2. Read the text and choose the best tittle for it.

(Đọc văn bản và chọn tiêu đề hay nhất.)

a. Environmental problems: What are they?

b. Environmental protection: How important is it?

c. Environmental solutions: How practical are they?

The environment we live in is facing many serious problems. We need to be aware of these problems so that we can find ways to protect nature.

A. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere. It is one of the biggest issues facing humans today. It can have serious consequences such as rising sea levels, polar ice melting, and extreme weather events like floods or heatwaves.

B. Another environmental problem is the cutting and clearing of natural forests. The loss of forests can have a negative impact on the environment. It can damage the natural habitats of many animals and put wildlife in danger. It can also destroy the natural soil and lead to climate change.

C. Air pollution is also a serious problem. It is mainly caused by waste gases that come out of vehicles, machines, or factories. When these harmful gases combine with the water in the air, they come down as rain or snow, which can damage all forms of life. In addition, this problem leads to global warming and climate change. It is also a major cause of respiratory diseases or even lung cancer.

D. Around the world, the number of endangered animals is rising. Many of them disappear because of pollution and climate change. In addition, humans illegally hunt and kill animals, and catch too many fish at once. This is upsetting the natural balance of ecosystems, which can be harmful to all living and non-living things.

1. Read the text and complete each blank of the fact file about Earth Hour with ONE word.

(Đọc văn bản và hoàn thành từng ô trống của tệp thông tin thực tế về Giờ Trái đất bằng MỘT từ.)

EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour is a global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Held every year, it encourages people and businesses to turn off their lights and other unnecessary electrical devices for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March. Earth Hour was started as a lights-out event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. Since then, it has grown to become an international movement for the environment, happening in more than 7,000 cities and towns across 187 countries and territories.

Earth Hour has created a positive environmental impact. It shows the public support for protecting the environment and saving the planet. It also draws attention to climate change and global energy issues, and promotes green activities worldwide.

Viet Nam joined the event in 2009 and has been an active and keen supporter since then. Besides switching off lights, people can take part in a number of activities to raise awareness of environmental problems and call for action for climate, people and nature.

1. Read the text. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.

(Đọc văn bản. Nối các từ được làm nổi bật với nghĩa của chúng.)

The more people travel, the bigger impact they may have on the environment. How can we reduce it while travelling? Here are some advice.

Reduce your carbon footprint while travelling. Since flying produces more carbon footprint than any other means of transport, you should only fly when the trip is long. During the trip, you should walk, cycle or use public transport as much as you can. This not only helps to keep the environment clean, but also allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature and interact with local people. 

Choose eco-friendly activities that benefit animals and the ecosystem. Avoid activities that allow you to touch or ride animals because they disturb their natural patterns and attract many people. Instead, visit wildlife parks or organic farms. These will help you understand and respect the nature more and stop doing things that harm the environment.

2. Complete the following sentences using the correct forms of the words in bold in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ in đậm ở bài 1.)

1. Joining the WTO has helped Viet Nam _________ its economic growth.

2. Viet Nam _________ foreign investors in various parts of the economy.

3. We _________ to use the donations effectively We have signed an agreement on this.

4. This environmental organisation _________ to protect local forests. It has a detailed plan to achieve this.

5. We need to improve the quality of goods and services so that they can _________ new markets.

2. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words and phrases in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ và cụm từ ở bài 1.)

1. ______ is important because plants and animals depend on each other to survive.

2. A new series of educational programmes shows the importance of ______ to humans.

3. Their work involves protecting and creating natural ______ for plants and animals.

4. Countries need to work together to deal with global issues such as deforestation and ______.

5. Pollution can have serious effects on the balance of ______.

2. Read the text and circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words.

(Đọc văn bản và khoanh tròn nghĩa đúng của các từ được đánh dấu.)

Since UNICEF set up an office in 1975 in Viet Nam, it has run projects in various fields to provide the highest possible support for children in our country. The organisation particularly aims to create opportunities for all children in Viet Nam to attend school, learn and succeed. The following programmes help achieve the UNICEF's education aims for Viet Nam.

Education for Disadvantaged Young People

UNICEF helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education by offering them job training and career advice. They are also taught essential skills for the job market.

Providing Education Opportunities for Children with Disabilities

This programme gives children with disabilities a chance to get access to and benefit from a quality education. It also helps promote equal participation in society and a culture in which people respect each other.

Improving Learning Achievements

This is another practical programme supported by UNICEF. The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future. UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional educational programmes to improve children's learning achievements. When they leave school, they should have the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing world.

1. create

a. make something happen 

b. increase something

c. refuse something

2. essential

a. usual

b. necessary

c. successful

3. respect

a. have a good opinion of somebody

b. look down on somebody

c. get on well with somebody

4. practical

a. connected with organisations

b. connected with ideas

c. connected with real situations

2. Complete the following sentences using the correct forms of the words in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau bằng cách sử dụng các dạng đúng của các từ trong Bài 1.)

1. He is very __________. He is always willing to give a lot of money to charity.

2. The school is difficult to get to because it is located in a _______ аrеа.

3. If you don't have time to volunteer, you can________money and food.

4. This clean water project will ________the people in the village.

5. Our club needs more ______to clean up the park at the weekend.

5. Listen to the words and underline the stress. Then work in pairs. Take it in turns to say the word and say the form.

(Nghe các từ và gạch chân trọng âm. Sau đó làm việc theo cặp. Thay phiên nhau nói một từ và dạng của chúng.)

1. a. Teenagers who go on adventures should be proud of what they accomplish.

b Teenagers who go on adventures should be proud of their _____.

2. a. Companies will want to employ them

b. Companies will want to offer them ______.

3. a. Preparing for the trips is the most difficult part.

b. The most difficult part of the trips is the _____.

4. a. These trips are a great way to develop personal skills

b. These trips are great for the _____ of personal skills.

5. a. Most teenagers dream of becoming famous.

b. The _____ of most teenagers is to become famous.

2. Rewrite the sentences using comparative and superlative adjectives or the passive voice without changing their meanings.

(Viết lại các câu bằng cách sử dụng tính từ so sánh hơn và so sánh nhất hoặc câu bị động mà không thay đổi nghĩa của chúng.)

1. The United Nations is the largest international organisation.

=> No international organisation _______________________ the United Nations.

2. We can’t accept your application today.

=> Your application __________________________________ today.

3. Viet Nam wasn’t as active as it is now in the region.

=> Now Viet Nam __________________ in the region than it was in the past.

4. I have never taken such an interesting online course.

=> This is __________________________ I have ever taken.

5. They should provide more job opportunities for women in mountainous areas.

=> More jobs opportunities _____________ in mountainous areas.

2. Join the following sentences. Use who, that, which or whose. Add commas where necessary.

(Nối các câu sau. Sử dụng who, that, which hoặc whose. Thêm dấu phẩy nếu cần thiết.)

1. My brother teaches me how to use a laptop. He is good at computers. 

=> My brother _________________________________________________________________________.

2. Peter is a friend of mine. His sister is taking an online maths course. 

=> Peter ______________________________________________________________________________.

3. Lan has read the book. I lent her the book. 

=> Lan _______________________________________________________________________________.

4. The boy has designed this invention. He is only 10 years old.

=> The boy___________________________________________________________________________.

5. That app is easy to use. It can help improve your English pronunciation.

=> That app __________________________________________________________________________.