Đề thi HK1 Tiếng Anh 12 - Đề số 2

Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).

1. The purpose of the talk show is to give practical tips for an eco-friendly life.

Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).

2. Dr. Emily Green is a lifestyle blogger.

Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).

3. Dr. Green recommends reducing the use of single-use plastics.

Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).

4. Alex Evergreen suggests planting more fruits and vegetables.

Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).

5. The host finishes the show by encouraging listeners to adopt eco-friendly practices.

Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

What is Lan's dad's profession?

Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Which of the following is NOT true about Lan's dad?

Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Why did Mark's mum quit her job as a teacher?

Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

What career is Mark considering for himself?

Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

What can be inferred about Lan and Mark's parents?

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.

Urbanisation, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, has its advantages and disadvantages. As cities grow, there is a greater need for housing, jobs, and services, which leads to economic development and improved living standards. (1) ________ , there are also challenges that come with this shift.

A significant problem is the pressure on infrastructure, making it difficult for cities to provide adequate housing, transportation, and basic amenities. Overcrowded living conditions (2) ________ health risks, and daily traffic congestion becomes a common struggle.

Environmental issues are another consequence of urbanisation. As cities expand, green spaces are reduced, and pollution levels increase, (3) ________ affects both residents and the environment.

Urbanisation also gives rise to social problems. The fast-paced city life can cause stress and isolation, and it can worsen existing inequalities.

While some people thrive in urban areas, (4) ________ struggle to access the opportunities available.

To (5) ________ these problems, careful planning and sustainable development are necessary. Cities can turn challenges into opportunities by investing in infrastructure, promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives, and creating inclusive communities. This will lead to an (6) ________ quality of life for all residents.

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.

Urbanisation, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, has its advantages and disadvantages. As cities grow, there is a greater need for housing, jobs, and services, which leads to economic development and improved living standards. (1) ________ , there are also challenges that come with this shift.

A significant problem is the pressure on infrastructure, making it difficult for cities to provide adequate housing, transportation, and basic amenities. Overcrowded living conditions (2) ________ health risks, and daily traffic congestion becomes a common struggle.

Environmental issues are another consequence of urbanisation. As cities expand, green spaces are reduced, and pollution levels increase, (3) ________ affects both residents and the environment.

Urbanisation also gives rise to social problems. The fast-paced city life can cause stress and isolation, and it can worsen existing inequalities.

While some people thrive in urban areas, (4) ________ struggle to access the opportunities available.

To (5) ________ these problems, careful planning and sustainable development are necessary. Cities can turn challenges into opportunities by investing in infrastructure, promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives, and creating inclusive communities. This will lead to an (6) ________ quality of life for all residents.

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.

Urbanisation, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, has its advantages and disadvantages. As cities grow, there is a greater need for housing, jobs, and services, which leads to economic development and improved living standards. (1) ________ , there are also challenges that come with this shift.

A significant problem is the pressure on infrastructure, making it difficult for cities to provide adequate housing, transportation, and basic amenities. Overcrowded living conditions (2) ________ health risks, and daily traffic congestion becomes a common struggle.

Environmental issues are another consequence of urbanisation. As cities expand, green spaces are reduced, and pollution levels increase, (3) ________ affects both residents and the environment.

Urbanisation also gives rise to social problems. The fast-paced city life can cause stress and isolation, and it can worsen existing inequalities.

While some people thrive in urban areas, (4) ________ struggle to access the opportunities available.

To (5) ________ these problems, careful planning and sustainable development are necessary. Cities can turn challenges into opportunities by investing in infrastructure, promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives, and creating inclusive communities. This will lead to an (6) ________ quality of life for all residents.

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.

Urbanisation, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, has its advantages and disadvantages. As cities grow, there is a greater need for housing, jobs, and services, which leads to economic development and improved living standards. (1) ________ , there are also challenges that come with this shift.

A significant problem is the pressure on infrastructure, making it difficult for cities to provide adequate housing, transportation, and basic amenities. Overcrowded living conditions (2) ________ health risks, and daily traffic congestion becomes a common struggle.

Environmental issues are another consequence of urbanisation. As cities expand, green spaces are reduced, and pollution levels increase, (3) ________ affects both residents and the environment.

Urbanisation also gives rise to social problems. The fast-paced city life can cause stress and isolation, and it can worsen existing inequalities.

While some people thrive in urban areas, (4) ________ struggle to access the opportunities available.

To (5) ________ these problems, careful planning and sustainable development are necessary. Cities can turn challenges into opportunities by investing in infrastructure, promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives, and creating inclusive communities. This will lead to an (6) ________ quality of life for all residents.

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.

Urbanisation, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, has its advantages and disadvantages. As cities grow, there is a greater need for housing, jobs, and services, which leads to economic development and improved living standards. (1) ________ , there are also challenges that come with this shift.

A significant problem is the pressure on infrastructure, making it difficult for cities to provide adequate housing, transportation, and basic amenities. Overcrowded living conditions (2) ________ health risks, and daily traffic congestion becomes a common struggle.

Environmental issues are another consequence of urbanisation. As cities expand, green spaces are reduced, and pollution levels increase, (3) ________ affects both residents and the environment.

Urbanisation also gives rise to social problems. The fast-paced city life can cause stress and isolation, and it can worsen existing inequalities.

While some people thrive in urban areas, (4) ________ struggle to access the opportunities available.

To (5) ________ these problems, careful planning and sustainable development are necessary. Cities can turn challenges into opportunities by investing in infrastructure, promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives, and creating inclusive communities. This will lead to an (6) ________ quality of life for all residents.

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.

Urbanisation, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, has its advantages and disadvantages. As cities grow, there is a greater need for housing, jobs, and services, which leads to economic development and improved living standards. (1) ________ , there are also challenges that come with this shift.

A significant problem is the pressure on infrastructure, making it difficult for cities to provide adequate housing, transportation, and basic amenities. Overcrowded living conditions (2) ________ health risks, and daily traffic congestion becomes a common struggle.

Environmental issues are another consequence of urbanisation. As cities expand, green spaces are reduced, and pollution levels increase, (3) ________ affects both residents and the environment.

Urbanisation also gives rise to social problems. The fast-paced city life can cause stress and isolation, and it can worsen existing inequalities.

While some people thrive in urban areas, (4) ________ struggle to access the opportunities available.

To (5) ________ these problems, careful planning and sustainable development are necessary. Cities can turn challenges into opportunities by investing in infrastructure, promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives, and creating inclusive communities. This will lead to an (6) ________ quality of life for all residents.

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.

Imagine browsing your local grocery store on a cold winter day to pick up freshly lettuce, fragrant basil, juicy sweet strawberries, and ripe red tomatoes from the shelves, (1) ________ . It is likely that you will be buying fresh produce from vertical farms (2) ________ . Generally, food crops grown in vertical farms travel only a few miles to reach grocery store shelves compared to conventional ones, which must be transported thousands of miles by ship, truck or plane.

(3) ________ , vertical agriculture has the potential to add to food production and expand agricultural operations as the world's population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. Producing fresh greens and vegetables close to these growing urban populations could help meet growing global food demands in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way (4) ________ . In addition, (5) ________ since the indoor space can be controlled to make it completely free of bugs, and plants can be grown in such clean conditions that there is no need to rinse them before eating.

(Adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vertical-farming-fresh-produce-future-rosalia-rosalinova-ikonomov/)

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.

Imagine browsing your local grocery store on a cold winter day to pick up freshly lettuce, fragrant basil, juicy sweet strawberries, and ripe red tomatoes from the shelves, (1) ________ . It is likely that you will be buying fresh produce from vertical farms (2) ________ . Generally, food crops grown in vertical farms travel only a few miles to reach grocery store shelves compared to conventional ones, which must be transported thousands of miles by ship, truck or plane.

(3) ________ , vertical agriculture has the potential to add to food production and expand agricultural operations as the world's population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. Producing fresh greens and vegetables close to these growing urban populations could help meet growing global food demands in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way (4) ________ . In addition, (5) ________ since the indoor space can be controlled to make it completely free of bugs, and plants can be grown in such clean conditions that there is no need to rinse them before eating.

(Adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vertical-farming-fresh-produce-future-rosalia-rosalinova-ikonomov/)

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.

Imagine browsing your local grocery store on a cold winter day to pick up freshly lettuce, fragrant basil, juicy sweet strawberries, and ripe red tomatoes from the shelves, (1) ________ . It is likely that you will be buying fresh produce from vertical farms (2) ________ . Generally, food crops grown in vertical farms travel only a few miles to reach grocery store shelves compared to conventional ones, which must be transported thousands of miles by ship, truck or plane.

(3) ________ , vertical agriculture has the potential to add to food production and expand agricultural operations as the world's population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. Producing fresh greens and vegetables close to these growing urban populations could help meet growing global food demands in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way (4) ________ . In addition, (5) ________ since the indoor space can be controlled to make it completely free of bugs, and plants can be grown in such clean conditions that there is no need to rinse them before eating.

(Adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vertical-farming-fresh-produce-future-rosalia-rosalinova-ikonomov/)

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.

Imagine browsing your local grocery store on a cold winter day to pick up freshly lettuce, fragrant basil, juicy sweet strawberries, and ripe red tomatoes from the shelves, (1) ________ . It is likely that you will be buying fresh produce from vertical farms (2) ________ . Generally, food crops grown in vertical farms travel only a few miles to reach grocery store shelves compared to conventional ones, which must be transported thousands of miles by ship, truck or plane.

(3) ________ , vertical agriculture has the potential to add to food production and expand agricultural operations as the world's population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. Producing fresh greens and vegetables close to these growing urban populations could help meet growing global food demands in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way (4) ________ . In addition, (5) ________ since the indoor space can be controlled to make it completely free of bugs, and plants can be grown in such clean conditions that there is no need to rinse them before eating.

(Adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vertical-farming-fresh-produce-future-rosalia-rosalinova-ikonomov/)

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.

Imagine browsing your local grocery store on a cold winter day to pick up freshly lettuce, fragrant basil, juicy sweet strawberries, and ripe red tomatoes from the shelves, (1) ________ . It is likely that you will be buying fresh produce from vertical farms (2) ________ . Generally, food crops grown in vertical farms travel only a few miles to reach grocery store shelves compared to conventional ones, which must be transported thousands of miles by ship, truck or plane.

(3) ________ , vertical agriculture has the potential to add to food production and expand agricultural operations as the world's population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. Producing fresh greens and vegetables close to these growing urban populations could help meet growing global food demands in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way (4) ________ . In addition, (5) ________ since the indoor space can be controlled to make it completely free of bugs, and plants can be grown in such clean conditions that there is no need to rinse them before eating.

(Adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vertical-farming-fresh-produce-future-rosalia-rosalinova-ikonomov/)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain ________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

The word “enclosed" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

What does the word "they" in paragraph 2 refer to?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

Which of the following threatens the countryside inBritain?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

The phrase "associated with" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ___________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

The phrase "reach to the horizon" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because __________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the

use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.

Dear Mary,

a. To begin with, students who work part-time can improve their studies and gain a deeper understanding of whatever they learn in school.

b. I hope you are doing well! I have been thinking about why it's important for students to have a part time job.

c. Finally, having a part-time job helps students to learn how to manage their time well by learning to appreciate and utilise their free time.

d. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to discussing this further with you.

e. What's more, students who have part-time jobs while in school are in a position to understand the value of money, thus making wise financial decisions in the future.

f. Overall, I believe that students benefit greatly from engaging in part-time jobs.

Best wishes,

Kim

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.

Hi Jane,

a. But I believe you'll soon get accustomed to this new responsibility.

b. I've just heard about your new job, so I want to check in and see how it is going.

c. However, remember to take breaks and not overwhelm yourself with too much duty at once.

d. Besides work, making friends with colleagues is also very important.

e. Entering a new environment is a big adjustment, isn't it?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Michael

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.

a. These products, including straws, bags, and cutlery, often end up in landfills and oceans, contributing

to pollution and harming wildlife.

b. While these solutions may require changes in consumer habits and production methods, they can

significantly lessen the impact on our planet.

c. Many countries are now considering alternatives, such as biodegradable materials or reusable options,

to reduce plastic waste.

d. The widespread use of single-use plastic items has created significant environmental challenges.

e. However, the sustainability of these alternatives remains questionable.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.

a. The park nearby had also been renovated with new playground equipment and walking trails, making it look welcoming and modern.

b. Also, despite its transformation, the memories and bonds he formed there would always remain close to his heart.

c. Driving through familiar streets, he was surprised to find that the old bakery had been replaced by a trendy café, filled with young people.

d. While some changes felt strange, like the absence of his favourite bookshop, James was glad to see the new life in his hometown.

e. After years of living abroad, James finally returned to visit his hometown; he was excited to see how it had changed.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.

Dear Sir/Madam,

a. I am very much interested in an undergraduate course on English in Cambridge university.

b. I've read a lot about tertiary study in the UK and was very impressed by the reputation of many famous universities there.

c. Could you please also send me some information about the admission requirements for the university, tuition fees, accommodation and details of the course?

d. I am ready to supply any information about myself if necessary.

e. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

f. Now I am in the last year of high school and will finish secondary education in 3 months.

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions.

a. Sam: Hi, Lisa! They are doing well, thank you. We just had a family reunion last weekend.

b. Lisa: That's great! I'd love to hear all about it!

c. Lisa: Good to see you, Sam! How's your family?

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions.

a. David: That's a great reason! I think you will thrive in that role.

b. Mia: I'm thinking about pursuing a career in marketing.

c. David: Hey, Mia! Have you decided what you want to do after graduation?

d. David: That sounds interesting! What attracted you to that field?

e. Mia: I love being creative and working with people.

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions.

a. Ann: Do you have any plans for this Saturday evening?

b. Mai: Sounds great.

c. Ann. Yes, I love to. How about going to a music show?

d. Mai: No, I don't. Shall we do something together?

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions.

a. Lan: It's Mai's birthday, Mum. Is it OK if I stay the night at her house after the party?

b. Lan's mother: Certainly. Whose birthday is it?

c. Lan: Mum, Can I go to my friend's birthday party this Saturday evening?

d. Lan's mother: Oh, I'm afraid not. You must come back home before 10 pm. We're going to visit your grandparents early on Sunday morning

e. Lan: OK, Mum. I'll be home before 10 p.m. then