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NĂM HỌC 2021-2022- MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 .
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. topic B. interesting C. singer D. inspire 2. A. chef B. waver C. singer D. talent 3. A. none B. phone C. stone D. zone 4. A. life B. like C. live D. lively
5. A.climb B. summit C.provide D. survival
6. A. renewable B.deplete C. replenish D. preservation
7. A.mild B. mildew C. mile D. pile
8. A. devote B.envelope C. remote D. overdone
9. A.diagnose B. achievement C. talented D.anonymous
10. A. fluctuate B. sanitation C. established D. steadily
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. celebrity B. charitable C. anonymous D. respectable
2. A. sustainable B. geothermal C. replenishment D.organically
3. A. habitat B. promotion C. bronchitis D.replenish
4. A. overcome B. incident C. dedicate D. currently
5. A. progressive B. congestion C. urbanised D. creation
6. A. benefit B.organic C. generate D. biomass 7. A. confide B. comfort C. inflate D. severe
8. A. perseverance B.experience C. dedication D. influential
9. A. emigrate B. immigrate C. advocate D. inhabit
10. A. expand B. migrate C. effect D. double
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience. A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered
2. She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions. A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
3. It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas. A. evil B. optional C. unnecessary D. vital
4.We can protect many species by keeping them in wildlife reserves. A. protected land B. saved land C. park D. Zoo
5. The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities. A. education B. employment C. stabilization D. wealth
6. Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear. A. natural B. plastic C. synthetic D. artificial
7. Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world. A. inspirational B. provocative C . stimulating D. universal
8. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected
9. Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings are extraordinarily sophisticated. A. old-fashioned B. basic C. primitive D. complex 1
10. With so many daily design resources, how do you stay up-to-date with technology without spending too much time on it? A. connect to Internet all day B. update new status C. get latest information D. use social network daily
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following question.
1. During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves jobless after a night. A. unemployed B. redundant C. unoccupied D. supplementary
2. I don't believe in anything he says, he is unreliable. A. inaccurate B. unstable C. trustworthy D. irresponsible
3.If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly. A. use up B. add to C. reduce D. exhaust
4. This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss. A. ambitious and greedy B. attentive and helpful C. generous and gracious D. polite and friendly
5.They are going to have to amputate his left leg which was badly injured in the accident. A. mend B. separate C. cut off D. remove
6. A cost-effective way to fight crime is that instead of making punishments more severe, the authorities
should increase the odds that lawbreakers will be apprehended and punished quickly. A. economical B. practical C. profitable D. worthless
7. Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination is now disappearing. A. unfairness B. injustice C. partiality D. equality
8. She stays incredibly focused and is never distracted by others. A. disturbed B. confused C. bewildered D. concentrated
9. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment. A. durable B. long-lasting C. steady D. temporary
10. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly. A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I am so happy. I have just passed my history exam.
A. Congratulations! B. What's the matter? C. Get well soon! D. Thanks a lot 2. Mark: “____”
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?
3. ____ the wild, giant pandas eat bamboo. A. On B. Into C. Onto D. In
4. After a hard-working day, I went to ____ bed and had ____ most beautiful dream ever. A. the - the B. a – the C. a – a D. Ø - the
5. Who is ____ girl over there with Jimmy? A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
6. Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hardwork and ____. A. indifference B. dedication C. loyalty D. reputation
7.The council wants to ____ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter. A. preserve B. store C. defense D. abandon
8. Einstein ____ a great impact on modern physics. A. feels B. does C. a D. has
9. There is little ____ of things improving soon. 2 A. probability B. probably C. probable D. probabilities
10. I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will ____ and be in charge. A. take over B. take on C. take up D. take in
11.This species of African elephants is ____. A. dying out B. dying of C. dying on D. dying down
12. Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses. A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
13. Tom: Good luck to you in your exam! -- David: ____________ A. Thank you! Same to you. B. Yeah. That's the one. C. Well, I'll see. D. Don't worry! I'll be fine.
14. Tom: Can I leave a message to Jim? ---- David: ____________ A. I'll ask him to call you. B. Of course, you can. C. If you don't mind. D. Yes, you can take it.
15. Peter was __ a hurry to go, so he did not stop to greet me. A. in B. on C. with D. over
16. Over _______ past few decades, _______ schools in the USA have been testing various arrangements. A. the / Ø B. Ø / Ø C. a / the D. Ø / the
17. .In _______ most countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
18.Martin Luther King devoted his life to the ____ of voting right for black people. A. effort B. realization C. achievement D. performance
19. It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home. A. shake B. hold C. join D. take
20.The ______ to success is to be ready from the start. A. key B. response C. agreement D. demand
21. The stores will inevitably end up ____ with each other to increase their market shares. A. contesting B. contending C. competing D. completing
22. A good leader in globalization is not to impose but ____ change. A. facilitate B. cause C. show D. oppose
23. Switching to ____ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment. A. energy-wasting
B. energy-expending C. energy-lacking D. energy-saving
24. We ____ the kittens carefully and sold them for a good profit. A. brought up B. grew up C . rose D. aroused
25. Tom: What a wonderful party! ----- David: _________ A. I am fine. Thank you!
B. I don't know. Let me check. C. I am happy you like it. D. Same to you. Thanks!
26. Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller." Mark: “____” A. I couldn't agree more. B. It's nice of you to say so. C. That's quite all right. D. Why not?
27. I waved ____ him from the window but he didn't see me. A. through B. for C. up D. to
28. _______ music is _______ popular pastime at many schools. A. Ø / a B. The / the C. A / the D. The / Ø
29. _______ schooling is compulsory in Australia between _______ ages of six and seventeen. A. The / Ø B. A / an C. Ø / the D. The / ah
30. His father used to be a ____ professor at the university. Many students worshipped him. A. distinct B. distinctive C. distinguishing D. distinguished
31. He is ____influenced by his father and grandfather. His behaviors and decisions are exactly the same. A. mightily B. strongly C. terribly D. weakly
32. Heavy traffic ____ us so we came to the meeting rather late. 3 A. promoted B. arrested C. canceled D. delayed
33. The tiger is ____ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild. A. on the wing B. on the rocks C. on the verge D. on the ground
34. ____ batteries or solar chargers are some of the solutions to the lack of energy. A. Rechargeable B. Reversible C. Repeatable D. Returnable
35. In Singapore, people try to ____ 80% of all waste. A. reprocess B. reclaim C. recycle D. reuse
36. During the Medieval period, people were made public ____ of being witches. A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation
37. Tom: Hello. May I speak to Fred, please? – David: “ _______”.
A. Thanks, I'd love to. B. Good. I'll call you. C. Just a minute. D. Fine, I'll be ready
38. Anna: "In my opinion, some people should stay in rural areas as well as work on agriculture." Mark: “____”
A. I'm not afraid I don't agree. B. I'm not sure about that. C. I'm so sorry, but I agree. D. Not at all, thanks.
39. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied ____ a job A. in B. of C. for D. upon
40. If you get _______ A as a mark for a piece of work or in _______ exam, your work is extremely good. A. an / an B. the / Ø C. a / an D. Ø / a
41. Students who need ___ extra money can find ____ part time job.
A. Ø / a B. an / the C. the / Ø D. a / the
42. That disabled boy's victory in the race set the ____ example to all students in the school. A. finest B. first-class C. rarest D. most convenient
43. A ____ once said “It is a sweet and honourable thing to die for your country.” A. patriotism B. patriotic C. patriot D. patrol
44. The ____ of the soil reduced the productivity of the farm. A. fertility B. hardship C. poverty D. inadequacy
45. Information technology has ____ our lives. A. evolved B. reserved C. assimilated D. transformed
46. Every ____ piece of equipment was sent to the fire. A. consumable B. spendable C. available D. disposable
47. I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to ____ energy in the home. A. take care of B. use C. keep D. conserve
48. It turned out to be a ____ journey when the weather became bad. A. hazard B. hazardous C. hazarded D. hazarding
49. Tom: Excuse me! Can you show me the way to Main Street? David: ____________
A. Um, I am sorry I have no idea. B. It's easy to do it. C. Continue. D. Am I going right?
50. Jenny: "Do you think we'll finish in time?” Anna: “____”
A. I know so. B. I think not. C. Well, I hope so. D. Yes, that's right.
51. They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become an engineer. A. with B. on C. for D. about
52. 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
53. I have visited ____ Portugal but I have never been to ____ Netherlands. A. the – the B . Ø - the C. a – the D. a - a
54. IPhone 7 is the latest ____ in the field of smartphone design of Apple. A. creator B. create C. creativity D. creation
55. It is the underserved ____ that damaged his life and his family. A. reputable B. repute C. reputation D. disrepute
56. She has a wonderful voice but unfortunately, she never gets the ____ to sing in public. 4 A. event B. occasion C. ability D. chance
57. Bill Gates has made large donations to numerous ____ organizations. A. charitable B. charitably C. charity D. charities
58. Michael Hart was the ____ of Project Gutenberg, one of the longest-lasting online library projects. A. founder B. author C. architect D. father
59. In Africa, people's interference in the rhino's ____ leads to habitat loss. A. sector B. territory C. domain D. country
60. ____ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals. A. Defoliation B. Deforestation C. Deformation D. Degradation
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car A B C into a tree. D
2. Government should be used national resources in a more efficient way in order to meet the A B C needs of growing populations. D
3. While wait for the paint to dry, I walked around and talked to the engineers. A B C D
4. My beautiful and intelligent sister turned off TV, sit down and started to cry. A B C D
5. Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been A B C
forced to alter their eating habits. D
23. The moment I was seeing him, I realized I had met him somewhere before. A B C D
7. You are not rich enough to buy all what you like. A B C D
8. Because of urbanization continues, not only the infrastructure for health but also other social A B C
services in cities need improving, D
9. He shouted at his girlfriend, that really disappointed me. A B C D
10. The temperature increases significantly, what makes the ice melt faster. A B C D
11. Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking. A B C D
12. She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery. A B C D
13. The most people need healthy eating and enough exercise every day. A B C D
14. Overpopulation and negative effect of it has been major concerns in cities all around the A B C D globe.
15.Meal time is a great time for family members to talk about that is going on in their lives. A B C D 5
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A/ Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and moved to New York City (1) ____ she was
ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a
woman in the middle of (2) _____ nineteenth century. After writing many letters seeking admission to
medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. So determined was she (3) _____ she
taught at school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition.
In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris. She
wanted to be a surgeon, (4) ____ a serious eye infection forced her to abandon the idea. Upon returning the
United States, Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another female doctor, managed to open a
new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first female doctor in the United States and
(5) _____ her own hospital, she also opened the first medical school for women.
1. A. that B. which C. who D. when. 2. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø .
3. A. what B. that C. how D. why. 4. A. and B. but C. so D. or
5. A. found B. to found C. founding D. founded.
B/Environmental pollution is (1) ____ term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (2) _____the water with chemicals and other
sustances, and damages the oil with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also (3) _____ his surroundings
in various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by disposing garbage and waste (4)_____ on
the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing noise.
Badly polluted air can cause illness, and (5) _____ death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life.
Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food. 1. A. a B. the C. an D. one
2.A. protect B. dissolves C. poisons D. exhausts
3.A. pollute B. pollutes C. polluting D. pollution
4 . A. production B. produce C. product D.products
5. A. even B. consequently C. therefore D. just
C/We are all destroying the Earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much
smoke in the air that it is (1) ______ to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city , for
example, poisonous gases from cars (2) _____ the air so much that policemen have to wear oxygen masks.
We cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, farmers
in parts of Africa cannot grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia there is (3) _____ rice. Moreover, we
do not take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are quickly (4)____.For instance, tigers are rare in
India now because we have killed too many for them to survive. However, it isn’t so simple to talk about the
problem. We must act now before it is too late to do anything about it. Join us now. (5)____ the Earth
1. A. healthy B. unhealthy C. health D. healthier
2. A. polluting B. be polluted C. pollute D. to pollute
3. A. so much B. so little C. so many D. so few
4. A. disappearing B. disappear C. disappeared D. disappears
5 A. Save B. Saved C. Saving D.Saves
D/After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. (1)____, he foresaw
its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite,
so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who
had made worthwhile (2) _____ to mankind. Originally, there were five awards : literature, physics,
chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards
(3)____. Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for 6
the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000. Every year on December 10, anniversary of Nobel’s death,
(4) _____awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes
politics plays an important role in the judges’decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but
(5) ____ few literature prizes. No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II.
Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.
1. A. Although B. And C. However D. Therefore
2. A. contribute B. contributor C. contributed D.contributions
3. A. ceremony B. celebration C. anniversary D. memory 4. A. a B. the C. an D. Ø
5. A. relative B. relatively C. relate D. relating
E/ Everyone wants to reduce pollution.But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious. It is
complicated(1) _____much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust from
automobiles (2) _____ a large percentage of all air pollution. But the automobiles provide transportation for
millions of people. Factories discharge much of material that pollutes air and water, but factories give
employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things
that(3) _____them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course.But pollution can be gradually
reduced in several ways.Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution
(4)_____ such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that require
businesses and ( 5) ____ to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities.
1. A. because B.so C. that D. while
2. A. to cause B. causes C. caused D. causing
3. A. benefit B. harm C. motivate D. encourage
4. A. when B. where C.that D. why
5. A. surroundings B. traffic C. commercials D. individuals
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. A/
The Magical Mind of Leonardo Da Vinci.
When someone shows great skills in a certain field. We call them a genius. In particular, the term is
most associated with two people. One is the famed scientist Albert Einstein, and the other is Leonardo Da
Vinci. However, unlike Einstein, whose achievements were essentially all related to science, Leonardo Da
Vinci was a master at art, architecture, invention, and several other areas.
Da Vinci was born in Italy in 1452. He took to art at an early age and at age 14, he went to study as an
apprentice in Florence under the artist Verrocchio. For the next six years, Da Vinci picked up drawing,
carpentry, sculpting, and many other techniques from his master and his talent was evident. In fact, Da Vinci
was such a good painter that his talent frustrated his master. Eventually, Verrocchio was so frustrated by his
student's genius that he stopped painting altogether. By the age of 20, Da Vinci was considered a master artist
and set up his own workshop. It was there that Da Vinci was approached to create a painting for the Duke of
Milan. The Duke was so impressed by his work that he would bring him under his service. In addition to
creating paintings and sculptures. the Duke also had him design innovative buildings, machines, and weapons.
Da Vinci would draw up plans for several futuristic inventions including tanks, submarines, and flying
machines. He also mastered the art of drawing every muscle and detail of the human body. The only criticism
one could make of Da Vinci is that his brilliant mind jumped so quickly from subject to subject that he rarely
completed the works he started. The ones he did finish were often spectacular masterpieces such as his
paintings The Last Supper and the timeless Mona Lisa. The latter, which is on display at the Louvre in Paris,
is arguably the most famous painting of all times because of its incredible detail and realism. 7
Although Da Vinci died in 1519, his effect on the art world has never waned. He helped coin the term
"Renaissance man" which refers to someone who excels in many different areas. Perhaps the greatest present
Da Vinci left behind was his journals. Admirers and students of his work can examine 13,000 pages of his
notes, drawings, and ideas to better understand what made this genius tick.
1.How is Einstein different from Da Vinci?
A.He was much more intelligent. C. He lived many years before Da Vinci.
B. He was a slightly better painter. D. He mainly specialized in one subject.
2.Why did Verrocchio retire from painting?
A. He found another way to make more money.
B . He needed to spend more time instructing Da Vinci
C. He knew that he would never be as talented as Da Vinci.
D.He was offered a job working for the Duke of Milan.
3. Which of the following best describes Da Vinci's plans while working for the Duke of Milan?
A. They were ahead of their time. B. They were common and predictable.
C. They were all related to painting. D. They were easily put into action.
4. In the second paragraph ,what does the phrase “ The latter” refer to?
A. Da Vinci's paintings. B. Mona Lisa
C. The last supper D. The final years of Da Vinci's career
5. The word “coin” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______
A. invent a new phrase. B. make coins out of metal.
C. introduce new ideas. D. describe the ideas.
6. The only weak point of Da Vinci might be that_____
A. He made his master, Verrocchio, stop painting.
B. He excelled in many subjects of arts.
C. His journals were too difficult for people to understand.
D. He covered too many fields during his lifetime.
7. All of the following are what Da Vinci did in his life EXCEPT that______
A. He painted some masterpieces. B. He put most of his plans into practise .
C. He drew up plans for futuristic inventions. D. He was a master at architecture.
D. Some of Da Vinci’s plans people considered and tried to put into practice. B/
Theresa May, the second female Britain's prime minister following Margaret Thatcher, revealed in
2013 that she had been given a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires daily insulin injections.
Asked later how she felt about the diagnosis, she said her approach to it was the same as toward everything
in her life: “Just get on and deal with it.” That kind of steeliness brought her to center stage in the aftermath of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union and the feuding that erupted in the Conservative Party over who would succeed David Cameron.
Ms. May, 59 years old, is the country's longest-serving home secretary in half a century, with a
reputation for seriousness, hardwork and above all, determination. She is one of a growing number of women
in traditionally male-dominated British politics rising to the upper position of leadership.
Born in 1956, Ms. May grew up mainly in Oxfordshire, an only child who was first drawn to the
Conservative Party at age 12. As a conscientious student, she never rebelled against her religious upbringing
and remains a regular churchgoer. Tellingly, her sports hero was Geoffrey Boycott, a solid, stubborn cricketer
who specialized in playing the long game.
Like many other Britain's prime minister including Tony Blair, Sir Robert Peel and Margaret Thatcher,
she won a place at Oxford. But while almost every other political leader got there by way of Eton College and
joined Oxford's hedonistic Bullingdon Club, she attended a state secondary school and had a more sedate
university career. After unsuccessful attempts to be elected to the House of Commons in 1992 and 1994, she
finally became an MP in 1997 general election.
May is known for a love of fashion and in particular distinctive shoes. She even wore leopard-print
shoes to her final Cabinet meeting as Home Secretary in early 2016. However, she has been quite critical of 8
the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a politician. May also describes cooking and
walking as primary hobbies, and if someone is raising questions about why walking can be classified as a
hobby, she elaborates in a column for Balance magazine, in which she wrote of her battle with diabetes.
1. According to the passage, who is the prime minister coming before Theresa May?
A. Tony Blair B. Margaret Thatcher C. Sir Robert Peel D. David Cameron
2. The most prominent characteristic of Theresa May is ____. A. stubbornness B. seriousness C. determination D. hard work
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. British political life is conventionally controlled mainly by men.
B. The number of women in politics is increasing.
C. Conservative Party didn't have to discuss about who would be the next prime minister.
D. Theresa May's toughness was one of the reasons for the Party to choose her for the prime minister position.
4. The word “approach” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____. A.technique B. advance C. means D. trick
5. She first became a member of parliament in ____. A. 1992 B. 1997 C. 1994 D. 2013
6. Her reason to consider walking as one of her main hobbies is ____. A. she is quite critical
B. it helps her fight diabetes C. someone asks about it
D. it is written on Balance magazine
7. The word “hedonistic” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____. A.luxurious B. economical C. ordinary D. simple C/
Learning to Love Locally Grown Foods
Cooking shows on TV are usually all about exotic foods. Thanks to globalization, people everywhere
are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world. At the same time, other people are
discovering that food from their area is the best kept secret. In the past few years, this movement of
purchasing local produce keeps picking up steam because it offers a lot of benefits.
For starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Goods that are imported from abroad must
be flown or shipped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey. A
simple way to test this is to sample a banana from overseas versus one that was grown locally and compare
the tastes. Imported goods must also be washed and packaged in plastic or other containers so they can
survive the journey. These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline during the
shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce. Today's laws
regarding foods vary from country to country. This causes confusion and makes it difficult to detect if any
harmful pesticides were used. When you know the local farmer who grows your food and the fields that are
used to produce it, the chances of it being contaminated are greatly reduced
Buying local foods can also have beneficial impact on the environment. By supporting local growers,
consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Buying locally also helps to build the
local community. If farmers can sell directly to consumers instead of a middleman, they will earn more money
for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for their soil and keep quality standards
high. In the end, it is a win – win situation for both parties.
If you are interested in incorporating more local foods into your diet, you can start by attending a
farmers’ market in your area. This is an open market where farmers sell fruits, vegetables and meat directly to
the public. If you have any questions about the production process or quality of these goods, you can ask the
farmers directly. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might be tough to go back to the supermarket.
1. The author says that__________ is the best-kept secret.
A. foreign foods. B. exotic foods. C. local produce. D.other people
2. According to the passage, what is one reason why local foods taste better?
A. they cost more money. B. they are wrapped in plastic.
C. They are more interesting. D. They are fresher than imports. 9
3. What could best replace the word "beneficial" in the third paragraph?
A.helpful. B.bad. C. strange. D.unknown
4. When we choose local produce, we can have better food safety because___
A.laws of food safety are the same throughout the world.
B.we have enough information about the farmers and the fields to produce food.
C.it is easy for us to detect if any harmful pesticides were used.
D.local produce is always with the lowest level of contamination.
5. All of the following are the advantages of local open markets in your community EXCEPT that__________
A.you can buy directly from local farmers .
B.you can ask farmers question about the production process .
C.you can experience the freshness of local produce easily.
D.you can incorporate more nutritious foods into your diet.
6. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT that_________
A. imported foods from abroad don't have good taste .
B. imported foods must be processed to survive the long journey .
C. local produce is often fresher and tastier than imported foods .
D. the trend to purchase local produce has risen recently.
7. What is another good title for the passage?
A. Some Basic Information about Importing Food.
B. Some Tasty Recipes to Try with Local Foods.
C. A Day in the Life of a Farmer.
D. The Best Foods is Closer Than You Think . D/
Cities Get Clean by Going Green
When people hear the word “city”, they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and
lots of air pollution. Thanks to some clever and concerned architects, this image
is starting to change. The concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments into
urban areas. It is not only about looking better though. Green cities are also trying to improve the efficiency of
cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in them.
The term “green cities” refers to cities where builders take into account several environmental factors
before that city is constructed or redesigned. For starters, green cities are designed to be more physically
appealing than traditional cities from the past. In addition, the mobility of Citizens should be considered. So
public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources should
also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution.
When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time. Since 1859, its designers
have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the city received a well deserved
makeover before hosting the Olympic Games. In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation
system. This has reduced air pollution as more and more workers are using public transportation instead of
their own vehicles. Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programmes in the world. Visitors will find
clear, colour- coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their materials.
It is no secret in Porland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in the US. Since 1903, it has been an
example of what American cities can accomplish with careful planning. Instead of filling its area with office
buildings, Portland has plenty of green space for activities. There are 119 kilometres of running, hiking, and
bike trails that allow citizens to experience the great outdoors. The city also offers residents creative energy
plans that give them the opportunity to pay a bit extra for clean energy sources. For about $3 to $9 extra each
month, homeowners can choose solar or wind power and help the environment.
These are only a small sampling of the green cities around the world. As more people experience the
pleasure of visiting green cities, it seems certain that the trend of urban areas going green will continue far into the future.
1.Which of the following is not a goal that a green city builder would have?
A.Making the city look natural B. Keeping the air nice and green 10
C. Painting every building green D. Helping citizens feel more comfortable
2. What is true about Barcelona?
A. It is the only green city in Europe. B. It is one of the oldest green cities
C. It has never been redesigned. D. It doesn’t allow visitors to drive cars.
3. All of the following are true about Barcelona EXCEPT that ____.
A. visitors can put all the trash in one colourful trash bin. B. more people have used public transportation
C. air pollution has been reduced
D. it is said by some to have one of the best recycling programmes in the world.
4.The word “they" in the third paragraph refers to _____.
A. some dustbins in the city B.those who run the city
C. people who collect dustbins D.people who want to throw out trash
5. When constructing or redesigning green cities, we try____
A. to use eco-friendly sources of energy B. to make energy sources more appealing
C. to make transportation more convenient
D. to reduce the cost of solutions to the problem of air pollution
6. Which of the following people would most enjoy living in Portland?
A. Someone who likes to work in tall buildings B.Someone who doesn't mind air pollution
C.Someone who want cheap energy solutions D.Someone who enjoys exercising outside.
7. How does the author seem to feel about the future of green cities?
A. Green cities are too expensive to build in most countries.
B. Few people have interest in living in a green city.
C. The best green cities in the world are in North America.
D. We should continue to see more green cities being built each year. E/
Buying a house is the single largest financial investment an individual makes. Yet, in India this act is
fraught with risk and individuals depend on weak laws for justice. Occasionally, deviant promoters are called
to account as was the case in the detention of Unitech's promoters. This incident shows up the fallout of an
absence of proper regulation to cover contracts between buyers and real estate promoters. A real estate bill,
which is presently pending in Rajya Sabha, seeks to fill this gap. It has been debated for over two years and
should be passed by Parliament in the budget session.
India is in the midst of rapid urbanization and urban population is expected to more than double to
about 900 million over the next three decades. Unfortunately, even the current population does not have
adequate housing. A government estimate in 2012 put the shortage at nearly 19 million units. If this shortage
is to be alleviated quickly, India's messy real estate sector needs reforms.
The real estate bill seeks to set standards for contracts between buyers and sellers. Transparency, a rare
commodity in real estate, is enforced as promoters have to upload project details on the regulators' website.
Importantly, standard definitions of terms mean that buyers will not feel cheated after taking possession of a
house. In order to protect buyers who pay upfront, a part of the money collected for a real estate project is
ring-fenced in a separate bank account. Also, given the uncertainty, which exists in India on land titles, the
real estate bill provides title insurance. This bill has been scrutinized by two parliamentary committees and its passage now brooks no delay.
This bill is an important step in cleaning up the real estate market, but the journey should not end with
it. State governments play a significant role in real estate and they are often the source of problems. Some
estimates suggest that real estate developers have to seek approvals of as many as 40 central and state
departments, which lead to delays and an escalation in the cost of houses. Sensibly, NDA government's
project to provide universal urban housing forces states to institute reforms to access central funding. Without
real estate reforms at the level of states, it will not be possible to meet the ambition of making housing
accessible for all urban dwellers.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.
A. buying house is not a single largest individual investment
B. in India, no one depends on laws for justice 11
C. the real estate bill does not provide title insurance D. urbanization in India has increased rapidly
2. According to the passage, which of the following is the pending in Rajya Sabha?
A. NDA government's new scheme B. Universal rural housing programme C. Real estate bill
D. Universal urban housing programme
3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Current population does not have adequate housing in India.
B. India's real estate sector needs reforms.
C. Real state bill has been scrutinized by two parliamentary committees.
D. Urban population is expected to more than double to about 850 million over the next three decades.
4. According to the passage, what is the source of problem in real estate? A. Buyers and sellers B. Central governments C. Market money makers D. State governments
5. The word “alleviated” in the second paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____. A. aggravated B. deaden C. diminished D. relieved
6. The word “possession” in the third paragraph refers to ____. A. lease B. need
C. proprietary rights D. renting
7. The word “escalation” in the forth paragraph refers to ____. A. decrease B. growth C. reduction D. sustainability
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
A/ Causes and Effects of Urbanisation
Urbanization is growing in both less-developed and more developed countries. Urbanization is the shift
from a rural to an urban society, bringing a large concentration of people into towns and cities. This process
usually occurs when a nation is still developing. The trend toward urbanizationis a worldwide phenomenon.
The chief cause of global urbanization is the new economic opportunities it brings to people and governments;
however, it has both positive and negative effects on society.
Urbanization has many adverse effects on the structure of society as gigantic concentrations of people
compete for limited resources. Rapid housing construction leads to overcrowding and slums, which
experience major problems such as poverty, poor sanitation, unemployment and high crime rates.
Additionally, strains on important natural resources, such as water supply, lead to higher prices and general
environmental sustainability problems.
Urbanization makes people depended on others for basic necessities; urban dwellers must rely on the rural
hinterland for agricultural production, for instance, because city residents do not have enough land to grow
their own food. Urban dwellers suffer the psychological degradation that comes from depending on other
people to accomplish the activities of daily life, from transportation to education to entertainment.
Urbanization offers real economic opportunities to people who would otherwise be destined to subsistence
living without hope for economic improvement. There is an overall growth in commercial opportunities with
urbanization, resulting in more profits and more jobs. As the economy grows, all of society benefits from internal improvements.
1.Urbanization will be at the top when _____.
A. there is a shift in the country’s population B. a developing country tries to develop
C. developed countries are still developing D. it has both positive and negative effects
2. All of the following are bad effects of urbanization EXCEPT______.
A. environmental sustainability B. poverty, poor sanitation, and unemplyoment
C. shortage of natural resources D. pressuresnon water supply
3. Urban dwellers suffer negative psychological effects because________.
A. they don’t know how to grow food B. other people accomplish their activities of daily life
C. they have the feeling of absolute dependence
D. people in rural areas provide them with education and entertainment
4. Poor housing conditions can lead to_____.
A. limited resources B. gigantic concentrations of people
C. higher prices in daily life D. low quality of life 12
5. It can be inferred from the passage that_____.
A. there is no hope for improvement in the city B. rapid housing construction can satisfy the demand
C. thanks to economic improvement, cities offer more jobs D. the city is safer than the countryside. B/
Make Home A Little Nicer
Some people think that if they don't have a yard, they can't keep a garden Fortunately, that's not true.
For people who live in apartment buildings, there is another option: rooftop gardens.
A rooftop garden is just a garden that you keep on your roof. Rooftop gardens are very popular in
cites. Most building roofs go to waste - people don't use that space for anything. Putting a garden on your roof
is a nice way to turn an empty space into something that is pretty and relaxing.
Rooftop gardens are not a new idea. About 2,600 years ago, people in Ancient Mesopotamia planted
rooftop gardens. There were similar gardens in Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt. These gardens had a very
important purpose. Many ancient cities had walls. If an enemy army attacked the city, the people hid behind
the walls. The enemy army usually tried to destroy the city's food, so the people in the city kept their gardens
on top of their walls. That way, they could continue to grow food.
Today's rooftop gardens don't keep us alive, but they still have nice benefits. Plants absorb heat. so if
there are a lot of them on a rooftop, they make the whole building cooler. As a result, people in the building
use the air conditioning less, which means they use less electricity. One study said that if every roof in Tokyo
had a garden, the city would save more than a million dollars a day on electricity
Rooftop gardening is harder than regular gardening. Here are a few tips. First of all, be safe. . Build a
fence around your garden. You don't want the wind to blow plans off your roof. Also, remember that rooftop
gardens get more sun. If you have a plant that shouldn't get too much sun, remember to put it in the shade sometimes.
There are many other things that you need to know before you start a rooftop garden. Do some
research and then give a try. You'll make your little part of the city much nicer
1. Why did people in ancient cities have rooftop gardens?
A. They needed them to survive. B. They made the cities prettier
C. They helped people save money D. They made the cities cooler.
2. What can rooftop gardens do for a building?
A. They can make the building warmer B They can make rent in the building cheaper
C. They can make the building cooler D. They can make the building safer
3. Why should you build a fence around a rooftop garden?
A. A fence will stop the plants from blowing off. B. A fence will help you save money
C. A fence will make the plants grow faster.
D. A fence will keep the plants cooler
4. What does the word “they” in line of the fourth paragraph refer to? A. plants B. people C. buildings D. roof top gardens
5. According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?
A. You should do research before you start a rooftop garden
B. Rooftop gardening is easier than regular gardening
C. Rooftop gardening is more difficult than regular gardening D. Rooftop gardens get more sun C/
Born on June 30, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Fred and Debbie Phelps, the youngest of three
children, Michael Phelps and his sisters grew up in the neighbourhood of Rodger Forge. His father, Fred, a
former all-rounded athlete, was a state trooper and his mother Debbie was a middle-school principal. When
Phelps's parents divorced in 1994, he and his siblings lived with their mother, with whom Michael grew very
close. Even at the age of 7, Phelps was still a little scared to put his head under water, so his instructors
allowed him to float around on his back. Not surprisingly, despite the fact that later he is very good at
butterfly swimming, the first stroke he mastered was not the easily-practised breaststroke but the backstroke.
At the age of 15, Phelps became the youngest American male swimmer to compete at an Olympic
Games in 68 years. While he didn't win any medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, he
would soon become a major force in competitive swimming. 13
In the spring of 2001, Phelps set the world record in the 200-meter butterfly, becoming the youngest
male swimmer in history at the age of 15 years and 9 months. At the 2001 World Championships in Japan, he
then broke his own record with a time of 1:54:58, earning his first international medal. In 2002, Phelps
continued to establish several records including the 100-meter butterfly and the 200-meter individual medley.
The following year, at the same event, he broke his own world record in the 400-meter individual medley with a time of 4:09.09.
After the London Olympics in 2012, Phelps announced he was retiring from his sport. However, at the
2016 Olympic Games, he came out of retirement and returned to professional competition. This was also the
event which he won one silver and five gold medals, becoming the oldest individual gold medalist in Olympic
swimming history, as well as the first swimmer to win four consecutive golds in the same event, the 200- meter individual medley.
1. Phelps's father used to be a comprehensive ____. A. principal B. trooper C. athlete D. instructor
2. The first style of swimming Phelps was good at is ____. A. butterfly B. freestyle C. breaststroke D. backstroke
3. He didn't win any medals at the Olympics of ____ A. 2002 B. 2000 C. 2012 D. 2016
4. At the 2001 World Championships in Japan, he broke the record of ____. A. 200-meter butterfly B. 100-meter butterfly C. 200-meter individual D. 400-meter individual
5. The word consecutive in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____. A. stoppable B. unending C. uninterrupted D. unrestricted D/
The increase in urbanization causes different problems. Air and water pollution are amongst the major
issue we have to tackle.
In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in
our cities and pose threats to our health. Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause
respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma. Those are also proved to have long-term effects on the environment.
Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in
cities. Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets. The waste pollutes water and
makes it unfit for human consumption. Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city dwellers to
get clean water. Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because most of the water
is lost in pipe leakages. In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to
buy bottled water, which is very expensive.
There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above. Firstly, a
simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city. Ask your
parents, friends and relatives to join in as well. These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling
projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to do something about the situation. A second
measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems and to discuss how young people
can help to solve them. Finally, writing to local organizations working on these issues for ideas on how you can contribute to solve them.
1. The word tackle in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____. A. deal with B. make up C. try on D. turn down
2. The word those in paragraph 2 refers to ____. A. bronchitis and asthma
B. carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides C. dangerous gases D. respiratory diseases
3. According to the passage, in some cities in Africa ____.
A. people are allowed to dump waste into rivers and on streets
B. people aren't provided enough water due to leaking pipes
C. people have found some solutions to the problems
D. people would rather use boiling water and bottled water
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? 14
A. City problems should be taught and be topic for students to discuss at school.
B. Children must ask for their parent's permission before joining community efforts.
C. Participators might take part in different kinds of projects and campaigns.
D. People can contribute in solving the problems by writing to local organizations working on these issues.
5. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Environment degradation: Air and water pollution . B. Environmental pollution: Problems and actions .
C. Increasing urbanization: Causes and effects . D. Increasing urbanization: Effects and solutions. E/
When Mrs. Linh moved her family from their spacious rural house to a tiny rented room in Ha Noi,
she hoped her children would be able to get the education she had never had.
Her family is among hundreds of thousands of people moving to Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City
every year, part of what the World Bank says is one of the fastest rates of urbanisation in Asia.
But as economic growth accelerates, Viet Nam’s cities are struggling to cope with the
huge numbers of people abandoning the country life, while only the elderly and the young are left in the
villages. Some 70 percent of the 90-million population still lives on farming in rural areas, but many move to
the cities to work in export-orientated manufacturing, often in industrial zones on the outskirts of big urban
centres, construction and services. For many of these new arrivals, life is not easy. Viet Nam now has 30
million people living in cities, making it the sixth most urbanised country in East Asia.
Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City have been struggling to build enough infrastructure - roads, water
supplies and drainage can hardly keep pace with the city’s growth. Traffic congestion has become a major
issue, while schools and hospitals are overloaded. In Ho Chi Minh City, some 85,000 new pupils enter the
schooling system each year and, in some areas, up to half of these may be from other provinces. The new
arrivals - mostly students and unskilled workers - bring benefits, but also put pressure on culture, education, traffic, and health care.
1.The reason why Mrs. Linh’s family moved to Ha Noi was____.
A.to abandon the country house B.to get a decent job to support her children
C.to further her children’s education D.to take part in the process of urbanization
2.All of the following are the issues of urbanization EXCEPT that____.
A.most of them are not very qualified or experienced B.the migrants take away jobs from people in cities
C there are more pressure on infrastructure.
D. there may not be enough labour force in the countryside.
3. Most people moving to the city ______
A. earn a lot of money because they work hard.
B. try to build enough infrastructure to cope with congestion
C.still live on farming in rural areas D. work in industrial zones, construction and services.
4.In Viet Nam, urban population accounts for____
A. about 30 percent B. 90 million C. 70 percent D. 85,000
5. Urbanization in Viet Nam has made____.
A. it the sixth most urbanised country in Southeast Asia
B. infrastructure unable to keep up with the city's growth
C. only negative effects in the nation and the cities D.the city overloaded with schools and hospitals
X.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the one given.
1.Every time we rang, there was never answer.
->When ………………………………………………………...
2.If Mr.Davis hadn’t been late every day, he wouldn’t have lost his job.
-> Mr.Davis lost ……………………………………………………………
3. We might stop here unless you change your way of speaking.
> If you ………………………………………………………………………
4.He gets older. He seems to become more sensible.
-> The older……………………………………………………………….
5.We should leave for the disco now.
> It's time …………………………………………………………………
6.I have been playing the piano since I was six. 15
> I started ………………………………………………………………..
7.We chose to find a place for the night. We found the bad weather very inconvenient.
> Because We ………………………………………………………………
8. Any time you get into town, give me a call, and we'll get together.
> If you ……………………………………………………………………………………
9. My mother doesn't like cartoons. My brother doesn't like them, either.
-> My mother………………………………………………………………..
10. She should come home to prepare dinner.
> It’s time ……………………………………………………………………………..
11. The rain began to fall during my walk in the countryside.
> While ……………………………………………………………….
12.The music was so loud that we couldn’t hear what you said.
> Because the …………………………………………………………….
13.She didn’t say a word to avoid an argument
> She wanted……………………………………………………………
14. Alicia refused to take that job so that she had more time on her studies.
-> Alicia didn’t…………………………………………………………..
Alicia didn't have enough time for her studies, so she refused to take that job.
15.The children should be in bed now.
> It’s time ………………………………………………………………………………..
16. A car hit the fence of my garden. I was cleaning the swimming pool.
> When I ……………………………………………………………………………..
17. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
> Because he ……………………………………………………………………
18.John Smith is a farmer. I bought his land.
> John Smith, ……………………………………………..........................................
19. He didn’t stop trying although he failed the test many times.
> He failed ……………………………………………………………………………….
20. The government should do something about air pollution.
> It’s time ………………………………………………………………………………..
21. She never went to the downtown without buying a new dress.
> Whenever ……………………………………………………..
22.The heavy snow made the roads slippery.
> Because it ………………………………………………………..
23. Linh's success took us all by surprise.
> Linh was ……………………………………………………………
24.They tried to help him out although they were very tired.
> They were …………………………………………………………….
25.You should be able to dress yourself by now.
> It’s time …………………………………………………………. 16
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