VINSCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM

UNIT QUIZ 5 | 2024-2025

STAGE 8
TIME ALLOTTED: 45 minutes

Student's Full Name: ........................................... ESL Class: ...........................................

(This test paper has 6 pages. Students will answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)

SECTION 1: LISTENING
Exercise 1 (6 points)
Question 1-3. Listen to a short talk from the Eco-Awards ceremony. Match each award
to the correct winner and their contribution. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
(e.g. 1- a-i)

Award Winner Contribution

1. Schools Award a. Maddie and Bill West i. Protected frogs in a local

lake

2. Individual Young People b. Doctor Marcus Teal ii. Collected money to save a
rainforest

3. Marine Environment Award c. Picardy School iii. Protected dolphins

Question 4-6. Listen to the short talk from the Eco-Awards ceremony again. Read the
statements and decide if they are true or false. Write T for True, and F for False on your
answer sheet.

4. Picardy School won for raising awareness about dolphins. ___

5. Maddie and Bill West worked together to protect frogs in their local environment. ___

6. Professor Jane Briggs is presenting the marine environment award. ___

Exercise 2 (6 points)
Question 7-11. Listen to a description of how plastic bottles are recycled. Fill in the blanks
with ONE word only. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

7. Plastic bottles are ________ from homes and taken to a recycling center by lorries.
8. At the center, the bottles are washed and ________ into small pieces.
9. These pieces are placed in a large tank of water to be ________ into different kinds of
plastic.
10. The pieces of plastic are ________ and melted into a liquid.
11. The liquid is cooled into long ________, which are dried and chopped into small pellets.

Question 12. Choose the best answer based on the audio. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.
The term "pellets" in question 11 refers to:
A. Large chunks of plastic.
B. Small, solid pieces used for manufacturing.
C. Fine powder created by heating plastic.
D. Long strings of cooled plastic.

SECTION 2: USE OF ENGLISH

Exercise 3 (8 points)
3A. Completing each sentence by choosing the correct answer A, B, C or D

13. The government is investing in __________ to ensure sustainable water supply for
agriculture.
A. large modern irrigation systems
B. systems irrigation large modern
C. modern systems large irrigation
D. irrigation large systems modern
14. The scientist presented __________ during the environmental conference.
A. an innovative new carbon-neutral energy solution
B. a carbon-neutral new innovative energy solution
C. an energy solution new innovative carbon-neutral
D. an energy innovative new carbon-neutral solution

15. New eco-friendly farming techniques __________ by scientists to reduce carbon

emissions.
A. will introduce
B. will be introduced
C. will be introduce
D. will be introducing

16. The company __________ more renewable resources earlier; however, it didn’t, which
leads to significant environmental damage.
A. should invest
B. should have invested
C. must invest
D. shouldn’t have invested

17. Farmers are adopting energy-efficient irrigation systems __________ they can reduce
water waste.
A. however
B. because
C. while
D. so that

3B. Read each scenario carefully and choose the best answer to complete the dialogues
based on the context provided.
Scenario 1: A mayor and an environmentalist are discussing the city's plan to conserve
water resources.
Question 18
Mayor: "We need to take strict action to control water usage in the city."
Environmentalist: "Exactly. _____________ to ensure sustainable usage by the
government."
A. The government implements
B. Stricter laws will be implemented
C. The government will have implemented
D. Stricter laws implemented
Scenario 2: A student and a teacher are discussing the advantages and disadvantages of
using solar panels.

Question 19
Student: "I’ve heard solar panels are really expensive."
Teacher: "That’s true. _____________ to reduce dependence on fossil fuels."
A. Because they save energy
B. Although they reduce energy consumption,
C. However, they are worth the investment
D. And their cost is high

Scenario 3: Two researchers are discussing a recent forest fire and how it could have
been avoided.

Question 20
Researcher 1: "Do you think the fire could have been prevented?"
Researcher 2: "Absolutely. _____________ to avoid the disaster."
A. The fire shouldn’t start
B. The team should be taken precautions
C. The team ought to be taken
D. Precautions should have been taken

Exercise 4 (4 points)
Complete each sentence so that it has the similar meaning as the first one, using the
suggested word to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.
For example:
0. The town installed systems which help to use energy efficiently to improve
water management. (energy-efficient)
=> The town installed energy-efficient systems to improve water management

21. The researchers discovered a strange plant that is oval-shaped. It is small and
used for medicinal purposes in tropical forests. (medicinal plant)
=> The researchers discovered ……………………………………………………………… in tropical forests.

22. Scientists will create new methods to protect natural resources. (created)
=> New methods .……………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………

23. We need to conserve water so that we can protect this vital natural resource for
both humans and wildlife. (in order to)
=> We need to .………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. The company failed to implement eco-friendly practices, which caused
environmental damage. (should)
=> The company .…………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION 3: READING
Exercise 5 (6 points)
Question 25-30
Read the passage below and answer each question by choosing the best answer from the
options A, B, or C. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

The Importance of Sustainable Natural Resource Use

Natural resources are the materials that come from the Earth and support life. These include
air, water, soil, plants, minerals, and fossil fuels. They are categorized as renewable and
non-renewable resources. Renewable resources, such as sunlight, wind, and water,
replenish naturally over time. Non-renewable resources, like oil, coal, and minerals, take
millions of years to form and are finite in supply.

Human society relies heavily on natural resources to meet its needs. For instance, forests
provide timber for building and paper, while also serving as habitats for wildlife and acting
as carbon sinks. Similarly, water is essential for drinking, agriculture, and generating energy
through hydroelectric power. However, the excessive and unsustainable use of natural
resources can lead to serious problems.

One major issue is resource depletion. Overfishing, for example, has caused a sharp decline
in fish populations, affecting marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on fishing
for their livelihood. Similarly, deforestation for agriculture and urban development reduces
biodiversity and contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon into the
atmosphere.

Another challenge is pollution. When fossil fuels are burned for energy, they release
greenhouse gases and other pollutants, leading to global warming and air quality problems.
Water sources are also at risk, as industrial waste and agricultural runoff contaminate rivers
and lakes.

Sustainable resource management is essential to balance human needs with environmental

protection. Governments and organizations around the world are implementing strategies
to promote sustainable practices. For example, renewable energy sources like wind and
solar power are being developed to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In addition, recycling
programs help reduce waste and conserve raw materials.

Individuals can also play a role in conserving natural resources. Simple actions like reducing
water consumption, reusing materials, and choosing sustainable products can make a
difference. Education and awareness are key to encouraging these changes. By
understanding the impact of their choices, people can contribute to a more sustainable
future.

To achieve sustainability, cooperation is essential. Governments, industries, and individuals

must work together to protect natural resources and ensure they remain available for future
generations. It is not just an environmental issue but also a matter of social and economic
well-being.

25. What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

A. Renewable resources are more useful than non-renewable resources.

B. Renewable resources replenish naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite.
C. Non-renewable resources are always more harmful to the environment.

26. Which of the following is an example of sustainable resource management mentioned

in the text?

A. Increasing the use of wind and solar power.

B. Burning more fossil fuels to meet energy demands.
C. Expanding industrial agriculture into forests.

27. How does deforestation contribute to climate change, according to the text?

A. By reducing the amount of water available for agriculture.

B. By making land more fertile for farming.
C. By releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere.

28. What is the purpose of recycling programs as described in the text?

A. To eliminate all waste and pollution.

B. To conserve raw materials and reduce waste.
C. To promote the use of fossil fuels.

29. How does the writer develop the argument that individuals can contribute to
sustainability?

A. By listing simple actions individuals can take to conserve resources.

B. By showing how governments enforce environmental laws.
C. By explaining the dangers of industrial pollution.

30. What does the term “carbon sink” most likely mean in the context of the text?

A. Device used to trap carbon emissions from vehicles.

B. A process of burning carbon for energy production.
C. A natural system that absorbs more carbon than it releases.

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