Unit 08. English Speaking Countries. Lesson 7. Looking back - project

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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 consequence will be tragic.
2. Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
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. The California Institute of Technology_.
A. ranks first in the world
B. is a university focusing on natural sciences
C. focuses on science and engineering
4. What is NOT true about Harvard?
A. It was founded in 1636.
B. It is the oldest university in the world.
C. It is located in Massachusetts.
5. University of California, Los Angeles_.
A. is in Hollywood
B. is different from other universities
C. 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