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Full name: ……………………………………………….

Mark:

Class: …………………………………………………….
School: …………………………………………………

FIRST SEMESTER TEST 1
Duration: 60 minutes

I. LISTENING (2.5 points)
TASK 1

Listen to the conversation between a student and an
interviewer. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen
TWICE.

1. When did Kim and Mr Lee meet for the first time?
A.

Before they wrote to each other about environmental issues.

B.

After communicating with each other via email.

C.

In the previous important interview.

2. Why did Kim get chosen for the interview?
A.

She had applied many times before.

B.

She was one of the few candidates that applied.

C.

She was passionate about environmental issues.

3. Why does Kim care about the environment?
A.

Because she grew up in a polluted area.

B.

Because she loves the beach.

C.

Because she knows how to positively affect our environment.

4. What happens to Kim's clean-up campaign?
A.

She still joins on weekends.
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B.

She is still the organiser.

C.

It's still going strong without her.

5. What is Kim's plan after joining our organisation?
A.

She wants to tackle a different bigger issue.

B.

She wants to continue her programme in Khanh Hoa.

C.

She wants to organise a national clean-up programme.

TASK 2

Listen to some information about global warming and
complete a student's note. Write NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER in each blank. You will listen
TWICE.

Student's note
GLOBAL WARMING
● Global temperature has risen (1) ___________ Celsius every
decade.
● Caused by human activities such as (2) __________________.
● About (3) ___________ per cent of people over 55 considered
global warming the top priority.
● Some elderly people think it's unnecessary to change their
environmentally unfriendly (4) ___________.
● More and more (5) ____________________ have introduced policies
to limit global warming.

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II. READING (2.5 points)
TASK 1

Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to
each of the questions.

Carbon footprint is one of the main contributors to global
warming. As mentioned in the media, members of the public
are widely advised to reduce their carbon footprint and the
specific steps to cut it down can be followed easily.
First, carbon dioxide is largely emitted from fossil fuel
combustion in transportation, so people can shift away from
petro used cars to eco-friendly vehicles running on electricity
or clean ethanol. Driving less is another way to lessen a
significant amount of exhaust fumes. It's encouraged to ride
electric bikes to work for short distances and take a train or a
bus for long journeys. Second, lowering energy waste at home
can make a big difference. Considering household appliances
like lights or TVs, when they are not in use, homeowners
should switch off them and better to remove their plugs from
the sockets to save more energy. According to a report,
homeowners can save between $100 and $200 each year by
doing so. In addition, it's wasteful to set your fridge and
freezer temperatures lower than necessary, staying between
35° and 38°F to keep fresh food and 0 degrees for freezers.
Last but not least, about 268 million tons of trash a year is
produced by the U.S. Reducing energy consumption by
recycling, therefore, can help slash greenhouse gas emissions
substantially. Besides, shoppers should take reusable bags or
canvas to the stores and avoid single-use containers.
In short, through these simple tips and concerted efforts, this
environmental issue is no longer pressing.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
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A.

Easy ways to reduce the negative impacts of global warming.

B.

Carbon emissions originating from the households.

C.

Intelligent ways to consume environmentally friendly
products.

D.

Certain tips to lower people's carbon footprint.

2. What does the word they in line 11 mean?
A.

Sockets.

B.

Homeowners.

C.

Household appliances.

D.

Sources of energy.

3. According to the passage, why should people choose to use more
green vehicles?
A.

To contribute to the reduction in exhaust fumes.

B.

To help reduce traffic congestion in the rush hour.

C.

To lower the cost of energy.

D.

To ensure their safety when travelling for long distances.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT given in the passage?
A.

The ideal temperatures to keep food fresh in the fridge.

B.

The number of trash generated by Americans.

C.

The prices of reusable bags or bottles.

D.

The amount of money people can save when turning off
household appliances.

5. Which of the following is TRUE about the passage?
A.

The public isn't responsible for reducing their environmental
impact.

B.

Driving less means getting rid of all the petrol cars.

C.

Customers had better buy products made from plastic
materials.

D.

Unplugging the TV after watching programmes can help you
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put aside more money.

TASK 2

Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable
word in each blank.

In many metropolitan areas, city planners are drawing up
construction plans to turn their residence (1) ___________ smart
liveable cities. Besides applying the latest technological
advances, adopting a green lifestyle is regarded as an
important factor of their designing projects. For instance,
Bristol in England now has a lot of cycle lanes separated from
the traffic, and the city council have been (2) ___________
possible measures to improve safety and facilities with the
aim of becoming a cycle-friendly city in the future. Korean
Songdo District is another example. (3) ___________ of using
rubbish trucks, it has a modern central rubbish collecting
system that sucks waste out of each home. In this central
depository, waste (4) ___________ automatically treated, sorted
and recycled efficiently. This contributes to creating a
sustainable and eco-friendly community. In Singapore,
growing vegetables in rooftop gardens is an option that can
solve the problem of lack of (5) ___________. This intelligent
form of urban agriculture can meet citizens' need of eating
clean food and help prettify tall buildings there.

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III. WRITING (2.5 points)
TASK 1

For each question, complete the second sentence so
that it means the same as the first. Use the word in
brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN
FIVE WORDS.

Example:
0. I started taking a fitness course two months ago.
I _______________ a fitness course for two months. (TAKEN)
Answer: 0. have taken
1. Mary last fiercely argued with her parents when she was in high
school. (HAS)
Mary ____________________ argument with her parents since she
was in high school.
2. Sam isn't interested in preparing for the ASEAN competition.
(MAKING)
____________________ the ASEAN competition doesn't interest Sam.
3. Many students were concerned about climate change, so they
decided to take part in this environmental campaign.
(CONCERNED)
____________________, many students decided to take part in this
environmental campaign.
4. Due to their reduction in the use of plastic items, the family was
honoured in their own community. (REDUCING)
____________________ items, the family was honoured in their own
community.
5. Could you put away those documents over there? (MIND)
Would ____________________ those documents over there?

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TASK 2

Write a proposal (120-150 words) for a new recycling
programme at your school.

You can use the following questions as cues.
-

How is the recycling system at your school?

-

What are the benefits of recycling at schools?

-

What does the school do?

-

What do students do?

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IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)
TASK 1

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in
the underlined part. Circle A, B, C or D.

1.

A. composer B.

compliment

C.

community

D.

condition

2.

A. digital

liveable

C.

interactive

D.

recipe

B.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern
from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.
3.

A. ingredient B.

argument

C.

family

4.

A. bacteria

pedestrian

C.

temperature D.

TASK 2

B.

D.

energy
diameter

Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle
A, B, C or D.

1. Wanting to strengthen the relation between countries, all the
representatives support the new ____________.
A. order

B. responsibility

C
.

contribution

D. proposal

2. ____________ differences exist between children and their parents,
children and their grandparents, and between students and their
teachers.
A. Generation

B. Gender

C
.

Gap

D. Bridge

3. ____________ natives are seen as people born after the Internet was
developed in the early '80s.
A. Electronic

B. Old

C
.

Digital

D. Young

4. City dwellers are able to lead an increasingly active lifestyle thanks to
more ____________ services for everyday life.
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A. room

B. poor

C
.

exciting

D. convenient

5. The city power grid operates ____________ every day thanks to many
technicians.
A. efficient

B. efficiently

C
.

efficiency

D. efficiencies

6. The doctor advised us to ____________ salt and sugar. We should also
do exercise and eat more green vegetables.
A. cut away
TASK 3

B. cut off

C
.

cut down on

D. cut out

Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in
brackets.

1.

Tom is upset because he ____________ (have to) finish all the
homework before playing football with his friends.

2.

Joe apologised for ____________ (not submit) his assignment on
time.

3.

____________ (support) by his family, Daniel takes part in the
student exchange programme.

4.

____________ (celebrate) one's culture is the intention of this week's
event.

5.

One of the consequences of overusing fossil fuels is _________
(increase) the global temperature.

6.

I got a Singapore scholarship last semester. Since then, I
___________ (try) to maintain my good academic records to retain it.

7.

Handing out leaflets, the environmentalists encouraged people
___________ (use) public transportation.

8.

My mom __________ (look) tired. She has been doing housework for
2 hours.

9.

Finn _________ (suffer) from a sprained ankle after doing star
jumps last night.
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10 The cycle path _________ (become) unusable since the rain started
. yesterday.

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KEY
I. LISTENING
TASK 1
1. B

2. C

3. A

4. C

5. C

Script:
Mr Lee:

Hello, Kim. Sorry for being late. Have you been waiting long?

Kim:

It's alright, Mr Lee. I've just arrived.

Mr Lee:

It's great to finally meet you in person after communicating via
email for so long.

Kim:

It's an honour to be interviewed by you. My dream has always
been volunteering for an international organisation.

Mr Lee:

As you know, our programme is very popular. You stand out
among other candidates thanks to your passion for
environmental issues. Can you tell me where that's coming
from?

Kim:

Growing up in the coastal town of Khanh Hoa, I saw the
negative impact of human activities on our environment. The
beach near my house looked and smelt awful and the shore
was covered with waste. Then I realised that I had to do
something to save the beach landscape.

Mr Lee:

You organised some clean-up activities in your community,
right?

Kim:

We used to pick up trash along the beach at weekends.
Although I'm no longer the organiser, the campaign is still going
strong.

Mr Lee:

Amazing. You really made a big impact. What will you do if you
join our organisation?

Kim:

I want to continue to do what I've been doing but on a bigger
scale. My goal is to start a national clean-up programme.
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Mr Lee:

Let's talk more about …

TASK 2
1. 0.18 degrees
2. burning fossil fuels
3. 50
4. habits
5. countries and governments

Script:
Per decade since 1981, Earth's temperature has risen 0.18 degrees Celsius.
This number may seem small to some people, but scientists know how
disastrous this increase has been for our environment. This is called global
warming and it is primarily caused by human activities, especially burning
fossil fuels. Across the globe, we see the consequences such as natural
disasters, ice melting and rising sea levels…
Although its importance can't be understated, there seems to be a
generational difference regarding this issue. According to a survey, more than
70 per cent of young people considered global warming the top priority while
only about 50 per cent of people over 55 agreed with this statement. One of
the main reasons is that some older people tend not to believe in the negative
results of global warming and consider it a problem for the far future, so they
don't think it's necessary to change their environmentally unfriendly habits.
However, the good news is that people's opinion on this issue is changing.
With more scientific evidence and growing public support, global warming has
become a top issue for many countries and governments. We're adopting
more policies that help protect the environment and cut down on greenhouse
gasses.

II. READING
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TASK 1
1. D

2. C

3. A

4. C

5. D

TASK 2
1. into
2. taking
3. Instead
4. is
5. space

III. WRITING
TASK 1
1. has not had a fierce
2. Making preparations for
3. Concerned about climate change
4. Reducing the use of plastic
5. you mind putting away
TASK 2
Sample writing
Title: RECYCLING PROGRAMME
To: Principal Anderson
Prepared by: Green Club

Recycling reduces our carbon footprint and helps protect our natural
resources. However, the recycling system at our school is outdated and trash
collected at our school usually ends up in landfills.
Representing the Green Club, I propose a plan for a new recycling programme.
A large percentage of school waste is recyclable so we can make a huge
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impact on the environment with this programme. At the same time, promoting
the importance of recycling also encourages students to do it at home.
As part of this programme, recycling bins will be placed in classrooms and the
number of trash bins around the campus should also increase. Once a month,
Green Club will organise a recycling event where students can help separate
recyclable materials.
I hope to receive your approval on this and start the programme as soon as
possible.
IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS
TASK 1
1. B

2. D

3. A

4. C

2. A

3. C

4. D

TASK 2
1. D

5. B

6. C

TASK 3
1. has to
2. not submitting
3. Supported
4. Celebrating
5. increasing
6. have tried
7. to use
8. looks
9. suffered
10. has become
Full name: ……………………………………………….

Mark:

Class: …………………………………………………….
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School: ………………………………………………….

FIRST SEMESTER TEST 2
Duration: 90 minutes

I. LISTENING (2.5 points)
TASK 1

Listen to some information about teenagers and exercise.
Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

1. How long do teenagers need to do exercise per day?
A.

60 minutes

B.

4 hours

C.

30 minutes

2. How do teenagers stay healthy?
A.

Reduce their screen time

B.

Have a good diet

C.

Maintain a healthy weight

3. What is the benefit of regular physical activities?
A.

Prevent some bad health conditions

B.

Help develop good habits

C.

Cause sleepiness

4. What should teenagers do when they don't have enough time to
exercise?
A.

Do more intense exercise the next day

B.

Avoid individual sports like running or swimming

C.

Do light exercise for 30 minutes instead

5. How do teenagers keep their regular exercise schedule?
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A.

Choose fewer intense workouts

B.

Join a club

C.

Exercise with their parents or friends

TASK 2

Listen to a student and his mother talking about his diet and
complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
AND/ OR A NUMBER in each blank. You will listen TWICE.

Beef Production
Create:

Greenhouse gases such as
(1)________________

Impact on the
environment:

Cause (2)________________

Indirect impact:

Cause (3)________________

Solutions:

Eating (4)________________ or plant-based
foods instead
Buy meat from companies that use
more (5)________________ farming
techniques

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II. READING (2.5 points)
TASK 1

Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to
each of the questions.

The reason why humans attempt to protect endangered
species may involve the balance of the natural ecosystem that
has far-reaching effects on the development of human
society. It has been scientifically proven that when a certain
species is at risk, it's a warning bell that an ecosystem is
extremely unbalanced. Sadly, humans are considered the
main cause of the mass disappearance of many wildlife
species. To meet our demand, we use natural resources
excessively and destroy many forests where millions of
species inhabit. In nature, everything is interconnected, so the
loss of one species will lead to the loss of others and even an
ecological imbalance of the whole region.
Many sources of rare flora and fauna are just obtained by
having a well-balanced ecosystem. To assess the extinction
risk of species, government agencies and conservation
organisations used the IUCN Red List, consisting of more than
42,100 species threatened with extinction. There are nine
groups of endangered species, four of which are in very
serious trouble. Based on the list, governments and
conservationists can take possible measures to safeguard and
boost the populations of endangered species. These struggles
against probable species extinction have got initial
achievements. For example, by the 1980s the giant panda's
numbers in the wild had declined to just over a thousand but
now, thanks to China's steady efforts, the animal is no longer
classified as 'endangered' according to the IUCN. This can be
seen as a motivation for other conservation projects in the
future.
1.

What is the passage mainly about?
A.

The extinction of rare species in the wild
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B.

The imbalance of human society

C.

The effect of conservation projects

D.

The importance of saving endangered species

2. What does the word others in the first paragraph refer to?
A.

Other forests

B.

Other sources

C.

Other species

D.

Other regions

3. Why are humans responsible for the disappearance of many
wildlife species?
A.

Because of their overuse of natural resources and
destruction of forests

B.

Because of their exploitation of natural resources and hunt
for food

C.

Because of their destruction of natural resources and
overuse of forest lands

D

Because of their unreasonable demand and devastation of
rainforests

4. Which of the following is NOT true about the IUCN Red List?
A.

It is an assessment system for classifying endangered
species.

B.

There are over 42,100 species threatened with extinction on
the list.

C.

Four out of nine groups are categorised as least concerned.

D.

It is used by government agencies and conservation
organisations.

5. What had happened to the giant panda by the 1980s?
A.

There had been a considerable fluctuation in their
populations.

B.

There had been a dramatic decrease in their populations.
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C.

Their population had greatly increased.

D.

Their populations had remained stable.

TASK 2

Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable
word in each blank.

AEC, standing (1) ___________ The ASEAN Economic Community,
was formed in 2003 thanks to the great efforts of the ASEAN
leaders. Its primary goals are to create a single market and
product base, promote fair economic development as well as
be fully integrated into the global (2)___________. Since its
establishment, this organisation has rewarded many
important achievements in economics such as facilitating
trade in goods and services as well as protecting and
enhancing investment among the (3) ___________ states in the
bloc. Particularly, as of 2020, AEC is basically tariff-free on
schedule and still has been well on its (4) ___________ to fulfilling
all its objectives. Now there are still some remaining issues for
AEC 2025 (a blueprint setting out strategic measures),
including the delays in trade liberalisation in services,
elimination of non-tariff barriers and trade facilitation, (5)
___________ requires further cooperation between ASEAN
governments in years to come.

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III. WRITING (2.5 points)
TASK 1

For each question, complete the second sentence so
that it means the same as the first. Use the word in
brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN
FIVE WORDS.

Example:
0. I started taking a fitness course two months ago.
I _______________ a fitness course for two months. (TAKEN)
Answer: 0. have taken
1. This is the first time Della has grown vegetables in the rooftop
garden. (NEVER)
Della ____________________ in the rooftop garden before.
2. It is inconvenient for John to commute to work in the heart of the
city. (COMMUTING)
____________________ in the heart of the city is inconvenient for John.
3. Farmers used chemical pesticides too much and contributed to
polluting the water of the nearby river. (OVERUSING)
____________________ contributed to polluting the water of the
nearby river.
4. The avalanche made it impossible for us to go skiing last week.
(PREVENTED)
The avalanche ____________________ last week.
5. My brother had better reduce the time of playing online games.
(CUT)
The time of playing online games ____________________ my brother.

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TASK 2

Write an article (120-150 words) about the advantages
and disadvantages of renewable energy.

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IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5
points)
TASK 1

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in
the underlined part. Circle A, B, C or D.

1. A. heat

B. leaflet

C.

leadership

D.

spread

2. A. promote

B. propose

C.

pollute

D.

globalise

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern
from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.
3. A. consequence B. relation

C.

pollutant

D.

4. A. politics

B. experience C.

atmosphere D.

5. A. proposal

B. skyscraper

privacy

TASK 2

1.

C.

emission
citadel

D. compliment

Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle
A, B, C or D.

- Do you live with your grandparents, Hoa?
- I did in the past but I have lived with my parents ____________ we
moved to the city.
A. when

2.

D. until

B. to sustain

C. sustaining

D. sustained

Lifting weights is a great way to build your strength; ____________, you
should do it properly to avoid injuries.
A. therefore

4.

C. since

Without drastic changes, the city will fail ____________ its rapidly growing
population in the next decade.
A. sustain

3.

B. after

B. otherwise

C. however

D. consequently

Valuing ____________ above all else, Liam's parents grounded him for a
month.
A. honesty

B. honest

C. dishonesty

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5.

Obeying the new law, corporations must cut their carbon dioxide
____________ in half by the end of the year.
A. pollutants

6.

must
receive

B. must be
receiving

C. must be
received

D. must have
received

B. buying

C. to buy

D. to be bought

Not managed properly, ____________ can lead to many respiratory
diseases.
A. impact

9.

D. temperatures

Walking home from work, Helen stopped ____________ ingredients for a
new recipe.
A. buy

8.

C. emissions

After suffering a fall, my father ____________ treatment for three months
before working again.
A.

7.

B. absorbance

B. greenhouse

C. fuel

D. soot

Owen's article about the generation gap ____________ popular after a
celebrity shared it on social media.
A. is becoming B. had become C. will
become

D. became

10 After doing some research, Kate is thinking of giving up meat
. ____________ the fact that she loves eating it.
A. owing to

B. despite

C. instead of

D. in light of

11 This is a(n) ____________ organisation so volunteers can speak any
. language they master.
A. multilingual

B. nongovernment
al

C. educationa
l

D. political

12 Since she was 11, Jenny has taken part ____________ this volunteering
. programme every year.
A. out

B. of

C. in

D. to

13 Cutting down too many trees should be illegal ____________
. deforestation is a huge contributor to climate change.
A. even

B. so that

C. because

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though
14 This sustainable city project has been in development ____________ two
. years without any progress.
A. since

B. in

C. during

D. for

15 Born and raised in America, John celebrates and values ____________.
.
A. individualism B. individualist

TASK 3

C. individualis D. individuality
tic

Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in
brackets.

1.

__________________ (pressure) by many city dwellers, the mayor
cancelled the skyscraper project.

2.

One of the aims of this competition is __________________ (develop)
leadership skills among students.

3.

Despite coming down with the flu, he keeps on __________________
(work out).

4.

It __________________ (seem) impossible to avoid conflict now that
Kevin brings up his controversial view.

5.

Motorcyclists must not enter cycle paths unless they want
__________________ (fine).

6.

__________________ (destroy) for farming activities, the forest
cannot provide enough food for the wild species living there.

7.

As of now, many utilities have to __________________ (upgrade)
before this place is liveable.

8.

Moving in with his extended family, Dan has to adapt himself to
________________ (have) a lack of privacy.

9.

A few decades ago, life expectancy __________________ (be) lower
than it is today.

10. __________________ (elect) as the president, Mrs Jones inspired
many women to get into politics.
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11. The project leader can't find his workers since they
__________________ (have) a lunch break somewhere.
12. The global average temperature __________________ (not stop)
rising since 1981 despite efforts to limit global warming.
13. Last Friday, all students __________________ (celebrate) the end of
the cultural exchange week.
14. The community garden __________________ (look) amazing thanks
to the hard work of everyone in the neighbourhood.
15. __________________ (capture) by solar panels, sunlight can be
turned into a source of renewable energy.

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KEY
I. LISTENING
TASK 1
1. A

2. B

3. A

4. C

5. C

Script:
Did you know that teenagers should spend at least 60 minutes daily
participating in physical activities? In today's world where 4-6 hours of
screen time is very common, less than 30% of teenagers spend the
recommended time exercising. Besides a good diet, regular physical
activities are an essential part of keeping teenagers healthy as they can
improve teens' physical and mental health. Exercising helps maintain your
fitness and reduces the risk of many health conditions such as heart disease,
obesity, and diabetes... If you have trouble falling asleep, daily physical
activities can benefit your sleeping pattern. Starting exercising in their
teenage years, many people successfully established the habit of working
out, which is key to a healthy lifestyle. Types of exercises suitable for teens
include running, swimming, cycling and playing sports... When short of time,
you don't have to spend an hour doing intense physical activities. Instead,
30 minutes of light exercises like walking, climbing stairs, and doing pushups and sit-ups is acceptable. If you have a hard time committing to a
regular schedule, try choosing activities that you enjoy or asking your
parents and friends to join in.

TASK 2
1. methane
2. climate change
3. deforestation
4. fish
5. sustainable

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Script:
Mom:

Hey Noah, would you like some beef stew for dinner tonight?

Noah:

Can we have something else? I'm thinking of cutting down on
my meat consumption, specifically beef.

Mom:

Why do you want to do that?

Noah:

Beef production has negative impacts on our environment and
I want to be more responsible with my choices.

Mom:

How can cows harm the environment?

Noah:

A result of cows' digestive process is methane. It's a powerful
greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.

Mom:

I didn't know that.

Noah:

The production of beef also indirectly leads to deforestation. To
meet the increasing global demand for meat, forests are being
cut down to make space for cattle farms.

Mom:

You're a teenager, Noah. You need all the nutrients to support
your growing body and that includes protein.

Noah:

There are other high-protein foods that require fewer resources
to produce. I can replace meat with fish or plant-based foods
like soya, and peanuts.

Mom:

You mean everyone should cut out meat from their diet?

Noah:

Not really, mom. There are a lot of sustainable farming
techniques so we should buy meat from companies that value
our environment.

Mom:

OK, I see.

II. READING
TASK 1
1. D

2. C

3. A

4. C

5. B

TASK 2
1. for
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2. economy
3. member
4. way
5. which
III. WRITING
TASK 1
1. has never grown vegetables
2. Commuting to work
3. Overusing chemical pesticides, farmers
4. prevented us/ ourselves from going skiing
5. should be cut down by
TASK 2
Sample writing
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