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Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.
In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.
In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.
Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.
The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)
According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to ______.
Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.
In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.
In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.
Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.
The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)
According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to ______.
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Đáp án A
Theo bài đọc người ở Luân Đôn có thể thích đường hầm cho xe riêng của họ bởi vì
A.giao thông ùn tắc C. khoảng đường xa
B. vé rẻ D. air pollution
Dẫn chứng: People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car.
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Câu 2:
It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the US are good in ______.
It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the US are good in ______.
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án A
Như được đề cập ở đoạn 3 hệ thống giao thông công cộng Mỹ tốt ở
A.các thành phố lớn C. một số bang
B. các bang lớn D. tất cả thành phố
Dẫn chứng: In the US large cities have good public transportation systems.
Câu 3:
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án A
Câu nào sau đây không đúng theo như bài đọc?
A. Một vài sinh viên đại học ở Mỹ có xe riêng.
B. Hệ thống đường ngầm phổ biến ở các thành phố lớn của Mỹ.
C. Hầu hết người Mỹ thích lái xe ra ngoài các thành phố lớn.
D. Các gia đình Mỹ thường có 1 ô tô trở lên.
Dẫn chứng: Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.
Câu 4:
The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án D
Cụm từ “at their own convenience” ở đoạn 4 gần nghĩa nhất với
A. tại vào thời gian sớm và nơi lân cận
B. thời gian nhanh nhất và nơi gần nhất
C. thời gian muộn nhất và nơi gần nhất
D. thời gian và địa điểm thích hợp
Dẫn chứng:Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam.
Câu 5:
Which of the following is true about transport in Britain?
Which of the following is true about transport in Britain?
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án C
Ý nào sau đây đúng về vận tải ở nước Anh?
A.Tàu hỏa thường rẻ hơn các dịch vụ xe khách đường dài.
B. Có những chuyến bay không thường xuyên đến các sân bay trong khu vực.
C. Những món hàng nặng hơn và nguyên liệu thô thường được vận chuyển và tàu hỏa.
D. Việc đi lại đường dài ở Anh chỉ bằng đường bộ.
Dẫn chứng: A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
Câu 6:
It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are ______.
It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are ______.
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án C
Bài đọc thể hiện rằng những vấn đề lớn của vận tải đường bộ ở Anh và Mỹ thì
A. nhanh và đường xấu C. ùn tắc giao thông và ô nhiễm
B. uống rượu lái xe và ùn tắc giao thông D. các tai nạn và ô nhiễm
Dẫn chứng:The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution.
Câu 7:
According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because ______.
According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because ______.
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án A
Theo bài đọc, người Anh từ chối dùng các phương tiện công cộng bởi vì
A. họ nghĩ rằng nó không đủ tốt
B. họ thấy không có lý do gì để sử dụng ô tô ít đi
C. xăng khá rẻ ở nước Anh
D. họ thích đi xe cùng với hàng xóm
Dẫn chứng: Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough.
Câu 8:
The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by ______.
The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by ______.
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án B
Từ “they” ở câu cuối của bài đọc có thể được thay thế tốt nhất bởi
A. các thành phố lớn C. chính phủ
B. người Mỹ D. những người hàng xóm
Dẫn chứng: Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.
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