Ex1: Finish the following sentences in such a way that it's as similar in meaning:
1, i love to read books very much
-> I enjoy.............................................
2, The children couldn't go swimming because It was very cold
-> The sea was too....................................................
3, I often went to the cinema at weekends
-> I used......................................................
4, Peter is too young to see the horror film
-> peter is not..................................................
5, I do this exercise in three and a half hours
-> It takes...................................................
6, To see that film is interesting
-> It's interesting.............................................
7, The test is so difficult that the pupils can not finish it in time
-> The test is too......................................................
Mount Everest is the highest mountain and also the highest trash pile in the world. About 400 people try to reach the top every year. This many climbers means a lot of trash. It is very dangerous to climb Mt. Everest. The air is very thin and cold. Most people carry oxygen bottles; they could die without it. When the oxygen bottles are empty, people throw them on the ground. When strong winds rip their tents, people leave them behind. They don’t have enough energy to go down the mountain safely with these things. Trash is a terrible problem. Since people first began to climb Mt. Everest, they have left 50,000kilos of trash on the mountain. Several groups have climbed the mountain just to pick up the trash. When people plan to climb the mountain, they have to plan to take away their trash.
26. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Wind on the mountain B. A problem with trash
C. A dangerous mountain D. Climbing safely
27. Where do climbers put their empty oxygen bottles?
A. On the ground B. In trash can
C. On their back D. In their tent
28. Why do climbers leave their trash on the mountain?
A. Special group will pick it up.
B. They don’t have enough energy to take it away.
C. The wind will blow it away.
D. Other climbers will use it later.
29. Why do climbers on Mt. Everest carry bottles of oxygen?
A. They are thirsty. B. The weather is cold.
C. The air is very thin. D. Climbing makes them exhausted.
30. What does the word “them” in line 5 refer to?
A. tents
B. oxygen bottles
C. strong winds
D. other climbers
IV. Use the words and phrases to write a passage.
1. Stamp collection/ be/ interesting hobby.
2. You/ can learn many things, such/ the geography/ a country/ stamps.
3. Postal stamps/ be a source/ interesting facts/ important dates/ every country/ the world.
4. It/ make stamp collecting/ become very popular.
5. As you look at the pages/ a stamp album, you/ can learn interesting details/ foreign customs/ arts/ literature/ history/ culture.
6. Their colors/ can make/ you feel relaxed/ happy.
7. Collecting stamps/ can become/ a business.
8. If you are lucky/ finding/ special stamp, it/ will bring/ you some money besides knowledge/ pleasure.
Being a volunteer is one of the best things you can do with your life. It's a great way to help the (1) ______ and other people. It's also very satisfying to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who need help. You can also take part in some (2) ______ organizations. I'm sure that so many volunteer organizations need extra hands. Everything you need to do is just pick up the phone and offer your services. I think too many of us settle into a lazy (3) ______. We just stay at home, play games or watch TV. Life is much more interesting when you're a volunteer. You can (4)_______ young children once a week, work in a charity shop or spend only one Saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood. It is so happy when we can make a (5) ______ in our community from such simple activities.
Điền vào số 1
A. community
B. parents
C. neighbour
Being a volunteer is one of the best things you can do with your life. It's a great way to help the (1) ______ and other people. It's also very satisfying to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who need help. You can also take part in some (2) ______ organizations. I'm sure that so many volunteer organizations need extra hands. Everything you need to do is just pick up the phone and offer your services. I think too many of us settle into a lazy (3) ______. We just stay at home, play games or watch TV. Life is much more interesting when you're a volunteer. You can (4)_______ young children once a week, work in a charity shop or spend only one Saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood. It is so happy when we can make a (5) ______ in our community from such simple activities.
Điền vào số 3
A. lifestyle
B. time
C. hobby
Being a volunteer is one of the best things you can do with your life. It's a great way to help the (1) ______ and other people. It's also very satisfying to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who need help. You can also take part in some (2) ______ organizations. I'm sure that so many volunteer organizations need extra hands. Everything you need to do is just pick up the phone and offer your services. I think too many of us settle into a lazy (3) ______. We just stay at home, play games or watch TV. Life is much more interesting when you're a volunteer. You can (4)_______ young children once a week, work in a charity shop or spend only one Saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood. It is so happy when we can make a (5) ______ in our community from such simple activities.
Điền vào số 5
A. choice
B. difference
C. try
Being a volunteer is one of the best things you can do with your life. It's a great way to help the (1) ______ and other people. It's also very satisfying to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who need help. You can also take part in some (2) ______ organizations. I'm sure that so many volunteer organizations need extra hands. Everything you need to do is just pick up the phone and offer your services. I think too many of us settle into a lazy (3) ______. We just stay at home, play games or watch TV. Life is much more interesting when you're a volunteer. You can (4)_______ young children once a week, work in a charity shop or spend only one Saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood. It is so happy when we can make a (5) ______ in our community from such simple activities.
Điền vào số 2
A. disable
B. non-profit
C. mural
Being a volunteer is one of the best things you can do with your life. It's a great way to help the (1) ______ and other people. It's also very satisfying to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who need help. You can also take part in some (2) ______ organizations. I'm sure that so many volunteer organizations need extra hands. Everything you need to do is just pick up the phone and offer your services. I think too many of us settle into a lazy (3) ______. We just stay at home, play games or watch TV. Life is much more interesting when you're a volunteer. You can (4)_______ young children once a week, work in a charity shop or spend only one Saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood. It is so happy when we can make a (5) ______ in our community from such simple activities.
Điền vào số 4
A. recycle
B. donate
C. tutor
What is the .................. of this mountain? ( HIGH)