ĐỀ ĐÁNH GIÁ CHẤT LƯỢNG 12 N4 ( Tháng 22022) Read the following text and mark the letter A,B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions It is estimated that by 2050 more than two words
ĐỀ ĐÁNH GIÁ CHẤT LƯỢNG 12 N4 ( Tháng 2/2022) Read the following text and mark the letter A,B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions It is estimated that by 2050 more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today While many the benefits of organized and efficient cities are well understood, we need to recognize that this rapid, often unplanned urbanization brings risks of profound social instability, risks to critical infrastructure, potential water crises and potential for devastating spread of disease These risks can only be further exacerbated as this unprecedented transition from rural to urban areas continues How effectively these risks can be addressed will increasingly be determined by how well cities are governed The increased concentration of people , physical assets, infrastructure and economic activities mean that the risks materializing at the city level will have far greater potential to disrupt society than ever before Urbanization is by no means bad by itself It brings important benefits for economic, cultural and societal development Well managed cities are both efficient and effective, enabling economies of scale and network effects while reducing the impact on the climate transportation As such, an urban model can make economic activity more environmentally- friendly Further, the proximity and diversity of people can spark innovation and create employment as exchanging ideas breeds new ideas But these utopian concepts are threatened by some of the factors driving rapid urbanization For example, one of the main factors is rural-urban migration, driven by the prospect of greater employment opportunities and the hope of a better life in cities But rapid increasing population density can create severe problems, especially if planning efforts are not sufficient to cope with the influx of new inhabitants The result may, in extreme cases , be widespread poverty Estimates suggest that 40% of the world’s urban expansion is taking place in slums, exacerbating socioeconomic disparities and creating unsanitary conditions that facilitate the spread of disease The Global Risks 2015 Report looks at four areas that face particularly daunting challenges in the face of rapid and unplanned urbanization : infrastructure, health, climate change and social instability In each of these areas we find new risks that can best be managed or in some cases, transferred through the mechanism of insurance Question Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A The Risks of Rapid Urbanization in Developing Countries B Infrastructure and Economic Activities in Cities C The Global Risks 2015 Report on Developing Urban Areas D Rapid urbanization put Cities in Jeopardy Question The word “ addressed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to……… A aimed at B dealt with C added to D agreed on Question According to paragraph 3, what is one of the advantages of urbanization? A It minimizes risks for economic, cultural and social development B It makes water supply system both efficient and effective C Weather and climate in the city will be much improved D People may come up with new ideas for innovation Question The word “ spark” in paragraph is closest in meaning to…… A need B start C encourage D design Question The word “ that” in paragraph refers to…… A urban expansion B unsanitary conditions C disease D socio-economic disparities Question Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A Urbanization brings important benefits for development as well B 54% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050 C Risks cannot be addressed effectively no matter how well cities are governed D Rapidly increasing population density can help solve poverty Question What can be inferred from the passage? A Poverty may be a foregone conclusion of unplanned urbanization B Diseases are caused by people migrating to cities C Urbanization can solve the problem of environmental pollution in cities D The increasing number of people in cities can create more employment 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 wasted B produced C indicated D arrested Question A remind B children C flight D wide Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 10 A normal B friendship C humour D attract Question 11 A contractual B addition C candidate D appointment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 12 What makes the problem worse is that Howard and Tina are not on the same wavelength about how to deal with it A behave in the same way B share their opinions C want the same way D have their length in common Question 13 My parents always disapproved of my smoking They even told me once it would stop me growing taller A refused B objected to C supported D denied Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 14 He is a great sports………… He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy A player B enthusiast C energy D programmer Question 15 While I ……… at the bus stop , three buses went by in the opposite direction A was waiting B waited C had waited D were waiting Question 16 All nation should…… hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming A shake B join C lend D hold Question 17.Your sister used to visit you quite often,…………? A didn’t she B doesn’t she C wouldn’t she D hadn’t she Question 18 If we the plans carefully, we would not have had so many serious mistakes A study B had studied C studied D were studying Question 19 Lionel Messi……… as one of the best football players of all times A regards B is regarded C has regarded D regard Question 20 Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good …… on job interviewers A impressive B impression C impress D impressively Question 21……… for hours, they decided to stop to have lunch at a cheap restaurant A Having been walked B Having walked C Walking D Walked Question 22 With greatly increase workloads, everyone is …….pressure now A upon B out of C above opinion D under for Question 23 I’m looking for a ……clock for my beside table A small white Swiss B Swiss small white C white small Swiss D Swiss white small Question 24 She……her mother for many years up to the time of her death A looked after B started over C set up D go over Question 25 I had all the information at my ……before attending the meeting A fingertips B thumbs C hands D fingers Question 26 I have been saving money…… I would like to buy a new computer A despite B because of C although D because Question 27 The larger the apartment, ……… the rent is A expensive B the more expensiveC more expensively D the most expensive Question 28 It is alleged that mothers and grandmothers spoil the children by …… their mistake A neglecting B overlooking C avoiding D passing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions Question 29 We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don’t give the secret away by saying anything to her A ask anyone to come B tell her the secret C go to the party D find out the secret Question 30.There are many TV commercials distracting viewers from watching their favorite films A economics B businesses C contests D advertisements Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 The PBT is a pencil and paper that is offered for two purposes One purpose of the PBT is for placement and process evaluation (31)………colleges or institutions use the PBT to test their students The scores are not valid outside of the place where they are administered, but the college or institution accepts the PBT that they administered as an official score This PBT also (32)……… an Institution TOEFL The main purpose of the PBT is to supplement the official Computer – Based TOEFL in areas where computer-based testing is not possible The scores are usually valid outside of the place where they are administered This PBT is also called a Supplement TOEFL The paper- Based TOEFL has three parts : Listening comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, and Reading, (33)………., the TEST of Written English (TWE) as an essay that is required to provide a writing score The PBT is a (34)……….test, which means that everyone ( 35) ……takes the TOEFL during the same administration will see and answer the same question The final score is based on a scale of 310-677 Question 31 A.Each B Every C May D Much Question 32 A.called B second C considered D appeared Question 33 A In other words B On the other hands C Besides D In addition Question 34 A style B form C standard D linear Question 35 A who B whom C which D where Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 36 The last time she saw her elder sister was in 2019 A She didn’t see her elder sister from 2019 B She has seen her elder since 2019 C It was not until 2019 that she saw her elder sister D She hasn’t seen her elder sister since 2019 Question 37 “ I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number,” said Paul to Susan A Paul apologized to Susan for having given the wrong number B Paul denied giving Susan the wrong number C Paul thanked to Susan for giving the wrong number D Paul accused Susan of having given him the wrong number Question 38 Perhaps Susan knows the name of every kid in the school A Susan needn’t know the name of every kid in the school B Susan may know the name of every kid in the school C Susan should know the name of every kid in the school D Susan mustn’t know the name of every kid in the school Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 39 Harry is talking to Judy over the phone -Harry: “ Thank you for helping me prepare for my birthday party, Judy -”Judy: “ ……………….” A You’re welcome B That’s out of this world C Never mention me D Of course not Question 40 Catherine and Laura are talking about their school’s rules Catharine : “ I think that all students must wear uniforms at school Laura : “…………………… Wearing uniforms helps students feel equal in many ways A I’m sorry , but I disagree B I refuse to believe that C I couldn’t agree more D You must be kidding 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 questions from 41 to 45 Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor too cold Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways It helps clean out your kidneys It prepares your stomach for digestion Water can also help your intestines work better After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600nmililiters of water each day But don’t drink all of that water in one sitting If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it It’s better to drink some in the morning and some in the afternoon Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs This can interfere with normal digestion Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water A little more water each day could make you much healthier ( Adapted from Reading Challenge by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen) Question 41 What is the main idea of the passage? A The importance of water B The advice of the doctor B How to drink water correctly D The best amount of water to drink Question 42.The pronoun “it” in paragraph refers to………… A your body B your kidney C water D your stomach Question 43 The word “eliminate” in paragraph is closest in meaning to… A preserve B remove C absorb D process Question 44 Which of the following is NOT true? A The first thing you should every morning is to drink water B You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time C Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion D You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow Question 45 According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT… A kidneys B stomach C intestine D.livers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 46 In just a few weeks since its discovery, Omicron has turned out to be highly transmissible and less susceptible to vaccines than other variations A discovery B transmissible C susceptible D variations Question 47 You can remember those words easily if you write it down in your notebook A those B easily C write D it Question 48 Many students takes part in the entrance examination at university every year A students B takes C entrance D every year Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 He was able to finish his book It was because his wife helped him A If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finished his book B If only he had been able to finish his book C If his wife hadn’t helped him, he couldn’t have finished his book D But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book Question 50.The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts They were to help him discuss and formulate new policies A The Prime Minister, who is a financial expert, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies B A committee consisting of financial experts was set up by the Prime Minister to help him discuss and formulate new policies C The Prime Minister, who was helped by financial experts, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies D A committee consisting of financial experts who were helped the Prime Minister discussed and formulated new policies Keys: ... her elder sister was in 2 019 A She didn’t see her elder sister from 2 019 B She has seen her elder since 2 019 C It was not until 2 019 that she saw her elder sister D She hasn’t seen her elder sister... each of the questions from 41 to 45 Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning You should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else The temperature of... based on a scale of 310 -677 Question 31 A.Each B Every C May D Much Question 32 A.called B second C considered D appeared Question 33 A In other words B On the other hands C Besides D In addition