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TỔ TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I – 2023 – 2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
ĐỀ 001
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose UNDERLINED part differs from the other three in PRONUNCIATION in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. diagnose B. distinguish C. dedication D. figure
Question 2: A. believed B. maintained C. limited D. handled
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of STRESS in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. agricultural B. unemployed C. sustainable D. economic
Question 4: A. impact B. humble C. starving D. emerge
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the bold and underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 5: We have a lot of talented amateur artists in Bolton as well as some well- known painters.
A. accomplished B. intelligent C. incompetent D. suitable
Question 6: This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book, laced with genuine wit and elegantly written.
A. boring B. absorbing C. tedious D. exhausting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: Mr. Robinson said the scheme could not work for every household and will only serve 15,000 homes in the most densely populated areas – Skipton, Settle and South Craven.
A. sparsely B. compactly C. heavily D. solidly
Question 8: After a year at university, Kathrine ran out of steam and decided to drop out.
A. lost interest B. was tired C. earned much money D. became more enthusiastic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: He _________his Chinese course before he went to China to continue his business.
A. will finish. B. has finished. C. had finished. D. will have finished
Question 10: The telephone __________ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. invented B. is inventing C. be invented D. was invented
Question 11: The world would be a better place if more people showed________ to others.
A. generous B. generosity C. generously D. generousness
Question 12: _____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
Question 13: We are having ___ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ___weather in UK is not this bad.
A. the – the B. a – the C. Ø – the D. the – a
Question 14: I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She’s got little patience,______?
A. hasn’t she B. does she C. doesn’t she D. has she
Question 15: Of the four dresses, which is __________expensive?
A. the best B. the most C. the more D. the greater
Question 16: People migrate to urban areas on a massive ________ for many reasons.
A. scale B. level C. extent D. number
Question 17: My father has turned over a new __________ and he is not smoking anymore.
A. leaf B. branch C. flower D. book
Question 18: From____beginnings, sales have rocketed and are set for further high growth in the next three years.
A. humble B. reserved C. modest D. impoverished
Question 19: Indonesia got off to a ______start with a goal in the first half, but Vietnam still won match in the end.
A. jumping B. flying C. leaping D. kicking
Question 20: Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she______last week.
A. passed down B. passed out C. passed away D. passed off
Question 21: Many people tend to be unaware ________ the dangers from soot emissions.
A. to B. about C. of D. emission
Question 22: The theory _______by Albert Einstein is still widely accepted.
A. proposed B. proposes C. was proposed D. proposing
Question 23: Children shouldn’t be allowed ______time________computer games.
A. waste – to play B. to waste – playing C. wasting – playing D. to waste – to playing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: – Jenny: “I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller.”
– Kent: “__________”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s quite all right. D. Why not?
Question 25: – Jack: “__________”
– Jenny: “I think there are various reasons.”
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. I’d like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
When he was nine years old, Felix Finkbeiner gave a class presentation on climate change. The young German spoke about deforestation and its effect on the planet. At the end of his talk, he challenged the people of his country to help by planting one million trees. Nobody thought much would come of a nine-year-old’s school project. Before he was 20, however, Finkbeiner’s efforts had resulted in the planting of more than 14 billion trees around the world.
Finkbeiner and his classmates began the project – named ‘Plant-for-the-Planet’ – by planting the first tree outside their school. Other schools followed the example, and news of the one-million challenge spread. As a result, Finkbeiner was asked to speak at the European Parliament. Other invitations soon followed, and when he was just 13, he spoke at a United Nations conference in New York. “We cannot trust that adults alone will save our future,” he said in the speech. “We have to take our future in our hands.”
Finkbeiner is now in his twenties, and Plant-for-the-Planet is an organization with around 70,000 members. It works to teach people about climate change and to encourage the planting of more trees. Germany’s one millionth tree was planted long ago. The goal now is one trillion – 150 for every person on Earth.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer by Becky Tarver Chase and David Bohlke)
Question 26: What is the reading mainly about?
A. The problems that deforestation can cause for our planet
B. The effects climate change has on our planet
C. How planting trees can help the environment
D. How a young person has made a big difference to the environment
Question 27: According to paragraph 2, what happened to Finkbeiner after his “Plant-for-the – Planet” project had a widespread impact?
A. He discussed the problem of climate change with world leaders.
B. He made a presentation at a United Nations conference in New York.
C. He received an offer to make a speech at the European Parliament.
D. He had to confront many challenges.
Question 28: In the third paragraph, what does the word “It” refer to?
A. “Plant-for-the-Planet” organization B. Germany’s one millionth tree
C. Climate change D. Goal
Question 29: The word deforestation in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to
A. the increase of temperature B. the planting of trees
C. the cutting down of trees D. the decrease of temperature
Question 30: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Felix Finkbeiner delivered a class presentation on climate change.
B. “Plant-for-the-Planet” encourages people to plant more trees.
C. Germany’s one trillionth tree was planted when Felix was nine years old.
D. The first tree of the project was planted outside Felix’s school.
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.
Rapid urbanization can (31)______ long-term economic, social and environmental promise for developing countries if investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services are efficient and sustainable, the World Bank says in a new report.
In the next two decades, cities are predicted to expand by another two billion residents, (32)______ people move in unprecedented numbers from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities. More than 90 per- cent of this urban population growth is expected to occur in the developing world, (33)______ many cities are already struggling to provide basic (34)________ such as water, electricity, transport, health services and education.
Report authors note that most new urban growth will not take place in the “megacities” of the world e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta or New Delhi but rather in (35)______ commonly recognized “secondary” cities – places like Fushun in China, and Surat in India.
To help policymakers prepare for and manage growth, the report distills lessons learned from 12 countries across all geographic regions and stages of urbanization. It then translates these global lessons into practical policy advice.
Question 31: A. bring B. carry C. hold D. take
Question 32: A. because of B. as C. although D. due to
Question 33: A. what B. where C. which D. why
Question 34: A. demands B. needs C. orders D. uses
Question 35: A. less B. more C. much D. many
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 36: Last night, she stays up so late to study for her exams.
A. stays B. so C. to study D. her
Question 37: My sister finally got his own favorite piano to practice every day.
A. finally B. his C. to practice D. every
Question 38: She is a confidential and practiced speaker who always impresses her audience.
A. confidential B. practiced C. impresses D. audience
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many developing countries to limit rural – urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect. There are a number of reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly.
First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of scale. Asian urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced using fewer resources with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the ecological footprint. The service sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As services generally pollute less than manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the environment.
Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban economics literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make public transport more viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling rather than driving. Third, environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water, sanitation, and waste management are much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more people to have access to environment-friendly facilities and services at affordable prices.
Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-friendly equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green innovations in Asia’s cities will be supported by the region’s vast market as the billions of people who will be buying energy-efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in developing such products. Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides people with better food, education, housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund infrastructure projects, reducing congestion and improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-environment stance among property owners and the middle class, which is crucial for the introduction and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and companies are locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power generation, transportation, construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment of the impact of urbanization on the environment must balance its benign and adverse effects.
(Source: https://www.asiaparhwarys-adbi.org/)
Question 39: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Urban sprawl brings challenges. B. Five things to do in the age of urbanization.
C. Urbanization might actually do some good. D. Driving force behind urbanization.
Question 40: According to paragraph 3, through which can the optimization of power be achieved?
A. High-powered public transport. B. The awareness of commuters
C. Interconnected relationships of townspeople D. The proximity of places in cities.
Question 41: The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. gentle B. harmful C. considerate D. overwhelming
Question 42: According to paragraph 4, why is the promotion of an environmentally friendly attitude necessary?
A. So that the government will not need a forceful means of regulation.
B. It is conducive to the later intervention of legal rules.
C. Urbanization cannot proceed further without the consideration for nature.
D. Due to the conscience of the affluent
Question 43: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The service industry does more harm than good.
B. The term “urbanization” refers to when the lifestyle that is common in a city becomes prevalent
C. Visionary technologies can ensure environmentally sustainable development.
B The detrimental effects of urbanization on the environment cannot be reversed.
Question 44: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to.
A. migrants B. Asian cities C. costs D. clients
Question 45: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Urbanization will not take its course for the better.
B. Everyone has been mistaken about the urbanization.
C. We can look forward to a green society in a not -so – distant future.
D. There are not enough countermeasures for the negative effects of urbanization.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before. B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
Question 47: “I didn’t use my mobile phone in the exam room,” Lan said.
A. Lan suggested using her mobile phone in the exam room.
B. Lan denied using her mobile phone in the exam room.
C. Lan promised to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
D. Lan threatened to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
Question 48: He needs to come to the interview early.
A. It is necessary that he comes to the interview early. B. He doesn’t have to come to the interview late.
C. It is necessary for him to come to the interview early. D. There is no need to come to the interview early.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking.
A. Had I been thinking, I wouldn’t have made that terrible mistake.
B. If I was thinking, I wouldn’t make that terrible mistake.
C. I wasn’t thinking, which resulted from that terrible mistake.
D. The terrible mistake is caused when I am not thinking
Question 50: The train arrived at the station. Shortly after that the passengers rushed towards it.
A. No sooner had the train arrived at the station than the passengers rushed towards it.
B. Hardly had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
C. Scarcely had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
D. Not until the passengers rushed towards the train did it arrive at the station.
-THE END-
ĐỀ 002
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
When he was nine years old, Felix Finkbeiner gave a class presentation on climate change. The young German spoke about deforestation and its effect on the planet. At the end of his talk, he challenged the people of his country to help by planting one million trees. Nobody thought much would come of a nine-year-old’s school project. Before he was 20, however, Finkbeiner’s efforts had resulted in the planting of more than 14 billion trees around the world.
Finkbeiner and his classmates began the project – named ‘Plant-for-the-Planet’ – by planting the first tree outside their school. Other schools followed the example, and news of the one-million challenge spread. As a result, Finkbeiner was asked to speak at the European Parliament. Other invitations soon followed, and when he was just 13, he spoke at a United Nations conference in New York. “We cannot trust that adults alone will save our future,” he said in the speech. “We have to take our future in our hands.”
Finkbeiner is now in his twenties, and Plant-for-the-Planet is an organization with around 70,000 members. It works to teach people about climate change and to encourage the planting of more trees. Germany’s one millionth tree was planted long ago. The goal now is one trillion – 150 for every person on Earth.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer by Becky Tarver Chase and David Bohlke)
Question 1: What is the reading mainly about?
A. The problems that deforestation can cause for our planet
B. The effects climate change has on our planet
C. How planting trees can help the environment
D. How a young person has made a big difference to the environment
Question 2: According to paragraph 2, what happened to Finkbeiner after his “Plant-for-the – Planet” project had a widespread impact?
A. He discussed the problem of climate change with world leaders.
B. He made a presentation at a United Nations conference in New York.
C. He received an offer to make a speech at the European Parliament.
D. He had to confront many challenges.
Question 3: In the third paragraph, what does the word “It” refer to?
A. “Plant-for-the-Planet” organization B. Germany’s one millionth tree
C. Climate change D. Goal
Question 4: The word deforestation in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to
A. the increase of temperature B. the planting of trees
C. the cutting down of trees D. the decrease of temperature
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Felix Finkbeiner delivered a class presentation on climate change.
B. “Plant-for-the-Planet” encourages people to plant more trees.
C. Germany’s one trillionth tree was planted when Felix was nine years old.
D. The first tree of the project was planted outside Felix’s school.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose UNDERLINED part differs from the other three in PRONUNCIATION in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. diagnose B. distinguish C. dedication D. figure
Question 7: A. believed B. maintained C. limited D. handled
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.
Rapid urbanization can (8)______ long-term economic, social and environmental promise for developing countries if investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services are efficient and sustainable, the World Bank says in a new report.
In the next two decades, cities are predicted to expand by another two billion residents, (9)______ people move in unprecedented numbers from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities. More than 90 per- cent of this urban population growth is expected to occur in the developing world, (10)______ many cities are already struggling to provide basic (11)________ such as water, electricity, transport, health services and education.
Report authors note that most new urban growth will not take place in the “megacities” of the world e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta or New Delhi but rather in (12)______ commonly recognized “secondary” cities – places like Fushun in China, and Surat in India.
To help policymakers prepare for and manage growth, the report distills lessons learned from 12 countries across all geographic regions and stages of urbanization. It then translates these global lessons into practical policy advice.
Question 8: A. bring B. carry C. hold D. take
Question 9: A. because of B. as C. although D. due to
Question 10: A. what B. where C. which D. why
Question 11: A. demands B. needs C. orders D. uses
Question 12: A. less B. more C. much D. many
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 13: He _________his Chinese course before he went to China to continue his business.
A. will finish. B. has finished. C. had finished. D. will have finished
Question 14: The telephone __________ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. invented B. is inventing C. be invented D. was invented
Question 15: The world would be a better place if more people showed________ to others.
A. generous B. generosity C. generously D. generousness
Question 16: _____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
Question 17: We are having ___ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ___weather in UK is not this bad.
A. the – the B. a – the C. Ø – the D. the – a
Question 18: I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She’s got little patience,______?
A. hasn’t she B. does she C. doesn’t she D. has she
Question 19: Of the four dresses, which is __________expensive?
A. the best B. the most C. the more D. the greater
Question 20: People migrate to urban areas on a massive ________ for many reasons.
A. scale B. level C. extent D. number
Question 21: My father has turned over a new __________ and he is not smoking anymore.
A. leaf B. branch C. flower D. book
Question 22: From____beginnings, sales have rocketed and are set for further high growth in the next three years.
A. humble B. reserved C. modest D. impoverished
Question 23: Indonesia got off to a ______start with a goal in the first half, but Vietnam still won match in the end.
A. jumping B. flying C. leaping D. kicking
Question 24: Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she______last week.
A. passed down B. passed out C. passed away D. passed off
Question 25: Many people tend to be unaware ________ the dangers from soot emissions.
A. to B. about C. of D. emission
Question 26: The theory _______by Albert Einstein is still widely accepted.
A. proposed B. proposes C. was proposed D. proposing
Question 27: Children shouldn’t be allowed ______time________computer games.
A. waste – to play B. to waste – playing C. wasting – playing D. to waste – to playing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 28: – Jenny: “I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller.”
– Kent: “__________”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s quite all right. D. Why not?
Question 29: – Jack: “__________”
– Jenny: “I think there are various reasons.”
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. I’d like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 30: Mr. Robinson said the scheme could not work for every household and will only serve 15,000 homes in the most densely populated areas – Skipton, Settle and South Craven.
A. sparsely B. compactly C. heavily D. solidly
Question 31: After a year at university, Kathrine ran out of steam and decided to drop out.
A. lost interest B. was tired C. earned much money D. became more enthusiastic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 32: Last night, she stays up so late to study for her exams.
A. stays B. so C. to study D. her
Question 33: My sister finally got his own favorite piano to practice every day.
A. finally B. his C. to practice D. every
Question 34: She is a confidential and practiced speaker who always impresses her audience.
A. confidential B. practiced C. impresses D. audience
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many developing countries to limit rural – urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect. There are a number of reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly.
First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of scale. Asian urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced using fewer resources with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the ecological footprint. The service sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As services generally pollute less than manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the environment.
Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban economics literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make public transport more viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling rather than driving. Third, environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water, sanitation, and waste management are much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more people to have access to environment-friendly facilities and services at affordable prices.
Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-friendly equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green innovations in Asia’s cities will be supported by the region’s vast market as the billions of people who will be buying energy-efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in developing such products. Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides people with better food, education, housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund infrastructure projects, reducing congestion and improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-environment stance among property owners and the middle class, which is crucial for the introduction and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and companies are locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power generation, transportation, construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment of the impact of urbanization on the environment must balance its benign and adverse effects.
(Source: https://www.asiaparhwarys-adbi.org/)
Question 35: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Urban sprawl brings challenges. B. Five things to do in the age of urbanization.
C. Urbanization might actually do some good. D. Driving force behind urbanization.
Question 36: According to paragraph 3, through which can the optimization of power be achieved?
A. High-powered public transport. B. The awareness of commuters
C. Interconnected relationships of townspeople D. The proximity of places in cities.
Question 37: The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. gentle B. harmful C. considerate D. overwhelming
Question 38: According to paragraph 4, why is the promotion of an environmentally friendly attitude necessary?
A. So that the government will not need a forceful means of regulation.
B. It is conducive to the later intervention of legal rules.
C. Urbanization cannot proceed further without the consideration for nature.
D. Due to the conscience of the affluent
Question 39: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The service industry does more harm than good.
B. The term “urbanization” refers to when the lifestyle that is common in a city becomes prevalent
C. Visionary technologies can ensure environmentally sustainable development.
B The detrimental effects of urbanization on the environment cannot be reversed.
Question 40: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to.
A. migrants B. Asian cities C. costs D. clients
Question 41: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Urbanization will not take its course for the better.
B. Everyone has been mistaken about the urbanization.
C. We can look forward to a green society in a not -so – distant future.
D. There are not enough countermeasures for the negative effects of urbanization.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 42: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before. B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
Question 43: “I didn’t use my mobile phone in the exam room,” Lan said.
A. Lan suggested using her mobile phone in the exam room.
B. Lan denied using her mobile phone in the exam room.
C. Lan promised to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
D. Lan threatened to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
Question 44: He needs to come to the interview early.
A. It is necessary that he comes to the interview early. B. He doesn’t have to come to the interview late.
C. It is necessary for him to come to the interview early. D. There is no need to come to the interview early.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 45: I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking.
A. Had I been thinking, I wouldn’t have made that terrible mistake.
B. If I was thinking, I wouldn’t make that terrible mistake.
C. I wasn’t thinking, which resulted from that terrible mistake.
D. The terrible mistake is caused when I am not thinking
Question 46: The train arrived at the station. Shortly after that the passengers rushed towards it.
A. No sooner had the train arrived at the station than the passengers rushed towards it.
B. Hardly had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
C. Scarcely had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
D. Not until the passengers rushed towards the train did it arrive at the station.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of STRESS in each of the following questions.
Question 47: A. agricultural B. unemployed C. sustainable D. economic
Question 48: A. impact B. humble C. starving D. emerge
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the bold and underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 49: We have a lot of talented amateur artists in Bolton as well as some well- known painters.
A. accomplished B. intelligent C. incompetent D. suitable
Question 50: This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book, laced with genuine wit and elegantly written.
A. boring B. absorbing C. tedious D. exhausting
-THE END-
ĐỀ 003
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 1: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before. B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
Question 2: “I didn’t use my mobile phone in the exam room,” Lan said.
A. Lan suggested using her mobile phone in the exam room.
B. Lan denied using her mobile phone in the exam room.
C. Lan promised to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
D. Lan threatened to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
Question 3: He needs to come to the interview early.
A. It is necessary that he comes to the interview early. B. He doesn’t have to come to the interview late.
C. It is necessary for him to come to the interview early. D. There is no need to come to the interview early.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 4: – Jenny: “I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller.”
– Kent: “__________”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s quite all right. D. Why not?
Question 5: – Jack: “__________”
– Jenny: “I think there are various reasons.”
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. I’d like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose UNDERLINED part differs from the other three in PRONUNCIATION in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. diagnose B. distinguish C. dedication D. figure
Question 7: A. believed B. maintained C. limited D. handled
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 8: I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking.
A. Had I been thinking, I wouldn’t have made that terrible mistake.
B. If I was thinking, I wouldn’t make that terrible mistake.
C. I wasn’t thinking, which resulted from that terrible mistake.
D. The terrible mistake is caused when I am not thinking
Question 9: The train arrived at the station. Shortly after that the passengers rushed towards it.
A. No sooner had the train arrived at the station than the passengers rushed towards it.
B. Hardly had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
C. Scarcely had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
D. Not until the passengers rushed towards the train did it arrive at the station.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of STRESS in each of the following questions.
Question 10: A. agricultural B. unemployed C. sustainable D. economic
Question 11: A. impact B. humble C. starving D. emerge
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the bold and underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 12: We have a lot of talented amateur artists in Bolton as well as some well- known painters.
A. accomplished B. intelligent C. incompetent D. suitable
Question 13: This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book, laced with genuine wit and elegantly written.
A. boring B. absorbing C. tedious D. exhausting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 14: Mr. Robinson said the scheme could not work for every household and will only serve 15,000 homes in the most densely populated areas – Skipton, Settle and South Craven.
A. sparsely B. compactly C. heavily D. solidly
Question 15: After a year at university, Kathrine ran out of steam and decided to drop out.
A. lost interest B. was tired C. earned much money D. became more enthusiastic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 16: He _________his Chinese course before he went to China to continue his business.
A. will finish. B. has finished. C. had finished. D. will have finished
Question 17: The telephone __________ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. invented B. is inventing C. be invented D. was invented
Question 18: The world would be a better place if more people showed________ to others.
A. generous B. generosity C. generously D. generousness
Question 19: _____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
Question 20: We are having ___ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ___weather in UK is not this bad.
A. the – the B. a – the C. Ø – the D. the – a
Question 21: I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She’s got little patience,______?
A. hasn’t she B. does she C. doesn’t she D. has she
Question 22: Of the four dresses, which is __________expensive?
A. the best B. the most C. the more D. the greater
Question 23: People migrate to urban areas on a massive ________ for many reasons.
A. scale B. level C. extent D. number
Question 24: My father has turned over a new __________ and he is not smoking anymore.
A. leaf B. branch C. flower D. book
Question 25: From____beginnings, sales have rocketed and are set for further high growth in the next three years.
A. humble B. reserved C. modest D. impoverished
Question 26: Indonesia got off to a ______start with a goal in the first half, but Vietnam still won match in the end.
A. jumping B. flying C. leaping D. kicking
Question 27: Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she______last week.
A. passed down B. passed out C. passed away D. passed off
Question 28: Many people tend to be unaware ________ the dangers from soot emissions.
A. to B. about C. of D. emission
Question 29: The theory _______by Albert Einstein is still widely accepted.
A. proposed B. proposes C. was proposed D. proposing
Question 30: Children shouldn’t be allowed ______time________computer games.
A. waste – to play B. to waste – playing C. wasting – playing D. to waste – to playing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
When he was nine years old, Felix Finkbeiner gave a class presentation on climate change. The young German spoke about deforestation and its effect on the planet. At the end of his talk, he challenged the people of his country to help by planting one million trees. Nobody thought much would come of a nine-year-old’s school project. Before he was 20, however, Finkbeiner’s efforts had resulted in the planting of more than 14 billion trees around the world.
Finkbeiner and his classmates began the project – named ‘Plant-for-the-Planet’ – by planting the first tree outside their school. Other schools followed the example, and news of the one-million challenge spread. As a result, Finkbeiner was asked to speak at the European Parliament. Other invitations soon followed, and when he was just 13, he spoke at a United Nations conference in New York. “We cannot trust that adults alone will save our future,” he said in the speech. “We have to take our future in our hands.”
Finkbeiner is now in his twenties, and Plant-for-the-Planet is an organization with around 70,000 members. It works to teach people about climate change and to encourage the planting of more trees. Germany’s one millionth tree was planted long ago. The goal now is one trillion – 150 for every person on Earth.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer by Becky Tarver Chase and David Bohlke)
Question 31: What is the reading mainly about?
A. The problems that deforestation can cause for our planet
B. The effects climate change has on our planet
C. How planting trees can help the environment
D. How a young person has made a big difference to the environment
Question 32: According to paragraph 2, what happened to Finkbeiner after his “Plant-for-the – Planet” project had a widespread impact?
A. He discussed the problem of climate change with world leaders.
B. He made a presentation at a United Nations conference in New York.
C. He received an offer to make a speech at the European Parliament.
D. He had to confront many challenges.
Question 33: In the third paragraph, what does the word “It” refer to?
A. “Plant-for-the-Planet” organization B. Germany’s one millionth tree
C. Climate change D. Goal
Question 34: The word deforestation in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to
A. the increase of temperature B. the planting of trees
C. the cutting down of trees D. the decrease of temperature
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Felix Finkbeiner delivered a class presentation on climate change.
B. “Plant-for-the-Planet” encourages people to plant more trees.
C. Germany’s one trillionth tree was planted when Felix was nine years old.
D. The first tree of the project was planted outside Felix’s school.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many developing countries to limit rural – urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect. There are a number of reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly.
First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of scale. Asian urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced using fewer resources with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the ecological footprint. The service sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As services generally pollute less than manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the environment.
Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban economics literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make public transport more viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling rather than driving. Third, environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water, sanitation, and waste management are much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more people to have access to environment-friendly facilities and services at affordable prices.
Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-friendly equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green innovations in Asia’s cities will be supported by the region’s vast market as the billions of people who will be buying energy-efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in developing such products. Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides people with better food, education, housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund infrastructure projects, reducing congestion and improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-environment stance among property owners and the middle class, which is crucial for the introduction and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and companies are locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power generation, transportation, construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment of the impact of urbanization on the environment must balance its benign and adverse effects.
(Source: https://www.asiaparhwarys-adbi.org/)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Urban sprawl brings challenges. B. Five things to do in the age of urbanization.
C. Urbanization might actually do some good. D. Driving force behind urbanization.
Question 37: According to paragraph 3, through which can the optimization of power be achieved?
A. High-powered public transport. B. The awareness of commuters
C. Interconnected relationships of townspeople D. The proximity of places in cities.
Question 38: The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. gentle B. harmful C. considerate D. overwhelming
Question 39: According to paragraph 4, why is the promotion of an environmentally friendly attitude necessary?
A. So that the government will not need a forceful means of regulation.
B. It is conducive to the later intervention of legal rules.
C. Urbanization cannot proceed further without the consideration for nature.
D. Due to the conscience of the affluent
Question 40: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The service industry does more harm than good.
B. The term “urbanization” refers to when the lifestyle that is common in a city becomes prevalent
C. Visionary technologies can ensure environmentally sustainable development.
B The detrimental effects of urbanization on the environment cannot be reversed.
Question 41: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to.
A. migrants B. Asian cities C. costs D. clients
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Urbanization will not take its course for the better.
B. Everyone has been mistaken about the urbanization.
C. We can look forward to a green society in a not -so – distant future.
D. There are not enough countermeasures for the negative effects of urbanization.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43: Last night, she stays up so late to study for her exams.
A. stays B. so C. to study D. her
Question 44: My sister finally got his own favorite piano to practice every day.
A. finally B. his C. to practice D. every
Question 45: She is a confidential and practiced speaker who always impresses her audience.
A. confidential B. practiced C. impresses D. audience
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.
Rapid urbanization can (46)______ long-term economic, social and environmental promise for developing countries if investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services are efficient and sustainable, the World Bank says in a new report.
In the next two decades, cities are predicted to expand by another two billion residents, (47)______ people move in unprecedented numbers from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities. More than 90 per- cent of this urban population growth is expected to occur in the developing world, (48)______ many cities are already struggling to provide basic (49)________ such as water, electricity, transport, health services and education.
Report authors note that most new urban growth will not take place in the “megacities” of the world e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta or New Delhi but rather in (50)______ commonly recognized “secondary” cities – places like Fushun in China, and Surat in India.
To help policymakers prepare for and manage growth, the report distills lessons learned from 12 countries across all geographic regions and stages of urbanization. It then translates these global lessons into practical policy advice.
Question 46: A. bring B. carry C. hold D. take
Question 47: A. because of B. as C. although D. due to
Question 48: A. what B. where C. which D. why
Question 49: A. demands B. needs C. orders D. uses
Question 50: A. less B. more C. much D. many
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many developing countries to limit rural – urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect. There are a number of reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly.
First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of scale. Asian urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced using fewer resources with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the ecological footprint. The service sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As services generally pollute less than manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the environment.
Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban economics literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make public transport more viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling rather than driving. Third, environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water, sanitation, and waste management are much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more people to have access to environment-friendly facilities and services at affordable prices.
Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-friendly equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green innovations in Asia’s cities will be supported by the region’s vast market as the billions of people who will be buying energy-efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in developing such products. Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides people with better food, education, housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund infrastructure projects, reducing congestion and improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-environment stance among property owners and the middle class, which is crucial for the introduction and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and companies are locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power generation, transportation, construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment of the impact of urbanization on the environment must balance its benign and adverse effects.
(Source: https://www.asiaparhwarys-adbi.org/)
Question 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Urban sprawl brings challenges. B. Five things to do in the age of urbanization.
C. Urbanization might actually do some good. D. Driving force behind urbanization.
Question 2: According to paragraph 3, through which can the optimization of power be achieved?
A. High-powered public transport. B. The awareness of commuters
C. Interconnected relationships of townspeople D. The proximity of places in cities.
Question 3: The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. gentle B. harmful C. considerate D. overwhelming
Question 4: According to paragraph 4, why is the promotion of an environmentally friendly attitude necessary?
A. So that the government will not need a forceful means of regulation.
B. It is conducive to the later intervention of legal rules.
C. Urbanization cannot proceed further without the consideration for nature.
D. Due to the conscience of the affluent
Question 5: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The service industry does more harm than good.
B. The term “urbanization” refers to when the lifestyle that is common in a city becomes prevalent
C. Visionary technologies can ensure environmentally sustainable development.
B The detrimental effects of urbanization on the environment cannot be reversed.
Question 6: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to.
A. migrants B. Asian cities C. costs D. clients
Question 7: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Urbanization will not take its course for the better.
B. Everyone has been mistaken about the urbanization.
C. We can look forward to a green society in a not -so – distant future.
D. There are not enough countermeasures for the negative effects of urbanization.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 8: I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking.
A. Had I been thinking, I wouldn’t have made that terrible mistake.
B. If I was thinking, I wouldn’t make that terrible mistake.
C. I wasn’t thinking, which resulted from that terrible mistake.
D. The terrible mistake is caused when I am not thinking
Question 9: The train arrived at the station. Shortly after that the passengers rushed towards it.
A. No sooner had the train arrived at the station than the passengers rushed towards it.
B. Hardly had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
C. Scarcely had the passengers rushed towards the train when it arrived at the station.
D. Not until the passengers rushed towards the train did it arrive at the station.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose UNDERLINED part differs from the other three in PRONUNCIATION in each of the following questions.
Question 10: A. diagnose B. distinguish C. dedication D. figure
Question 11: A. believed B. maintained C. limited D. handled
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of STRESS in each of the following questions.
Question 12: A. agricultural B. unemployed C. sustainable D. economic
Question 13: A. impact B. humble C. starving D. emerge
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 14: Mr. Robinson said the scheme could not work for every household and will only serve 15,000 homes in the most densely populated areas – Skipton, Settle and South Craven.
A. sparsely B. compactly C. heavily D. solidly
Question 15: After a year at university, Kathrine ran out of steam and decided to drop out.
A. lost interest B. was tired C. earned much money D. became more enthusiastic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 16: He _________his Chinese course before he went to China to continue his business.
A. will finish. B. has finished. C. had finished. D. will have finished
Question 17: The telephone __________ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. invented B. is inventing C. be invented D. was invented
Question 18: The world would be a better place if more people showed________ to others.
A. generous B. generosity C. generously D. generousness
Question 19: _____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
Question 20: We are having ___ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ___weather in UK is not this bad.
A. the – the B. a – the C. Ø – the D. the – a
Question 21: I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She’s got little patience,______?
A. hasn’t she B. does she C. doesn’t she D. has she
Question 22: Of the four dresses, which is __________expensive?
A. the best B. the most C. the more D. the greater
Question 23: People migrate to urban areas on a massive ________ for many reasons.
A. scale B. level C. extent D. number
Question 24: My father has turned over a new __________ and he is not smoking anymore.
A. leaf B. branch C. flower D. book
Question 25: From____beginnings, sales have rocketed and are set for further high growth in the next three years.
A. humble B. reserved C. modest D. impoverished
Question 26: Indonesia got off to a ______start with a goal in the first half, but Vietnam still won match in the end.
A. jumping B. flying C. leaping D. kicking
Question 27: Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she______last week.
A. passed down B. passed out C. passed away D. passed off
Question 28: Many people tend to be unaware ________ the dangers from soot emissions.
A. to B. about C. of D. emission
Question 29: The theory _______by Albert Einstein is still widely accepted.
A. proposed B. proposes C. was proposed D. proposing
Question 30: Children shouldn’t be allowed ______time________computer games.
A. waste – to play B. to waste – playing C. wasting – playing D. to waste – to playing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 31: – Jenny: “I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller.”
– Kent: “__________”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s quite all right. D. Why not?
Question 32: – Jack: “__________”
– Jenny: “I think there are various reasons.”
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. I’d like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the bold and underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 33: We have a lot of talented amateur artists in Bolton as well as some well- known painters.
A. accomplished B. intelligent C. incompetent D. suitable
Question 34: This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book, laced with genuine wit and elegantly written.
A. boring B. absorbing C. tedious D. exhausting
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
When he was nine years old, Felix Finkbeiner gave a class presentation on climate change. The young German spoke about deforestation and its effect on the planet. At the end of his talk, he challenged the people of his country to help by planting one million trees. Nobody thought much would come of a nine-year-old’s school project. Before he was 20, however, Finkbeiner’s efforts had resulted in the planting of more than 14 billion trees around the world.
Finkbeiner and his classmates began the project – named ‘Plant-for-the-Planet’ – by planting the first tree outside their school. Other schools followed the example, and news of the one-million challenge spread. As a result, Finkbeiner was asked to speak at the European Parliament. Other invitations soon followed, and when he was just 13, he spoke at a United Nations conference in New York. “We cannot trust that adults alone will save our future,” he said in the speech. “We have to take our future in our hands.”
Finkbeiner is now in his twenties, and Plant-for-the-Planet is an organization with around 70,000 members. It works to teach people about climate change and to encourage the planting of more trees. Germany’s one millionth tree was planted long ago. The goal now is one trillion – 150 for every person on Earth.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer by Becky Tarver Chase and David Bohlke)
Question 35: What is the reading mainly about?
A. The problems that deforestation can cause for our planet
B. The effects climate change has on our planet
C. How planting trees can help the environment
D. How a young person has made a big difference to the environment
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, what happened to Finkbeiner after his “Plant-for-the – Planet” project had a widespread impact?
A. He discussed the problem of climate change with world leaders.
B. He made a presentation at a United Nations conference in New York.
C. He received an offer to make a speech at the European Parliament.
D. He had to confront many challenges.
Question 37: In the third paragraph, what does the word “It” refer to?
A. “Plant-for-the-Planet” organization B. Germany’s one millionth tree
C. Climate change D. Goal
Question 38: The word deforestation in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to
A. the increase of temperature B. the planting of trees
C. the cutting down of trees D. the decrease of temperature
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Felix Finkbeiner delivered a class presentation on climate change.
B. “Plant-for-the-Planet” encourages people to plant more trees.
C. Germany’s one trillionth tree was planted when Felix was nine years old.
D. The first tree of the project was planted outside Felix’s school.
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.
Rapid urbanization can (40)______ long-term economic, social and environmental promise for developing countries if investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services are efficient and sustainable, the World Bank says in a new report.
In the next two decades, cities are predicted to expand by another two billion residents, (41)______ people move in unprecedented numbers from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities. More than 90 per- cent of this urban population growth is expected to occur in the developing world, (42)______ many cities are already struggling to provide basic (43)________ such as water, electricity, transport, health services and education.
Report authors note that most new urban growth will not take place in the “megacities” of the world e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta or New Delhi but rather in (44)______ commonly recognized “secondary” cities – places like Fushun in China, and Surat in India.
To help policymakers prepare for and manage growth, the report distills lessons learned from 12 countries across all geographic regions and stages of urbanization. It then translates these global lessons into practical policy advice.
Question 40: A. bring B. carry C. hold D. take
Question 41: A. because of B. as C. although D. due to
Question 42: A. what B. where C. which D. why
Question 43: A. demands B. needs C. orders D. uses
Question 44: A. less B. more C. much D. many
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 45: Last night, she stays up so late to study for her exams.
A. stays B. so C. to study D. her
Question 46: My sister finally got his own favorite piano to practice every day.
A. finally B. his C. to practice D. every
Question 47: She is a confidential and practiced speaker who always impresses her audience.
A. confidential B. practiced C. impresses D. audience
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 48: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before. B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
Question 49: “I didn’t use my mobile phone in the exam room,” Lan said.
A. Lan suggested using her mobile phone in the exam room.
B. Lan denied using her mobile phone in the exam room.
C. Lan promised to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
D. Lan threatened to use her mobile phone in the exam room.
Question 50: He needs to come to the interview early.
A. It is necessary that he comes to the interview early. B. He doesn’t have to come to the interview late.
C. It is necessary for him to come to the interview early. D. There is no need to come to the interview early.
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