Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. While many behaviors and practices associated with going green are designed to save money, there are certain ways in which green living can actually be moderate to very expensive. (26) _______ of the technology associated with green living does provide benefits to the environment but often at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts. For instance, the use of solar panels can potentially save you money on your energy bills, but they can (27) _______ thousands of dollars to install. Energy-efficient appliances are designed to use less electricity and water but they often come with a high price tag. Going green can also potentially have a negative effect on the environment. (28) _______ , the development of alternative fuels is an innovation in the green movement in an effort to reduce reliance on (29)_______ natural resources. While these fuels are intended to reduce the toxic emissions caused by the burning of traditional gasoline, they may have unintentionally caused the opposite effect. One of these alternative fuels, E85, actually releases more ozone into the atmosphere than traditional fuel. While ozone is a natural part of the Earth’s upper atmosphere, if it becomes concentrated in the lower atmosphere, it can potentially increase air pollution in areas where smog is a concern, (30)_______ can in turn impact the health of those living in these areas. (http://www.livestrong.com/article/137345-what-are-disadvantages-going-green/)

Câu 34:

(26) _______ of the technology associated with green living does provide benefits to the environment but often at a much higher cost than their traditional counterparts.

A. Much

B. Many

C. Few

D. Little

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Câu 35:

For instance, the use of solar panels can potentially save you money on your energy bills, but they can (27) _______ thousands of dollars to install.

A. spend

B. take

C. cost

D. charge

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Câu 36:

(28) _ , the development of alternative fuels is an innovation in the green movement in an effort to reduce reliance on (29)_ natural resources.

A. Therefore

B. Instead

C. However

D. For example

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Câu 37:

(28) _ , the development of alternative fuels is an innovation in the green movement in an effort to reduce reliance on (29)_ natural resources.

A. advanced

B. alternative

C. non-stop

D. non-renewable

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Câu 38:

While ozone is a natural part of the Earth’s upper atmosphere, if it becomes concentrated in the lower atmosphere, it can potentially increase air pollution in areas where smog is a concern, (30)_______ can in turn impact the health of those living in these areas.

A. what

B. that

C. which

D. when

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Đoạn văn 1

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 31 to 35.

We're all faced with difficult problems on a regular basis. In fact, sometimes you might feel like you'll be crushed by the weight of your problems. But how many of us use special creative problem-solving techniques to tackle these problems? "I didn't know there were special techniques," you say. Believe it or not, many experts have given a lot of thought to the problem of problem solving. The obvious first step to solving a problem is to churn out possible solutions, right? Well, some experts say that the first thing you should do is define the problem in detail, even if it seems obvious. Write the problem down on a piece of paper and start asking yourself questions about it: Why is this a problem for me? What is the source of the problem? What will happen if I don't solve the problem? What do I really want to accomplish? Keep asking questions until the well has run dry. Once you've asked these questions and answered them, potential solutions may start popping up like popcorn. Or they may not. If you're still stuck, some experts recommend going for a walk. That's right-you should literally walk away from the problem. A change of scenery can inspire new ideas, and not focusing on the problem can actually open your mind to new possibilities. If you still come up empty-handed at this point, you might try an unusual technique that some experts recommend. Open a dictionary, or any book or magazine, and pick out the first word you see. Write down anything that word makes you think of. Then look at your problem again. Something that you've written down may change your perspective and help you see the problem in a different light. (Adapted from Select Readings by Linda Lee and Jean Bernard)

Câu 39:

Which could be the best title for the passage?

A. The problem of problem solving.

B. For every solution there’s a problem.

C. View problems in a different light.

D. Walk and talk to fix it.

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Câu 40:

The phrase “churn out” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______

A. remind

B. recover

C. produce

D. address

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Câu 41:

According to paragraph 2, what is said about the nature of problem-solving?

A. It’s a good idea to understand a few details of your problem.

B. Clarifying the problem is an obvious step and therefore unessential.

C. Asking other questions about the particular problem can be a helpful mechanism.

D. You should always write down your problem on a piece of paper.

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Câu 42:

The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to _______

A. problems

B. solutions

C. experts

D. possibilities

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Câu 43:

Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?

A. Taking a stroll can help you come up with new ways to deal with a problem.

B. Almost everyone thinks of problem-solving techniques when faced with a problem.

C. People sometimes can’t come up with solutions to a problem though they try to analyse it.

D. As suggested, people sometimes have to try novel ways to tackle a problem.

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Đoạn văn 2

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 36 to 42

A row of mangrove trees sticking out of the sand, exposed by low tide off Kutubdia island in the Bay of Bengal, is all that remains of a coastal village that for generations was home to 250 families. The villagers were forced to flee as their land, which had been slowly eroding for decades, was finally engulfed by the ever- rising tide five years ago. For the embattled people, the distant trees serve as a bittersweet reminder of what they have lost. They also act as a warning of what is to come. UN scientists predict some of the worst impacts of climate change will occur in south-east Asia, and that more than 25 million people in Bangladesh will be at risk from sea level rise by 2050. It is well known that many of the countries most vulnerable to climate change are among those who contribute to it the least, and here that’s certainly true. The carbon footprint of Kutubdia’s 100,000 islanders is small – most do not even have access to a regular electricity supply. But they fear that for them, time is already running out. So far, members of the fishing community of Ali Akbar Dail, perched precariously on a strip of coast next to the embankment, have learnt to adapt to the many natural disasters thrown at them. When the cyclones hit, they hoist their children on to their shoulders and head for the network of cyclone shelters. These shelters, along with the country’s early warning system, have dramatically reduced fatalities. However, after a year that they say has brought more - and more powerful -storms than before, the fishermen are engaged in a battle for survival against their only asset: the ocean. Scientists say the sinking of islands in the Bay in Bengal is due to natural and possibly man-made climate change. Erosion linked to storm surges, for instance, predate global warming. But sea surface temperatures, linked to sea level rise, have risen in the Bay of Bengal. In a report published last month, scientists said they believed the higher surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean were causing cyclones to increase their frequency and intensity. There are too many challenges. People are losing their ancestral land, and they are having to migrate to other places. There, they have to adapt to a new environment. But in their new home, they are still anxious and uncertain about the future. (Adapted from On Screen by Jenny Dooley and Virgina Evans)

Câu 44:

Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. Climate change challenges faced in Asia.

B. The disappearing fishing villages of Bangladesh.

C. How to adapt to natural disasters?

D. An unpredictable future awaits.

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Câu 45:

The word “embattled” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______

A. confused by what happened

B. surrounded by troubles

C. pessimistic about the future

D. angry at the danger

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Câu 46:

According to paragraph 2, what is stated regarding the impact of climate change?

A. The rise in sea-levels will see the death of 25 million Bangladeshi citizens by 2050.

B. Climate change can turn the small island of Kutubdia into a poor village.

C. The nations who are least responsible for climate change can suffer the most.

D. The worst effects of climate change will only occur in south-east Asia.

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Câu 47:

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______

A. the villagers of Kutubdia

B. the UN Scientists

C. Bangladeshi citizens

D. the nearby fishing communities

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Câu 48:

The word “precariously” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______

A. steadily

B. dangerously

C. peacefully

D. adversely

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Câu 49:

Which of the following is true, according to the passage?

A. The tide in the Bangladesh ocean has risen more in the last 5 years than ever before.

B. The trees which remain in the village of Kutubdia are frowned upon by the remaining citizens.

C. Members of a fishing village have struggled to cope with the influx of natural disasters.

D. Scientists believe that natural disasters are being intensified by human intervention.

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Câu 50:

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The impact of climate change could be disastrous for the economy of Bangladesh.

B. Members of a community have received disaster management and adaptation support.

C. The climate of Bangladesh can be characterized by periods of heavy rainfall.

D. Some people in Bangladesh refuse to migrate to other regions because of the respect for their ancestral land.

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