question 27: A. even B. as C. also D. quite
Question 28: A. run B. time C. way D. period

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
Protecting the environment is very important for our planet. We need to take care of nature to keep the
Earth clean and healthy. There are many simple things we can do to help the environment. For example, we
can recycle paper, plastic, and glass. Recycling helps to reduce waste and save resources. Another way to
protect the environment is to save water. We should turn off the tap when brushing our teeth and take shorter
showers. Also, using less electricity can help. Turning off lights when we do not need them and using
energy-efficient bulbs can make a big difference.
In addition, planting trees is also very good for the environment. Trees clean the air and provide homes for
animals. They also help to keep the climate stable. We can all plant a tree in our garden or join a community
tree-planting event. Using public transport, walking, or riding a bike instead of driving a car helps reduce
pollution. Cars produce a lot of harmful gases that pollute the air. By choosing other ways to travel, we can
keep the air clean and reduce our carbon footprint. Everyone can help protect the environment. By making
small changes in our daily lives, we can make a big difference for our planet.
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Question 29: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to plant trees successfully. B. Ways to protect the environment.
C. The importance of recycling. D. The benefits of public transport.
Question 30: What does the word “They” in the 2nd paragraph refer to?
A. Resources B. Showers C. Trees D. Animals
Question 31: The word “stable” in the 2nd is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. sustainable B. refillable C. eco-friendly D. organic
Question 32: According to the passage, why should we use water efficiently?
A. To keep rivers always full B. To save the natural resources
C. To reduce waste in ocean D. To protect the environment
Question 33: Which activity is NOT mentioned as a way to help the environment in the passage?
A. using less electricity B. using public transport
C. recycling paper D. limiting household waste

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
Using paper bags instead of plastic bags is a simple way to help our environment. Paper bags are
better because they are made from trees, which can grow again. Plastic bags are made from oil, which is a
resource that we cannot replace easily.
Paper bags can break down in nature. If a paper bag is left outside, it will become part of the earth
again in a short time. This is called biodegrading. Plastic bags do not biodegrade easily. They can take
hundreds of years to break down. This means they stay in the environment for a long time and can harm
animals and plants.
 Paper bags are also easy to recycle. Many places have special bins for recycling paper. When paper
bags are recycled, they can be turned into new paper products. This saves trees and energy. Plastic bags are
harder to recycle. Many recycling centers do not accept them because they can get stuck in the machines.
Using paper bags can also help reduce litter. When people throw plastic bags on the ground, they
often end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans. This can hurt fish and other sea animals. Paper bags are less likely
to cause this issue because they break down faster.
Everyone can help by choosing paper bags instead of plastic bags. Many stores offer paper bags, or
you can bring your own. Some people even use cloth bags, which can be used many times and are even better
for the environment.
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Question 34: What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Paper vs. Plastic: Making the Eco-Friendly Choice.
B. The Environmental Benefits of Switching to Paper Bags.
C. Why Paper Bags Are a Better Choice for Everyday Shopping.
D. Choosing Paper Bags: A Simple Way to Help Our Environment.
Question 35: The word “litter” in paragraph 4 means ____________.
A. emission B. rubbish C. resource D. material
Question 36: The word “issue” in paragraph 4 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. problem B. disadvantage C. solution D. drawback
Question 37: Why are plastic bags not accepted in many recycling centers?
A. because they are harder to recycle and reuse.
B. because they can get stuck in the machines.
C. because they can be turned into new products.
D. because they do not save natural resources
Question 38: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. recycling B. reusing C. reducing D. buying
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Paper bags are made from natural resources.
B. Plastic bags are made from fossil fuels.
C. Plastic bags take more than a century to break down.
D. Paper bags take more than a day to break down.
Question 40: It can be inferred from the last passage that ______.
A. Cloth bags are presented as an even better option than other bags.
B. Making environmentally choices has a positive impact on the planet.
C. Every person has the ability to contribute to environmental protection.
D. Everyone can help by choosing paper bags instead of plastic bags.
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