Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D fits each numbered gap.
There are many ways that can help the environment, and even the smallest step can have significant results.
The environmental problem of landfills is a difficult issue to fix. As more waste is put into landfills, the bigger the problem gets. Wastes that are not biodegradable or are slow to decompose can (21) __________ in landfill sites for centuries, often emitting gases that could be harmful to the environment. Keeping paper out of landfills is just one way that recycling helps the environment.
Recycling items often uses less energy than manufacturing products from natural sources. Making paper that is using recycled pulp, (22) ________, is much less energy intensive than using new wood. While there are benefits to growing trees because of the carbon dioxide that they consume, it will be the damage (23) _________ is done to the environment by putting paper in landfills and using energy to produce new items.
Waste in landfills emit gases as it rots. This can pollute the environment. Anyone who has passed a landfill site during hot weather will be familiar with the unpleasant smell and flies that can be found near a landfill site. Reducing the items in landfills will help to (24) _________ the pollution that it causes. Recycling wastes also typically emits less carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, thus reducing the carbon footprint of a product.
Another benefit of recycling is that there is often a significant cost saving to be made when using recycle goods. Recycling leaves and grass, for instance, is a great way to make compost. (25) _________ homemade compost is obviously a lot cheaper than buying compost and this is a useful way to save money. Saving money through recycling ultimately helps the environment.
Recycling is just one of many ways that we can help the environment. Every step that we take, however small, is one more towards helping and supporting the environment in which we live. Getting everyone involved, from children to adults, can help produce a better environment for many generations to come.
Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D fits each numbered gap.
There are many ways that can help the environment, and even the smallest step can have significant results.
The environmental problem of landfills is a difficult issue to fix. As more waste is put into landfills, the bigger the problem gets. Wastes that are not biodegradable or are slow to decompose can (21) __________ in landfill sites for centuries, often emitting gases that could be harmful to the environment. Keeping paper out of landfills is just one way that recycling helps the environment.
Recycling items often uses less energy than manufacturing products from natural sources. Making paper that is using recycled pulp, (22) ________, is much less energy intensive than using new wood. While there are benefits to growing trees because of the carbon dioxide that they consume, it will be the damage (23) _________ is done to the environment by putting paper in landfills and using energy to produce new items.
Waste in landfills emit gases as it rots. This can pollute the environment. Anyone who has passed a landfill site during hot weather will be familiar with the unpleasant smell and flies that can be found near a landfill site. Reducing the items in landfills will help to (24) _________ the pollution that it causes. Recycling wastes also typically emits less carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, thus reducing the carbon footprint of a product.
Another benefit of recycling is that there is often a significant cost saving to be made when using recycle goods. Recycling leaves and grass, for instance, is a great way to make compost. (25) _________ homemade compost is obviously a lot cheaper than buying compost and this is a useful way to save money. Saving money through recycling ultimately helps the environment.
Recycling is just one of many ways that we can help the environment. Every step that we take, however small, is one more towards helping and supporting the environment in which we live. Getting everyone involved, from children to adults, can help produce a better environment for many generations to come.
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remain
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B.
effect
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C.
cause
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D.
attack
Đáp án: A
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
remain (v): tồn đọng
effect (n): ảnh hưởng
cause (v): gây ra
attack (v): tấn công
Wastes that are not biodegradable or are slow to decompose can remain in landfill sites for centuries,
(Chất thải không thể phân hủy sinh học hoặc phân hủy chậm có thể tồn tại trong các bãi chôn lấp trong nhiều thế kỷ,)
Chọn A
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A.
so
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B.
but
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C.
although
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D.
for instance
Đáp án: D
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
so: vì vậy
but: nhưng
although: mặc dù
for instance: ví dụ
Making paper that is using recycled pulp, for instance, is much less energy intensive than using new wood.
(Chẳng hạn, sản xuất giấy sử dụng bột giấy tái chế sẽ tốn ít năng lượng hơn nhiều so với sử dụng gỗ mới.)
Chọn D
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who
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B.
which
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C.
that
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D.
what
Đáp án: C
Kiến thức: Đại từ quan hệ
who : người mà
which: cái mà
that: điều mà
what: cái gì
While there are benefits to growing trees because of the carbon dioxide that they consume, it will be the damage that is done to the environment by putting paper in landfills and using energy to produce new items.
(Mặc dù việc trồng cây mang lại những lợi ích do lượng khí carbon dioxide mà chúng tiêu thụ, nhưng đó sẽ là tác hại đối với môi trường do đưa giấy vào bãi chôn lấp và sử dụng năng lượng để sản xuất các mặt hàng mới.)
Chọn C
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last
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B.
reduce
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C.
increase
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D.
stretch
Đáp án: B
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
last (v): kéo dài
reduce (v): cắt giảm
increase (v): tăng
stretch (v): làm căng
Reducing the items in landfills will help to reduce the pollution that it causes.
(Giảm các vật dụng trong bãi chôn lấp sẽ giúp giảm ô nhiễm mà nó gây ra.)
Chọn B
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Using
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Recycled
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C.
Concluded
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D.
Made
Đáp án: A
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Using (v): sử dụng
Recycled (v): tái chế
Concluded (v): kết luận
Made (v): làm
Using homemade compost is obviously a lot cheaper than buying compost and this is a useful way to save money.
(Sử dụng phân trộn tự chế rõ ràng là rẻ hơn rất nhiều so với mua phân hữu cơ và đây là một cách hữu ích để tiết kiệm tiền.)
Chọn A
