VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Traffic jams and pollution are two big problems in the city. Traffic jams occur when there are too many cars on the roads, making it difficult for people to move around quickly. To solve this, cities can encourage people to use public transportation, like buses or trains, instead of driving their own cars. This would reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, easing traffic congestion. Pollution is another issue in cities because there is too much dirty air from vehicles and factories. One solution for this problem is to plant more trees and create more green spaces in the city. Trees provide oxygen and clean the air. By increasing the number of trees, cities can improve air quality and make the environment healthier for everyone. In conclusion, we all need to work together to solve the problems of traffic and pollution. By using public transportation and starting green projects like planting trees, we can make our city environment more sustainable and enjoyable.

1.     Which title best suits the passage?

A. The Benefits of Public Transportation          B. Solutions for City Traffic and Pollution

C. The Importance of Green Spaces                  D. The Role of Factories in Pollution

2.     What is one method suggested to reduce traffic congestion?  

A. Expanding road networks                            B. Increasing the number of vehicles

C. Encouraging public transportation use        D. Building more factories

3.     What is the OPPOSITE word of "increasing" as used in the passage?

A. reducing              B. rising               C. growing                       D. planting

4.     What is the CLOSEST word of "pollution" in the passage?

A. Cleanliness             B. Contamination             C. Purity                 D. Freshness

5.     What does the word "this" refer to in the context of the passage?

A. Traffic congestion                                  B. Air quality      

C. Planting trees                                         D. Using public transportation

6.     What can be inferred about the author's viewpoint on solving city problems?

A. The author believes that individual actions are more effective than collective efforts.

B. The author thinks that increasing industrial activities will solve pollution problems.

C. The author supports using a combination of methods to address traffic and pollution.

D. The author prefers to ignore environmental issues in favor of economic growth.

7.     Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Planting more trees to improve air quality

B. Using public transportation to reduce traffic

C. Expanding industrial zones to increase production

D. Creating more green spaces in the city