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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. polluted B. consume C. nuclear D. fuel
2. A. survive B. prohibit C. fertilizer D. environment
Circle the best answer for each sentence.
OPPOSITE MEANING:
3. The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique
construction techniques.
A. special B. common C. excellent D. ancient
4. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by
subsequent dynasties.
A. following B. successive C. preceding D. next
5.Visitors with more abundant travel budgets can enjoy the comfort of five-star hotels and luxury
cruise ships.
A. huge B. plentiful C. mean D. tight
CLOSEST MEANING:
6. The balance and harmonious blending of various elements contribute to Taj Mahal’s unique
beauty.
A. successful B. agreeable C. tasteful D. fitting
7. My Son Sanctuary' is a large complex of religious relics comprising more than 70 architectural
works such as towers, temples, and tombs.
A. royal B. precious C. holy D. valuable
8. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also
enjoy mountain climbing.
A. flowers and plants B. plants and animals
C. plants and vegetation D. flowers and grass
9. They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
A. style B. convenience C. standard D. grace
10. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20,h century.
A. rebuilt B. pulled down C. put up D. pulled up
Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the (1) _____ by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (2) ______ the water with chemicals and other
substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and (3) _______. Man also pollutes his
surroundings in various other ways. Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing
mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can
cause illness, and (4) _____death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. Pollution of soil (5)
_______ the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness
to man's naturally beautiful world.
1. A. paths B. ways C. streets D. roads
2. A. damages B. provides C. contaminates D. supplies
3. A. pollution B. substances C. pesticides D. dirty
4. A. so B. moreover C. even D. therefore
5. A. grows B. makes up C. increases D. reduces
We are all slowly destroying the Earth. The seas and rivers are (6) ……….. dirty to swim in. There is
so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to (7) ……….. in many of the world’s cities. In one well-
known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen
have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of
wasteland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Africa cannot (8) ………. enough to eat.
Wild animals are (9) ………… disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we
have killed too many for them to survive. We must act now before it is too (10) ………. to do anything
about it. Join us now to save the earth. This is too important to ignore. Save the Earth.
6. A. very B. too C. so D. extremely
7. A. breathe B. leave C. live D. smoke
8. A. plow B. erode C. grow D. enrich
9. A. quickly B. quick C. slower D. quicker
10. A. later B. latest C. late D. lately