Read the following passage and do the tasks below
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B. different
C. incorrect
5. A. correct
II. Read the following passage and do the tasks below. (2,0 pts)
D. difficult
Mexico City is the the capital city of Mexico. It is located in the Valley of Mexico (a large
valley in the high plateaus in the center of Mexico). It is growing quickly. In 1970, the city had about 9
million people. Now it has over 17 million. All these people are causing problems for the city. There are
not enough jobs. Also, there is not enough housing Large families have to live together in small homes.
Many homes do not have water. They also do not have bathrooms or electricity. The Mexican
government is worried about all these problems. It is working hard to make life better in the city. Why is
Mexico City growing so fast? Where are all these people coming from? They are coming to the city from
the country. Life is hard on the farms in Mexico. Most people on farms have to live a very simple life.
They have no extra money for modern things. People think life in the city must be better. So they leave
their farms and move to Mexico City.
All around the world, large cities have the same problems. One of them is air pollution. Mexico
City has bad air. It is dirty and unhealthy. Cars are one reason for the dirty air. Many Mexicans now own
their own cars and drive in the city. The factories in the area also cause air pollution. These factories put a
lot of smoke into the air. It is not easy to clean up the air in a large city. The government has to make new
laws, and everyone has to help.
1. Where is Mexico City?
2. Does overpopulation cause many problems for the city?
3. What is the air in Mexico City like?
4. Now, the Mexico's population is
A. nearly twice as many as one in 1970.
C. less than twice times in 1970.
B. more than half of one in 1970
D. less than in 1970
5. Why do most people on farms have to live a very simple life?
A. They leave their farms and move to Mexico City. B. Life in the city is better.
C. Their life is hard on farms.
D. They cannot make money.
PART III: WRITING (3.0 POINTS)
I. Rewrite each of the sentences so that it means the same as the one before it. (2,0 pts)
1. Alhough she has been absent frequently, she has managed to pass the test.
>In spite of
2. My friend has decided to buy a motorbike. His bicycle was stolen last week.
->My friend,
3. "How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Tom.
-> Tom suggested
4. They will build a supermarket in my home village next year.
=>A supermarket
5. My brother can speak Italian very well.
My brother is fluent
6. People expect that he will join the company soon.
It
7. Nam gets up late, so he doesn't catch the train to Ha Noi.
If....
8. Because his bike was broken, he arrived late for the concert.
Because of....
II. Write a paragraph of 100-120 words about the advantages that a person may have when
learning English in an English speaking country. (1.0 pt)
You can use the cues given:
- Can learn with native teachers
- Can learn English in real life contexts
- Can have a native-like accent
- Can have native speakers as future friends (contacting with them can maintain your English in future)
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B. different
C. incorrect
5. A. correct
II. Read the following passage and do the tasks below. (2,0 pts)
D. difficult
Mexico City is the the capital city of Mexico. It is located in the Valley of Mexico (a large
valley in the high plateaus in the center of Mexico). It is growing quickly. In 1970, the city had about 9
million people. Now it has over 17 million. All these people are causing problems for the city. There are
not enough jobs. Also, there is not enough housing Large families have to live together in small homes.
Many homes do not have water. They also do not have bathrooms or electricity. The Mexican
government is worried about all these problems. It is working hard to make life better in the city. Why is
Mexico City growing so fast? Where are all these people coming from? They are coming to the city from
the country. Life is hard on the farms in Mexico. Most people on farms have to live a very simple life.
They have no extra money for modern things. People think life in the city must be better. So they leave
their farms and move to Mexico City.
All around the world, large cities have the same problems. One of them is air pollution. Mexico
City has bad air. It is dirty and unhealthy. Cars are one reason for the dirty air. Many Mexicans now own
their own cars and drive in the city. The factories in the area also cause air pollution. These factories put a
lot of smoke into the air. It is not easy to clean up the air in a large city. The government has to make new
laws, and everyone has to help.
1. Where is Mexico City?
2. Does overpopulation cause many problems for the city?
3. What is the air in Mexico City like?
4. Now, the Mexico's population is
A. nearly twice as many as one in 1970.
C. less than twice times in 1970.
B. more than half of one in 1970
D. less than in 1970
5. Why do most people on farms have to live a very simple life?
A. They leave their farms and move to Mexico City. B. Life in the city is better.
C. Their life is hard on farms.
D. They cannot make money.
PART III: WRITING (3.0 POINTS)
I. Rewrite each of the sentences so that it means the same as the one before it. (2,0 pts)
1. Alhough she has been absent frequently, she has managed to pass the test.
>In spite of
2. My friend has decided to buy a motorbike. His bicycle was stolen last week.
->My friend,
3. "How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Tom.
-> Tom suggested
4. They will build a supermarket in my home village next year.
=>A supermarket
5. My brother can speak Italian very well.
My brother is fluent
6. People expect that he will join the company soon.
It
7. Nam gets up late, so he doesn't catch the train to Ha Noi.
If....
8. Because his bike was broken, he arrived late for the concert.
Because of....
II. Write a paragraph of 100-120 words about the advantages that a person may have when
learning English in an English speaking country. (1.0 pt)
You can use the cues given:
- Can learn with native teachers
- Can learn English in real life contexts
- Can have a native-like accent
- Can have native speakers as future friends (contacting with them can maintain your English in future)
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