Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The human civilization underwent many changes and development with the passage of time. In course of time, cities became the major centers of livelihood. A city has large population compared to a town and a village. Life is full (31)________ activities in a big city. It is a center of education, trade and industry, (32)________, etc. Life in a big city starts early in the morning. School children, office-workers, and others fill (33)________roads, bus-stops and the vehicles. The market places get crowded with people. Life in the city has certain charms. The factories and the industrial centers give employment to thousands of people. Those (34)________ work hard in cities rise in life. Here, neighbors live like (35)________. Everyone finds himself in hurry and worry. The atmosphere is polluted. There is competition in every sphere. However, cities add to the economic development of a nation.
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Question 31:
A. of
B. on
C. in
D. terrorism
Question 32:
A. recreation
B. pollution
C. crime
D. against
Question 33:
A. an
B. the
C. a
D. much
Question 34:
A. whose
B. whom
C. which
D. who
Question 35:
A. family
B. enemies
C. strangers
D. friends
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT: ONE HOME AT A TIME
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.
First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.
Second, we need to watch the amount of water used in the home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing. If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.
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Question 36: Pollution can be caused from the following sources EXCEPT ____________.
A. water in rivers
B. water from households
C. wastes
D. household chemicals
Question 37: Recycling can help us ____________
A. never cut down trees
B. use products again and again
C. place garbage bins easily
D. produce more paper products
Question 38: In order to save water, we can do all of the following things EXCEPT ____________.
A. take short showers instead of baths
B. repair leaky faucets
C. fully use the washing machine
D. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth
Question 39: Recycling helps to reduce waste because ____________.
A. plants need to develop
B. a person can do it in his home
C. waste can be recycled and reused
D. an average man produces compost for plants
Question 40: The word "It" in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
A. cutting down
B. the number
C. recycling
D. effort
Chọn B
A. notable (adj): nổi bật
B. incredible (adj): khó tin
C. predictable (adj): dễ đoán
D. remarkable (adj): nổi trội
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