1ST MID-TERM REVISION – GRADE 12

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which has the underlined part
pronounced differently from the others in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. peace B. threat C. death D. bread
Question 2. A. diary B. stylish C. resign D. biography
Question 3. A. family B. parents C. happy D. frankly
Question 4. A. mischief B. believe C. obedience D. niece
Question 5. A. shifts B. works C. groups D. hands
Question 6. A. safe B. secure C. sure D. support
Question 7. A. baths B. clothes C. enjoys D. solutions
Question 8. A. biologist B. shift C. trick D. discuss
Question 9. A. publish B. adult C. under D. issue
Question 10. A. attend B. admire C. access D. adopt
Question 11. A. takes B. pens C. boats D. traps
Question 12. A. romantic B. marriage C. attract D. private
Question 13. A. tension B. decision C. provision D. precision
Question 14. A. stopped B. talked C. married D. passed
Question 15. A. bride B. oblige C. beside D. determine
Question 16. A. confide B. conical C. contractual D. biologist
Question 17. A. precede B. reject C. attention D. secure
Question 18. A. sacrifice B. clap C. activity D. hate
Question 19. A. groom B. bamboo C. school D. flood
Question 20. A. marriage B. village C. surface D. attitude

II. 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. domestic B. possible C. physical D. musical
Question 2: A. vacant B. ancient C. central D. alive
Question 3: A. answer B. offer C. reduce D. product
Question 4: A. individual B. experiment C. independence D. reputation
Question 5: A. astronaut B. decision C. pottery D. poverty
Question 6. A. medicine B. volunteer C. military D. habitat
Question 7. A. resist B. achievement C. impression D. enemy
Question 8. A. contain B. publish C. remain D. defeat
Question 9. A. unfortunate B. intelligent C. innovation D. development
Question 10. A. experience B. technology C. electronics D. accessible
Question 11. A. autograph B. souvenir C. spicy D. origin
Question 12. A. mystery B. connected C. ingredient D. unique
Question 13. A. specialty B. lifestyle C. costume D. admire
Question 14. A. delicious B. popularity C. reflect D. appreciate
Question 15. A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1. His mother got bent out of _____when he played video games until midnight.
A. colour B. shape C. eye D. board
Question 2. As a journalist, her duty is to _____ the truth behind illegal activities.
A. volunteer B. admire C. attend D. expose
Question 3. Viet Quang himself to helping the needy in his neighbourhood.
A. admired B. devoted C. diagnosed D. attended
Question 4. Her interesting ______ of her trip to Thailand last year fascinated all of us.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
Question 5. Even though Susan was _____ with breast cancer, she remained positive.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
Question 6. Parents who are too busy with their work find it hard to with their children.
A. adopt B. devote C. bond D. Investigate

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Question 7. They were so when they heard that their son was safe.
A. anxious B. relieved C. depressed D. embarrassed
Question 8. I am extremely to all frontline workers who have been trying to save people.
A. grateful B. investigative C. amazed D. anxious
Question 9. The travel agency will send you the detailed ____ when they receive your money.
A. genius B. duty C. achievement D. itinerary
Question 10. Mr. Viet his time and energy to giving free English lessons for poor children.
A. admires B. devotes C. diagnoses D. attends
Question 11. Prices of _ dishes also increased, forcing people to tighten their belts.
A. unique B. staple C. connected D. multicultural
Question 12. It’s such a pity that there’s still a big ____around homosexuality in some cultures.
A. taboo B. trend C. festivity D. costume
Question 13. The manager has always put an emphasis on____ and good performance.
A. specialty B. blend C. ingredient D. punctuality
Question 14. Leaving a small tip to a waiter can be deemed rude or even ____in some cultures.
A. unique B. fascinating C. insulting D. cultural
Question 15. We prefer to buy regional from bricks-and-mortar retailers.
A. manners B. occasions C. specialties D. norm
Question 16. Despite the , he managed to communicate his ideas to the committee.
A. norm B. language barrier C. cuisine D. anxiety
Question 17. Delaying parenthood is slowly becoming the ______ in some communities.
A. specialty B. confusion C. festivity D. norm
Question 18. I think Tet is __most fascinating festival in Vietnam.
A. the B. Ø (no article) C. an D. a
Question 19. What ____ festivals do Vietnamese people celebrate?
A. a B. an C. Ø (no article) D. the
Question 20. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose their sense
of__.
A. specialty B. anxiety C. identity D. cuisine

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1. We ____ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ____ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving - was calling B. drove - called
C. were driving – called D. drove - was calling
Question 2. What ____ to you on Sunday night?
A. happen B. happened C. was happening D. would happen
Question 3. Last night, we ____ for you for ages but you never ____ up.
A. waited – showed B. would wait - showed
C. were waiting - were showing D. waited – was showing
Question 4. We ____ our quality time when the unexpected guess ______.
A. had – came B. were having - came
C. had been having – came D. have had – would have come
Question 5. Since they ____ us they ____ to visit us last Sunday, we ____ forward to the day.
A. were telling - came - looked B . would tell – would visit - would look
C. told – would come - were looking D. tell - are coming - will look
Question 6. I ____ out last night but at the last minute I ____ that I had a quiz this morning.
A. was going to go – realized B. went – realized
C. had gone – would realize D. would go - have realized
Question 7. She hasn't paid as much attention to her children as she ____ since she ____ working.
A. does – starts B. did - started
C. was doing - was starting D. has done - would start
Question 8. My brother ____ at the road when he ____ into a hole.
A. wasn't looking - was falling B. didn't look - has fallen
C. wasn't looking – fell D. won't look - fall
Question 9. Magellan ____ the first European who ____ through the strait.
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 A. was - was sailing B. was being - was sailing
C. had been – sailed D. was - sailed
Question 10. The first self-sufficient village in Britain ____ the Norman's idea. They were some strange
invaders who ____ to change the country in a better way.
A. was – hoped B. is - have hoped
C. have been - were hoping D. was being - had hoped
Question 11. Who is ____ girl over there with Jimmy?
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
Question 12. The boss needs an assistant with ____ good knowledge of foreign trade.
A. a B. the C. any D. Ø
Question 13. We are having ____ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ____ weather in UK is not
this bad.
A. the – the B. a – the C. Ø - the D. the - a
Question 14. Could you please close ____ window? I don't think it is necessary to open all the four.
A. a B. the C. some D. Ø
Question 15. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, helps the environment a lot.
A. that B. what C. whose D. which
Question 16. Unless people ____ poaching animals, many species will become extinct.
A. stopped B. stop C. had stopped D. to stop
Question 17. Recyclable products should not be ended up in open _____sites.
A. landfill B. leftover C. resource D. footprint
Question 18. Ms. Brown often uses leftovers to make her own _.
A. waste B. container C. compost D. layer
Question 19. The water has become undrinkable because it has been with lead.
A. sorted B. decomposed C. recycled D. contaminated
Question 20. They ____extensive research on the environmental effects of using fake Christmas trees.
A. turned off B. carried out C. look after D. applied for

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
Question 1. They worked on projects that create more opportunities for children in remote areas.
A. projects B. create C. more D. for
Question 2. She was selling handmade items and cookies where I called her yesterday.
A. was selling B. handmade C. where D. called
Question 3. While I volunteered at the community project, I saw many people with suffering and hardships.
A. volunteered B. project C. with D. suffering
Question 4. I first meet Trinh when we worked as volunteers at a local food bank three years ago.
A. meet B. when C. as D. food bank
Question 5. The guest speaker was speaking when we come to the event hall.
A. guest B. was speaking C. come D. event
Question 6. The future of all life depends with our willingness to take action now, and protect and conserve the
natural world A B C D

Question 7. The teacher explained for us that plastic bags end up in landfills where they can take around 300 years
to decompose. A B C
D
Question 8. We submitted a proposal on water conservation after the green club announced that they were looking
A B
after new ideas about making our school more eco-friendly.
C D
Question 9. The environment project they carried with last month was so effective that our school was able to
reduce its energy bills by 30 percent. A B C
D
Question 10. The beach was full of rubbish after the storm, so we organised a group of volunteers to clean it over.
A B C D

VI. Read the following advertisements and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
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the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT!
Don't miss Taylor Swift's 2024 concert!
● Sing along (1) her top hits
● Dance with the lively crowd
● Create (2) lasting memories with friends.
Save the date for 13/7/2024 at Stella Stadium, IngleWood, CA8987 USA.
(3) your tickets now for an evening filled with joy and
music. Don't hesitate – secure your spot for an unforgettable night!
Question 1. A. at B. to C. on D. of
Question 2. A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)
Question 3. A. Bond B. Devote C. Book D. Admire

School Announcement: Explore Cultures Competition

Date: March 10th
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Show off your knowledge:
 (1) facts about different countries.
 Present traditional customs and attire.
 Perform (2) dances or songs.
 Display (3) artefacts and photos.
Join us for a day of learning and celebration! Sign up by February
25th. Let's celebrate our diverse world together!
Question 1. A. Admire B. Blend C. Share D. Bow
Question 2. A. connected B. tasty C. cultural D. extracurricular
Question 3. A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. a

GREEN CLASSROOM COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Join us in protecting the environment!
 Participate (1) the Green Classroom Competition.
 Reduce, reuse, and (2) to win exciting prizes.
 Time: 2:00 PM
 Date: Friday, February 7th
 Place: School Auditorium
Let's make a (3) _ together!

Question 1. A. to B. with C. on D. in
Question 2. A. recycle B. release C. emit D. Boycott
Question 3. A. different B. differ C. difference D. differently

VII. Read the following brochure/school 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

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 Welcome to the International Cultural Festival in Hanoi!
Date: 5th March 2024
Location: Hanoi Cultural Center
Experience a vibrant celebration of global cultures:
 Enjoy traditional dances from around (1) world.
 Taste (2) cuisines from different countries.
 Engage in interactive cultural workshops.
 Shop for (3) crafts and souvenirs.
 Fun activities for the whole family.
Don't miss this exciting event showcasing diversity and unity!

Question 1. A. an B. the C. Ø (no article) D. a

Question 2. A. disgusting B. delicious C. rude D. stunning
Question 3. A. spicy B. insulting C. connected D. Unique

SCHOOL YOUTH UNION MESSAGE

Let's protect our planet, together!
 Reduce waste by using (1) bags and bottles.
 Recycle paper, plastic, and glass.
 Conserve energy by (2) lights and electronics when not in use.
 Plant trees and participate in clean-up events.
Small actions make a big difference!
Let's (3) our school and environment clean and green.

Question 1. A. powered B. reusable C. extinct D. conscious

Question 2. A. basing on B. applying for C. turning off D. cutting down
Question 3. A. set B. choose C. keep D. have

VAN GOGH ART DISCOVERY!

● Get to know famous artworks (1) "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers"
● Discover Van Gogh's life through (2) displays
● Enjoy clear audio guides
● Fun (3) for families with little ones
● Tickets: Adults $12, Students $8, Kids (under 10) free
Contact us:
● Email: info@vangoghexpo.com
● Address: 123 Artful Lane, Palette City
Question 1. A. if B. as though C. as if D. like
Question 2. A. fascinate B. fascination C. fascinating D. fascinatingly
Question 3. A. habits B. traditions C. activities D. memories

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make meaningful letter for the following question.
Question 1.
a. I visited a beautiful place with a fascinating itinerary that allowed me to explore the local culture and
scenery.
b. I can't wait to tell you more about it when we meet.
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 c. I took some selfies at breathtaking landmarks, capturing the memories that will last a lifetime.
d. Dear Mark, I hope this letter finds you well.
e. The people I met and the places I visited made me appreciate the diversity and beauty of our world.
f. I wanted to share with you about my recent life-changing trip.
A. d – e – a – b – f – c B. d – f – b – a – c – e
C. d – f – a – c – e – b D. d – f – c – e – a – b

Question 2.
a. Secondly, her achievements are remarkable; she became the youngest Indian woman to receive a Nobel
award for her efforts.
b. Dear Laura, I hope you are well.
c. Her story is truly inspiring, and I believe her commitment to making a positive impact in the world
deserves praise.
d. Additionally, Malala has volunteered in various communities, providing educational opportunities for
underprivileged children.
e. Firstly, Malala is an inspiring young woman who has dedicated her life to advocating for girls'
education.
f. I wanted to share with you someone I truly admire – Malala Yousafzai.
A. b – f – e – a – d – c B. b – f – e – c – a – d
C. b – f – e – a – c – d D. b – f – d – e – a – c
Question 3.
a. Finally, would you mind telling me if there are native German-speaking teachers at your language
centre?
b. First, could you please let me know whether there are German courses at your language centre?
c. Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to ask for some information about the language courses at your
language centre.
d. I look forward to hearing from you.
e. Yours faithfully,
f. Next, I would also like to know how long the course for beginners lasts and how often classes take
place.
A. c - d - b - f - a - e B. c - f - b - a - e - d C. c - b - d - f - a - e D. c - b - f - a - d - e
Question 4.
a. Next, it enables you to build better relationships with people because through frequent sports you can
get to know a lot about others' personalities.
b. First, playing sports helps reduce the stress and gives you more energy in your life.
c. In short, people should play sports regularly because it brings lots of advantages.
d. Lastly, it improves your health. When playing sports, the body is protected from different types of
harmful bacteria and viruses.
e. Playing sports brings a lot of advantages.
A. e - a - b - d - c B. e - b - a - d - c C. b - a - d - c - e D. c - b - a - e - d
Question 5.
a. Second, it prevents environmental destruction by promoting sustainable practices.
b. Making small changes today can lead to a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow.
c. By reducing single-use items, we conserve resources and minimise waste.
d. Going green offers numerous advantages for both individuals and the planet.
e. First, it helps reduce our carbon footprint, lessening the harm caused by greenhouse gases.
Additionally, going green raises awareness about environmental issues, fostering a sense of responsibility
towards the Earth.
f. Finally, embracing eco-friendly habits not only benefits the environment but also promotes healthier
lifestyles for ourselves and future generations.
A. d – e – a – b – c – f – g B. b – d – e – a – c – f – g
C. d – e – a – c – f – g – b D. d – e – a – c – g – f – b
Question 6.
a. Therefore, we recommend that you put the suggested solutions into practice as soon as possible.
b. Third, we recommend that we make use of plastic waste in arts and crafts projects, for example, for
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making plant pots or bird feeders.
c. Second, the Youth Union should hold regular sessions to teach students how to recycle properly.
d. This report suggests three main solutions to the problem of single-use products in our school.
e. First, we suggest that the school should provide more recycling bins.
f. Reusing and recycling single-use plastics will lead to a greener school environment and help promote a green
lifestyle among young people.
A. d – e – c – f – b – a B. d – e – c – b – a – f
C. d – e – b – c – f – a D. d – e – c – b – f – a

IX. 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.
Regular routines can help people feel like they have control over their daily lives and that they can take
positive steps (1) ______ managing their health. For example, making time for exercise within routines can
help meet recommended daily activity levels. This is especially relevant now, (2) ______ research shows that
people who reduced their activity levels during the pandemic could experience enduring health effects. As
people increase activity outside their homes, they might (3) ______ taking transit to school and work, returning
to organised fitness activities and the gym and opportunities to include movement throughout the day. (4)
______ ways that routines can support health include regular meal preparation and getting enough sleep,
activities (5) ______ seem simple but can give positive results in healthy ageing over a lifetime.
Adapted from https://theconversation.com/what-you-do-every-day-matters-the-power-of- routines-178592

Question 1: A. on B. in C. of D. from
Question 2: A. but B. yet C. since D. despite
Question 3: A. consider B. use C. need D. open
Question 4: A. other B. another C. lot of D. few
Question 5: A. when B. where C. who D. which

Amparo Lasén, the Spanish sociologist who conducted the study found that Londoners use their cell
phones the least in public. If they are with (1)_____people, they prefer to let calls be answered by voice mail (a
recorded message) and then they check for messages later. If the English do answer a call on the street, they
seem to dislike talking with others around. They tend to move away from a crowded sidewalk and seek out a
place (2) ______they cannot be heard, such as the far side of a subway entrance or even the edge of a street.
They seem to feel that the danger of the traffic is preferable to the risk of having their conversation be
overheard. This has led to a behavior that Laser has called "clustering." At a busy time of day on the streets of
London, you may find small crowds of cell phone users grouped together, each one talking into a cell phone.
Even when it is raining- as it is often in London- people still prefer not to hold their conversations where others
could hear. They talk (3) _______ their umbrellas or in a doorway.
In Paris, however, there are stricter rules about how and when to use cell phones. It is not considered
polite to use a phone in a restaurant, (4) _______, though it might be acceptable in the more informal setting of
a café. One special custom that has developed in cafés seems unique to Paris. Young women often place their
cell phones on the table beside them to signal that they are expecting someone. When the friend arrives, the
phone is put away. In fact, the French are generally very disapproving of phone use in public and are quick to
(5) _________ that disapproval, even to strangers.
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
Question 1: A. another B. other C. others D. every
Question 2: A. which B. when C. where D. what
Question 3: A. on B. under C. in D. after
Question 4: A. for examples B. moreover C. nevertheless D. for instance
Question 5: A. express B. gain C. rumor D. accumulate

Ice melting adds to rising sea levels, (1) _________ increases coastal erosion and storms as warming air
and ocean temperatures create more frequent and stronger coastal storms like hurricanes and typhoons.
Specifically, the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are the largest contributors (2) _________ global sea level
rise. Right now, the Greenland ice sheet is disappearing four times faster than in 2003 and already contributes
20% of (3) _________ sea level rise.
How much and how quickly the Greenland and Antarctic ice melts in the future will largely determine
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how much ocean levels rise in the future. (4) _________ emissions continue to rise, the current rate of melting
on the Greenland ice sheet is expected to double by the end of the century. Alarmingly, if all the ice on
Greenland melted, it (5) _________ global sea levels by 20 feet.
Adapted from: https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/why-are-glaciers-and-sea-ice-melting

Question 1: A. whom B. who C. which D. that

Question 2: A. on B. in C. from D. of
Question 3: A. current B. old C. important D. wonderful
Question 4: A. While B. If C. Although D. Despite
Question 5: A. will raise B. raised C. had raised D. would raise

X. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression were a leading cause of global health problems
even before the spread of COVID-19; however, they’ve gotten worse. Since the first year of the COVID-19
pandemic, anxiety and depression rates worldwide have increased by an overwhelming 25%. In the U.S, 4 in 10
adults have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression during the pandemic, compared with 1 in 10 from
January to June 2019.
Among the most affected are young adults and women. The surge in people struggling with mental
illnesses has coincided with gaps in mental care services as well.
Research suggests that the pandemic has exacerbated the impacts of loneliness. Additionally, people’s
fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, hasn’t decreased even since in-person social gatherings became less
frequent. But small daily actions - such as a short walk, break from social media or even a catnap - can add up
to have an impact on mental health. Separately, counselling, therapy and medication prescribed by health care
providers are effective treatments for those experiencing mental illness.
Adapted from: https://theconversation.com/the-power-of-short-breahs-movement-and-other practices-on-
improving-mental-health-4-essential-reads-187413
Question 1: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Handle Mental Illness B. Mental Health - an Alarming Issue
C. The Effect of Covid-19 D. Fomo
Question 2: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. global health problems B. symptoms
C. mental health issues D. adults
Question 3: The word “surge” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. growth B. decline C. view D. situation
Question 4: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Mental illness is not a worldwide problem.
B. The rates of anxiety and depression experienced an increase by 25% in the first year of COVID-19.
C. 4 in 10 adults in the US show symptoms of depression and anxiety before June 2019.
D. Mental health issues have not changed since COVID-19.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The influences of loneliness got worse during the pandemic.
B. There are many kinds of treatments to tackle mental health issues.
C. Even though now there are fewer in-person social meetings, the number of people having FOMO has
not reduced.
D. Young adults and men are the highest number of people suffering from mental illnesses.

We first learn about loving and caring relationships from our families. Family is defined as a domestic group of
people with some degree of kinship - whether through blood, marriage, or adoption. Ideally, each child is
nurtured, respected, and grows up to care for others and develop strong and healthy relationships. This does not
mean that it is always easy to make and keep friends; it just means that we share the goal of having strong
relationships.
"Family" includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not interact with every day, such
as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and stepparents. These are probably the people you are closest to
and with whom you spend the most time. Having healthy relationships with your family members is both
important and difficult.
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Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended (more than one
family together in the same house], and gay and lesbian parents -just to name a few. No matter the "type" of
family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad. Many times, however, families
become blocked in their relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust, and confusion. These are natural and normal, and
few families do not have at least a few experiences with them. The worst time for most families, is during a
divorce. By making a few simple changes in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it is
possible to create happier, more stable relationships. Families need to be units of mutual caring and support;
they can be sources of lifelong strength for all individuals.
(Adapted from http://www.pamf.org)
Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of sharing housework in a family.
B. The importance of having children in a family.
C. The role of members in family.
D. The healthy relationships among members in family.
Question 2. Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up________?
A. to keep in touch with the people around them.
B. to keep a track of the people around them.
C. to be familiar with the people around them.
D. to be concerned about the people around them.
Question 3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "siblings" in paragraph 2?
A. brothers & sisters B. husband & wife C. children D. friends
Question 4. What does the word "These" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. good and bad times B. feelings C. relationships D. high sand lows
Question 5. According to the passage, which example below is probably NOT TRUE about the definition of
family?
A. wife &husband relationship B. step- father &daughter relationship
C. nanny &baby relationship D. god- mother & god-son relationship

Millions of animals are killed by plastics every year, from birds to fish to other marine organisms.
Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by plastics. Nearly every
species of seabird eats plastics.
Most of the deaths to animals are caused by starvation. Seals, whales, turtles, and other animals are
trapped by fishing nets. Microplastics have been found in more than 100 marine species, including fish and
shrimp which are for our dinner plates. In many cases, these tiny bits pass through the digestive system and are
released without consequence. But plastics have also been found to have blocked digestive organs, causing
death. Stomachs packed with plastics reduce the urge to eat, causing starvation.
Plastics have been consumed by land-based animals, including elephants, zebras, tigers, cattle, and other
large mammals, in some cases causing death.
Tests have also confirmed damage to liver and reproductive systems, causing some species, such as
oysters, to produce fewer eggs. New research shows that fish are eating nanoplastics in the first days of life,
raising new questions about the effects of plastics on fish populations.
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/plastic-pollution

Question 1: What would be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. How to Deal with Plastic in Ocean B. Plastic Pollution: A Threat to wildlife
C. The Role of Nanoplastics in Ecosystems D. Plastic Pollution and Its Causes
Question 2: How do most animals die when affected by plastics?
A. starvation B. accident C. poisoning D. disease
Question 3: The word “which” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. microplastics B. species C. cases D. fish and shrimp
Question 4: The word “packed” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to _________.
A. big B. hurt C. filled D. harmful
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Plastics have been found in more than 100 marine species, including fish and shrimp.
B. Plastics have been consumed by both marine and land-based animals.
C. All species of seabirds consume plastics.
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XI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The average daily time spent online by adults increased by nearly an hour during the UK’s spring
lockdown when compared to the previous year, according to communications regulator Ofcom, with numerous
countries back under severe pandemic restrictions, many of us once again find ourselves questioning whether
our heavy reliance on technology is impacting our health.
It’s true that digital devices have provided new means of work, education, connection, and
entertainment during lockdown. But the perceived pressure to be online, the tendency to procrastinate to avoid
undertaking tasks, and the use of digital platforms as a way to escape stress all have the potential to turn healthy
behaviours into habits. This repetitive use can develop into addictive patterns, which can in turn affect a user’s
wellbeing.
Digital addiction refers to the addictive and excessive use of digital devices. The design of digital
platforms themselves contributes to this addictive use. Notifications, news feeds, likes and comments have all
been shown to contribute towards a battle for your attention, which leads users to increase the time they spend
looking at screens.
Screen time is an obvious measure of digital addiction, although researchers have noted that there is no
simple way to determine how much screen time one can experience before it becomes problematic. As such,
there is a continued lack of consensus on how we should think about and measure digital addiction.
During a global pandemic, when there often feels like no alternative to using Netflix, or video
conferencing with friends and family, screen time as an indicator of digital addiction is clearly ineffective.
Nonetheless, research conducted on preventing digital addiction does provide insights on how we can all
engage with our digital technologies in a healthier way during a lockdown.
Adapted from: https://theconversation.com/five-ways-to-manage-your-screen-time-in-a- lochdown-according-
to-tech-experts-152715

Question 1: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Digital Addiction During Pandemic Lockdown B. The Effect of Covid-19 Lockdown
C. Forms of Digital Entertainment D. Research about Digital Addiction
Question 2: The word “procrastinate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. complete B. push C. delay D. extend
Question 3: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. notifications B. users C. digital platforms D. researchers
Question 4: The word “consensus” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. research B. repetition C. discord D. agreement
Question 5: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The way to measure digital addiction needs to be studied more.
B. Digital addiction happens when people use digital devices moderately.
C. The design of social platforms is not related to overuse of digital devices.
D. It is not hard to decide the problematic amount of screen time.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. During the spring lockdown, the daily amount of time people spend online increased by nearly one
hour compared to the previous year.
B. Digital devices create a new means of entertainment.
C. The use of digital platforms cannot become addictive.
D. People use digital platforms to escape from anxiety.
Question 7: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Overuse of digital devices can have a negative health effect.
B. Notifications and news feeds do not distract you from other things.
C. People cannot connect with their family during lockdown.
D. People have to completely get rid of digital devices to be healthy.

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 Forests cover 31% of the land area on our planet. They help people thrive and survive by, for example,
purifying water and air and providing people with jobs; some 13.2 million people across the world have a job in
the forest sector and another 41 million have a job that is related to the sector. Many animals also rely on
forests. Forests are home to more than three-quarters of the world’s life on land. Forests also play a critical role
in reducing climate change because they act as a carbon sink - soaking up carbon dioxide that would otherwise
be free in the atmosphere and contribute to ongoing changes in climate.
But forests around the world are under threat, which affects these benefits. The threats are deforestation
and forest degradation. The main cause of deforestation is agriculture (poorly planned infrastructure is
developing as a big threat too) and the main cause of forest degradation is illegal tree-cutting. In 2019, the
tropics lost close to 30 soccer fields’ worth of trees every single minute.
Deforestation is a particular concern in tropical rain forests because these forests are home to much of
the world’s biodiversity. For example, in the Amazon around 17% of the forest has been lost in the last 50
years, mostly due to forest change for cattle raising. Deforestation in this region is particularly common in more
populated areas, roads and rivers, but even remote areas have been polluted when valuable gold and oil are
discovered.
Adapted from: https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/deforestation-and-forest-degradation
Question 1: What would be the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The Threats to Biodiversity in Tropical Rainforests
B. The Impact of Deforestation on Climate Change
C. Forests: Our Treasure in Danger
D. Jobs in the Forest Sector and Related Industries
Question 2: The word “thrive” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ________.
A. protect B. decline C. ban D. develop
Question 3: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. animals B. forests C. people D. changes
Question 4: How do forests help in reducing climate change?
A. by providing jobs B. by purifying water and air
C. by acting as a carbon sink D. by being wildlife
Question 5: The phrase “soaking up” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ________.
A. absorb B. refuse C. conserve D. plant
Question 6: Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in tropical rainforests?
A. population growth B. industrialisation C. cattle raising D. road construction
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Agriculture is becoming a big threat to forests.
B. Deforestation is the main cause of forest degradation.
C. The Amazon has lost 17% of its forest in the last 50 years.
D. 41 million people across the world have a job in the forest.

XII. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings.

1. Have they answered your letter complaining about the issue of water pollution?
➔ __________________ responded _____________________?
2. I’d like to know more about the Green Campaign, please.
➔ __________________ ask _____________________.
3. Many countries are concerned about plastic pollution.
➔ __________________ worry _____________________.
4. We had a gardener take care of the plants when we were away.
➔ __________________ look _____________________.
5. A group of scientists are doing research on pollution of rivers in the area.
➔ __________________ carrying _____________________.
6. Protecting the environment is up to everyone doing small things every day.
➔ __________________ depends _____________________.
7. We are getting ready for tomorrow’s presentation on green living.
➔ __________________ preparing _____________________.
8. She exercises at the gym regularly to keep fit and stay healthy.
➔ __________________ works _____________________.
XIII. Write a problem-solving report (180-200 words). Use the outline below to help you.
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Introduction
This report describes the problem of paper pollution at school and suggests two main solutions to it.
Problems
As students often use worksheets or scrap paper in class, they often write on one side of the paper and throw it away
when they are done.
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Solutions
We propose two solutions ______________________________________________________________________
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Conclusion
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