Unit 3 green living

(Pronunciation 1 trang 27) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation. 1. reuses, reduces, recycles, recharges: [ ___ ] 2. reused, reduced, recycled, recharged: [ ___ ] 3. materials, leftovers, plastics, layers: [ ___ ] 4. hero, bacteria, experience, diversity: [ ___ ] 5. awareness, software, marriage, area: [ ___ ] 6. ecotourism, account, cloud, household: [ ___ ]

(Pronunciation 2 trang 27) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress. 1. compost, layer, household, balloon: [ ___ ] 2. decompose, introduce, interact, remember: [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 1.1-6 trang 27-28) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. Electric cars are generally more [ ___ ]-friendly than cars running on petrol. 2. My mum never throws away any [ ___ ], but recycles them into new dishes. 3. I try to buy food that is packed in recyclable [ ___ ]. 4. Organic [ ___ ] made from dry leaves and grass can help make your garden healthy and beautiful. 5. Many volunteers are participating in the campaign to [ ___ ] up our beaches. 6. Burying waste in [ ___ ] can lead to other environmental problems such as soil and air pollution.

(Vocabulary 1.7-12 trang 28) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 7. Organic waste such as fruit and vegetables can [ ___ ] more quickly than other materials. 8. We can [ ___ ] glass jars for storing cookies, jam, or nuts. 9. Industrial [ ___ ] can be poisonous and should be treated very carefully. 10. You should first break down and flatten [ ___ ] boxes before putting them in the recycling bins. 11. Plastic [ ___ ] is more durable, but it is not good for the environment. 12. I decided to fly less in order to reduce my [ ___ ].

(Vocabulary 2 trang 28-29) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. 1. Do not throw away those plastic bags. They can be reused. [ ___ ] 2. Those piles of books have been covered in dust for a long time. If I were you, I would recycle or donate them. [ ___ ] 3. You can use orange peels to make tea, or you can add them to cakes for extra flavour. [ ___ ] 4. Household waste can lead to indoor pollution if it is not treated properly. [ ___ ] 5. It was such a waste to throw away all the leftover food from the party. [ ___ ] 6. Remember to rinse out takeaway food containers properly before you put them in the recycling bins. [ ___ ] 7. The To Lich River used to be a beautiful tourist destination, but now it is heavily contaminated with wastewater. [ ___ ] 8. Plastic packaging could be reduced, reused, and recycled in many ways. [ ___ ]

(Vocabulary 3 trang 29) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. 1. Everyone should be encouraged to adopt a green lifestyle. [ ___ ] 2. We spent the weekends cleaning up the neighbourhood. [ ___ ] 3. The river is so contaminated that it smells like rotten eggs. [ ___ ] 4. Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room. [ ___ ]

(Grammar 1.1-9 trang 29-30) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 1. We all agreed [ ___ ] a plan to make our classroom greener. 2. When we arrived [ ___ ] the beach, the festival was over, and the beach was full of rubbish. 3. If you care [ ___ ] the environment, why don't you join our Green Lifestyle campaign? 4. Global temperatures continue to rise and we don't know what will happen [ ___ ] our planet in 100 years. 5. Everyone knows there is an environment problem in our school, but no one wants to talk [ ___ ] it. 6. We're preparing [ ___ ] the Green Ideas competition, which will take place next week. 7. We're thinking [ ___ ] starting a Go Green campaign. Are you free to help? 8. They were waiting [ ___ ] the results of the Green Ideas competition to be announced. 9. Since most people in Hong Kong can't afford a car, they rely [ ___ ] public transport.

(Grammar 1.10-18 trang 30) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. 10. You forgot to turn [ ___ ] the tap in the bathroom. It's a waste of clean water! 11. We're going away for a month. Can you look [ ___ ] our garden? 12. Sheets of paper printed on one side should not be [ ___ ]. You can take notes on the other side. 13. The park provides facilities for topping [ ___ ] your water bottle to reduce the use of plastic. 14. Remember to rinse [ ___ ] the food containers before recycling them. 15. The local authorities managed to turn the old building [ ___ ] a sports complex. 16. While it is very hard to give [ ___ ] plastic completely, you can always reduce your plastic waste. 17. Since children's lungs are not fully developed, they suffer more [ ___ ] pollution. 18. Billions of trees are cut [ ___ ] every year, releasing carbon dioxide back into the air and contributing to climate change.

(Grammar 2.1 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. Julie applied to the position of a marine biologist in a non-profit organisation because she is interested in ocean life. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.2 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. To respond people's concerns, the local authorities have installed more recycling bins across the city. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.3 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. Cycling to school is not only a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint, but also a great way to deal about stress and boost mental health. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.4 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. The future of all life depends with our willingness to take action now and protect and conserve the natural world. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.5 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. The teacher explained for us that plastic bags end up in landfills where they can take around 300 years to decompose. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.6 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. We submitted a proposal on water conservation after the green club announced that they were looking after new ideas about making our school more eco-friendly. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.7 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. The environment project they carried with last month was so effective that our school was able to reduce its energy bills by 30 per cent. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 2.8 trang 30-31) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the incorrect phrase and choose the correct correction. The beach was full of rubbish after the storm, so we organised a group of volunteers to clean it over. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Reading 1 trang 31-33) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. 1. Which of the following is the best heading for Section A? [ ___ ] 2. Which of the following is the best heading for Section B? [ ___ ] 3. Which of the following is the best heading for Section C? [ ___ ] 4. Why should people try to save even a small amount of energy when using home appliances? [ ___ ] 5. It can be inferred from the passage that an appliance rated five energy stars [ ___ ] than another one rated two stars. 6. It can be inferred from the passage that saving energy with home appliances can also help us to [ ___ ]. 7. Up to 10% of electricity could be saved if we [ ___ ]. 8. It can be inferred from the passage that [ ___ ].

(Reading 2 trang 33) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each blank. Earth Hour Earth Hour is a movement organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event takes [ ___ ] annually around the world. It encourages everyone to turn [ ___ ] non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March. The initiative was proposed in 2004 in Australia, but the idea of a [ ___ ] movement was developed in 2006 under the name 'The Big Flick'. In 2007, the first Earth Hour was held on 31 March in Sydney, Australia at 7:30 p.m., local time. Later in October 2007, a similar event called 'Lights [ ___ ]' was held in San Francisco. [ ___ ] the success of these events, the organisers decided to hold Earth Hour annually around the world since then. A study in 2014 claimed that the event [ ___ ] electricity consumption by an average of 4%. More importantly, it has helped raise [ ___ ] of climate change and has become a symbol of our commitment to protecting our planet. Although one hour can't change the world, it encourages governments and people to set long-term [ ___ ] for sustainable development around the world.

(Speaking 1 trang 34) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the exchanges. Then practise reading them. 1. Jim: Who do you think will win the World Cup next year? Mark: I really don't know much about football, but [ ___ ] Argentina will win. 2. Mark: Should we start the meeting now or should we wait for Mai? Nam: [ ___ ]. She's just texted me to let me know that she's missed the bus. So let's start! 3. Tom: Let's go to the beach tomorrow afternoon! Mai: I'm not sure. According to the weather forecast, [ ___ ]. Perhaps we should check the weather again tomorrow morning. 4. James: Shall we go to the cinema tomorrow? Kyle: I'm not sure. [ ___ ] and look after my brother if my mother goes out. I'll tell you later. 5. Kim: Mum, can I stay in the shopping centre a bit longer? Mum: Well, the traffic [ ___ ] get bad in just an hour, so we should go now or we'll be late for your piano lesson. 6. Joe: Do you think that people will use less plastic in the future? Teacher: To be honest, [ ___ ] that people will reduce plastic use soon due to its low cost and convenience. 7. Joe: Who do you think will win the TV talent show tonight - Kim or James? Mitch: [ ___ ] who will. Kim can sing beautifully, but James has fantastic magic tricks that always amaze everyone. It'll be interesting to watch. 8. Jim: Do you think Earth Hour has achieved its purpose of saving energy? Teacher: Well, its goal is not to save energy, but to inspire people to reduce their carbon footprint [ ___ ].

(Speaking 2 trang 35) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about ways to reduce waste in your daily life. There are many ways to reduce the amount of waste we throw away daily. First, instead of throwing away plastic items, such as plastic bags and bottles after a single use, we can [ ___ ] them. Better yet, we can switch to [ ___ ], such as canvas or cloth bags to avoid taking plastic bags from the check-out counters all the time. We can also replace plastic containers with [ ___ ] and metal bottles that can be refilled. When we eat or drink on the go, we tend to use a lot of plastics. Therefore, it's better to reuse lunchboxes and cutlery when possible. Similarly, when we have a coffee, we can use our own cups and use straws made of [ ___ ] rather than plastic. At home, we should try to recycle as much as possible, and reuse as many personal products as possible. Finally, if we have time, we should try to make simple household products from waste materials, such as [ ___ ] from used cooking oil. Developing these habits will be fun, educational, and definitely good for the environment.

(Writing 1.1 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Have they answered your letter complaining about the issue of water pollution?

(Writing 1.2 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

I'd like to know more about the Green Campaign, please.

(Writing 1.3 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Many countries are concerned about plastic pollution.

(Writing 1.4 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

We had a gardener take care of the plants when we were away.

(Writing 1.5 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

A group of scientists are doing research on pollution of rivers in the area.

(Writing 1.6 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Protecting the environment is up to everyone doing small things every day.

(Writing 1.7 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

We are getting ready for tomorrow's presentation on green living.

(Writing 1.8 trang 35) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

She exercises at the gym regularly to keep fit and stay healthy.

(Writing 2.1 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

More / more / young people / care / environmental protection / these days.

(Writing 2.2 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

The teacher / explain / benefits / green / living / his class.

(Writing 2.3 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Our school club / look / volunteers / join / new campaign.

(Writing 2.4 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

We / wait / the results / Green Ideas competition / an hour.

(Writing 2.5 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Instead / throw / plastic / food containers / you / should / rinse / recycle.

(Writing 2.6 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

After / presentation / everyone / agree / proposal / reduce / plastic waste.

(Writing 2.7 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

survival / many / marine animals / depend / what action / we take / protect / our oceans / pollution.

(Writing 2.8 trang 36) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

local authorities / think / new ways / deal / soil contamination / landfills.

(Writing 3 trang 36) (Trả lời tự luận)

Write a problem-solving report (180-200 words). Use the outline below to help you.

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.

Solutions: We propose two solutions.

Conclusion: A greener school environment will benefit everyone in our school.