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| ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 7 Năm học: 2024-2025 |
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. repare | B. carry | C. share | D. fair |
Question 2. A. tomorrow | B. tower | C. crowd | D. around |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has different stress
Question 3. A. garbage | B. junkyard | C. machine | D. treasure |
Question 4. A. survive | B. control | C. destroy | D. viewer |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Irene: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?"
- Frank: “____________________ ”
A. I'm sorry. I don't know that. B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you? D. That would be nice.
Question 6. Do you know the________ in the UK is to keep to the left?
A. traffic light | B. traffic rule | C. traffic jam | D. speed limit |
Question 7. Paul Walker has won Oscar for the best ____________.
A. actor | B. actress | C. acting | D. action |
Question 8. _________ _ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
A. despite of | B. although | C. in spite of | D. however |
Question 9. Turkey is one of the _______ foods at Thanksgiving in the US.
A. Easter | B. serious | C. culture | D. traditional |
Question 10. Every May, the capital of Canada, Ottawa ____________ the world’s largest tulip festival which attracts more than 500,000 tourists to come and see.
A. hosts | B. takes place | C. decorates | D. goes |
Question 11. _________did you leave the message to her? - Because I could not contact her.
A. What | B. Who | C. Why | D. Which |
Question 12. He is often rude at school, he ___________ be more polite towards his teachers
and schoolmates.
A. shouldn’t | B. should | C. can | D. might |
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.
FILM CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Film Lovers, We are excited to invite you (13)_______ our Film Club Meeting this week! Join us for a fun and engaging (14)______ about classic and modern films. Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Room 203, Community Center Movie of the Week: Sherlock Holmes (2009) Come and share your thoughts on the movie, meet fellow film enthusiasts, and enjoy (15)______great time together! New members are always (16)_____. For more details, contact us at filmclub@email.com. See you there! |
Question 13. A. to | B. with | C. at | D. off |
Question 14. A. discussed | B. discussion | C. discussing | D. to discussing |
Question 15. A. a | B. an | C. the | D. no article |
Question 16. A. unhappy | B. welcome | C. terrible | D. hospitable |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Many countries celebrate unique festivals every year. ________
a. I was amazed by the colorful costumes and exciting performances.
b. Last summer, I had the chance to visit Brazil during the Rio Carnival.
c. The festival was a wonderful experience, and I would love to go again.
A. a-b-c | B. a - c - b | C. c - a - b | D. b - a - c |
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. I realized that festivals are too noisy for me.
B. I want to explore more festivals around the world in the future.
C. I think celebrating festivals is a waste of time.
D. It’s better to stay home than attend a crowded festival.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
THE PATRAS CARNIVAL
The city of Patras is on the west coast of Greece. Every year Patras has a carnival that starts (19) _________January or February. Patras Carnival (20) ______ lasts for about three weeks. The carnival is a very old tradition in Patras and has more than 160 years of history. It is one of the largest carnivals in the (21) _______ . Thousands of people visit the carnival every year. At the carnival, you can listen to live music and see performances in the streets every day. People dance in the city squares and there (22) _________ fireworks after dark. In the final week of the carnival there is a big parade with performers and music. There is also another carnival just for children. There is (23)________ for the children, competitions and it even has its (24) ___________ parade.
Question 19. A.on | B. in | C. to | D. to |
Question 20. A. use | B. usual | C. usually | D. uses to |
Question 21. A. globe | B. world | C. planet | D. Earth |
Question 22. A. were | B. was | C. is | D. are |
Question 23. A. entertainment | B. entertain | C. entertaining | D. entertained |
Question 24. A. own | B. owned | C. owner | D. ownership |
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
A. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
B. Despite of the bad weather, she went to school on time.
C. In spite of the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
D. In spite of the weather bad, she went to school on time.
Question 26. How far is it from your apartment to the city centre?
A. What is the far from your apartment to the city centre?
B. What is the far between your apartment to the city centre?
C. What is the distance from your apartment to the city centre?
D. What is the distance from your apartment and the city centre?
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. Simon / eat / shouldn't / Ice-cream / much/ too
A. Simon too much ice-cream shouldn't eat.
B. Simon shouldn't too much ice-cream eat.
c. Simon shouldn't eat ice-cream too much.
D. Simon eat shouldn't ice-cream too much.
Question 28. How/ it /take / you / Ha Noi / Ho Chi Minh city?
A. How far does it take you from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
B. How long does it take you from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
C. How far does it take you between Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
D. How long does it takes you from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
| A. This door leads to the exit. B. You must not go through without permission. C. You must not go through this door. D. This is not an exit. |
Question 30. What does the message mean?
| A. Think about who is sending and receiving the message. |
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 from 31 to 36.
My favorite movie is “Sherlock Holmes”. This is a movie I watched recently in cinema. It was a very thrilling journey through time. The film was based on a novel, with the same name. Except the great story, the actors were great. They really make you think it is happening. The main character wasn’t like the one in novel, it was the complete opposite, his assistant Dr. Watson. Who is very fat in the novel, isn’t showed like that. He is Sherlock’s conscience, very handsome, younger man, just like Holmes. In the film, he is trying to prove that magic doesn’t exist and that all that happened wasn’t because of a bad magician, and he did it. The whole movie is exciting and I didn’t want it to end. I really liked the movie and I could watch again and again... I think that’s what makes a great movie, when it’s every time thrilling as the first time you saw it.
Question 31. What was the film based on?
A. It was based on a novel. B. It was based on a magazine.
C. It was based on a book. D. It was based on a newspaper.
Question 32. Is the character in the film similar or different from the character in the novel?
A. It is quite similar. B. It is different.
C. It is a bit different. D. It is similar.
Question 33. _______ are mentioned as two main characters in the passage.
A. Sherlock Holmes and Watson B. Sherlock Holmes and writer
C. Sherlock Holmes and reader D. Sherlock Holmes and director
Question 34. What does the sentence “I didn’t want it to end” in the passage mean?
A. The writer is bored with this film.
B. The writer is interested in this film.
C. The writer wants the film to be longer.
D. The writer has long free time to watch this film.
Question 35. What is the CLOSEST meaning of the word "thrilling" in the passage?
A. boring | B. exciting | C. disappointing | D. relaxing |
Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of the word "great" in the passage?
A. fantastic | B. wonderful | C. terrible | D. amazing |
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most.
A. Another reason is poor road planning
B. cities can improve public transportation
C. causing long delays and pollution
D. limit the number of vehicles on the road.
Traffic congestion is a major problem in many big cities around the world. Every day, thousands of vehicles crowd the streets, (37)_______. One reason for traffic jams is the increasing number of cars. Many people prefer driving their own cars instead of using public transport. (38)_______, which leads to narrow streets and bottlenecks.
To reduce traffic, (39)_______, build more roads, and encourage people to use bicycles or walk. Some cities have also introduced carpooling and high toll fees to (40)_________.
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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 . A. prepare | B. carry | C. share | D. fair |
Question 2. A. tomorrow | B. tower | C. crowd | D. around |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has different stress
Question 3. A. garbage | B. junkyard | C. machine | D. treasure |
Question 4. A. survive | B. control | C. destroy | D. viewer |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Irene: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?"
- Frank: “____________________ ”
A. I'm sorry. I don't know that. B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you? D. That would be nice.
Question 6. Do you know the________ in the UK is to keep to the left?
A. traffic light | B. traffic rule | C. traffic jam | D. speed limit |
Question 7. Paul Walker has won Oscar for the best ____________.
A. actor | B. actress | C. acting | D. action |
Question 8. _________ _ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
A. despite of | B. although | C. in spite of | D. however |
Question 9. Turkey is one of the _______ foods at Thanksgiving in the US.
A. Easter | B. serious | C. culture | D. traditional |
Question 10. Every May, the capital of Canada, Ottawa ____________ the world’s largest tulip festival which attracts more than 500,000 tourists to come and see.
A. hosts | B. takes place | C. decorates | D. goes |
Question 11. _________did you leave the message to her? - Because I could not contact her.
A. What | B. Who | C. Why | D. Which |
Question 12. He is often rude at school, he ___________ be more polite towards his teachers
and schoolmates.
A. shouldn’t | B. should | C. can | D. might |
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.
FILM CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Film Lovers, We are excited to invite you (13)_______ our Film Club Meeting this week! Join us for a fun and engaging (14)______ about classic and modern films. Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Room 203, Community Center Movie of the Week: Sherlock Holmes (2009) Come and share your thoughts on the movie, meet fellow film enthusiasts, and enjoy (15)______great time together! New members are always (16)_____. For more details, contact us at filmclub@email.com. See you there! |
Question 13. A. to | B. with | C. at | D. off |
Question 14. A. discussed | B. discussion | C. discussing | D. to discussing |
Question 15. A. a | B. an | C. the | D. no article |
Question 16. A. unhappy | B. welcome | C. terrible | D. hospitable |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Many countries celebrate unique festivals every year. ________
a. I was amazed by the colorful costumes and exciting performances.
b. Last summer, I had the chance to visit Brazil during the Rio Carnival.
c. The festival was a wonderful experience, and I would love to go again.
A. a-b-c | B. a - c - b | C. c - a - b | D. b - a - c |
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. I realized that festivals are too noisy for me.
B. I want to explore more festivals around the world in the future.
C. I think celebrating festivals is a waste of time.
D. It’s better to stay home than attend a crowded festival.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
THE PATRAS CARNIVAL
The city of Patras is on the west coast of Greece. Every year Patras has a carnival that starts (19) _________January or February. Patras Carnival (20) ______ lasts for about three weeks. The carnival is a very old tradition in Patras and has more than 160 years of history. It is one of the largest carnivals in the (21) _______ . Thousands of people visit the carnival every year. At the carnival, you can listen to live music and see performances in the streets every day. People dance in the city squares and there (22) _________ fireworks after dark. In the final week of the carnival there is a big parade with performers and music. There is also another carnival just for children. There is (23)________ for the children, competitions and it even has its (24) ___________ parade.
Question 19. A.on | B. in | C. to | D. to |
Question 20. A. use | B. usual | C. usually | D. uses to |
Question 21. A. globe | B. world | C. planet | D. Earth |
Question 22. A. were | B. was | C. is | D. are |
Question 23. A. entertainment | B. entertain | C. entertaining | D. entertained |
Question 24. A. own | B. owned | C. owner | D. ownership |
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
A. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
B. Despite of the bad weather, she went to school on time.
C. In spite of the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
D. In spite of the weather bad, she went to school on time.
Question 26. How far is it from your apartment to the city centre?
A. What is the far from your apartment to the city centre?
B. What is the far between your apartment to the city centre?
C. What is the distance from your apartment to the city centre?
D. What is the distance from your apartment and the city centre?
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. Simon / eat / shouldn't / Ice-cream / much/ too
A. Simon too much ice-cream shouldn't eat.
B. Simon shouldn't too much ice-cream eat.
c. Simon shouldn't eat ice-cream too much.
D. Simon eat shouldn't ice-cream too much.
Question 28. How/ it /take / you / Ha Noi / Ho Chi Minh city?
A. How far does it take you from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
B. How long does it take you from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
C. How far does it take you between Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
D. How long does it takes you from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city?
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
| A. This door leads to the exit. B. You must not go through without permission. C. You must not go through this door. D. This is not an exit. |
Question 30. What does the message mean?
| A. Think about who is sending and receiving the message. |
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 from 31 to 36.
My favorite movie is “Sherlock Holmes”. This is a movie I watched recently in cinema. It was a very thrilling journey through time. The film was based on a novel, with the same name. Except the great story, the actors were great. They really make you think it is happening. The main character wasn’t like the one in novel, it was the complete opposite, his assistant Dr. Watson. Who is very fat in the novel, isn’t showed like that. He is Sherlock’s conscience, very handsome, younger man, just like Holmes. In the film, he is trying to prove that magic doesn’t exist and that all that happened wasn’t because of a bad magician, and he did it. The whole movie is exciting and I didn’t want it to end. I really liked the movie and I could watch again and again... I think that’s what makes a great movie, when it’s every time thrilling as the first time you saw it.
Question 31. What was the film based on?
A. It was based on a novel. B. It was based on a magazine.
C. It was based on a book. D. It was based on a newspaper.
Question 32. Is the character in the film similar or different from the character in the novel?
A. It is quite similar. B. It is different.
C. It is a bit different. D. It is similar.
Question 33. _______ are mentioned as two main characters in the passage.
A. Sherlock Holmes and Watson B. Sherlock Holmes and writer
C. Sherlock Holmes and reader D. Sherlock Holmes and director
Question 34. What does the sentence “I didn’t want it to end” in the passage mean?
A. The writer is bored with this film.
B. The writer is interested in this film.
C. The writer wants the film to be longer.
D. The writer has long free time to watch this film.
Question 35. What is the CLOSEST meaning of the word "thrilling" in the passage?
A. boring | B. exciting | C. disappointing | D. relaxing |
Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of the word "great" in the passage?
A. fantastic | B. wonderful | C. terrible | D. amazing |
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most.
A. Another reason is poor road planning
B. cities can improve public transportation
C. causing long delays and pollution
D. limit the number of vehicles on the road.
Traffic congestion is a major problem in many big cities around the world. Every day, thousands of vehicles crowd the streets, (37)___C____. One reason for traffic jams is the increasing number of cars. Many people prefer driving their own cars instead of using public transport. (38)__A_____, which leads to narrow streets and bottlenecks.
To reduce traffic, (39)__B_____, build more roads, and encourage people to use bicycles or walk. Some cities have also introduced carpooling and high toll fees to (40)___D______.
| ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 7 Năm học: 2024-2025 |
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. watched | B. stopped | C. pushed | D. improved |
Question 2. A. tie | B. height | C. kite | D. gate |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that have different stress
Question 3. A. candle | B. afraid | C. amazed | D. between |
Question 4. A. horror | B. convinced | C. compete | D. appear |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Peter: “Excuse me, Is there a post office near here?”
Sofia: _____________________
A. It’s over there, next to the cinema B. O.K! I see
C. Sorry, I am busy D. Many thanks.
Question 6. ______________ his English lesson ______________ at 5 p.m?
A. Do - start | B. Does - start | C. Do - starts | D. Do - starts |
Question 7. Is La Tomatina a _____________ festival to celebrate the tomato harvest?
A. musical | B. arts | C. religious | D. seasonal |
Question 8. What do you usually do _____________ New Year’s Eve.
A. in | B. at | C. on | D. by |
Question 9. Film ___________ give instructions to actors and direct people to make films.
A. stars | B. audiences | C. directors | D. critics |
Question 10. Signs with red circles are mostly ___________ - that means you can’t do something.
A. prohibitive | B. warning | C. informative | D. frightening |
Question 11. _________did you leave the message to her? - Because I could not contact her.
A. What | B. Who | C. Why | D. Which |
Question 12. I have never felt as _________ as I did when I watched that horror film.
A. terrify | B. terrified | C. terrifying | D. terrible |
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.
Road Safety Tips
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Question 13. A. make | B. wear | C. put | D. bring |
Question 14. A. used | B. use | C. using | D. to use |
Question 15. A. signing | B. signs | C. signals | D. signatures |
Question 16. A. well | B. good | C. goodly | D. best |
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Films can be both entertaining and educational. ________
a. I once watched a historical movie that helped me understand an important event in history.
b. Since then, I have realized that films are not just for fun but also a great way to learn.
c. It made me curious to learn more, so I searched for more information about that period.
A. a-b-c | B. a - c - b | C. c - b - a | D. b - a - c |
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. I enjoy watching different kinds of films to learn new things.
B. I think history movies are boring and useless.
C. It’s better to avoid learning from films because they are all fictional.
D. I don’t think movies can teach us anything.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
There are (19) __________ types of films: comedy, romance, science fiction, romance, documentary, horror, action, ect. In those kinds, my favorite one is romantic, such (20)__________Titanic, The Notebook, Notting Hill, ect. They give us a meaningful lesson about life and love. Sometimes they are moving and make me (22) __________a lot. I am also keen (21) __________documentaries. They give me such an interesting (23)__________ . Besides, I enjoy watching action movies because they are thrilling and full of surprises. They keep me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Watching films is a great way (24)________and explore different perspectives on life.
Question 19. A.few | B. a few | C. various | D. one |
Question 20. A. as | B. example | C. for | D. on |
Question 21. A. laugh | B. smile | C. smile | D. cry |
Question 22. A. in | B. on | C. with | D. about |
Question 23. A. games | B. knowledge | C. song | D. meal |
Question 24. A. to relax | B. to relaxing | C. relax | D. relaxed |
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. I can't wait to watch the samba parade in Rio Carnival.
A. I am looking forward for watching the samba parade in Rio Carnival.
B. I am looking forward to watching the samba parade in Rio Carnival.
C. I looking forward to watching the samba parade in Rio Carnival.
D. I look forward to watch the samba parade in Rio Carnival.
Question 26. I find watching Monster Inc. very interesting.
A. I am interesting in watch Monster Inc.
B. I am interested in watch Monster Inc.
C. I am interesting in watching Monster Inc.
D. I am interested in watching Monster Inc.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. ten kilometres/ the town/ the airport.
A. It is ten kilometres from the town to the airport.
B. This is ten kilometres from the town and the airport.
C. It is ten kilometres between the town to the airport.
D. That is ten kilometres from the town and the airport.
Question 28. Two days ago/ I /see / movie / Netflix / my parents.
A. Two days ago, I seen a movie in Netflix with my parents.
B. Two days ago, I seen a movie on Netflix with my parents.
C. Two days ago, I saw a movie on Netflix with my parents.
D. Two days ago, I saw a movie in Netflix formy parents.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
| A. You can only ride here. B. You can't park here. C. You can't go from here. D. You can go from here. |
Question 30. What does the sign mean?
| A. You can't park your bicycle here. B. You can cycle here. C. You can't cycle here. D. You can park your bicycle here. |
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 from 31 to 36.
Who are the best drivers? Which drivers are the safest on the roads? According to a recent survey, young and inexperienced drivers are the most likely to have an accident. Older drivers are more careful. Young men have the worst accident records of all. They often choose faster cars with bigger engines. One of the most interesting facts in the survey is that passengers have an effect on the driver. When young male drivers have their friends in the car, their driving becomes worse. When their wife or girlfriend is in the car, however, their driving is better. But this is not true for women. Their driving is more dangerous when their husband or boyfriend is in the car. However, if their small children are riding in the car, they drive more slowly and safely.
Question 31. According to the survey, who are the most likely to have an accident?
A. Young and inexperienced drivers. B. Old and inexperienced drivers.
C. Young and old female drivers. D. Young and unexperienced drivers
Question 32. Young men are likely to choose ___________
A. expensive cars B. fast cars with big engines
C. slow and safe cars D. Fast and expensive cars
Question 33. Who has an effect on the driver?
A. Parents B. Policeman C. Friends D. Passengers
Question 34. When young male drivers have their wife or girlfriend in the car, they drive __________.
A. worse B. more carefully C. carelessly D. goodly
Question 35. What is the CLOSEST meaning of the word “dangerous” in the passage?
A. unsafe | B. quick | C. reckless | D. secure |
Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of the word "worse" in the passage?
A. narrower | B. better | C. slower | D. smarter |
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most.
A. Another reason is poor road planning
B. cities can improve public transportation
C. causing long delays and pollution
D. limit the number of vehicles on the road.
Traffic congestion is a major problem in many big cities around the world. Every day, thousands of vehicles crowd the streets, (37)_______. One reason for traffic jams is the increasing number of cars. Many people prefer driving their own cars instead of using public transport. (38)_______, which leads to narrow streets and bottlenecks.
To reduce traffic, (39)_______, build more roads, and encourage people to use bicycles or walk. Some cities have also introduced carpooling and high toll fees to (40)_________.





