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Trang 3 for all attendees. Whether they are religious, national, or seasonal events, festivals bring people closer together, (22) _______ . Question 18. A. bringing a vital connection between people and cultural backgrounds worldwide B. offering people the chance to gather, celebrate, and express their joy in a unique way C. give a chance for people from various backgrounds to come together and share joyful moments D. whose purpose is to connect people globally, celebrating and preserving shared traditions Question 19. A. Another interesting aspect of festivals is their ability to attract tourism and boost local economies B. Many festivals also focus on environmental conservation, highlighting the importance of nature C. One major benefit of festivals is their impact on preserving and promoting cultural heritage D. Festivals offer opportunities for artists to showcase their talents and gain public recognition Question 20. A. people contribute funds for community services that support cultural programs B. individuals engage in activities that support public projects for societal development C. people participate in ceremonies that have been passed down for generations D. the community gathers resources for initiatives that benefit social programs Question 21. A. individuals engage in projects enhancing the public spirit B. communities promote programs to enrich social values C. festivals are also essential elements for a fulfilling life D. organizations work on initiatives to improve social connections Question 22. A. creates opportunities for shared activities and public gatherings B. and thereby enhancing cooperation within various community-based initiatives C. building a community spirit that endures even beyond the celebration itself D. that fosters unity through participation in local cultural programs Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30. Cleaning the Air Air pollution is a major issue that has serious effects on our health. It is much worse in cities. Although some measures have been taken, more ones need to be done. One city that is taking big steps to reduce air pollution is Birmingham. It wants to create a Clean Air Zone that will improve the air quality for everyone in the city. The city plans to do this by improving the public transport system. There are long-term plans over the next twenty years to build three new metro lines and create fast bus routes across the city as well as open new train stations and improve the railway lines. Other plans are already in place. The city council is encouraging people to cycle more and only use their cars when there is more than one person in each vehicle. It is also introducing a programme to help people and businesses buy electric vehicles. The council has also come up with ideas to help manage traffic. Their solutions aim to make traffic flow smoothly, so there are fewer traffic jams causing increased traffic fumes. The city centre will become a Clean Air Zone in June this year and people will have to pay to drive their cars here. This will reduce the amount of nitrogen dioxide and make the air cleaner for the people who live and work there. The city is already on its way to making the air cleaner for its citizens and improving their health. (Adapted from English Workbook 12 – Bright) Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the plans or ideas to improve the air quality in Birmingham?
Trang 4 A. Supporting the use of bikes B. Upgrading public transportation systems C. Improving traffic flow D. Reducing taxes imposed on electric cars Question 24. The word introducing in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______ . A. abolishing B. establishing C. confiding D. initiating Question 25. The word It in paragraph 1 refers to _______ . A. air pollution B. health C. Birmingham D. air quality Question 26. The word manage in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______ . A. control B. restrict C. foster D. focus Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? The city is already on its way to making the air cleaner for its citizens and improving their health. A. City dwellers’ health has been improved a lot thanks to the city’s efforts in cleaning the air. B. The city’s efforts in cleaning the atmosphere and improving its citizens' health are underway. C. That the city is trying to make the air cleaner means its citizens' well-being will be bettered. D. The city is making progress in purifying the air and improving the dwellers' quality of life. Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. In Birmingham, driving with multiple people in the car is discouraged. B. Birmingham is a pioneer in addressing air pollution by improving public transport. C. As traffic becomes less congested, emissions from transportation decrease. D. Long-term plans will have a more comprehensive impact on the transport system. Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer mention the vehicle charge? A. paragraph 1 B. paragraph 2 C. paragraph 3 D. paragraph 4 Question 30. In which paragraph does the author mention future projects on the city's transport system? 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40. Keeping up with what is happening in the world is generally seen as an essential part of being a well-informed and educated citizen. Watching, listening to, or reading the news can satisfy our curiosity, make us think, help us make choices, and even avoid danger. However, people are increasingly wondering if staying up to date with what is going on is good for us. The frequency, speed and way we access news has completely changed over the past few decades. Whereas previously most newspapers were published daily and TV and radio news broadcasts were limited, now we are constantly bombarded with news from all sides. [I] The content of news reports is almost always negative. [II] Throughout history, our survival has depended on noticing threats and avoiding danger, so the human brain is hard-wired to seek out information that is frightening or alarming. [III] It is about humans paying more attention to negative things because that keeps us alive in the past and this is reflected in the news we consume. [IV] In addition, because people now use smartphones to record events live, the news we see has become far more graphic and shocking. Recent studies have shown that our news habits have disadvantages for our physical and emotional health. In one survey, over 50 per cent of Americans reported that the news caused them stress and anxiety, often causing tiredness or poor sleep. Research by psychology expert Graham Davey has also proved that watching terrible or sad news on TV can worsen people's moods and make them worry more about their own lives. Exposure to this ever-increasing bad news can take a toll on our positivity and affect our health. (Adapted from English Workbook 12 – English Discovery) Question 31. Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit? There is a concept known as ‘negativity bias’. A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]