Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

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 Portland, 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

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 

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

Chọn A

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Toàn bộ các câu sau đều đúng về Barcelona ngoại trừ ________.

  A. du khách có thể để toàn bộ rác vào một cái thùng rác đầy màu sắc

  B. nhiều người sử dụng phương tiện giao thông công cộng

  C. ô nhiễm không khí đã giảm xuống

  D. một vài người nói rằng thành phố có một trong những kế hoạch tái chế tốt nhất trên thế giới

Thông tin: Visitors will find clear, colour-coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their materials.

Tạm dịch: Du khách sẽ tìm thấy những thùng rác có mã hóa màu sắc (mỗi thùng đựng một loại rác khác nhau sẽ có màu khác nhau) sạch sẽ khắp thành phố để họ có thể vứt rác vào đó.