Questions 1 - 5: Choose a suitable word or phrase (marked A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank.
Câu 1: Emma always smiles ___ people she meets. She believes in spreading positivity.
- A. At.
- B. With.
- C. To.
- D. For.
- A. Will have.
- B. Would have had.
- C. Are having.
- D. Had.
- A. Better.
- B. Good.
- C. More well.
- D. Best.
- A. Motivative.
- B. Motivational.
- C. Motivation.
- D. Motivate.
- A. Some.
- B. A lot of.
- C. Too much.
- D. Each.
Questions 6 – 10: Each of the following sentences has one error (A, B, C, or D). Find it and blacken your choice on your answer sheet.
Câu 6: I bought a new painting to decorate my office, but my friend said it were not very impressive.
- A. A.
- B. My.
- C. Were.
- D. Impressive.
- A. Robinsons’.
- B. Is.
- C. It.
- D. Well-maintain.
- A. As soon as.
- B. Stands.
- C. Was.
- D. Attention.
- A. Known.
- B. St. Nicholas.
- C. Believe.
- D. At.
- A. Wrote.
- B. Experience.
- C. Caused.
- D. In the internet.
Questions 11 - 15: Which of the following best restates each of the given sentences
Câu 11: “Can I bring a friend to the event?” she asked.
- A. She asked if she could bring a friend to the event.
- B. She asked if she can bring a friend to the event.
- C. She was asking if she could bring her friend to the event.
- D. She asks if she can bring a friend to the event.
- A. I am almost sure we might complete the project on time.
- B. I am confident about completing the project ahead of schedule.
- C. I believe we should finish the project just in time.
- D. I am thinking that we will complete the project on time.
- A. He might have missed the announcement.
- B. He could miss the announcement.
- C. He must have missed the announcement.
- D. He was missing the announcement.
- A. Holding the event on the weekend could result in more participation.
- B. If the event is held on a weekday, fewer people will join.
- C. The event will have more participants if it’s held during the week.
- D. The event’s date will not affect the number of participants.
- A. I don’t understand why she left the meeting.
- B. She didn't need any reason to leave the meeting.
- C. She had every reason to stay in the meeting.
- D. There was no reason whatsoever for her to leave the meeting.
Questions 16 – 22: Read the passage carefully.
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The rise of renewable energy sources is reshaping the global energy landscape, bringing hope for a sustainable future. Technologies like solar and wind power offer alternatives to fossil fuels, potentially reducing carbon emissions and slowing climate change. However, the transition to renewable energy presents challenges as well. For instance, the production of solar panels and wind turbines requires substantial resources and energy, which can have environmental impacts if not managed responsibly. Additionally, renewable energy sources often depend on weather conditions, making it difficult to maintain a consistent energy supply.
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In urban areas, efforts to integrate renewable energy into the power grid are often met with infrastructure limitations. Many cities have outdated power grids that struggle to support the fluctuations in energy output from renewable sources. Updating these grids is a costly and time consuming process, but essential for achieving long-term sustainability goals. Additionally, there are concerns about energy equity, as some communities may have less access to renewable energy due to geographic or economic barriers.
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The shift to renewable energy is not only an environmental issue but also an economic one. Countries investing in renewable energy industries are creating new job opportunities in fields like engineering, construction, and maintenance. However, as renewable energy grows, there is a risk of economic displacement in regions reliant on fossil fuel industries. For example, communities that depend on coal mining may face economic challenges as demand for coal decreases.
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International cooperation is crucial in the transition to renewable energy. Climate change is a global issue, and efforts to reduce emissions require collaboration across borders. Yet, reaching a consensus on energy policies can be challenging due to differing national interests and economic conditions. Despite these obstacles, the momentum behind renewable energy continues to grow, with many experts optimistic about a future where clean energy is accessible to all.
Choose an option (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each question.
Câu 16: According to the passage, what is one environmental challenge associated with renewable energy production?
- A. The complete elimination of fossil fuel usage.
- B. The significant resources needed for production.
- C. The inability to create renewable technology in cities.
- D. The total dependency on coal industries for production.
- A. Equal energy output across all types of renewable sources.
- B. Fair access to renewable energy for all communities.
- C. The same energy policies for every country.
- D. The financial cost of installing renewable energy sources.
- A. To highlight how energy sources like coal can support urban areas.
- B. To show how cities struggle with renewable energy integration.
- C. To suggest that cities should use only traditional power sources.
- D. To emphasize that renewable energy has no limitations in cities.
- A. A decrease in job opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
- B. Economic challenges due to the reduced demand for fossil fuels.
- C. More investment in coal industries as renewable energy grows.
- D. A rise in the availability of fossil fuel jobs in coal mining areas.
- A. Renewable energy is a problem specific to certain countries.
- B. National interests and economic differences make agreement difficult.
- C. Most countries do not see a need to shift to renewable energy.
- D. International organizations have already established universal policies.
- A. Renewable energy sources are too expensive to produce.
- B. Weather conditions can affect the consistency of energy supply.
- C. Renewable energy sources do not reduce carbon emissions.
- D. There is an abundance of resources to produce renewable energy.
- A. Renewable energy industries are likely to increase global emissions.
- B. Renewable energy technologies are creating new job opportunities.
- C. Communities dependent on fossil fuel industries may face economic displacement.
- D. Fossil fuel industries are expected to thrive as renewable energy grows.
Questions 23 - 30: Read the passage carefully.
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Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or another dependable source of current is available, transportation experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes, and trolleys.
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As automakers work to develop practical electric vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they shop, dine, or attend a concert.
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To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars. Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting.
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Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric-gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.
Câu 23: What is one of the challenges electric vehicles face before becoming truly practical?
- A. Lack of consumer interest.
- B. Insufficient range of electric vehicles.
- C. Availability of a powerful and compact battery.
- D. Overproduction of electric vehicles.
- A. Developing more powerful batteries.
- B. Building more gas stations.
- C. Focusing on infrastructure systems.
- D. Reducing the number of cars on the roads.
- A. Public parking spaces.
- B. Public charging facilities.
- C. Automated freeways.
- D. Electric delivery vans.
- A. Charging stations.
- B. Free parking.
- C. The most convenient parking spaces.
- D. High-speed lanes.
- A. Only electric cars.
- B. Only bicycles.
- C. A variety of electric vehicles, including trucks and small cars.
- D. Only neighborhood vehicles.
- A. The same number of vehicles as regular freeways.
- B. Five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.
- C. Only electric vehicles.
- D. Only public transportation vehicles.
- A. Combination.
- B. Environmental friendly.
- C. Effective.
- D. Product.
- A. Cars will have no need for batteries.
- B. Automated highways will reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
- C. There will be a variety of electric vehicles for different needs.
- D. All electric vehicles will be able to charge themselves without external power sources.
