Tiêu đề 80. Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo Tây Ninh (Thi thử TN THPT năm 2025 môn Tiếng anh).docx ✅

Read the following passage about food and the environment and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. Humans have traditionally eaten both meat and vegetables, but meat consumption has increased dramatically. According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global meat demand has risen by over 500 percent in the past 50 years. This growth is driven by a rapidly increasing population and rising incomes, which leads to higher meat consumption. With the global population expected to reach nine billion by 2050 and developing countries becoming wealthier, the demand for meat is unlikely to slow down. Increasing meat production to meet this demand could be detrimental to the environment. Currently, 30 percent of Earth's land surface and 70 percent of agricultural land are used for raising livestock. Every year, more land is cleared to meet the rising demand, contributing to deforestation. FAO reports indicate that meat production is responsible for 70 percent of the Amazon deforestation in South America. Large factory farms consume significant amounts of energy and produce heavy pollution. It is clear that our current meat consumption and production methods are not sustainable in the long term. In response to these challenges, food scientists are exploring new ways to produce meat. Dutch researchers are developing lab-grown meat by using cow cells to create "muscle" tissue. This method could reduce the energy and land required for raising cattle by about 40 percent. Meanwhile, scientists in the United States and China are working on creating natural "meaty" flavors from mushrooms to enhance plant-based foods. They believe that natural flavors are healthier and more acceptable to consumers. Although lab-grown meat is still in development, large-scale production remains a decade away due to high costs. The Dutch team is spending over $200,000 to produce enough meat for one burger. While many people are not yet ready to accept lab-grown meat, it may become a necessity in the future. (Adapted from Active) Question 7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason for the increase in meat demand? A. increasing population B. rising incomes C. nutrient-rich meat D. countries becoming wealthier Question 8. The word "detrimental" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to_______. A. harmful B. useful C. stable D. negative Question 9.