Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
While many behaviors and practices associated with going green are designed to save money, there are certain ways in which green living can actually be moderately to very expensive. Much of the technology associated with green (29) ___________provides benefits to the environment but often at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts. For instance, the use of solar panels can potentially save you money on your energy bills, but they can (30) ______________ thousands of dollars to install. Energy-efficient appliances are designed to use less electricity and water but they often come with a high price tag.
Going green can also potentially have a negative effect on the environment. (31) ______________, the development of alternative fuels is an innovation in the green movement in an effort to reduce reliance on (32) ___________ natural resources. While these fuels are intended to reduce the toxic emissions caused by the burning of traditional gasoline, they may have unintentionally caused the opposite effect. One of these alternative fuels, E85, actually gives (33) ___________ more ozone into the atmosphere than traditional fuel. While ozone is a natural part of the Earth's upper atmosphere, if it becomes concentrated in the lower atmosphere, it can potentially increase air pollution in areas where smog is a concern, which can in turn impact the health of those living in these areas.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (29) is...
A. living
B. lives
C. live
D. lively
While many behaviors and practices associated with going green are designed to save money, there are certain ways in which green living can actually be moderately to very expensive. Much of the technology associated with green (29) ___________provides benefits to the environment but often at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts. For instance, the use of solar panels can potentially save you money on your energy bills, but they can (30) ______________ thousands of dollars to install. Energy-efficient appliances are designed to use less electricity and water but they often come with a high price tag.
Going green can also potentially have a negative effect on the environment. (31) ______________, the development of alternative fuels is an innovation in the green movement in an effort to reduce reliance on (32) ___________ natural resources. While these fuels are intended to reduce the toxic emissions caused by the burning of traditional gasoline, they may have unintentionally caused the opposite effect. One of these alternative fuels, E85, actually gives (33) ___________ more ozone into the atmosphere than traditional fuel. While ozone is a natural part of the Earth's upper atmosphere, if it becomes concentrated in the lower atmosphere, it can potentially increase air pollution in areas where smog is a concern, which can in turn impact the health of those living in these areas.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (29) is...
A. living
B. lives
C. live
D. lively
Chủ đề về ENVIRONMENT
Kiến thức về dạng của từ
Xét các đáp án:
A. living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ (n): cách sống, lối sống
B. live /lɪv/ (v): sống, ở
C. lives /lɪvz/ (n): sự sống, cuộc sống
D. lively /ˈlaɪvli/ (adj): sống, sinh động
=> Căn cứ vào "with green" ta thấy cần chọn một danh từ ở đây và xét về nghĩa của câu ta chọn đáp án A.
Tạm dịch: While many behaviors and practices associated with going green are designed to save money, there are certain ways in which green living can actually be moderately to very expensive. Much of the technology associated with green (29) ___________provides benefits to the environment but often at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts.
(Trong khi nhiều hành động và thực nghiệm liên quan đến việc sống thân thiện với môi trường được tạo ra để tiết kiệm tiền, có một số cách nhất định trong đó sống xanh thực sự có thể trung bình đến rất tốn kém. Phần lớn công nghệ liên quan đến lối sống xanh mang lại lợi ích cho môi trường nhưng thường với chi phí cao hơn nhiều so với các phương pháp truyền thống.)
Kiến thức về dạng của từ
Xét các đáp án:
A. living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ (n): cách sống, lối sống
B. live /lɪv/ (v): sống, ở
C. lives /lɪvz/ (n): sự sống, cuộc sống
D. lively /ˈlaɪvli/ (adj): sống, sinh động
=> Căn cứ vào "with green" ta thấy cần chọn một danh từ ở đây và xét về nghĩa của câu ta chọn đáp án A.
Tạm dịch: While many behaviors and practices associated with going green are designed to save money, there are certain ways in which green living can actually be moderately to very expensive. Much of the technology associated with green (29) ___________provides benefits to the environment but often at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts.
(Trong khi nhiều hành động và thực nghiệm liên quan đến việc sống thân thiện với môi trường được tạo ra để tiết kiệm tiền, có một số cách nhất định trong đó sống xanh thực sự có thể trung bình đến rất tốn kém. Phần lớn công nghệ liên quan đến lối sống xanh mang lại lợi ích cho môi trường nhưng thường với chi phí cao hơn nhiều so với các phương pháp truyền thống.)
Đáp án A.