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11/29/2023 9:04:15 AM
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.
THE FUTURE OF CITIES
The World Health Organisation has produced a report predicting that 9.8 billion of us will be living on this planet by 2050. Of that number, 72% will be living in urban areas - a higher proportion than ever before. Presented with this information, governments have a duty to consider how best to meet the (26) _______ of city residents, and not just for the short-term. Certain problems associated with urban living have been highlighted by research company Richmond-Carver in its latest global survey. At the top of the list, survey respondents' concerns is the fact that competition amongst tenants for rental properties has driven the median price up - so much so people need to hold down two or more jobs to meet (27) _______ their expenses.
Another issue the survey highlighted is the difficulty commuters face. Overcrowding means that seats are often not available on long journeys, but more significant is that schedules are (28) _______. Many studies have shown the effect that has on a country's productivity. Interestingly, certain problems seem more common in some cities than others: respondents from increasingly crowded European cities, including Manchester and Barcelona, commented on how their quality of life was affected by loud machinery, other people's music and car alarms. Something the survey failed to ask about was the value people placed on having access to nature in urban neighborhoods. (29) _______, some countries are already moving forward. Singapore is a prime example; its rooftop gardens make the city a far more desirable place to live. It is the Singaporean government (30) _______ is behind this push for sustainable living.
(Adapted from IELTS Trainer 2 by Cambridge University Press)
Question 26. A. ranges B. conflicts C. needs D. issues
Question 27. A. every B. much C. few D. all
Question 28. A. unreliable B. independent C. unremarkable D. extraordinary
Question 29. A. However B. Therefore C. In addition D. For instance
Question 30. A. what B. who C. that D. which
Trích: đề minh họa số 04 môn Tiếng Anh tôt nghiệp THPT 2023
THE FUTURE OF CITIES
The World Health Organisation has produced a report predicting that 9.8 billion of us will be living on this planet by 2050. Of that number, 72% will be living in urban areas - a higher proportion than ever before. Presented with this information, governments have a duty to consider how best to meet the (26) _______ of city residents, and not just for the short-term. Certain problems associated with urban living have been highlighted by research company Richmond-Carver in its latest global survey. At the top of the list, survey respondents' concerns is the fact that competition amongst tenants for rental properties has driven the median price up - so much so people need to hold down two or more jobs to meet (27) _______ their expenses.
Another issue the survey highlighted is the difficulty commuters face. Overcrowding means that seats are often not available on long journeys, but more significant is that schedules are (28) _______. Many studies have shown the effect that has on a country's productivity. Interestingly, certain problems seem more common in some cities than others: respondents from increasingly crowded European cities, including Manchester and Barcelona, commented on how their quality of life was affected by loud machinery, other people's music and car alarms. Something the survey failed to ask about was the value people placed on having access to nature in urban neighborhoods. (29) _______, some countries are already moving forward. Singapore is a prime example; its rooftop gardens make the city a far more desirable place to live. It is the Singaporean government (30) _______ is behind this push for sustainable living.
(Adapted from IELTS Trainer 2 by Cambridge University Press)
Question 26. A. ranges B. conflicts C. needs D. issues
Question 27. A. every B. much C. few D. all
Question 28. A. unreliable B. independent C. unremarkable D. extraordinary
Question 29. A. However B. Therefore C. In addition D. For instance
Question 30. A. what B. who C. that D. which
Trích: đề minh họa số 04 môn Tiếng Anh tôt nghiệp THPT 2023
