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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 18 to 24.
In the twentieth century, people demand on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of energy-run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will never be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly. Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on the success of this search.Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, non-polluting types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to do with nuclear wastes. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water. Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power.Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen,, will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity’s future.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 18 to 24.
In the twentieth century, people demand on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of energy-run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will never be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly. Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on the success of this search.Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, non-polluting types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to do with nuclear wastes. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water. Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power.Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen,, will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity’s future.
The word dwindling in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____
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Giải bởi Vietjack
Đáp án đúng là: D
Giải thích: dwind (v) = decline (v) giảm, rút ngắn, sụp đổ
Dịch: Một loạt các thiết bị chạy bằng năng lượng và các tiện nghi hiện đại được coi là đương nhiên, và mặc dù có vẻ như chúng ta sẽ không bao giờ gặp nguy hiểm khi sống nếu không có những tiện ích đó, nhưng thực tế là nhiều nguồn cung cấp năng lượng đang cạn kiệt nhanh chóng.
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Câu 2:
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án đúng là: D
Giải thích:
Dựa vào câu: Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running.
Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water.
Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power.
Dịch: Các nhà khoa học không ngừng tìm kiếm những nguồn năng lượng mới để giữ cho xã hội hiện đại hoạt động.
Năng lượng thủy điện không đắt và an toàn với môi trường, nhưng không thực tế đối với các cộng đồng ở xa vùng nước di chuyển.
Điện mặt trời có nhiều hứa hẹn cho tương lai nhưng các phương pháp thu thập và tập trung ánh sáng mặt trời vẫn chưa hiệu quả, cũng như các phương pháp khai thác năng lượng gió.
Câu 3:
According to the passage, which of the following may be the disadvantage of natural gas?
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án đúng là: B
Giải thích:
Dựa vào câu: Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution.
Dịch: Than, dầu và khí đốt tự nhiên cung cấp hầu hết sức mạnh cho nền văn minh hiện đại. Tuy nhiên, nguồn cung cấp các loại nhiên liệu này không chỉ bị hạn chế mà còn là nguồn ô nhiễm chính
Câu 4:
What can be inferred about wind power?
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án đúng là: B
Giải thích:
Dựa vào câu: Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power.
Dịch: Điện mặt trời có nhiều hứa hẹn cho tương lai nhưng các phương pháp thu thập và tập trung ánh sáng mặt trời vẫn chưa hiệu quả, cũng như các phương pháp khai thác năng lượng gió.
Câu 5:
What does the word its in paragraph 2 refer to?
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án đúng là: A
Giải thích:
Dựa vào câu: Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power.
Dịch: Than, dầu và khí đốt tự nhiên cung cấp hầu hết năng lượng cho nền văn minh hiện đại.
Câu 6:
The passage mainly discusses _____
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án đúng là: A
Giải thích: nội dung đoạn văn nói về các ưu nhược điểm của một vài nguồn năng lượng
Câu 7:
The author of this passage is trying to _____
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Lời giải của GV VietJack
Đáp án đúng là: D
Giải thích: tác giả muốn giải thích lọi ích và hạn chế của một vài loại năng lượng
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