Unit 08 English Speaking Countries Lesson 7 Looking back project

ENGLIS

Full name:
Class:...................................................... Ti

I. READING
1. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the given words.

environment

diseases

pollution

emission

If you wander on the streets of Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam, you may be
surprised that most people are wearing masks, hiding their faces. This is
because of serious air 1._in this city. Between March 1 and 4,
2016, the air quality index of Ha Noi, as measured by the US Embassy in Ha
Noi was over 350. At this level, air pollution can cause lots of respiratory 2.
_, especially to children and the elderly. The major cause of air
pollution in Ha Noi is traffic. Due to the increasing number of motorcycles
and
cars in the last decade, the 3._of chemical exhausts has been
on a constant rise. Another reason is urban construction, including road 4.
____________ projects and residential buildings. People have to live with
the
dust and dirt throughout the city. Environmental experts have warned that if
the city continues to develop its economy with little regard to the 5._, the
2. Read the passage

and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
consequence
will be tragic.

America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people
immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to
have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the
American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities.
The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that
focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of
Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you
might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the
year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is
located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles
is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA
has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the
number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The
universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that
make the United States so outstanding.
1.

America is called the land of_.

A. dream

B. opportunity

C. immigration

2. The word immigrate in line 1 can be replaced by_.
A. come into

B. go out of

C. travel


3.
A.
B.
C.
4.
A.
B.
C.
5.
A.
B.
C.

The California Institute of Technology_.
ranks first in the world
is a university focusing on natural sciences
focuses on science and engineering
What is NOT true about Harvard?
It was founded in 1636.
It is the oldest university in the world.
It is located in Massachusetts.
University of California, Los Angeles_.

is in Hollywood
is different from other universities
has a high number of applications

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I. READING
1. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the given words.
1. pollution 2. diseases 3. emission 4. upgrading 5. environment
2. Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or
C.
1. B

2. A

3. C

4. B

5. C