Listen to a conversation, and choose the correct answer.
Why does Amy suggest solar power at first?
It is the cheapest source to install.
It will always be available for use.
It produces electricity during the night.
According to Amy, what is the main problem with wind power?
The equipment is getting more expensive.
It doesn't produce enough electricity.
It can have a negative effect on local animals.
Why are most people worried about nuclear energy?
It is not a reliable source of power.
It produces dangerous waste materials.
It is too difficult to find books about it.
What will Amy write about for the presentation?
The cost of solar panels
The pros and cons of wind energy
How wind turbines generate electricity
What will Mark do next?
Go to the library to find some books
Search for information online
Visit a wind energy factory
Listen and write ONE WORD or A NUMBER to fill in the blanks.
Future Transportation
Flying Taxis:
Hyperloop Trains:
Prediction: available by the year
Benefits: make travel faster and greener for everyone.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
solowheel
teleporter
amazement
capital
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
sunset
machine
penguin
island
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
wild
electricity
historic
limited
Choose the word which has the bold part pronounced differently from the others.
hydro
hyperloop
flying
syllable
Next month, our class _____ a famous historical site during our tour of Australia.
visit
visited
visiting
will visit
This electric car belongs to Adam, and the old petrol car over there is _____.
mine
my
me
I
In the future, _____ most popular vehicle will probably be a self-driving electric car.
a
an
the
Ø (no article)
A _____ is a personal transport device that looks like a small laptop with wheels. It allows you to move around by just standing on it.
subway
airplane
walkcar
scooter
The main _____ of this new smart device is to automatically measure the temperature and turn on the air conditioner when it gets hot.
problem
function
reason
lesson
Hoi An is a famous _____ city in Central Viet Nam. It still keeps many old houses, ancient temples, and traditional streets.
dangerous
romantic
historic
chemical
A: Will renewable energy replace fossil fuels like coal and oil completely?
B: _____
It certainly will. Coal and oil will run out in the future anyway.
No, I don't really like using solar energy.
Fossil fuels were used a lot in the past century.
We must turn off the lights to save electricity.
A: We must save coal and gas because they are 'non-renewable'. _____
B: They cannot be replaced after we use them all up.
Why must we save them?
How do we use them efficiently?
Where can we find coal and gas?
What does 'non-renewable' mean?
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Traveling by the new skyTran system is fast and extremely because the seats are so soft. (COMFORT)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
In the future, you won't need to learn how to steer a vehicle because cars will become very common. (DRIVE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
I had only one day to visit all the tourist . ( ATTRACT )
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Nowadays, scientists are develop new technologies to replace coal and oil because they are running out.
are develop
replace
because
out
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
We should turn off the lights when we leave the room although we need to save expensive electricity.
off
although
save
electricity
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
A TOUR AROUND AUSTRALIA
Australia is one of the most famous English-speaking countries in the world. Every year, millions of people go there for a tour because the weather is usually warm and sunny. If you the coast, you can see the beautiful ocean and go surfing. Most tourists say that the local people are very and helpful to visitors. However, Australia is a very large country, so you plan your trip carefully to see everything. For example, the distance between cities is than many people think. You should visit the Sydney Opera House and try to see a kangaroo in the wild. If you want to travel around easily, you can a car or take a domestic flight. It is a wonderful place to practice your English while exploring amazing nature.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Imagine that you start your morning in London and you eat breakfast in Paris only thirty minutes later. In the future, this will be possible because we will have vacuum-tube trains. These trains travel through special pipes at incredible speeds. Therefore, international travel will be as easy as a short bus trip. These trains also run on electricity, so they are much better for our planet than traditional airplanes.
The streets will look very different. Smart cars will use sensors to talk to each other, and this means they will never crash. These vehicles do not need drivers. Since these vehicles drive themselves, people can work or sleep during the trip.
The biggest change might be in the sky. Flying electric vehicles will take people over busy streets. This will end the problem of traffic jams. The future of travel is not just about speed; it is about making our lives simpler and greener.
What is the main topic of the passage?
The history of trains and airplanes
How technology will change travel in the future
Problems with traffic jams today
Why electric cars are popular now
How long will it take to travel from London to Paris by vacuum-tube train?
One hour
One day
Thirty minutes
Two hours
According to the passage, what is TRUE about vacuum-tube trains?
They are faster than airplanes.
They travel through underground pipes.
They run on electricity.
They are cheaper to build.
What will smart cars use to avoid crashes?
Drivers
Sensors
Maps
Cameras
What can people do during a trip in a smart car?
Drive the car themselves
Fix the engine
Work or sleep
Talk to the driver
Read the text and decide if the following statements are true or false.
Australia is an amazing island country and also the smallest continent in the world. It is famous for its beautiful landscapes and unique native animals like kangaroos and koalas. English is the official language, so it is very easy for tourists to travel and communicate with the local people.
Although Australia is a very large country, most of its population lives near the coastline. This is because the center of the country is extremely hot and dry. The cities near the coast, such as Sydney and Melbourne, have a much more comfortable climate. They are also great centers of local culture and history.
Before Europeans arrived, the native people of Australia, known as Aboriginal Australians, lived there for thousands of years. Today, visitors can still learn about their ancient traditions and art. Australia attracts millions of visitors every year who want to explore its modern cities, relax on sunny beaches, and experience its rich culture.
Australia is the largest continent with many beautiful landscapes in the world.
The climate in the coastal cities is more comfortable than in the center.
Most Australian people choose to live in the center of the country.
Aboriginal Australians have lived in this island country for a few hundred years.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Driverless cars / become / popular mode / travel / because / do not / produce fumes.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Danish people / not / decorate / houses / drawings of the Sun.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Planes / able / fly / without / human pilots / in / future.
Write a paragraph of about 70-80 words about a tour to an English-speaking country.
Your writing should include the name of the country and 2-3 interesting things you can experience on that tour.