OCEAN POLLUTION

Question 27 – 33 Do the following statements agree with the information given in

the text?
Write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
27 Rochman and her colleagues were the first people to research the problem of
marine debris. (mảnh vụn) NOT GIVEN
28 The creatures most in danger from ocean trash are certain seabirds. FALSE
29 The studies Rochman has reviewed have already proved that populations of
some birds will soon become extinct. TRUE
30 Rochman analysed papers on the different kinds of danger caused by ocean
trash. TRUE (83%)
31 Most of the research analysed by Rochman and her colleagues was badly
designed. FALSE
32 One study examined by Rochman was expecting to find that mussels (con trai)
were harmed by eating plastic. TRUE/FALSE (bothersome)
33 Some mussels choose to eat plastic in preference to their natural diet. NOT
GIVEN
Question 34 – 39 Complete the notes below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the
passage for each answer.
Findings related to marine debris
Studies of marine debris found the biggest threats were
• plastic (not metal or wood)
• bits of debris that were 34 dangers (harmful to animals)
There was little research into 35 effects e.g. from synthetic fibres.
Drawbacks of the studies examined
• most of them focused on individual animals, not entire 36 species
• the 37 _________________ of plastic used in the lab did not always reflect those
in the ocean
• there was insufficient information on
‒ numbers of animals which could be affected
‒ the impact of a reduction in numbers on the 38 misperceptions of that species
‒ the impact on the ecosystem Rochman says more information is needed on the
possible impact of future 39 _________________ (e.g. involving oil).

Questions 40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
40 What would be the best title for this passage?
A Assessing the threat of marine debris
B Marine debris: who is to blame?
C A new solution to the problem of marine debris
D Marine debris: the need for international action
Post-reading
1. entanglement
2. trash
3. strandings
4. ecologically
Writing
1.chemical waste / industrial activities / discharge / water bodies, / which /
damage / aquatic ecosystems
 Chemical waste from industrial activities discharges water bodies, which is
damaged aquatic ecosystems

2.large piece / plastic debris / could / cause / ocean creatures / entangled / or /

severe / injured.
 Large piece of plastic debris could cause ocean creatures to be entangled or
severely injured

3.most / visible / impacts / plastic debris / ingestion, / suffocation /

entanglement / hundreds / marine species
 The most visible impacts are plastic debris ingestion, suffocation
entanglement of hundreds of marine species

4.one / effective / methods / protect / environment / reduce / use / throw-away

plastic / such / plastic shopping bags / single-use cups
 One of the effective methods to protect the environment reduce the use of
throw-away plastic such as plastic shopping bags and single- use cups

5.another way / deter / consumers / use / so many / plastic bag / put / high
price on them
 Another way to deter consumers use so many plastic bags is to put high
prices on them
ELECTRONIC MEDIA
Is Constant Use of Electronic Media Changing Our Minds?
Question 1 - 6
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
Write TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
1 Some people believe that modern electronic media only have a negative effect on
young people. FALSE - distract
2 Nicholas Carr’s book on the subject is a bestseller. NOT GIVEN
3 Nicholas Carr believes that electronic media have affected his’ enjoyment of
reading books. TRUE
4 Gary Small’s research supports Nicholas Carr’s belief. TRUE - cites
5 Management beliefs on multitasking (đa nhiệm) are proven ( chứng minh) correct by
scientific research. FALSE
6 David Meyer’s views on the limitations of the brain have caused controversy
(tranh cãi) NOT GIVEN

Question 7 - 10
Complete the notes below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Vigdor and Ladd’s research
• looked at over 7 correlation
• found that lower 8 reading and home computer use were linked
• indicated that the effect of greater home computer use could not be described as 9
declined scores
• concluded that 10 parents should be involved in home computer use
Question 11 - 13
Complete the notes below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
11 Which invention was criticized (chỉ trích) by an 18th century French politician?
newpaper
12 According to studies that can be trusted, what is the maximum amount of time
per day that children spend looking at screens? Four hours
13 Which products have become more popular recently? children’s books