I/Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1.We decided not to go out for meal _________ we were too tired.
A but B. because C. so D. and
2.My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ________before I come in.
A. aways B. up C. on D. off
3.If you want to save money, you should ________the amount of water your family uses.
A. increase B. reduce C. adapt D. repair
4.Who is going to __________ your children when you’re at work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look out
5.Mary’s eyes are weak . __________, she has to wear glasses.
A. but B. however C. and D. therefore
6.If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ___ the manufacturer directly.
A. contact B. contacting C. to contact D. be contacted
7.Our energy will soon come to an end if we don’t__________ it.
A. use B. save C. spend D. take
8.The children like to put ___________nice clothes when they go out.
A. in B. off C. into D. on
9.I like bananas, __________my brother doesn’t.
A. because B. but C. and D. even though
10.Please turn __________ the gas. I want to cook my lunch.
A. over B. on C. in D. over
11.He is tired ________ he stayed up late watching TV.
A. so B. because C. but D. and
12.Her parents saw her _________ at the railway station.
A. in B. for C. up D. off
13.Can you turn ................ the light? It's too dark.
A. on B. off C. in D. for
14. What are you looking ..................... ? .My picture book. I've lost it.
A. for B. off C. in D. on
15. There are ............ saving methods and inventions to use solar energy.
A. energy B. energize C. energetic D. energetics
16. I had to pay much money this month for the international....................
A. call B. calling C. calls D. called
17. A new air conditioner will be ................... this morning.
A. installed B. to install C. installing D. to install
18. Scientists are looking for an ................. way to reduce energy consumption.
A. effect B. affection C. effective D. effectively
19. We can ______ easily in the daylight.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. readed
20. She won’t take all these suitcases______ she likes to travel light .
A. because B. but C. so D. therefore
21.They are completely short of water now. A number of people have died because of this____
A. short B. shortage C. shorten D.shortly
22. She is very tired. ______,she has to finish her homework.
A. however B. so C. and D. moreover
23. Is he an actor ______ singer?
A. or B. and C. with D. so
24. He’s tired ______ he took a rest before continuing the work.
A. but B. and C. so D. if
25. She forgot ______ off the gas before going out.
A. turning B. turn C. to turn D. turned
26. I suggest ______ money for the poor people in our neighborhood.
A. saved B. to save C. save D. saving
27. Who looks ______ your children when you are away from home?
A. after B. at C. for D. to
28. In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by ______.
A. a 1000-watt light B. a lamp C. an electric bulb D. an energy-saving bulb
29. Mary’s eyes are weak. ...... , she has to wear glasses.
A. but B. however C. and D. therefore
30. ....... put on the guests on the first floor?
A. Why don’t we B. I suggest C. How about D. Let’s
31. I’ll bring a raincoat.......................it rains
A.so B.in case C.but D.since
II/ wordform:
1. A ........................... is a person who installs and repairs things such as water pipes, toilets, etc. (plumbing)
2. Water is going all over the floor because of the ........................... faucet. (drip)
3. You can ask that plumber for ........................... on how to repair the cracks in the water pipes. (advise)
4. To keep the air unpolluted, people ought to use ........................... energy to create electricity. (sun)
5. Here is the weather forecast for tomorrow. Ha Noi will be clear and ........................... (cloud)
6. ........................... are very demanding. They want products that are both cheap and of good quality. (consume)
7. We suggest ........................... the light bulb. It is broken. (replacement)
8. Recycled ........................... are of the same quality as those made from non-recycled material. (produce)
9. We must learn to save ........................... resources or life will be very bad for our children and our grandchildren. (nature)
10. In a few years’ time, our houses will be ........................... by solar energy. (hot)
11. Since the world’s energy resources are limited, we must ........................... them. (conservation)
12. I’m pleased that my secretary solved the problem ........................... . (effect)
13. The high cost of heating and ........................... prevents us from wasting electricity. (light)
14. With my small salary, I can’t afford basic ........................... like food, rent and fares. (necessary)
15. There have been many ........................... in the field of electrical engineering. (innovate)
16. No doubt that there will be a great ........................... of food for the world’s population. (short)
17. Televisions, dishwashers and freezers are electrical ........................... (apply)
18. If there is something wrong with the lights, ask an ........................... to look at it. (electric)
19. ........................... bills are money for lighting, heating, etc. in your house. (house)
20. Can I borrow your ........................... dress? It’s been in the wardrobe for show since you bought it. (use)
21. In many parts of the world where there are no fossil fuels, nuclear power is the only ........................... . (alter)
22. Proper ........................... of a car’s engine will preserve its performance and value. (maintain)
23. The ........................... of the new computer system at our office won’t be finished until sometime next week. (install)
24. She is said to be ........................... . She isn’t relied on to do her job properly. (efficiency)
25. Food is a ........................... of life. (need)
26. I asked for a ........................... as the dress was damaged. (reduce)
27. There are a lot of technological ........................... designed to save energy. (innovate)
28. We find advertising on television very ........................... . (effect)
29. I switched the light off to save ........................... . (electric)
30.Energy ........................... includes searching for alternative fuels. (conserve)
31. Energy-saving bulbs help ........................... save money. (consume)
32. She needed only one more stamp to complete her ........................... .(collect)
33. People who exercise ........................... are less likely to feel stress. (regular)
34. ........................... friendly energy sources include water and wind power. (environment)
35. Many household ........................... are expensive to run. (apply)
36. New Zealand’s growing reputation as a ........................... of wine. (produce)
37. We were all impressed by the speed and ........................... of the new system. (efficient)
38. Many newer cars have a much lower fuel ........................... . (consume)
39. The demand for energy and fuel is expected to increase ........................... (dramatic)
40. More people are dumping waste ........................... . (legal)
41. This design offers considerable savings in fuel ........................... . (efficient)
42. The river was used for years as an ........................... waste dump. (industry)
43. It would be more ........................... to switch the machine off at night. (economy)
44. The company must reduce costs to compete ........................... . (effect)
III. Rewrite the sentences
1. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
>> I suggest ___
2. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry?” said John
>> John suggested ___
3. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.
>> He suggested ___
4. Why don’t you meet Mr. Lewis to discuss the pay offer?
>> I suggest ___
5. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anna.” Henry said.
>> Henry suggested ___
6. The doctor advised me to rest.
>> The doctor suggested ___
7. “Let’s go for a walk in the park,” said Andrew.
>> Andrew suggested ___
8. “I’d take a taxi if I were you,” said Peter.
>> Peter suggested ___
9. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
>> It has been suggested ___
10. I suggest taking showers to save water.
How about __________________________________________?