V. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form to complete the sentences. 1. If the local people drink the contaminated water, they (have) …………….. health problems. 2. If there were more trees in this area, the air (be) …………….. fresher. 3.Global warming (not happen) …………….. if there weren’t too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 4.If people (stop) …………….. digging the street, there wouldn’t be noise pollution in this area. VI. Fill in each numbered blank with a correct word to complete the following passage. Air pollution is a growing problem throughout the world. Indoor air pollution is (1) …………….. of the leading causes of lung cancer. Families in developing countries use open stoves for cooking and heating (2) …………….. homes. These homes do not have proper ventilation. The smoke, which is (3) …………….. of chemicals and carcinogens, gets trapped inside where families eat and sleep. Outdoor pollution also (4) …………….. diseases and illness, especially in industrial cities such as Beijing, China, where cancer is (5) …………….. leading cause of death. China relies heavily on coal, which is considered the dirtiest (6) …………….. of energy. According to the European Union, only one percent of urban dwellers in China breathe clean (7) …………….. on an average day. Neighbouring countries including Japan and Korea receive much of China’s pollution in the (8) …………….. of acid rain. This pollution results mainly from the coal powered factories, which produce inexpensive goods (9) …………….. North American and European consumers. Outdoor air pollution is also a concern in many wealthy countries. Those who live and (10) …………….. in urban centres such as Los Angeles or Toronto experience many warm days beneath a layer of smog.

Chữa lỗi ngữ pháp giúp mình với ạ.

In the recent years. my town have been a lot of changes. Firstly, there are more electrical appliances have furnished such as road lights, TVs, etc. Secondly, there are more school and hospital have built than before. In addition, my town have more store. I feel happy with these changes but it also have negative effects. The factories pollute the air and the water. There are more people from other area moved here, so it has more traffic jams and accidents, children have less space to play, etc. I think people in my town should reduce the negative effects to get a healthy life.

Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi.

Light pollution

Most of us are familiar with air, water, and land pollution, but did you know that light can also be a pollutant? Not many people know about this kind of pollution. Light pollution is the inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light and it can have serious environmental consequences for humans, wildlife, and our climate. Light pollution is a side effect of industrial civilization. Its sources include building exterior and interior lighting, advertising, commercial properties, offices, factories, streetlights, and illuminates sporting venues.

The fact is that much outdoor lighting used at night is inefficient, overly bright and, in many cases, completely unnecessary. This light, and the electricity used to create it, is being wasted by spilling into the sky, rather than focusing on the actual objects and areas that people want illuminated. For three billion years, life on Earth in a rhythm of light and dark that was created solely by the illumination of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. Now, artificial lights overpower the darkness and our cities glow at night. It disrupts the natural day-night pattern and shifts the delicate balance of our environment. Light pollution has negative impacts. It increases energy consumption, disrupts the ecosystem and wildlife and harms human health. Fortunately, concern about light pollution is rising dramatically. A growing number of sciences, homeowners, environmental groups and civic leaders are taking actions to restore the natural night.

1. What source of light does not contribute to light pollution?

A. moonlight B. streetlight C. offices D. advertising

2. What is NOT true about light pollution according to the passage?

A. People are so familiar with it.

B. Is has many bad effects on humans and the environment.

C. It is the inappropriate or excessive use of natural light.

D. It is a side effect of industrial civilization.

3. What disrupts the natural day-night pattern as mentioned in the passage?

A. artificial light B. darkness C. our city D. night

4. Which is NOT mentioned as the negative impact of light pollution?

A. increasing the use of energy B. disrupting the ecosystem.

C. badly affect human health D. balancing the ecosystem

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I. Fill in each blank with the correct preposition.

1. Thousands of people were exposed... radiation when the nuclear plant exploded.

2. Waste water from many factories which is dumped... water bodies directly causes water pollution.

3. Land pollution is responsible for damage done ... natural habitat of animals.

4. Americans throw... twenty-eight and a half million tons of plastic in landfills every year.

5. Scientist have come up ... new ways of saving energy.

II. Circle the mistake in each sentence, and then correct it.

1. Long exposure to loud noise results permanent hearing loss.

2. The misuse of resources and improper dumping of waste make land pollution.

3. The soil becomes contaminated because the use of so many pesticides and other farming chemicals.

4. Oil slicks from boats or ships pollute the sea, because many fish and sea birds die.

5. In many developing countries, water pollution is usually a leading cause of death if people drink from polluted water sources.

6. We should plant trees in our neighbourhood so trees help cool the planet.

III

The major cause of water pollution in Vietnam is the weakness industrial wastewater management. Many factories.... fresh water to carry away waste... their plants into canal rivers and lakes. Most of them do not have.... wastewater treatment system. Industrial was water is directly discharged into canals, lakes, ponds and rivers, causing serious... of surface water. For example,... 2008, Vedan factory, a sodium glutamate plant, release their untreated industrial wastewater into the Thi Vai River and... tons of fish and ducks the river to die.

Another cause of water pollution in Vietnam is the lack of awareness among citizens. Every day people genera a lot of... , and they throw it directly into canals, rivers and ponds. They... water from these sources to do their laundry, wash dishes, bathe and then they throw the dirty water that cointain detergent and shampoo directly into them.

Light pollution

Most of us are familiar with air, water, and land pollution, but did you know that light can also be a pollutant? Not many people know about this kind of pollution. Light pollution is the inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light and it can have serious environmental consequences for humans, wildlife, and our climate. Light pollution is a side effect of industrial civilization. Its sources include building exterior and interior lighting, advertising, commercial properties, offices, factories, streetlights, and illuminates sporting venues.

The fact is that much outdoor lighting used at night is inefficient, overly bright and, in many cases, completely unnecessary. This light, and the electricity used to create it, is being wasted by spilling into the sky, rather than focusing on the actual objects and areas that people want illuminated. For three billion years, life on Earth in a rhythm of light and dark that was created solely by the illumination of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. Now, artificial lights overpower the darkness and our cities glow at night. It disrupts the natural day-night pattern and shifts the delicate balance of our environment. Light pollution has negative impacts. It increases energy consumption, disrupts the ecosystem and wildlife and harms human health. Fortunately, concern about light pollution is rising dramatically. A growing number of sciences, homeowners, environmental groups and civic leaders are taking actions to restore the natural night.

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Every day on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the world, for example, pollution problems.

Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains and posonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped anywhere, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those people who eat fish.

Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult every day. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.

1. How often can we hear, see and read about problems in the world?

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2. What causes the air pollution?

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3. Why has the sea become polluted?

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4. Can we easily find a clean place nowadays?

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5. What should we do to make the world a better place to live?

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