Tiêu đề TỜ SỐ 15 TEST 01 UNIT 4 FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY.docx ✅

mining of uranium to the disposal of radioactive waste, there are a number of threats to the environment. In addition, there are close connections between nuclear power and nuclear weapons. There are safer sources of energy. Energy could also be saved if more short journeys were made by bicycle. This would reduce pollution and traffic congestion. Cycleways should be built to make cycling safer. The threats to our environment are all related. For instance, building cycleways instead of unnecessary new roads would save energy and reduce pollution and the destruction of our wildlife. [Adapted from Basic IELTS Reading] Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of environmental destruction in Britain? A. Modern agricultural practices B. The construction of power stations C. The expansion of motorways D. The excessive use of bicycles Question 24: The word "threats" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to: A. benefits B. dangers C. solutions D. resources Question 25: The word "disposal" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to: A. destruction B. distribution C. preservation D. creation Question 26: The phrase "This" in paragraph 5 refers to: A. the practice of cycling for short journeys B. the reduction of traffic congestion C. the building of cycleways D. the saving of energy Question 27: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Using recycled paper is primarily an effort to create new jobs. B. Building new roads is considered a more effective way to save energy than building cycleways. C. It is more cost-effective to produce electricity than to save energy in buildings. D. Friends of the Earth Trust focuses on raising awareness about various environmental issues. Question 28: Which of the following best paraphrases the statement from paragraph 4: "It is cheaper to save energy than to produce electricity, but vast amounts of money are spent on nuclear power."? A. Although conserving energy costs less, nuclear power gets significant financial support. B. Producing electricity through nuclear power is less expensive than saving energy. C. The government prefers to invest in nuclear energy rather than renewable sources. D. While saving money is important, nuclear power plants require huge investments. Question 29: The author suggests in which paragraph that environmental problems are interconnected? A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 4 C. Paragraph 5 D. Paragraph 6 Question 30: In which paragraph does the author discuss the issue of deforestation related to the use of a common material? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40. Ditching that Saintly Image Charities, it is still widely believed, are separate from the government, staffed entirely by volunteers and spend every penny donated on the cause they support. [I] Noble stuff, but in most cases entirely wrong. Yet these misapprehensions underpin much of the trust and goodwill behind giving. And there is concern that such outdated perceptions could blow up in charities’ faces as people begin to discover what the voluntary sector is really about. A wide range of initiatives have been undertaken to secure long-term trust in the sector by explaining what charities do and publishing the figures. [II] Detailed reporting can be an important element in efforts to increase transparency. Better information might also unlock more money by highlighting social problems, and explaining what might be done to address them. Some charities are already taking steps in this direction. [III] The Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) introduced annual impact reporting, to tell people about the effects of its work in a broader sense than an annual report would usually allow. Brian Lamb, director of communications at the RNID, says the sector has been complacent about transparency because of the high level of trust it enjoys. ‘We have not been good at educating the public on issues such as why we do a lot of campaigning,’ he says. [IV] ‘But the more high-profile the sector becomes, the more people will ask questions.’ Not everyone thinks the public needs to be spoon-fed reams of information to maintain confidence.