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The document consists of listening and language tests focused on environmental issues, including the impact of solar energy and water management. It includes exercises for distinguishing main ideas from details, taking notes, and understanding vocabulary related to conservation and environmental change. Additionally, it outlines a problem-and-solution presentation on water clean-up, emphasizing the need for improved water management systems and pollution reduction.

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Unlock 2e LS4 Tests Unit 04

The document consists of listening and language tests focused on environmental issues, including the impact of solar energy and water management. It includes exercises for distinguishing main ideas from details, taking notes, and understanding vocabulary related to conservation and environmental change. Additionally, it outlines a problem-and-solution presentation on water clean-up, emphasizing the need for improved water management systems and pollution reduction.

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UNIT44LISTENING

UNIT LISTENINGTEST
TEST
Name: Date:

PART A KEY SKILLS


DISTINGUISHING MAIN IDEAS FROM DETAILS
1 4.1 Listen to a lecture about the environmental impact of solar energy. Match the supporting details
(1–5) to the main ideas (a–
e).
1 Transportation of supplies should be examined.
2 Customers use solar energy because they think it's more environmentally friendly.
3 Solar cells and semiconductors must be disposed of properly.
4 Dry cooling methods have so far proven less effective in the production of solar energy.
5 Abandoned mining areas may be considered as locations for new facilities.

B
a client's view
b habitat loss
c water use
d hazardous materials
e environmental impacts

TAKING NOTES ON MAIN IDEAS AND DETAILS


2 4.1 Listen again. Complete the notes for each section of the lecture.

important to (1) REDUCE


any negative impact
(2)

habitat loss  problem when solar cells are located in a region because
(3)

water use  problem because


(4)

manufacturing solar cells and semiconductors requires using


(5)

solar cell manufacturing  emissions that


(6)

PART B ADDITIONAL SKILLS


LISTENING FOR OPINION
3 4.2 Listen to the extracts from the lecture. Write O (opinion) or F (fact).

1 I'm delighted to be here today to speak about solar power and the environment.
2 We want to remain ahead of the curve in the energy industry.
3 So far, however, these technologies have resulted in less efficient solar energy production.
4 The truth is, our industry does produce global warming emissions.
5 As solar energy suppliers, we also need to consider another issue.

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UNIT44LANGUAGE
UNIT LANGUAGETEST
TEST
Name: Date:

PART A KEY VOCABULARY


1 Complete the text with the correct form of the words in the box.

adapt coastal conservation exploit habitat impact modify waste wilderness

Help us protect our natural resources!


Our goal at Lakeside Villages is the (1) of marine (2) in Lake Congee. We are
(3)
fortunate to have more than 500 miles of property here, and we want to make sure that we
control the
(4)
that we have on our natural environment. Our goal is to (5) to our
environment, not to change it.
Accordingly, we have (6) our regulations to include the following:
• All (7) must be recycled.
• No fishing is allowed. We cannot (8) our natural reserves of marine wildlife by fishing.
• There will be no development of the (9) along the north shore of the lake. We want to keep
this area in its natural state.
Thank you for your cooperation.

2 Match the words in bold (1–6) to their definitions (a–f).


1 Copper has been used in electrical wiring since the invention of the telegraph in the 1800s.
2 Animals, like humans, need vitamins and minerals to survive.
3 The diamond in this ring was created in a laboratory.
4 Burning natural gas produces fewer toxins than burning other types of fossil fuels.
5 Many birds fly south to avoid the harsh conditions of winter.
6 Underground mining can damage the environment.
a natural substances found in the ground, such as coal or gold
b fuel for heating or cooking that is found underground
c severe and unpleasant
d the industry or activity of removing valuable substances from the ground
e a very hard, valuable stone, often used in jewellery
f a reddish-brown metal, used in electrical equipment and for making wires and coins

PART B LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT


MULTI-WORD PREPOSITIONS
3 Complete each sentence with the correct multi-word preposition in the box.

according to as well as apart from based on by means of rather than

1 It would be better for the environment if people used bikes cars.


2 The report about animal habitats in the region is the results of three different studies.
3 a government study, air pollution can be more harmful than land pollution.
4 We will be learning about endangered plants today, about endangered animals.
5 The research shows no additional habitat loss in the area, a rise in river pollution, which
is having an effect on the fish population.
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UNIT 4 LANGUAGE TEST
6 A National Park employee will be talking about land conservation a podcast recorded on
location.

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THE PAST PERFECT
4 Complete each sentence with the past perfect form of the verb in the box.

change decrease discover live save

1 Conservationists the animal from extinction.


2 New building work the forest ecosystem in a negative way.
3 Scientists were surprised that they a new marine animal.
4 The number of fish in the bay slowly over the past decade.
5 More animals through this year's drought than last year's.

VERBS TO DESCRIBE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE


5 Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.
1 Many animals are able to occur / adapt to their changing environments.
2 Few fish survive / impact in the lake's stagnant waters.
3 Mining activities decline / exploit the surrounding area, much to its detriment.
4 Miners used to use a pick and shovel to extract / affect coal from the ground.
5 If there is not enough rain over a prolonged period of time, a drought / decline will occur.

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UNIT 4 SPEAKING TEST
Name: Date:

Give a problem-and-solution presentation on water clean-up.

1 Read the information and make notes or an outline for your presentation.

Problem:
According to the United Nations:
• More than 80% of human activity wastewater is discharged into rivers or oceans without pollution removal
systems in place.
• 3 out of 10 people do not have drinking water that is safely managed.
• More than 1.7 billion humans live in places where water use is greater than water replacement.
Solution:
United Nations target goals by 2030:
• Increase water management systems worldwide.
• Reduce pollution, dumping and hazardous chemical and material release into river systems.
• Use cooperation between nations to manage water resources that span national boundaries.
• Increase water resource management across all regions to aid areas where water is scarce.

2 Give your presentation. Make sure you speak for at least two minutes.

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