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Read the text and choose the best answer in 1-5. (2 ms)
“Oh, you’re so lucky living in Bath, It’s such a wonderful, lovely, historical place,” people say enthusiastically, and all you can think of is the awful parking, the crowds of tourists, the expensive shops, the narrow-minded council, and the terrible traffic....
Luckily, I don’t live in Bath but nearly ten miles away in a village called Limpley Stoke in the Avon valley. It seems to be normal in the countryside these days for professional people who work in the town prefer to live in the villages, this makes the housing so expensive that the villagers and agricultural workers have to live in the cheaper accommodation in town, with the result that the farmers commute out to the farm and everyone else commutes in. Certainly, there is nobody in the village could be called an old style villager. The people nearest to me include a pilot, an accountant, a British Rail manager, a retired teacher... not a farm worker among them. But I don’t think there is anything wrong with that- it’s just that the nature of villages is changing and there is still quite a strong sense of community here. A lot of this sense of community comes from the Post Office, which is a center for all the gossip and information. I find out what is going on while I am there, pretending to control my two-year-old son. My feeling is that if my son took the money collected for the children, it would go directly where it was needed but they don’t see it like that.
Working at home I tend to wander round the village at times when other people are at the office, which has given me a reputation for being incredibly lazy or unbelievably rich but I still don’t get enough time to look after the garden we bought. My wife had a good idea for the first year. “Let’s just leave it and see what comes up” There were some nice plants among the weeds. She had a good idea for the second year as well. “Why don’t we leave it and see if it all comes up again?” We did, and that is why we need to hire a full-time gardener this year.
1. What is the author’s attitude to Bath?
A. It is a wonderful place to live in. B. It has far too many disadvantages.
C. He feels fortunate to live there. D. It has many good shops.
2. The people who live in the village
A. tend to work on the farms.
B. are mostly professionals who work in the town.
C. are able to afford houses in the town.
D. don’t like the old-style villagers.
3. It would appear from the text that the Post Office
A. sells a wide range of cards.
B. is where most of the charity work is organized.
C. is a place where villagers can talk to each other.
D. sells a range of tinned food as well as stamps.
4. The garden is not in good condition because
A. the author is too lazy to look after it.
B. the author can’t afford to pay a gardener.
C. the author’s no interest in it.
D. nobody has worked on it for over two years.
5. The author feels that living in the village
A. is better than living in Bath. B. has a number of disadvantages
C. tends to be rather dull. D. is something that everyone would enjoy
VII: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that means the same as the first one
1. Mary no longer prepares for the wedding parties
Mary doesn't......prepare for her wedding parties..................................... ......................................................................
2. Who owns this motorcycle?
Who does........this motocycle belong to ................................................................................................................?
3. How long have John and Mary been married?
When did.......John and mary get married........................................... ......................................................................
4. Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition.
Don’t.....forget to checking for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition. ............................................. ............................................................................
5. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
The children.......coudn't swimming in the sea because it was too rough .........................................
6. Mary rang hours and hours.
It is.....hours since mary rang...................................
7. He failed to win the race.
He didn't.........win in the race..........................
8. It was only when I looked the room that I realized I hadn't turned off the cooker.
Not until.......... I looked the room , did I realize I hadn't turned off the cooker.........................
9.You know a bit about cars but I know more.
You don’t....know about cars as much as me..............................................
10. The rain began to fall during my walk in the country.
While......I were walking in the country , the rain began to fall................................................................
Mark the tetter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
9. Let's go for a walk this evening, ________?
A. won't we B. will we C. shall we D. don’t we
10. He couldn’t________himself laughing at the expression on his friend's face.
A. help B. stop C. escape D. avoid
11. - “When did he go away?” –“________minutes ago.”
A. Few B. A few C. A little D. Many
12. Most people prefer flying ________ going by sea because it's much faster.
A. from B. than C. to D. over
13. The problem with my grandfather is that he suffers from constant ________
A. sleepy B. sleepless C. sleeplessness D. asleep
14. I want you to________these instructions exactly.
A. take up B. put out C. turn up D. carry out
15. Amy and Anna look like sisters but actually they're not________.
A. family B. relation C. familiar D. related
16. Staying in a guesthouse costs________renting a room in a dormitory.
A. twice more than B. twice as much as
C. as much twice as D. as much as twice
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. - “What can I do for you, madam?”
- “_______”
A. I'd like a kilo of apples. B. You can go your own way!
C. OK. Thanks a lot. D. Excuse me. I'm busy.
18. - “We appreciate your contribution to the success of our project.”
- “_______”
A. It pleased me. B. It was my pleasure,
C. That's alright. D. You can say that again.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.
A. story B. gist C. list D. start
20. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continues to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
22. I think that the local authority should prohibit and fine heavily anyone catching fish in this lake.
A. allow B. discourage C. recognize D. agree
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Rivers are one of the world's most important natural resources. Many cities are on large rivers, and (23) _______every country has at least one river that plays an important part in the lives of its people.
Besides transportation, rivers (24) _______ food, water for crops, water to drink, and opportunities for recreation for people who live along their banks. And in order to get water for crops, engineers sometimes build a dam (25) _______a river and let the water become a lake behind the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields but also to make electricity for homes and industries.
However, the water often becomes (26) _______ when cities on river banks grow in size and the number of industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to keep rivers clean if we want to enjoy the (27) _______of the natural resources.
23. A. many B. a lot C. plenty of D. almost
24. A. provide B. support C. assist D. create
25. A.over B. across C. among D. under
26. A. crowded B. overloaded C. polluted D. excited
27. A. interests B. benefits C. tips D. receipts
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In early days no medical college took a woman student. Elizabeth Blackwell, however, was determined to become a doctor. The young American wrote
again and again to a number of medical colleges, asking if she could be enrolled but each time the answer was NO.
Then one day, to her surprise, she got a letter from the dean of a college in Geneva, which said YES.
At first Geneva College, like the other colleges, was not willing to enroll Elizabeth. But later the important people of that college learned that Elizabeth's application had the support of a famous doctor, and they were afraid to offend that man.
So the dean decided to play a trick by turning the matter over to the student's general meeting of the college, thinking that the students would be the last to agree to take Elizabeth.
When the boy students met, most students took no interest in the matter. Of the rest, some considered the young American's idea interesting and some thought by having Elizabeth they would be proud of their college training the world's first woman doctor. Very soon the students all agreed to accept Elizabeth.
The dean of Geneva College was of course very sorry to learn this, but seeing that he could do nothing to keep Elizabeth out, he gave in.
28. Elizabeth was surprised by the dean's letter, because it promised her to_______.
A. have free medical education B. go to Geneva
C. become a student in his college D. go to Italy
29. At first Geneva College_______accepting Elizabeth.
A. did not consider B. thought about
C. was interested in D. was not aware of
30. When the student body met to consider Elizabeth's application, _______.
A. most students were serious
B. many of the students showed no interest in the matter
C. most students took interest in the matter
D. most of the students were not joking
31. Some students thought if they let Elizabeth join them they could make_______.
A. her proud B. the dean proud
C. Geneva College proud D. him proud
32. The dean was very sorry when he saw his trick_______.
A. worked B. continued C. succeeded D. failed
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following senteces.
6. The ________ second language in Malaysia is English.
A. primary B. tradition C. compulsory D. instruction
7. The Ao Dai is the ________dress of Vietnamese women.
A. modern B. convenient C. traditional D. most fashionable
8. Mrs Hoa will stay in London ________Monday ________ Friday. A. between / to B. from / to C. on / until D. on / to
9. It doesn’t rain ________ the dry season.
A. on B. at C. in D. between
10. Nobody can finish that test on time, _______?
A. can’t they B. can she C. can he D. can they
11. Mrs Baker has taught English in Hanoi_______ half a month.
A. for B. at C. since D. during
12. I wish I _______ in your position.
A. was B. will be C. were D. have been
13. He asked me if I _______ able to start the journey early the following day.
A. would be B. were C. will be D. am
14. This summer resort is absolutely wonderful and I’d _______ it to any one.
A. recommend B. talk C. accommodate D. praise
15. We had to walk since we couldn’t _______ to take a bus. A. afford B. be weathy C. supply D. furnish
16. Our life would be very difficult without _______.
A. luxury furniture B. water C. savings-labor machines D. electricity
17. After retiring, my aunt spent her luxury on an expensive holiday.
A. dollars B. accounts C. saving D. cheques
18. A lot of people left school at 16 and they now _______leaving so early.
A. sorry B. regret C. confuse D. worry
19. Remember _______ the door before going to bed. A. locking B. to lock C. locked D. not locking
20. Nancy talks as if she _______ everythiong. Đ THI CHÍNH TH C ỀỨ A. knows B. knew C. had known D. not know
21. Many things which we can do now couldn’t _______ years ago. A. do B. done C. being done D. be done
22. When I first visited Moscow, I couldn’t get used to _______ the cold weather.
A. with B. to C. for D. in
23. They insisted that she _______ the party.
A. attended B. attends C. to attend D. attend
24. We can’t go wrong if we _______ the instructions.
A. follow B. take C. guide D. keep
25. If you _______ mentioned it, nobody would ever have known.
A. shouldn’t B. didn’t C. hadn’t D. wouldn’t have
26. A large number of inhabitantshave made _____ on how to protect the environment.
A. suggest B. to suggest C. suggested D. suggestion
27. Mary put a _______ on the letter.
A. five-cents stamp B. five-cent stamp C. stamp of five cents D. five-cent stamps
28. We quarrel _______ the choice of a house.
A. on B. over C. for D. to
29. There were a lot of people at my friend’s wedding party last Sunday, only a few of _______ I had met before.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
30. You should have known that Anne could not keep a secret. Never again _______her anything.
A. will tell B. will I tell C. I tell D. I will tell
31. It rains so _______ that we can’t go out now.
A. very hard B. hard enough C. hard D. hardly
32. She had changed so much that _______ anyone recognized her.
A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly
33. Would you like a beer? – Not while I’m _______.
A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control
34. Malaysia is divided _______ two regions.
A. to B. into C. in D. on
35. The reason I left is _______ I was bored.
A. why B. that C. while D. for
36. I came _______ an old friend while I was walking along the street. A. across B. into C. up D. for
37. Everyone _______ Tom was invited to the party.
A. as B. from C. but D. for
38. The chemistry book _______ was a little expensive.
A. I bought B. that I bought it C. I bought that D. what I bought
39. If you_______ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
A. listen B. will listen C. listened D. hed listened
40. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t _______ this morning.
A. come on B. ring out C. go off D. turn on
41. We have decided to _______ the money for the local secondary school.
A. beg B. collect C. raise D. rise
42. She didn’t get _______ well with her boss, so she left the company.
A. at B. on C. through D. up
43. I think you need to have _______.
A. your fridge repaired B. repair you fridge C. fridge repaired D. repair your fridge
44. She used to work as a typist, _______ she?
A. did B. didn’t C. use D. wouldn’t
45. There isn’t _______ foreign news in the paper.
A. a lot B. lots C. many D. much
46. A person who can’t speak and hear is called _______.
A. a character B. a deaf C. a blind D. a deaf-mute
47. Her room seemed warmer with nice _______ on the wall. A. booth B. poster C. shelf D. curtain
48. My parents will _______ their wedding anniversary next month. A. make B. celebrate C. remember D. promise
49. The meeting was _______ in the park last week.
A. revived B. held C. developed D. joined
50. If you don’t understand many words, you can _______ them up in the dictionary on that table.
A. look B. get C. find D. finish
51. The _______ in Vietnam usually begins in December and ends in July.
A. football match B. football team C. football fan D. football season
52. He is a person who loves parties. He is always the first ______ and the last ______ .
A. to come / to leave B. to come / living A. coming / leaving D. coming / to leave
53. There are _______ methods and inventions to use solar energy.
A. energy-saving B. energy-saved C. saved-energy D. energy-save
54. Hello. Is that 21045? Please put me ________ to the manager.
A. across B. through C. over D. up
55. So little ________ that the neighbors could not settle their differences.
A. they agreed B. agreed did they C. did they agree D. they did agree
56. Which do you want, this pen or that one? – I want ________.
A. both B. all C. them D. other
57. “ The last time I saw him was in 1999” means________. A. I have usually seen him since 1999. B. I have not seen him since 1999 C. i have not seen him for 1999 D. I saw him since 1999
58. It’s difficult to pay one’s bill when price keep ________. A. raising B. growing C. gaining D. rising
59. After ________ to make a speech at the ceremony, John stayed up late to write it down.
A. telling B. having told C. being told D. has told
60. The dentist told him to open it mouth _________.
A. broad B. ide ư C. broadly D. idely ư
61. Venice, ________ has o lot of old houses built on water, is a city in Italy.
A. where B. which C. that D. whose
62. Twenty miles _________ a long way to walk.
A. are B. was C. is D. were
63. The children enjoy ________ soccer after school.
A. to play B. play C. played D. playing
64. Jenny said that she had to leave ________. A. the following day B. tonight C. this afternoon D. now
65. My sister has just bought a small house ________ of the town.
A. in the district B. in the edge C. in the suburb D. on the outskirts
66. She forgot ________ off the gas before going out.
A. turning B. to turn C. turn D. turned
67. My youngest brother always wanted to be an actor when she ________ up. A. grew B. brought C. settled D. came
68. If you like skiing, there’s ski ________ under an hour’s drive from Madrid.
A. station B. resort C. place D. port
69. The word “jeans” comes from a kind of ________ that was made in Europe.
A. furniture B. tool C. material D. clothes
70. I’d like to live somewhere by the Mediterranean ________ i love the sun.
A. because B. because of C. however D. but
71. Bob told me he ________ that book.
A. read already B. have just read C. had read D. already read 72. Danny was out when I came, ________ I left a message.
A. so B. so that C. such D. such that
73. The guard told the prisoner ________.
A. not to smoke B. to not smoke C. not smoking D. no smoking
74. Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English ________ become tourist guides.
A. so that B. so as C. in order to D. so long to
75. Easter is a joyful festival which is________ in many country.
A. celebrator B. celebrate C. celebrating D. celebrated
76. She could find the book _______ at the library_______ at the bookstore. A. rather/than B.so/as C. such/as D. neither/nor 77. After I _______ the grass, it _______ to rain.
A. have water/ will begin B. water/ began C. had watered/ began D. had watered/ will have begun
78. He is the most effective _______ in the city.
A. action B. act C. activist D. activity
79. I am _______ of making excuses for your rudeness to our friends.
A. annoyed B. worried C. tired D. angry
80. Please don’t disturb me _______ there is something urgent. A. if B. or C. otherwise D. unless
6. The second language in Malaysia is English, which is compulsory.
7. The Ao Dai is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women.
8. Mrs. Hoa will stay in London from Monday to Friday.
9. It doesn't rain during the dry season.
10. The correct answer is D, can they.
11. Mrs. Baker has taught English in Hanoi for half a month.
12. I wish I were in your position.
13. He asked me if I would be able to start the journey early the following day.
14. I'd recommend this summer resort to anyone.
15. We had to walk since we couldn’t afford to take a bus.
16. Our life would be very difficult without electricity.
17. After retiring, my aunt spent her savings on an expensive holiday.
18. A lot of people regret leaving school at 16.
19. Remember to lock the door before going to bed.
20. Nancy talks as if she knows everything.
21. Many things which we can do now couldn't be done years ago.
22. When I first visited Moscow, I couldn't get used to the cold weather.
23. They insisted that she attend the party.
24. We can’t go wrong if we follow the instructions.
25. If you hadn't mentioned it, nobody would ever have known.
26. A large number of inhabitants suggested ways to protect the environment.
27. Mary put a five-cent stamp on the letter.
28. We quarrel over the choice of a house.
29. There were a lot of people at my friend’s wedding party last Sunday, only a few of whom I had met before.
30. Never again will I tell her anything.
31. It rains so hard that we can’t go out now.
32. She had changed so much that hardly anyone recognized her.
33. Not while I'm on duty.
34. Malaysia is divided into two regions.
35. The reason I left is that I was bored.
36. I came across an old friend while I was walking along the street.
37. Everyone but Tom was invited to the party.
38. The chemistry book that I bought was a little expensive.
39. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
40. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t go off this morning.
41. We have decided to raise the money for the local secondary school.
42. She didn't get on well with her boss, so she left the company.
43. I think you need to have your fridge repaired.
44. She used to work as a typist, didn't she?
45. There isn't much foreign news in the paper.
46. A person who can’t speak and hear is called a deaf-mute.
47. Her room seemed warmer with nice curtains on the wall.
48. My parents will celebrate their wedding anniversary next month.
49. The meeting was held in the park last week.
50. If you don't understand many words, you can look them up in the dictionary on that table.
51. The football season in Vietnam usually begins in December and ends in July.
52. He is a person who loves parties. He is always the first to come and the last to leave.
53. There are various methods and inventions to use solar energy.
54. Please put me through to the manager.
55. So little did they agree that the neighbors could not settle their differences.
56. I want this one.
57. "The last time I saw him was in 1999" means I have not seen him since 1999.
58. It's difficult to pay one's bill when prices keep rising.
59. After being told to make a speech at the ceremony, John stayed up late to write it down.
60. The dentist told him to open his mouth broadly.
61. Venice, which has a lot of old houses built on water, is a city in Italy.
62. Twenty miles is a long way to walk.
63. The children enjoy playing soccer after school.
64. Jenny said that she had to leave tonight.
65. My sister has just bought a small house on the outskirts of the town.
66. She forgot to turn off the gas before going out.
67. My youngest brother always wanted to be an actor when he grew up.
68. If you like skiing, there's a ski resort under an hour's drive from Madrid.
69. The word "jeans" comes from a kind of material that was made in Europe.
70. I’d like to live somewhere by the Mediterranean, as I love the sun.
71. Bob told me that he had read that book.
72. Danny was out when I came, so I left a message.
73. The guard told the prisoner not to smoke.
74. Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English to become tourist guides.
75. Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries.
76. She could find the book neither at the library nor at the bookstore.
77. After I had watered the grass, it began to rain.
78. He is the most effective activist in the city.
79. I am tired of making excuses for your rudeness to our friends.
80. Please don't disturb me unless there is something urgent.
V. Use the words given in capital to form a word that fits in the gap in the sentences.
1. You can save energy and money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment .EQUIP
2. She gave the child a handful of sweets. HAND
3. This word is very difficult to say. I always mispronounce it. PRONUNCIATION
4. She divorced him because of his unkindness to the children. KIND
5. The Internet is not only time- consuming and costly but also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. CONSUME
6. In Western countries, electricity, gas and water are necessities. NECESSITY
7. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a job nowadays. INCREASE
8. She upset him with a tactless remark about his big nose. TACT
9. Thousands of people are living in misery after the earthquake. MISERABLE
10. He became more and more anxious as time went by. ANXIETY
VI. Identify one mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
Example: Q: My father asked me what I think of the film.
A: think --> thought
1. It is important that cancer is => should be diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assur e a successful cure.
2. The progress made in space travel for => sincethe early 1960s is remarkable.
3. On her mother’s birthday, Lan did => made a beautiful cake to celebrate.
4. One of the best collection => collections of paintings can be found in that famous museum of arts.
5. Hot => Heat in the summer causes a lot of problems for people who live in this part of the country
6. The most => more calories a person eats, the less likely he is to lose weight.
7. The threat of being dismissed do => does not worry me any more because I have started my own business.
8. I expect it will rain again when we are on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared about => for it this time.
9. Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push => pushing a few buttons.
10. Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk to those => that of other liquids.
PART IV. READING
VII. Read the following passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word to complete it.
Children are (1) brought up with love and (2) care in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. They enjoy every (3) opportunity to get a good education and to acquire a useful trade. Our country is now (4) on its way to Socialist construction. We need people with fully-developed (5) physical and mental abilities. It is for this reason (6) that labour training is introduced in all Vietnamese schools. The develo pment of good working habits (7) in our children will undoubtedly help them (8) enter life as useful members of a socialist society. (9) Therefore, while still at school, they learn a useful trade and upon graduation they may effectively work in (10) industry and agriculture.
Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
As I remember, (1) in the 50s and 60s, Ha Noi was not as crowded as it is today. Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that were around were (2) by rich people. It was rare to see cars or jeeps.
Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport. An old tram station is now home (3) several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (4) but also the price. For just five cents you could travel one-way to it’s terminus in the former Ha Dong Province, (5) is now part of the expanded Ha Noi.
I still remember on (6) from school, my friends and I would go to the lake to catch the tram to Botanical Garden. The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly heard from early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or (7) . Time, ... decades have passed, but there is still a clang (8) in my mind from my childhood.
1. a. move b. place c. set d. back
2. a. bought b. owned c. sold d. proceeded
3. a. with b. in c. to d. by
4. a. convenience b. importance c. comfort d. condition
5. a. that b. which c. where d. this
6. a. days out b. out days c. off days d. days off
7. a. light b. rise c. shine d. brighten
8. a. somewhat b. somewhere c. somehow d. someway
VII. Choose the correct answer A, B, c, or D for each of the following sentences.
56. The problem is easy enough, but ....... students could solve it.
A. a lot of B. few c. a few D. a great number
57. I suggested..........to see the doctor.
A. him in going B. to make him go c. him to go D. that he go
58. There are several cases of people ......... through walls and doors.
A. can see B. who can see c. which can see D. can be seeing
59. There is now a ......... of skilled craftsmen in the industry.
A. want B. fault c. lack D. need
60. ............ my friends knew I was going to study overseas.
A. Not much of B. Not many of c. Not a lot D. Not many
61. “How old is Janet?” - “I haven’t got the slightest ......... "
A. bet B. theory c. guess D. idea
62. The reason I left is ................... I had so few relatives and friends here.
A. why B. that c. while D. which
63. He didn’t .......... to help her even though she was very ill.
A. lift a finger B. open an eye c. bend his arm D. shake a leg
64. I'll go on holiday ............... I can.
A. as soon as B. as long c. until D. how
65. We should use ......... time we have available to discuss his proposal.
A. the little B. little c. the few D. few
66. Don’t talk to her. She is ........a bad mood today.
A. at B. in c. on D. with
67. Their neighbour was very ......... when they complained about the noise.
A. threatening B. provocative c. irritable D. annoying
68. He left in such a hurry that I ................... had time to say goodbye to him.
A. almost B. even c. nearly D. scarcely
69. Would you please be kind enough to ................... me to the station?
A. aim B. turn c. direct D. signal
70. The traffic in town was very ....... and I arrived home earlier than expected.
A. light B. weak c. little D. few
VIII. Read the article ana choose the correct answer (A, B, c, or D) which best fits each space.
Trees for Life
Trees are among the biggest and longest - living things on the Earth, some dating back longer than the oldest buildings. But (71) ______ being nice to look at, trees also play an important role in improving the quality of our lives. On a world-wide (72) ______, forests help to slow down the effects of globalwarming by using up the gas known as carbon dioxide and (73) ______ the oxygen we need to breathe. At local neighborhood level, trees also (74) ____ important environmental benefits. They offer shade and shelter, which (75) ______ reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and cool nearby buildings; at the same time, they also remove other (76)______from the air we breathe.Urban trees are especially important because for many people they provide the only daily (77) ______ with the natural world. What's more, urban trees also provide home for birds, small animals and butterflies. (78) ______ the trees we would lose the pleasure of seeing these creatures in our cities. Regrettably, however, trees in cities are now coming (79) ______. There is a limit to the level of pollution they can (80) ______ and, down at street level, their roots are being seriously disturbed by the digging needed to make way for modem telephone, television and other cables.
71. a. as far as b. as long as c. as soon as d. as well as
72. a. scale b. size c. range d. area
73. a. emitting b. giving out c. sending out d. transmitting
74. a. bring b. make c. present d. take
75. a. at least b. at first c. in place d. in turn
76. a. pollutant b. waste c. impurities d. chemicals
77. a. touch b. communication c. connection d. contact
78. a. Within b. Throughout c. Beyond d. Without
79. a. under threat b. in demand c. under control d. in need
80. a. stand in for b. go through with c. put up with d. face up to