RSUT English Language 2009/2010 Past Questions

```Our planet is at risk. Our environment is under threat. The air we breathe the water we drink, the seas we fish in and soils we farm, the forests animals and plants which surround us are in danger. New terms and words describe these problems: acid rain, the greenhouse effect global warming holes in the ozone layer, desertification and industrial pollution. We are changing our environment. More and more gases and wastes escape from our factories. Rubbish, oil spillage, sand detergents damage our rivers and seas- forest give us timber and paper, but their loss results in soil erosion and also endanger wildlife. The richer countries of the world are mainly responsible for industrial pollution. This is where most of all the commercial energy is produced. In developing countries, poverty causes people to change their environment to over-graze grassland, to cut down trees for new land and firewood, to farm poor soil for food.
The United Nations Environmental Protection Agency says that an area of forest the size of Sierra Leone disappeared every year. Trees are cut down for timber which is used for building, furniture paper and fuel. They are also destroyed to provide land on which to graze animals and build new villages and towns. But downpour of rain and their root help to hold the soil together. Forests are also the home of many living things. The Amazon forest contain one fifth of all the species of birds in the world. In our forests, there may be plants and animals which could help in the discovery of new medicines of crops. To rescue and conserve our beautiful world, we must act cooperatively. Individuals, communities, nations and international associations, all have a responsibility. By learning to protect the natural environment, we can manage the earth's resources for generations to come```
The risk referred to in the passage is

```Our planet is at risk. Our environment is under threat. The air we breathe the water we drink, the seas we fish in and soils we farm, the forests animals and plants which surround us are in danger. New terms and words describe these problems: acid rain, the greenhouse effect global warming holes in the ozone layer, desertification and industrial pollution. We are changing our environment. More and more gases and wastes escape from our factories. Rubbish, oil spillage, sand detergents damage our rivers and seas- forest give us timber and paper, but their loss results in soil erosion and also endanger wildlife. The richer countries of the world are mainly responsible for industrial pollution. This is where most of all the commercial energy is produced. In developing countries, poverty causes people to change their environment to over-graze grassland, to cut down trees for new land and firewood, to farm poor soil for food.
The United Nations Environmental Protection Agency says that an area of forest the size of Sierra Leone disappeared every year. Trees are cut down for timber which is used for building, furniture paper and fuel. They are also destroyed to provide land on which to graze animals and build new villages and towns. But downpour of rain and their root help to hold the soil together. Forests are also the home of many living things. The Amazon forest contain one fifth of all the species of birds in the world. In our forests, there may be plants and animals which could help in the discovery of new medicines of crops. To rescue and conserve our beautiful world, we must act cooperatively. Individuals, communities, nations and international associations, all have a responsibility. By learning to protect the natural environment, we can manage the earth's resources for generations to come```
From the passage, it can be deduced that the inhabitants of developing countries

```Our planet is at risk. Our environment is under threat. The air we breathe the water we drink, the seas we fish in and soils we farm, the forests animals and plants which surround us are in danger. New terms and words describe these problems: acid rain, the greenhouse effect global warming holes in the ozone layer, desertification and industrial pollution. We are changing our environment. More and more gases and wastes escape from our factories. Rubbish, oil spillage, sand detergents damage our rivers and seas- forest give us timber and paper, but their loss results in soil erosion and also endanger wildlife. The richer countries of the world are mainly responsible for industrial pollution. This is where most of all the commercial energy is produced. In developing countries, poverty causes people to change their environment to over-graze grassland, to cut down trees for new land and firewood, to farm poor soil for food.
The United Nations Environmental Protection Agency says that an area of forest the size of Sierra Leone disappeared every year. Trees are cut down for timber which is used for building, furniture paper and fuel. They are also destroyed to provide land on which to graze animals and build new villages and towns. But downpour of rain and their root help to hold the soil together. Forests are also the home of many living things. The Amazon forest contain one fifth of all the species of birds in the world. In our forests, there may be plants and animals which could help in the discovery of new medicines of crops. To rescue and conserve our beautiful world, we must act cooperatively. Individuals, communities, nations and international associations, all have a responsibility. By learning to protect the natural environment, we can manage the earth's resources for generations to come```
According to the passage, the size of a forest depleted annually is

```Our planet is at risk. Our environment is under threat. The air we breathe the water we drink, the seas we fish in and soils we farm, the forests animals and plants which surround us are in danger. New terms and words describe these problems: acid rain, the greenhouse effect global warming holes in the ozone layer, desertification and industrial pollution. We are changing our environment. More and more gases and wastes escape from our factories. Rubbish, oil spillage, sand detergents damage our rivers and seas- forest give us timber and paper, but their loss results in soil erosion and also endanger wildlife. The richer countries of the world are mainly responsible for industrial pollution. This is where most of all the commercial energy is produced. In developing countries, poverty causes people to change their environment to over-graze grassland, to cut down trees for new land and firewood, to farm poor soil for food.
The United Nations Environmental Protection Agency says that an area of forest the size of Sierra Leone disappeared every year. Trees are cut down for timber which is used for building, furniture paper and fuel. They are also destroyed to provide land on which to graze animals and build new villages and towns. But downpour of rain and their root help to hold the soil together. Forests are also the home of many living things. The Amazon forest contain one fifth of all the species of birds in the world. In our forests, there may be plants and animals which could help in the discovery of new medicines of crops. To rescue and conserve our beautiful world, we must act cooperatively. Individuals, communities, nations and international associations, all have a responsibility. By learning to protect the natural environment, we can manage the earth's resources for generations to come```
The writer holds the richer countries responsible for industrial pollution-because of their

```Our planet is at risk. Our environment is under threat. The air we breathe the water we drink, the seas we fish in and soils we farm, the forests animals and plants which surround us are in danger. New terms and words describe these problems: acid rain, the greenhouse effect global warming holes in the ozone layer, desertification and industrial pollution. We are changing our environment. More and more gases and wastes escape from our factories. Rubbish, oil spillage, sand detergents damage our rivers and seas- forest give us timber and paper, but their loss results in soil erosion and also endanger wildlife. The richer countries of the world are mainly responsible for industrial pollution. This is where most of all the commercial energy is produced. In developing countries, poverty causes people to change their environment to over-graze grassland, to cut down trees for new land and firewood, to farm poor soil for food.
The United Nations Environmental Protection Agency says that an area of forest the size of Sierra Leone disappeared every year. Trees are cut down for timber which is used for building, furniture paper and fuel. They are also destroyed to provide land on which to graze animals and build new villages and towns. But downpour of rain and their root help to hold the soil together. Forests are also the home of many living things. The Amazon forest contain one fifth of all the species of birds in the world. In our forests, there may be plants and animals which could help in the discovery of new medicines of crops. To rescue and conserve our beautiful world, we must act cooperatively. Individuals, communities, nations and international associations, all have a responsibility. By learning to protect the natural environment, we can manage the earth's resources for generations to come```
The message of the writer is the

```In the following sentences, choose the word that best completes the meaning in each of the sentences```
The manager failed to control his staff because he was very

```In the following sentences, choose the word that best completes the meaning in each of the sentences```
The usefulness of the fertilizer in modern farming should be widely

```In the following sentences, choose the word that best completes the meaning in each of the sentences```
He was the only candidate who failed the interview. So he had to bear his

```In the following sentences, choose the word that best completes the meaning in each of the sentences```
The death of the night-guard continues to be a ...... to the police.

```In the following sentences, choose the word that best completes the meaning in each of the sentences```
A few politicians were ..... from the accusation of wrong doing.

```In the following sentences choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in italics/underlined in each of the sentence.```
The officer has commended the cordial relationship existing between the soldiers and the civilians.

```In the following sentences choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in italics/underlined in each of the sentence.```
Many forest experts would like to establish in this country because the environment is cenenial

```In the following sentences choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in italics/underlined in each of the sentence.```
The new chairman has exhibited prudence in his handling of the revenue.

```In the following sentences choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in italics/underlined in each of the sentence.```
There is no point dissipating energy on a useless argument.

```In the following sentences choose the word that is OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word in italics/underlined in each of the sentence.```
There is much apathy among youth nowadays towards reading novels.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
The sea wave continued to ...... the cliff on the west coast constantly.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
The college bus was travelling at a high ...... When the accident occurred

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
Note that only senior members of staff have the ..... of using the toilet upstairs.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
The Chief priest will ....... The man into the cult today.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
Obi is noted for his ...... attitude to his seniors at school.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
The girl that my brother introduced to us last week is pretty ....... ill mannered. A. B. C. D.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
The police report ....... was to that of the eye witness.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
The African extended family system gives security to ...... members.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
I know ........ Read more but I am tired.

```In each of questions, choose the words(s) or phase(s) which best fill(s) the gaps```
Insects can become .... to insecticides.