Методическая разработка урока в 7 классе "УМК Spotlight" Экология
тест (7 класс)

Ecology Test

1. Use the correct words to complete the sentences.

Environment, greenhouse effect, global warming, deforestation, acid rain, extinct, recycle, harmful, renewable, endangered.

1. Traffic fumes are __________________ to the environment.

1. We need to _________ more plastic, glass and paper.

1. Scientists say that __________________will cause major changes in the world’s climate.

1. Forests all over Europe have been badly damaged by __________________.

1. The government should introduce more measures to protect the __________________.

1. The giant panda is an __________________ species.

1. Unless more is done to save them, giant pandas could soon become _______________.

1. We need to stop the __________________ of the Amazon region.

1. Wind and solar power are types of __________________energy.

1. According to scientists, _________________will cause the ice at the North and South Poles to melt.

Key: 1. harmful; 2. recycle; 3. greenhouse effect; 4. acid rain; 5. environment; 6. endangered; 7. extinct; 8. deforestation; 9. renewable; 10. global warming. 

2. Match the given words to form a compound.

1. greenhouse                 a) rain

1. nuclear                 b) fumes

1. global                 c) waste

1. air                         d) layer

1. environmental         e) effect

1. ozone                         f) eruption

1. exhaust                 g) warming

1. acid                         h) operation

1. volcanic                 i) pollution

1. rescue                 k) protection

Key: 1. e; 2. c; 3. g; 4. i; 5. k; 6. d; 7. b; 8. a; 9. f; 10. h.

3. Which items cannot go with the type of bin in CAPITAL letters? Cross them out.

1. COMPOST         eggshell, vegetable peel, jar

2. GLASS                 carton, bottle, jar

3. PLASTIC                 yoghurt pot, coffee, bag

4. CARDBOARD         cereal box, carton, tin can

5. PAPER                 wood, envelope, newspaper

6. METAL                 aluminium foil, tin can, bottle

Key: 1. jar; 2. carton; 3. coffee; 4. tin can; 5. wood; 6. bottle.

4. Fill in the gaps with the words:  forests, power, acid, smog, chimneys, mixture, clouds, fog.

In December 1952, nearly four thousand people died in London. They died because they breathed a terrible 1… of smoke and 2… which the Londoners called 3… . Scientists discovered that most of the smoke from factories and 4… stations. The government told them to build tall 5… so the smoke would blow away. The smoke went high up into the 6… where the chemicals in the smoke mixed with the water to make 7… rain which destroyed buildings, 8… and lakes in Northern Europe.

Key: 1. mixture; 2. fog; 3. smog; 4. power; 5. chimneys; 6. clouds; 7. acid ; 8. forests.

5. Complete the text with the words: recycle, pollution, polluting, organic, recycling, pesticides.

Nowadays modern ways of living and industries are 1… the environment. Our planet is in trouble and we should do something to save our environment. You should 2… all your cans, bottles and papers and take them to a 3… centre. Buy 4… fruit and vegetables that have not been treated with 5… Stop 6… by going by bike or on foot instead of going by car.

Key: 1. polluting; 2. recycle; 3. recycling; 4. organic; 5. pesticides; 6. pollution.

6. Match these percentages with the correct words.

20%   25%   41%   48%   52%   59%   80%

1.  exactly one fifth

2.  about sixty per cent

3.  about two fifths

4.  exactly a quarter

5.  just over half

6.  nearly half

7.  well over three quarters

Key: 1. 20%; 2. 59%; 3. 41%; 4. 25%; 5. 52%; 6. 48%; 7. 80%.

7. Circle the correct option.

1.  I don’t need so much / so many plastic bottles.

2.  There is a little / a few money left.

3.  I put a / some water in the fridge.

4.  We don’t have some / any recycling bags.

5.  There is a lot of / many air pollution in our city.

6.  How much / many plastic is really recycled?

Key: 1. many; 2. a little; 3. some; 4. any; 5. a lot of; 6. much.

8. Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. There is a lot of         a) of the energy we use renewable?

2. I have a little                b) help carrying these bottles to the bin.

3. Is much                c) information about e-rubbish available online.

4. There are a few        d) time left, so let’s have a cup of coffee.

5. How many                 e) cans did you use?

6. I need some         f) recycling bins at the end of this street.

Key: 1. c; 2. d; 3. a; 4. f; 5. e; 6. b.

9. Complete the conversation with these words and phrases.

a lot of, many, a little, some, lots, any

Julie: Tell me about this new recycling project in your area. Did 1… residents come to the meeting?

Elisa: Oh yes, there were 2 … of people. Most seemed really excited too. The idea is to recycle rubbish we now throw away, mainly because we think it isn’t recyclable.

Julie: Stuff that’s not plastic, glass and paper? What, then? Give me 3… examples.

Elisa: Well, 4…  food leftovers like vegetable peel, coffee, eggshells and so on can easily be recycled. Even used tea bags are good for making compost!

Julie: Mm – I don’t drink 5 … coffee or tea at all, but I see your point. Isn’t it difficult to do this every day, though?

Elisa: Not at all! All it takes is 6 … time and effort. Have a look at this leaflet – it’s all in there!

Key: 1. many; 2. lots; 3. some; 4. a lot of; 5. any; 6. a little.

10. Fill in the gaps in the text with only one word.

Scientists believe 1…the earth’s climate is warming up. They think that the reason 2…this may be carbon dioxide pollution from industries 3… cars. The carbon dioxide mixes 4… other  gases. This pollution covers the earth 5… a blanket and keeps it warmer. 6… reason for the warming may be the fact that the earth 7… losing its forests. Forests are an important 8… of the earth’s system for using up carbon dioxide and keeping the air temperature cool.

Key: 1. that; 2. for; 3. and; 4. with; 5. like; 6. Another; 7. is; 8. part.

11. Fill in the gaps in the text with only one word.

     One of the 1______________ successful recycling programmes around today is 2______________ of the aluminium can. This programme, 3______________ began in 1968, has shown the value and importance 4______________ recycling. Recycling aluminium helps the environment 5______________ two ways. Firstly, 95 per cent less energy 6______________ used to recycle a can than to make a new 7______________. Secondly, 8______________ recycling them, we are keeping cans out of 9______________ overflowing rubbish dumps 10______________ landfill sites.

Key: 1. most; 2. that; 3. which; 4. of; 5. in; 6. is; 7. one; 8. by; 9. our; 10. and.