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1. Hanoi is considered one of the greatest cities in Vietnam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are (1) __________ frequently mentioned in prose. Each street can be represented by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year-old trees are (2) __________ more than just beautiful; they are a part of the city’s identity.
However, due to (3) __________ construction, the trees have in the heart of the local resident, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern about (4) __________ construction workers chop them down. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and (5) __________ root systems become weakened. With rapid urban development, the citizens are (6) __________ the importance of protecting trees in communities.
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in a big city: It is said that living in big cities is expensive because of the high living cost. There are also many problems that make living in big cities unpleasant. However, many people enjoy living in big cities because they offer many (7) __________ options for entertainment.
Many cities have (8) __________ transportation systems, which makes it easy for the citizens to go anywhere they want. This helps overcome the problem of traffic jams that often occur at peak times. With the convenience of public transport, the citizens do not have to drive everywhere and can save money as they do not need to pay for parking charges.
Despite the various (9) __________ concern in big cities, you can find the best possible medical care for any diseases, especially the severe ones. Moreover, compared to rural areas, access to medical treatment is easier because there are hospitals that are open 24 hours in many parts of the city so (10) __________ can get medical care at any time, as soon as you need it. Reaching hospitals is also easier as public transport is usually available.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Disadvantages of living in big cities
B. Benefits of living rural areas
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "countless" in paragraph 1?
A. definite B. numbers C. measurable D. limited
3. What makes living in big cities costly?
A. public transport B. healthcare C. high cost of living D. high parking charges
4. According to the passage, what is people’s concern?
A. traffic congestion B. air pollution C. public transport D. healthcare
5. It can be inferred from the passage that in big cities
A. citizens care about the high cost of living.
B. it’s impossible to get medical care for severe diseases.
C. traffic jams are often seen during rush hours.
D. city dwellers do not have to pay for parking.
6. The majority of London’s inhabitants live in its suburbs. Many of them travel to the city to work every day by train, bus, or car. These people are called “commuters”. Commuters may spend as much as two hours every morning traveling to work and another two hours getting home again. The cost of living in London is higher than that in most other cities. Millions of visitors come from all over the world to see the famous sights there such as Buckingham Palace and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its theatres, red buses and black cabs. Some people might think that London has many large, pleasant parks. Here, everyone can enjoy some peaceful and quiet moments. London has many attractions both people from other parts of Britain and people from abroad.
In London, __________.
1. Hanoi is considered one of the greatest cities in Vietnam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are (1) __________ frequently mentioned in prose. Each street can be represented by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year-old trees are (2) __________ more than just beautiful; they are a part of the city’s identity.
However, due to (3) __________ construction, the trees have in the heart of the local resident, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern about (4) __________ construction workers chop them down. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and (5) __________ root systems become weakened. With rapid urban development, the citizens are (6) __________ the importance of protecting trees in communities.
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in a big city: It is said that living in big cities is expensive because of the high living cost. There are also many problems that make living in big cities unpleasant. However, many people enjoy living in big cities because they offer many (7) __________ options for entertainment.
Many cities have (8) __________ transportation systems, which makes it easy for the citizens to go anywhere they want. This helps overcome the problem of traffic jams that often occur at peak times. With the convenience of public transport, the citizens do not have to drive everywhere and can save money as they do not need to pay for parking charges.
Despite the various (9) __________ concern in big cities, you can find the best possible medical care for any diseases, especially the severe ones. Moreover, compared to rural areas, access to medical treatment is easier because there are hospitals that are open 24 hours in many parts of the city so (10) __________ can get medical care at any time, as soon as you need it. Reaching hospitals is also easier as public transport is usually available.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Disadvantages of living in big cities
B. Benefits of living rural areas
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "countless" in paragraph 1?
A. definite B. numbers C. measurable D. limited
3. What makes living in big cities costly?
A. public transport B. healthcare C. high cost of living D. high parking charges
4. According to the passage, what is people’s concern?
A. traffic congestion B. air pollution C. public transport D. healthcare
5. It can be inferred from the passage that in big cities
A. citizens care about the high cost of living.
B. it’s impossible to get medical care for severe diseases.
C. traffic jams are often seen during rush hours.
D. city dwellers do not have to pay for parking.
6. The majority of London’s inhabitants live in its suburbs. Many of them travel to the city to work every day by train, bus, or car. These people are called “commuters”. Commuters may spend as much as two hours every morning traveling to work and another two hours getting home again. The cost of living in London is higher than that in most other cities. Millions of visitors come from all over the world to see the famous sights there such as Buckingham Palace and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its theatres, red buses and black cabs. Some people might think that London has many large, pleasant parks. Here, everyone can enjoy some peaceful and quiet moments. London has many attractions both people from other parts of Britain and people from abroad.
In London, __________.