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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. In the world today, especially in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of recycling movement is “reduce, reuse and recycle” The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast-food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high – quality products. When low – quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones – a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high – quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturer. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop. The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles. The third step in being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources. What is the main topic of the passage? A. how to reduce garbage disposal B. what people often understand about the term “recycle” C. what is involved in the recycling movement Correct answer D. how to live sensitively to the environment
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ARTICLE TRANSLATION: Today in the world, especially in the two most industrialized regions, North America and Europe, recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it and finding new ways to live environmentally friendly. Recycling means a way to use a product a second time. The slogan of the recycling movement is “reduce, reuse, recycle.” The first step is to reduce waste. In stores, shoppers have to buy products in hard packaging, in boxes and expensive plastic packaging. A burger purchased at a fast food restaurant is wrapped in a variety of things: usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging consumes resources. People should try to buy things that are simply wrapped and reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When poor quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones – a further loss of resources and energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer will receive an important message. Likewise, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, it sends another important message to the manufacturers. To reduce waste, throwing things away must stop. The second step is reuse. It is better if you buy juices and soft drinks in reusable bottles. After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of those drinks collect the bottles, clean them and fill them. The energy needed to create new bottles is thus conserved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In these places, the amount of glass and plastic ending up in landfills has been significantly reduced. The third step in the environmentally friendly process is recycling. Used car oil can be cleaned and reused. Making aluminum cans is very expensive. It consumes as much energy as it takes to make the aluminum for new cans, which help conserve the world’s precious resources. What is the most suitable title for the passage? A. How to reduce waste? B. People generally understand what the term “recycling” means. C. What is included in the recycling process? D. How to live environmentally friendly? Summary: The passage talks about the steps involved in the recycling process. → Choose the answer C
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- And what (27) of the ones with marks on them?
Question:
And what (27) of the ones with marks on them?
A. depends
B. happens
C. applies
D. becomes
Correct answer
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The correct answer is: D Become of = happen to (happen to) Translation: And what will happen to the fruits that have marks on them?
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- (28) reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like “Buy one, get one free”.
Question:
(28) reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like “Buy one, get one free”.
A. Other
B. Many
C. Few
D. Another
Correct answer
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The correct answer is: D Another + N countable singular = one … another Translation: Another reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this. this, for example with offers like “Buy one get one free”.
====== QUIZ ENGLISH 12 =====
- (29), the waste happens for very different reasons.
Question:
(29), the waste happens for very different reasons.
A. Although
B. As a result
C. However
Correct answer
D. For example
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The correct answer is: C Translation: However, waste occurs for very different reasons.
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- As the world’s population grows, this problem will only (30), so we need to take action urgently.
Question:
As the world’s population grows, this problem will only (30), so we need to take action urgently.
A. adjust
B. worsens
Correct answer
C. postpone
D. improve
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The correct answer is: B Translation: As the world’s population grows, this problem will get worse, so we need to act urgently.
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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 31 to 35. The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time. During the Middle Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety. As far back as 2000 years ago, road traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of pedestrians. The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s, when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly. Dirty exhaust from cars and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an unpleasant and dangerous experience. Much believed the time was right for experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start. At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They argued that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers. With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many shops, especially those selling things like clothes, food and smaller luxury items, prospered. Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger electrical appliances actually saw their sales drop. Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city center. (Adapted from Complete IELTS) Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
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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 31 to 35. The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time. During the Middle Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety. As far back as 2000 years ago, road traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of pedestrians. The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s, when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly. Dirty exhaust from cars and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an unpleasant and dangerous experience. Much believed the time was right for experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start. At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They argued that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers. With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many shops, especially those selling things like clothes, food and smaller luxury items, prospered. Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger electrical appliances actually saw their sales drop. Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city center. (Adapted from Complete IELTS) Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Shopkeepers Only
B. A Need for Cashless Shopping
C. A Need for Street Shopping
D. Pedestrians Only
Correct answer
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The correct answer is: D The best title for the passage is: Only pedestrians
====== QUIZ ENGLISH 12 =====
Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?