PRACTICE UNIT 9: Natural Disasters

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. According to the weather , it will be raining tonight.
A. forecast B.forecaster C.forecasted D.forecasting
2. A tropical storm which reaches 120 meters per hour is called a ___________ in North and South America.
A. typhoon B. cyclone C. hurricane D. tornado
3. The tsunami in December 2004 in South East Asia killed more than 160,000 people.
A. disaster B. disastrous C. disastrously D. disasters
4. Many people become because of the natural disasters every year.
A. homeland B. homesick C. homeless D. homework
5. I always watch the weather forecast on TV to see what tomorrow’s weather .
A. likes B. would like C. is like D. will be like
6. Please bring some raincoats just case.
A. in B. at C. on D. to
7. Tornadoes and funnel-shaped storms can suck up anything is in their path.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
8. I can’t hear what you are saying. Can you the radio?
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn up D. turn over
9. Areas around our city can clouds during the day.
A. expect B. hope C. wish D. consider
10. A huge earthquake the city of Kobe in Japan in 1995.
A. kicked B. struck C. clapped D. caused
11. Sometimes people can an earthquake, and thus they can save a lot of lives.
A. damage B. predict C. show D. strike
12. An earthquake in the ocean floor is very dangerous because it causes strong waves.
A. sea B. tidal C. wind D. stormy
13. A great caused over ten thousand people in Ethiopia to die of starvation last month.
A. flood B. famine C. storm D. fire
14. Marie Curie, is one of the greatest women in our time, discovered radium.
A. whose B. that C. which D. who
15. The men and the elephants you say on TV last night are from Africa.
A. which B. that C. whom D. who
16. I won’t make tea unless they .
A. arrive B. will arrive C. don’t arrive D. would arrive
17. Gloves are things you wear on your hands.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
18. A butcher is someone sells meat.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
19. If I my passport, I’ll be in trouble.
A. would lose B. lost C. lose D. will lose
20. I’m in love with Chris, is a wonderful person.
A. who B. that C. whom D. which
21. If she weren’t stupid, she fail.
A. won’t B. wouldn’t C. shall not D. don’t
22. The bus we got is very old.
A. on that B. whose on C. which on D. on which
23. I like cars dependable in the winter.
 A. that are B. which is C. who are D. whose are
24. I know a man three horses.
A. who owns B. which owns C. he owns D. that owning
25. Documentary films are the films I find most interesting.
A. who B. that C. whose D. what
26. It’s this computer program my father created.
A. that B. whom C. who D. what
27. He has four brothers, one of is an architect.
A. what B. that C. who D. whom
28. The CD Victor bought is on the table.
A. whose B. that C. who D. whom
29. How about the shirt you wore Saturday night?
A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
30. The person wallet is missed should report to the office.
A. which B. that C. who D. whose
31. The explosion injured twenty people happened at about 11 pm.
A. which B. who C. what D. whom
32. The man son was ill called the doctor.
A. who B. whose C. which D. that
33. My brother, I look like, lives in Dallas.
A. which B. that C. who D. what
34. She is very shy, surprises me a lot.
A. which B. that C. who D. whom
35. York, I visited last year, is a nice old city.
A. which B. whom C. who D. that
36. Susan is the woman husband is in hospital.
A. her B. whose C. hers the D. whose the
37. What’s the name of the man gave us a lift?
A. he B. whom C. who D. which
38. My mother, is seventy-seven, likes sweets.
A. whom B. which C. that D. who
39. If Tom forgets his lunch, he hungry at lunchtime.
A. was B. is C. would be D. will be
40. If I met an alien from outer spaces, I him to my home.
A. will invite B. would invite C. invited D. invite
41. Would you mind if I you up earlier?
A. picked B. will pick C. would pick D. picks
42. If you in that neighborhood, you would know Taylor.
A. live B. lives C. are living D. lived
43. Would you mind if I a little later?
A. come B. have come C. came D. comes
44. What you do if you the president?
A. would – is B. do – were C. would – were D. do – are
45. If we more time, we’d plant a garden.
A. have B. had C. has D. having
46. If I missed the bus, I walk to work.
A. would have to B. would have C. will have to D. will have
47. If I you, I speak to the instructor.
A. were – would B. were – will C. was – will D. am – would
 48. What’s this? I don’t know. It a circle.
A. may B. be C. might D. might be
49. Thomas is doing his homework. He it soon.
A. might finished B. might be finished C. can finishes D. may finish
50. I come to see you at 5.00? Yes, you may.
A. May B. Must C. Have D. Will

II. Use the correct forms of the words given in each sentence.

1. The last erupted over fifty years ago. (volcanic)

2. Some leaders that about six thousand jobs can be lost this year. (prediction)
3. Snow is a usual in this area. (occur)
4. Thanks a lot for your help. (value)
5. Good ensures the success of the party. (prepare)
6. contests are very popular now. (beautiful)
7. People must have for the air pollution. (responsible)
8. Ben is an active student. He always does things . (energy)
9. Is it all right if tourists shoot animals in parks? (nation)
10. How a storm is! (destroy)
11. She should prepare food before turning on the stove. (care)
12. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo is the world’s largest eruption. (volcano)
13. A tidal wave brings death and in its wake. (destroy)
14. Conservationists believe that humans should preserve the rainforests. (tropic)
15. Please speak . I can’t concentrate. (soft)
16. The monster wave hit Phuket, Thailand and left hundreds of people . (home)
17. He was fined for dropping litter in public places. (heavy)
18. My neighbor is said to be unfriendly. She ever smiles at me. (hard)
19. waves are one of the great forces of nature. (tide)
20. A typhoon is going to hit our area. What sorts of shall we make? (prepare)
21. The hurricane brought total to the city. (destroy)
22. The interview ended . (abrupt)
23. The weather is so that I don’t know if I should take an umbrella. (predict)
24. He participated in the fight against air pollution. (active)
25. The of X-rays changed the history of medicines. (discover)
26. It was a remarkable for such a younger player. (achieve)
27. , the storm didn’t damage much to the villages. (fortunate)
28. The experience is very . (value)
29. Today can predict when a tidal wave will hit land. (science)
30. Tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons are disasters. (nature)
31. The most earthquake in Japanese history damaged Tokyo and Yokohama. (disaster)
32. My friend was presented because of his good . (behave)
33. This can know when a volcano will erupt nowadays. (science)
34. The tsunami in December 2004 killed more than 160,000 people. (disastrous)
35. They felt when Tet was coming nearer. (excite)
36. Listen to the teacher’s explanation. (careful)
37. Mount Pinatubo, which is a volcano in the Philippines, in 1991. (erupt)
38. The resorts are empty in winter. (coast)
39. Despite the weather, thousands of soldiers helped protect the area. (storm)
40. The mountain was full of rock and ash when the eruption was over. (volcano)
41. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated ____________. (nation)
42. You should work . (scientific)
43. Because of my , I didn’t want to go out. (sick)
44. When the storm reaches 120 km per hour, it is called typhoon in Asia. (tropic)
45. It’s believed that natural resources can never be used up. (common)
46. We want to help the victims in the areas. (flood)
47. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused damage. (severity)
48. All of a sudden, the dog behaved . (strange)
49. Smoking is to your health. (damage)
50. Our have not warned our fishermen about the Chanchu typhoon carefully. (science)

III. Use the correct tenses or forms of the verbs given in each sentence.

1. My students Math at the moment. (do)

2. The rice plants if the rice paddies are polluted. (die)
3. I think we should get a plumber the pipes. (check)
4. If I a long ladder, I would repair my roof myself. (have)
5. The situation better if she could score a goal. (be)
6. The students English at this room for three hours now. (learn)
7. I suggested that Peter harder this semester. (study)
8. I found this paper while I for my books. (look)
9. I’ll replace this bulb with a tube if I enough money. (have)
10. The song since I was a child. (sing)
11. The house suddenly and killed 5 people inside. (collapse)
12. She advised that he smoking. (stop)
13. How much will she pay if she two energy-saving bulbs instead? (use)
14. If you him this book soon, he would be pleased. (give)
15. If you follow some simple rules, you money and energy. (save)
16. If you pass your examination, we a celebration. (have)
17. I the president make a speech on TV yesterday. (hear)
18. If we go on , the environment will become seriously polluted. (litter)
19. He is disappointed his exam result. (hear)
20. Don’t forget a raincoat. (bring)
21. It took me two hours shopping last night. (go)
22. I suggested electricity to reduce bills. (save)
23. How about posters on energy saving? (make)
24. While he the flowers, it began to rain. (water)
25. Clean air us a healthy supply of oxygen. (provide)
26. My grandmother likes weather forecast very much. (watch)
27. I you at school tomorrow. (meet)
28. Instead of excited about the good news, Peter was indifferent. (be)
29. How much time do you spend a web a day? (surf)
30. Tet is a festival which in late January or early February. (occur)
31. I suggest trash on the streets. (not throw)
32. We moved here in 1990. We here for a long time now. (be)
33. If he didn’t meet me, he the message. (leave)
34. In spite of on his warm clothes, he felt cold. (put)
35. My grandfather is too old hard. (work)
36. He is the man who to meet the headmaster right now. (want)
37. I am looking forward to to the ceremony. (invite)
38. Easter in late March or early April. (happen)
39. This exercise must by the teacher. (correct)
40. This watch is the gift which to me by my aunt on my 14th birthday. (give)
41. I those shoes since my sixteenth birthday. (have)
42. The last time I to London was in April. (go)
43. Tuan would get better grades if he harder. (study)
44. He isn’t tall enough that high shelf. (reach)
45. Look! The woman who towards the hall is Mrs. Quyen. (go)

IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION:

1. Did you hear about the earthquake? It occurred in California.

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2. Tom stepped on my toe. I was dancing with him.
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3. The scientist is well-known for his research. We met him yesterday.
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4. Some of Miss Lan’s students missed the assignment. They were absent from class.
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5. This is Adrian. We stayed in Adrian’s house for our holidays.
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6. We visited Madrid last year. It is the capital of Spain.
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7. The pianist is internationally famous. She played at the concert last night.
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8. The restaurant was too expensive. Bob recommended it to us.
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9. My hometown is beautiful. I spent my childhood there.
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10. I live in the town not far from the capital.
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11. Neil Armstrong lived in the USA. He first walked on the moon.
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12. Ho Chi Minh City is a beautiful and safe city. I was born and grew up there.
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13. Family members try to be together at Tet. They live apart.
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14. That is the restaurant and we often meet each other there.
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15. Mr. Green is very generous. We studied with his son at university.
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