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FORTY-FIVE MINUTE TEST 1

CLASS:
Choose the word whose underlined part has a differrent pronunciation from the others.
1.A. son B.sun C.sugar D.soon
2.A.magazine B. device C.opportunity D.progressive
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differrent from the others.
3.A.discrimination B.sanitation C.reputation D.dedication
4.A.agricultual B.achievement C.distinguish D.respectable
Choose the best anwer for each sentence.
5. We returned from _______ two-week holiday in _______ Philippines and Malaysia
A. a/X B. X/ the C. a/ the D. the/ X
6.I suggest that he_______ on its advantages and disadvantages.
A.focus B.focused C.have focused D. focuses
7.Urbanisation happened first in more _______ developed countries.
A.economic B.economist C.economical D.economically
8.After winning the MasterChef competition, Christine Ha gained a(n) _______ as a first-class cook.
A.achievement B.reputation C.dedication D.trophy
9. Select the synonym of the following bold and underlized word in each sentense
Everyone respected Nguyen Trai who had a career as a skilled strategist and prominent scholar.
A.looked after B.looked down on C. looked up to D. looked at
10.Is it really necessary for us _______ new information in the conclusion?
A.include B.including C.to include D.should include
11_______ zones are developing rapidly in the urban areas.
A.Agricutural B.organization C.industrial D.industrialization
12. He got good marks at his exams because all the lessons _____ carefully by him.
A. are revised B. had revised C. had been revised D. were revised
13. The students are from a variety of _______ backgrounds.
A. ethnicity B. ethnic C. minor D. major
Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
14. She was running(A) in the park when she tripped(B) over a rock, fell down(C) and was twisting(D)
her ankle.
15. The flavour(A) of a Christmas cake(B) will be greatly improved if a cake(C) is sprinkled with rum or
brandy(D) before storing.
Select the antonym of the following bold and underlized word in each sentense.
16.Susan was born in Edinburgh in 2000 into a humble family.
A. poor B. indigent C. wealthy D. normal
17. Mary: Could you pass the sugar, please?
Jane: ______.
A. You are there B. Here you are C. There it is D. It is there
18. Can I get you anything else?
A. Yes, its fine. C. No, it isnt. B. No, Ill think it over. D. Not just now.
Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given
(NG).
Counter-urbanlisation
While urbanlisation has led to fast urabn growth, counter-urbanlisation has resulted in the
opposite situation. Counter-urbanlisation happens when a great number of people move from urban
areas ioto rural areas.
This phenomenon is linked to the push and pull factors of migration. Trying to advoid
overcrowded inner cities, city dwellers look for larger, clearner and quieter houses with more land at
cheaper prices in rural or suburban areas. They want to escape the air and noise pollution, and the
crime in inner cities.
Howerver, counter-urbanlisation causes serious problems in the shrinking cities. These cities face
severe economic strain and sharp increase in poverty. Despite decilining populations, they still have to
spend money maining infrastructure, such as roads, sanitation, public transport, etc., built for a much
large pupolation.
Meanwhile, village in the countryside become increasingly urbanised, grow fast and soon lose their
uniqueness and charm. Local prices go up because city migrants have more money. They earn money
from well-paid city jobs and high-valued city properties. Villagers often find it more and more difficult
to earn a living and provide for their families.
Counter-urbanlisation has caused many negative effects. Governments should find urgent short-
term solutions before implementing a long-term comprehensive programme to make life sustainable
for people in both urban and rural areas.
19. Urbanisation and counter-urbanisation are two opposite trends.
20. Shrinking cities still face high rates of crime.
21. Country villages quickly lose their unique character and charm when they become urbanised and
grow fast.
22. Government should offer immediate short-term solutions to make life sustainable for both urban
and rural inhabitants
Read the text and choose the correct answer.
The proportion of the world's population living in urban areas, which was less than 5 percent in 1800,
increased to 47 percent by 2000 and is expected to reach 65 percent by 2030, according to a 2000
United Nations report. Urbanization is the shift of populace from a rural to an urban society. In
developing countries, the reasons for people leaving rural areas and moving to urban areas vary from
country to country, but in many cases it is creating slums of fringe dwellers unable to find suitable
employment.
Political Causes
During times of political unrest, families are forced to leave their rural farming villages, and they
migrate to the urban areas in search of shelter, food and employment. When large numbers of people
are driven from their rural villages, especially in war-ravaged countries, the cities become saturated,
and slums start to grow on the outskirts of the cities.
Economic Causes
Poverty in rural areas, due to large companies creating commercial farms and small farmers finding it
harder and harder to make a living, forces people to move to the urban areas in search of better
employment opportunities. The rise of industry in developing countries has provided more job
opportunities in urban areas, and cities have increased significantly in size due to this.
Education
Opportunities for education at universities and technical colleges draw young people to the urban
centers, where they hope to provide better prospects for the future for themselves and their families.
Urban centers in developing countries have become hubs of education and training, as they are also in
developed countries.
Natural Population Increase
There has been a natural increase of population in many developing countries due to improved medical
care, immunization programs, better sanitation and more widespread education. Death rates have
decreased, and there are fewer infant deaths, resulting in population growth. As populations grow so
does the urban sprawl. As the cities become overcrowded with not enough employment to go around,
more and more people live in substandard housing.
Environmental Degradation
When the natural habitat of farming families is destroyed due to deforestation, mining or industrial
expansion, they are forced to find somewhere else to live. Often small amounts of compensation from
logging and mining companies provide the funds for families to move to urban areas, but there is no
guarantee of work in the cities, and many families move there and are forced into poverty because they
cannot find enough work.
23. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To talk about educational opportunities. B. To explain the causes of urbanization in poor countries .
C. To describe rural farming villages. D. To talk about the destruction of deforestation.
24. the shift of populace is closest in meaning to
A. the populated areas B. the variation of popular areas
C. the increase in population D. the movement of ordinary people
25. Why is there an increase in the number of slums just outside the cities?
A. Because the cities get unsaturated.
B. Because the cities are too crowded to receive more people.
C. Because people want to find food and employment.
D. Because nobody lives on the outskirts of the cities.
26 What do urban centers in developed and developing countries have in common?
A. They provide job opportunities. B. They provide better prospects for the future.
C. They draw old people. D. They have become hubs of education and
training.
27. Where do the funds for families to move to urban areas come from?
A. The money they get from selling their rural houses.
B. The compensation they get in small amounts from logging and mining companies.
C. The money they borrow from the bank.
D. The money they borrow from logging and mining companies.
Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
A musical prodigy, Michael's singing and dancing talents were amazingly mature, and he soon
became the (28) _______ voice and focus of The Jackson 5. They sang songs (29) _______ "I Want You Back,"
"ABC," and "Never Can Say Goodbye.
Solo success for Michael was (30) _______, and by the 1980s, he became infinitely more popular than his
brotherly group. He sold millions (31) _______ records, culminating in the biggest-selling album of all
time, "Thriller" in 1982. A TV natural, he played some roles in films, such as playing the Scarecrow in El
Mago (1978), but he had much better luck (32) _______ elaborate music videos.
28. A. amuse B. prevail C. dominate D. dominant
29. A. as being B. such C. like D. as
30. A. unevitable B. unescape C. unavoid D. inevitable
31. A. in B. of C. on D. at
32. A. with B. for C. by D. out
Rewrite the sentences in another way or as directed without changing the original meaning of the
given ones.
33. I havent eaten sushi for a long time.
-> The last time ...
34. We are luckly to study in a school which is equiped with a lot of good facitilies.
(using a compound adjective)
We are
35. The urbanization rate in Indonesia increased by over 30% from 1969 to 2009.
->There ..
36. They need to improve their command of English to work for a multinational cooperation.
It is necessary that ..

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