9. Đề thi thử tốt nghiệp THPT 2022 môn Tiếng Anh - Sở GD&ĐT Bắc Ninh ( Lần 1) (Có lời giải)

KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG ĐỊNH KÌ NĂM HỌC 2021-2022
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO BẮC NINH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; 50 câu trắc nghiệm
_____________________________
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
Question 1: A. admitted B. distinguished C. talented D. overloaded
Question 2: A. reputation B. respectable C. preparation D. dedication
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.
A striking feature of Viet Nam’s remarkable progress over the last few decades is the
rapid pace of urbanization. In 1986, there were fewer than there are 13 million urban residents.
Today there are 30 million. Cities have become strong growth forces, with urban areas
growing twice as fast as the national average rate, and contributing over half of the country’s
gross domestic product.
Viet Nam needs to reshape its urbanization process to create more effcient cities – cities that
have suffcient population densities are well connected internally and regionally, and we
managed. In addition, in line with Viet Nam’s strong preference for social equity, cities will
need to ensure inclusion of all residents, with no groups or area "left behind."
Meanwhile, rural residents increasingly lag behind their urban counterparts in income and
access to services, leading many to migrate to cities. Migration presents challenges for urban
management but also opportunities to enhance labor mobility. Fortunately, these trends can be
reversed.
For example, four years ago, Alley 76 in Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City was only
narrow enough for one motorbike to get through. Store owner Bui Thi Mai knows how a clean
and efficient city can make or break a business. When it rained, the alley was often flooded
with floating garbage and mosquitoes. Crime was increasing. Today, after undergoing major
upgrading under an urban renewal project, the street is cleaner, safer and trucks carry, goods to
her door. Her family income has soared and her life has been completely changed.
Question 3: Urbanization in Viet Nam has ________.
 A. made rural areas develop along with urban ones
 B. mainly contributed to the country’s GDP
 C. made urban areas develop faster than the average
 D. promoted the country’s economy twice as fast as before
Question 4: The number of urban residents in Vietnam today is _______.
 A. 13 million B. 17 million C. 30 million D. 43 million
Question 5: The word "remarkable" is closest in meaning to _______.
 A. exciting B. interesting C. threatening D. astonishing
Question 6. It can be inferred from the passage that along with urban migration ________.
 A. population of cities accounts for the majority of the country's
 B. cities offer sufficient employment opportunities for migrants
 C. the city authorities face both advantages and disadvantages
 D. people in rural areas do not suffer from poor infrastructure in the city.
Question 7. The responsibility of city authorities is ________.
 A. to contribute much more to the country's gross domestic
product 
 B. to stop the migration from the rural areas
 C. to provide equal opportunities for every group of residents
 D. to leave all difficulties behind in order to move forward
Question 8. All of the following are benefits from the urban renewal project EXCEPT that
 ____.
 A. the streets and alleys will no longer be flooded
 B. the neighborhood has become cleaner and safer
C. business and the living conditions have been improved
D. people can have goods carried to their door
Question 9. The word "lag behind" is closest in meaning to
 A. earn more B. develop more slowly
 C. run behind D. become poorer 
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.
In 1900, just 13 per cent of the world's people lived in cities. In 2008, the number passed 50
per cent for the first time in history. By 2050, the number will be about 70 per cent. The urban
population in Asia and Africa will double, and there will be nearly 30 'megacities' - cities with
more than 10 million people. So what will life be like for people in the cities of the future?
Professor of human geography Ben Rhodes describes his vision of the urban world in 2050.
Life in cities will be very different from how it is today. Energy, especially oil will be very
expensive, people will probably work at home, or have their work places close to where they
live. There will be less traffic on the roads, and it will be easier for people to be close to their
families. For these reasons, cities won't have just one centre where everyone goes to work and
shop. Instead, we'll probably see cities with many different centres.
It will be difficult to provide enough water, gas and electricity for really big cities, so these
will probably stop growing. Many people from the countryside will move to smaller cities of
500.000 people or less. Transport over long distances will be a lot more expensive than it is
now, so people will have to use food and energy from the countryside around their cities. They
will use local materials for building, and perhaps traditional styles of architecture too.
The thing I really worry about is that energy may become too expensive for many people.
In the end we might have two groups of people: a rich group which can afford energy and
lives in clean, green areas, and a bigger, poorer group which can't afford energy and has to live
in the more polluted parts of the city. This might lead to serious political problems.
Question 10. By 2050, 70% of the population will live _____.
 A. in cities B. in slum C. in poverty D. in the countryside
Question 11. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to
 A. work places B. families C. people D. cities
Question 12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the shortages that cities
will face in the 2050s?
 A. Gas B. Clothing C. Electricity D. Water
Question 13. Why will people have to use food and energy from the countryside around
their cities? 
 A. It will be costlier to transport over long distances.
 B. There won't be enough vehicles to transport over long distances.
 C. Water, gas and electricity will be far more expensive in cities.
 D. People in the countryside won't be able to grow food crops.
Question 14. As mentioned in the passage, which of the following statements
is TRUE? 
 A. People will use imported materials for building.
 B. The poor city dwellers will be likely to live in polluted areas.
 C. In 2050s, energy may become affordable for many people.
 D. Serious political problems may occur due to the shortage of food.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 15. The number of young people working on farms has decreased sharply.
 A. There has been a sharp decrease in the number of young people working on farms.
 B. There has been a sharply decrease on the number of young people working on farms.
 C. There has been a sharply decrease in the number of young people working on farms.
 D. There has been sharp decrease in the number of young people working on farms.
Question 16. Sue doesn't let her kids eat candy.
 A. Sue's kids aren't let eat candy.
 B. Sue's kids aren't let to eat candy.
 C. Sue's kids aren't allowed eat candy.
 D. Sue's kids aren't allowed to eat candy.
Question 17. Nowadays, many young boys are computer game addicts.
 A. Nowadays, many young boys are addicted by computer games.
 B. Nowadays, many young boys are addicted with computer games.
 C. Nowadays, many young boy are addicted to computer games.
 D. Nowadays, many young boys are addicted for computer games.
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 18: A. reveal B. gather C. needy D. partner
Question 19: A. industry B. industrial C. prestigious D. consumption 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20. If the students are overloaded with too much information in such a short period
of time, they may switch off. Therefore, you should carefully consider what to give in your
lecture
 A. get used to the lecture B. choose to take the lecture 
 C. stop paying attention D. turn off the machines
Question 21. In 2003, Le Thanh Thuy was diagnosed with bone cancer and doctors decided to
amputate her leg to save her life.
 A. lift her B. cut off C. injure D. stretch
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs to in each of the following questions.
Question 22. The green move emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. Its growth was driven by
popular a scientific concerns about local and global degradation of the physical environment.
 A. green move B. concerns about C. was driven D. physical
Question 23. Some of the biggest cities are losing population because people go back to live
in rural
areas, which is known as urbanization.
 A. are losing B. because C. which D. urbanization
Question 24. Julia has been cooking when the guests arrived. They came earlier than she
had expected.
 A. earlier than B. the C. has been cooking D. had expected
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 sentences.
Question 25. She just lives six doors away. This is very handy.
 A. She just lives six doors away, what is very handy.
 B. She just lives six doors away, which is very handy.
 C. She just lives six doors away, where is very handy.
 D. She just lives six doors away, for which is very handy.
Question 26. We have got a few minutes to wait for the train. Let's have a cup of coffee.
 A. Unless we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.
 B. Since we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.
 C. Despite we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.
 D. For we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.
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 27. Patricia and Sandra are discussing environmental problems to prepare for their
presentation
Patricia: “One thing we could do is to convince everyone in the world to use less energy.”
Sandra: “__________________.”
 A. That's very kind of you, but actually B. I think you are right
 C. People are using renewable energy D. Don’t worry
Question 28. Daniel has migrated to a major city. He is asking his friend, Anthony, for some
information about the accommodation there.
Daniel: "Are there any flats to rent in the city center?"
 A. Nice. There are some shops nearby. B. Yes, but they are expensive
 C. That's fine. I will take it. D. Well, I’ve got it.
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions.
Question 29. There is a chance that he will not come and we may have to go without him.
 A. He stands a good chance that B. It is unlikely that
 C. It is likely that D. There is no chance for him
Question 30: Find out about computers before you buy one by reading everything up-to-
date that you
can get your hand on.
 A. out-of-date B. modern C. fashionable D. out of fashion
Mark the latter A B C. or D on your diswer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 31. Burning fossil fuels releases gases and chemicals into the air, _____ leads to air
pollution.
 A. Which B. what C. that D. this
Question 32. ______ pollutants in the air connot be seen with our naked eyes, we don’t
realize the sources
of the increasing pollution level.
 A. However B. Because C. But D. Although
Question 33. Last summer, they met each other while they ______ in London.
 A. stayed B. are staying C. had stayed D. were staying
Question 34. Tony was always in trouble with the police when he was young, but now he’s a
_____
married man.
 A. respectability B. respectable C. respectably D. respect 
Question 35. The police have been searching ______ for the missing child for
several days.
 A. by B. in C. to D. for
Question 36. John ______ the key to his house and had to wait for long hours outside the
house for his
parents to return home.
 A. has lost B. is always losing C. was always losing D. has been lost
Question 37. I ordered a pizza and salad ______ pizza was nice but _____ salad was
disgusting.
 A. The/the B. The/ no article C. A/the D. The/ an
Question 38. As in the West, the early stages of ______ were accompanied by harsh working
and living
conditions.
 A. industrialization B. industry C. industrial D. industrialized
Question 39. It is recommended that the government _____ urbanization to maintain
sustainable urban
areas.
 A. must control B. control C. be controlled D. must be controlled
Question 40. The holiday is also celebrated with small gifts for children and the distribution
of food to
______ needy.
 A. a B. no article C. an D. the
Question 41. The recent floods are said to be caused by climate ______ in the northern
hemisphere.
 A. shift B. study C. alternation D. change
Question 42. The company has just _____ its plans for the coming year, including the opening
of new
offices in Paris.
 A. achieved B. memorized C. slandered D. revealed
Question 43. Considered the greatest composer of all time, ______.
 A. Beethoven who combined vocals and instruments in a new way
 B. it was Beethoven who combined vocals and instruments in a new way
 C. vocals and instruments were combined in a new way by Beethoven
 D. Beethoven combined vocals and instruments in a new way
Question 44. What this company needs is a _____ policy for investment in science and
technology.
 A. well-paid B. weather-beaten C. downmarket D. long-term
Question 45. In recent years, there has been a sharp rise _____ the number of people out of
work.
 A. to B. for C. at D. in
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.
ONE OF AMERICA'S TOP GIVERS - WARREN BUFFETT
Giving Focus: Health, poverty alleviation
Net Worth: $88.8 billion
Lifetime Giving: $42.8 billion
The legendary investor's quest to give (46) _____ more than 99% of his fortune continues.
So far, he's
(47) _____ more than $40 billion--much of it through annual gifts to The Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation, also given billions in stock to the four charities (48) _____ by his three
children and his late wife. “The reaction of my family and me to our extraordinary good
fortune is not quilt, but rather gratitude,” Buffett said in 2010 when establishing The Giving
Pledge-an (49) _____ aimed at convincing the world's billionaires to half their fortunes to
charity-alongside the Gateses. “Were we to use more than 1% of my claim checks on
ourselves, neither our happiness (50) _____ our well-being would be enhanced.”
Question 46: A. up B. in C. away D. off
Question 47: A. donated B. invested C. received D. taken
Question 48: A. setting up B. set up C. were set up D. which set up
Question 49: A. initiation B. initiator C. initiative D. initiate
Question 50: A. also B. and C. or D. nor
KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG ĐỊNH KÌ NĂM HỌC 2021-2022
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO BẮC NINH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; 50 câu trắc nghiệm
_____________________________
LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
Question 1: A. admitted B. distinguished C. talented D. overloaded
Giải thích:
A. admitted /ədˈmɪtɪd/ (V-ed): thừa nhận
B. distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ (adj): nổi tiếng
C. talented /ˈtỉl.ən.tɪd/ (adj): tài năng
D. overloaded /ˌəʊ.vəˈləʊ.dɪd/ (adj): quá tải
Đáp án B cĩ âm “ed” phát âm là /t/, các đáp án cịn lại phát âm là /ɪd/
→ Chọn đáp án B
Question 2: A. reputation B. respectable C. preparation D. dedication
Giải thích:
A. reputation /ˌrep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/ (n): danh tiếng
B. respectable /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/ (adj): đáng kính
C. preparation /ˌprep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ (n): sự chuẩn bị
D. dedication /ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (n): sự cống hiến
Đáp án B cĩ âm “e” phát âm là /ɪ/, các đáp án cịn lại phát âm là /e/
→ Chọn đáp án B
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.
A striking feature of Viet Nam’s remarkable progress over the last few decades is the
rapid pace of urbanization. In 1986, there were fewer than there are 13 million urban residents.
Today there are 30 million. Cities have become strong growth forces, with urban areas
growing twice as fast as the national average rate, and contributing over half of the country’s
gross domestic product.
Viet Nam needs to reshape its urbanization process to create more effcient cities – cities that
have suffcient population densities are well connected internally and regionally, and we
managed. In addition, in line with Viet Nam’s strong preference for social equity, cities will
need to ensure inclusion of all residents, with no groups or area "left behind."
Meanwhile, rural residents increasingly lag behind their urban counterparts in income and
access to services, leading many to migrate to cities. Migration presents challenges for urban
management but also opportunities to enhance labor mobility. Fortunately, these trends can be
reversed.
For example, four years ago, Alley 76 in Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City was only
narrow enough for one motorbike to get through. Store owner Bui Thi Mai knows how a clean
and efficient city can make or break a business. When it rained, the alley was often flooded
with floating garbage and mosquitoes. Crime was increasing. Today, after undergoing major
upgrading under an urban renewal project, the street is cleaner, safer and trucks carry, goods to
her door. Her family income has soared and her life has been completely changed.
Giải thích:
DỊCH BÀI:
A striking feature of Viet Nam’s remarkable
progress over the last few decades is the
rapid pace of urbanization. In 1986, there
were fewer than there are 13 million urban
residents. Today there are 30 million. Cities
have become strong growth forces, with
urban areas growing twice as fast as the
national average rate, and contributing over
half of the country’s gross domestic product.
Viet Nam needs to reshape its urbanization
process to create more efficient cities – cities
that have sufficient population densities are
well connected internally and regionally, and
well managed. In addition, in line with Viet
Nam’s strong preference for social equity,
cities will need to ensure inclusion of all
residents, with no groups or area "left
behind."
Meanwhile, rural residents increasingly lag
behind their urban counterparts in income
and access to services, leading many to
migrate to cities. Migration presents
challenges for urban management but also
opportunities to enhance labor mobility.
Fortunately, these trends can be reversed.
For example, four years ago, Alley 76 in
Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City was
only narrow enough for one motorbike to get
through. Store owner Bui Thi Mai knows how
a clean and efficient city can make or break a
business. When it rained, the alley was often
flooded with floating garbage and
mosquitoes. Crime was increasing. Today,
after undergoing major upgrading under an
urban renewal project, the street is cleaner,
safer and trucks carry goods to her door. Her
family income has soared and her life has
been completely changed. 
Một đặc điểm đáng chú ý về sự phát triển
vượt bậc của Việt Nam qua vài thập kỉ vừa
qua chính là tốc độ đơ thị hĩa nhanh chĩng.
Vào năm 1986, cĩ ít hơn bây giờ 13 triệu cư
dân thành thị. Ngày nay, cĩ 30 triệu người.
Các thành phố đã trở thành những lực lượng
phát triển hùng mạnh, với các khu đơ thị
phát triển nhanh gấp 2 lần so với tỉ lệ trung
bình quốc gia, đĩng gĩp hơn một nửa tổng
sản phẩm quốc nội của quốc gia.
Việt Nam cần tái định hình tiến trình đơ thị
hĩa để tạo ra nhiều thành phố hiệu quả hơn
- các thành phố cĩ mật độ dân số hợp lý
được kết nối chặt chẽ trong và ngồi khu
vực, và được quản lý hiệu quả. Thêm vào đĩ,
cùng với ưu tiên hàng đầu của Việt Nam về
cơng bằng xã hội, các thành phố sẽ cần đảm
bảo bao quát tất cả các cư dân, khơng để
nhĩm hoặc khu vực nào “bị bỏ lại phía sau”.
Trong khi đĩ, cư dân nơng thơn ngày càng
tụt hậu so với dân thành thị về thu nhập và
khả năng tiếp cận các dịch vụ, dẫn đến việc
nhiều người di cư đến các thành phố. Việc di
cư đặt ra những thách thức đối với quản lý
đơ thị nhưng cũng là những cơ hội để thúc
đẩy dịch chuyển lao động. May thay, những
xu hướng này cĩ thể bị đảo ngược.
Ví dụ, 4 năm trước, hẻm 76 ở quận Bình
Thạnh, thành phố Hồ Chí Minh chỉ vừa đủ
rộng cho một xe máy đi lọt. Chủ cửa hàng
Bùi Thị Mai biết rằng một thành phố sạch sẽ
và hiệu quả cĩ thể tạo nên hay phá hủy việc
kinh doanh ra sao. Khi trời mưa, hẻm
thường xuyên bị ngập với rác trơi và muỗi
mịng. Tội phạm cũng gia tăng. Ngày nay,
sau những nâng cấp qua chiến dịch đổi mới
đơ thị, con đường đã sạch hơn, an tồn hơn
và xe tải cĩ thể chuyển hàng đến cửa nhà cơ.
Thu nhập gia đình cơ cũng tăng và cuộc
sống của cơ cũng đã hồn tồn thay đổi.
Question 3: Urbanization in Viet Nam has ________.
 A. made rural areas develop along with urban ones
 B. mainly contributed to the country’s GDP
 C. made urban areas develop faster than the average
 D. promoted the country’s economy twice as fast as before
Giải thích:
Việc đơ thị hĩa ở Việt Nam đã ______.
A. khiến các khu vực nơng thơn phát triển cùng với khu vực đơ thị
B. đĩng gĩp phần lớn vào GDP quốc gia
C. khiến các khu vực đơ thị phát triển nhanh hơn trung bình
D. thúc đẩy nền kinh tế quốc gia nhanh gấp 2 lần trước đây
Thơng tin: Cities have become strong growth forces, with urban areas growing twice as fast as
the national average rate, and contributing over half of the country’s gross domestic product.
(Các thành phố đã trở thành những lực lượng phát triển hùng mạnh, với các khu đơ thị phát
triển nhanh gấp 2 lần so với tỉ lệ trung bình quốc gia, đĩng gĩp hơn một nửa tổng sản phẩm
quốc nội của quốc gia.)
→ Chọn đáp án C
Question 4: The number of urban residents in Vietnam today is _______.
 A. 13 million B. 17 million C. 30 million D. 43 million
Giải thích:
Số lượng cư dân đơ thị ở Việt Nam ngày nay là ______.
A. 13 triệu
B. 17 triệu
C. 30 triệu
D. 43 triệu
Thơng tin: Today there are 30 million. (Ngày nay, cĩ 30 triệu người.)
→ Chọn đáp án C
Question 5: The word "remarkable" is closest in meaning to _______.
 A. exciting B. interesting C. threatening D. astonishing
Giải thích:
Từ “remarkable” cĩ nghĩa là _______.
A. exciting (adj): đầy phấn khích
B. interesting (adj): thú vị
C. threatening (adj): đầy đe dọa
D. astonishing (adj): đầy kinh ngạc
Kiến thức từ vựng: remarkable (adj): đáng kể = astonishing
→ Chọn đáp án D
Question 6. It can be inferred from the passage that along with urban migration ________.
 A. population of cities accounts for the majority of the country's
 B. cities offer sufficient employment opportunities for migrants
 C. the city authorities face both advantages and disadvantages
 D. people in rural areas do not suffer from poor infrastructure in the city.
Giải thích:
Cĩ thể suy ra từ đoạn văn rằng cùng với sự di cư tới thành thị thì ________.
A. dân số thành phố chiếm đa số dân số quốc gia
B. các thành phố cung cấp những cơ hội việc làm hợp lý cho người di cư
C. chính quyền thành phố đối mặt với cả thuận lợi và bất lợi
D. người dân ở các khu vực nơng thơn khơng chịu ảnh hưởng bởi cơ sở hạ tầng kém chất
lượng ở thành phố
Thơng tin:
+ A, B: khơng nhắc đến → loại A và B
+ Meanwhile, rural residents increasingly lag behind their urban counterparts in income and
access to services, leading many to migrate to cities. (Trong khi đĩ, cư dân nơng thơn ngày
càng tụt hậu so với dân thành thị về thu nhập và khả năng tiếp cận các dịch vụ, dẫn đến việc
nhiều người di cư đến các thành phố.)
→ D sai
+ Migration presents challenges for urban management but also opportunities to enhance
labor mobility. (Việc di cư đặt ra những thách thức đối với quản lý đơ thị nhưng cũng là
những cơ hội để thúc đẩy dịch chuyển lao động.)
→ Chọn đáp án C
Question 7. The responsibility of city authorities is ________.
 A. to contribute much more to the country's gross domestic
product 
 B. to stop the migration from the rural areas
 C. to provide equal opportunities for every group of residents
 D. to leave all difficulties behind in order to move forward
Giải thích:
Trách nhiệm của chính quyền thành phố chính là ______.
A. đĩng gĩp nhiều hơn đến tổng sản phẩm quốc nội của quốc gia
B. dừng việc di cư từ các khu vực nơng thơn
C. cung cấp những cơ hội đồng đều cho mỗi nhĩm cư dân
D. để lại tất cả khĩ khăn phía sau để tiến về phía trước
Thơng tin: In addition, in line with Viet Nam’s strong preference for social equity, cities will
need to ensure inclusion of all residents, with no groups or area “left behind”.
(Thêm vào đĩ, cùng với ưu tiên hàng đầu của Việt Nam về cơng bằng xã hội, các thành phố sẽ
cần đảm bảo bao quát tất cả các cư dân, khơng để nhĩm hoặc khu vực nào “bị bỏ lại phía
sau”.)
→ Chọn đáp án C
Question 8. All of the following are benefits from the urban renewal project EXCEPT that
 ____.
 A. the streets and alleys will no longer be flooded
 B. the neighborhood has become cleaner and safer
C. business and the living conditions have been improved
D. people can have goods carried to their door
Giải thích:
Tất cả những ý sau chính là lợi ích từ dự án đổi mới đơ thị ngoại trừ việc _______.
A. các con đường và hẻm sẽ khơng cịn bị ngập
B. khu vực sống trở nên sạch và an tồn hơn
C. điều kiện kinh doanh và điều kiện sống đã được cải thiện
D. mọi người cĩ thể vận chuyển hàng hĩa đến cửa
Thơng tin: Today, after undergoing major upgrading under an urban renewal project, the
street is cleaner, safer and trucks carry goods to her door. Her family income has soared and
her life has been completely changed.
(Ngày nay, sau những nâng cấp qua chiến dịch đổi mới đơ thị, con đường đã sạch hơn, an
tồn hơn và xe tải cĩ thể chuyển hàng đến cửa nhà cơ. Thu nhập gia đình cơ cũng tăng và
cuộc sống của cơ cũng đã hồn tồn thay đổi.)
→ Chọn đáp án A
Question 9. The word "lag behind" is closest in meaning to
 A. earn more B. develop more slowly
 C. run behind D. become poorer 
Giải thích:
Từ “lag behind” cĩ nghĩa là _______
A. kiếm được nhiều tiền hơn
B. phát triển chậm hơn
C. chạy phía sau
D. trở nên nghèo hơn
Kiến thức cụm từ: lag behind: tụt lại phía sau = develop more slowly
→ Chọn đáp án B
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.
In 1900, just 13 per cent of the world's people lived in cities. In 2008, the number passed 50
per cent for the first time in history. By 2050, the number will be about 70 per cent. The urban
population in Asia and Africa will double, and there will be nearly 30 'megacities' - cities with
more than 10 million people. So what will life be like for people in the cities of the future?
Professor of human geography Ben Rhodes describes his vision of the urban world in 2050.
Life in cities will be very different from how it is today. Energy, especially oil will be very
expensive, people will probably work at home, or have their work places close to where they
live. There will be less traffic on the roads, and it will be easier for people to be close to their
families. For these reasons, cities won't have just one centre where everyone goes to work and
shop. Instead, we'll probably see cities with many different centres.
It will be difficult to provide enough water, gas and electricity for really big cities, so these
will probably stop growing. Many people from the countryside will move to smaller cities of
500.000 people or less. Transport over long distances will be a lot more expensive than it is
now, so people will have to use food and energy from the countryside around their cities. They
will use local materials for building, and perhaps traditional styles of architecture too.
The thing I really worry about is that energy may become too expensive for many people.
In the end we might have two groups of people: a rich group which can afford energy and
lives in clean, green areas, and a bigger, poorer group which can't afford energy and has to live
in the more polluted parts of the city. This might lead to serious political problems.
Giải thích:
DỊCH BÀI:
In 1900, just 13 per cent of the world's people
lived in cities. In 2008, the number passed 50
per cent for the first time in history. By 2050,
the number will be about 70 per cent. The
urban population in Asia and Africa will
double, and there will be nearly 30
'megacities' - cities with more than 10 million
people. So what will life be like for peopl