Trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh 11 Unit 10 (Global Success): Reading - Đề 05 bao gồm nhiều câu hỏi hay, bám sát chương trình. Cùng làm bài tập trắc nghiệm ngay.
Câu 1: Read the following excerpt from a news report about a recent environmental summit:
"Representatives from over 190 countries gathered in Geneva this week to discuss pressing environmental issues, primarily focusing on the escalating problem of plastic pollution in oceans. While significant commitments were made by several nations to reduce single-use plastics by 2025, critics argue these pledges lack concrete enforcement mechanisms. The summit also addressed deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest, with indigenous leaders presenting compelling evidence of increased illegal logging activities."
What is the main topic of this news report excerpt?
- A. Environmental issues discussed at a recent summit
- B. The problem of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
- C. Commitments to reduce single-use plastics by 2025
- D. Criticism of environmental pledges made by nations
Câu 2: Referring to the news excerpt in Question 1, which of the following environmental problems was NOT a primary focus of the summit according to the report?
- A. Plastic pollution in oceans
- B. Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
- C. Illegal logging activities
- D. Urban air pollution
Câu 3: Read the sentence: "Critics argue these pledges lack concrete enforcement mechanisms." In this context, the phrase "concrete enforcement mechanisms" most likely refers to:
- A. Vague promises and suggestions for environmental action
- B. Specific and effective ways to ensure the pledges are carried out
- C. Public statements of intention without detailed plans
- D. Financial incentives for countries to meet their environmental goals
Câu 4: Consider the following statement: "Technological advancements are the key to solving environmental problems." Which of the following reading passages would MOST likely support this statement?
- A. Passage A: A historical overview of environmental disasters caused by industrial activities.
- B. Passage B: An argument for stricter government regulations on industrial emissions.
- C. Passage C: An article highlighting recent technological innovations in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.
- D. Passage D: A personal essay about the beauty of nature and the importance of conservation.
Câu 5: Read the following sentence: "The rapid expansion of urban areas is putting immense pressure on local ecosystems." What is the implied cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence?
- A. Urban expansion is causing harm to local ecosystems.
- B. Local ecosystems are causing the expansion of urban areas.
- C. Urban areas and local ecosystems are developing independently.
- D. Pressure on local ecosystems is leading to slower urban expansion.
Câu 6: Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of the following paragraph?
"Sustainable tourism aims to minimize the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and local cultures. It promotes responsible travel practices that conserve natural resources, support local economies, and respect cultural heritage. This approach contrasts with mass tourism, which often prioritizes profit over environmental and social considerations."
- A. Tourism is always harmful to the environment and local cultures.
- B. Sustainable tourism focuses on responsible practices to benefit the environment and communities, unlike mass tourism.
- C. Profit is the most important consideration in the tourism industry.
- D. Conserving natural resources is the only goal of sustainable tourism.
Câu 7: Read the following statement: "Investing in renewable energy sources is not just environmentally responsible, but also economically sound in the long run." What is the author"s purpose in making this statement?
- A. To inform readers about different types of renewable energy sources.
- B. To describe the current state of renewable energy technology.
- C. To persuade readers that renewable energy is a beneficial investment.
- D. To compare the costs of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Câu 8: Consider this scenario: A reading passage describes the process of photosynthesis in plants. Which type of question would BEST assess a student"s application of this knowledge?
- A. What are the reactants and products of photosynthesis?
- B. Define the term "chlorophyll" as used in photosynthesis.
- C. List the stages involved in the process of photosynthesis.
- D. Predict what would happen to the rate of photosynthesis if the amount of sunlight available to a plant is significantly reduced.
Câu 9: Read the following lines from a poem about nature: "The river whispers secrets to the trees, / The wind dances through fields of golden ease." What literary device is primarily used in these lines?
- A. Simile
- B. Personification
- C. Metaphor
- D. Hyperbole
Câu 10: Analyze the following sentence structure: "Despite the overwhelming evidence of climate change, some industries continue to resist environmental regulations." What relationship is expressed by the word "Despite"?
- A. Cause and effect
- B. Similarity
- C. Contrast/Concession
- D. Addition
Câu 11: A passage describes the benefits of urban green spaces, such as parks and gardens, on city residents" well-being. Which question encourages evaluative thinking about this topic?
- A. What are some examples of urban green spaces mentioned in the passage?
- B. According to the passage, how do green spaces improve well-being?
- C. In your opinion, based on the information in the passage, what is the most effective strategy for increasing urban green spaces?
- D. List three types of urban green spaces described in the passage.
Câu 12: Read the following excerpt from an environmental policy document: "...it is imperative to implement stringent measures to curb carbon emissions from industrial sectors. Failure to do so will exacerbate the risks associated with global warming, impacting future generations." What is the tone of this excerpt?
- A. Informative
- B. Optimistic
- C. Neutral
- D. Urgent and serious
Câu 13: Imagine you are reading a passage arguing for the use of electric vehicles to reduce air pollution. Which of the following would be a counter-argument (an opposing viewpoint) you might expect to find in a balanced discussion?
- A. Electric vehicles are quieter than gasoline-powered cars.
- B. The production of batteries for electric vehicles can have negative environmental impacts.
- C. Electric vehicles can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- D. The cost of electricity is generally lower than the cost of gasoline.
Câu 14: A reading passage presents data in a bar graph showing the increase in global average temperature over the last century. What skill is required to interpret this information?
- A. Summarizing textual information
- B. Identifying the author"s main point
- C. Data interpretation and analysis
- D. Making inferences based on text
Câu 15: Read the following sentence: "If we continue to deplete natural resources at the current rate, future generations will face severe shortages." Identify the conditional clause in this sentence.
- A. If we continue to deplete natural resources at the current rate
- B. future generations will face severe shortages
- C. at the current rate
- D. we continue to deplete natural resources
Câu 16: Which of the following questions requires inferential reading skills?
- A. What are the three main causes of deforestation listed in the passage?
- B. According to the text, how much has the sea level risen in the last decade?
- C. Based on the author"s arguments, what is the author likely to believe about the role of individual citizens in environmental protection?
- D. Identify the definition of "biodiversity" as given in the passage.
Câu 17: A passage compares the environmental policies of two different countries. What would be an appropriate question to encourage comparative analysis of these policies?
- A. What are the specific environmental policies of Country A?
- B. Compare and contrast the approaches and effectiveness of the environmental policies in Country A and Country B.
- C. List the environmental challenges faced by Country B.
- D. Summarize the environmental policy of Country A in three sentences.
Câu 18: Read the following sentence: "The government announced a new initiative aimed at promoting ecological balance in urban areas." The word "initiative" in this sentence most closely means:
- A. a new plan or strategy
- B. a financial investment
- C. a research study
- D. a public debate
Câu 19: A passage describes the impact of climate change on coastal communities. Which type of question would best assess a student"s ability to synthesize information from this passage?
- A. What are the main impacts of climate change on coastal communities described in the passage?
- B. List three coastal communities mentioned in the passage that are affected by climate change.
- C. Summarize the passage in your own words.
- D. Based on the information in the passage, propose three strategies that coastal communities could implement to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Câu 20: Read the following statement: "The evidence overwhelmingly suggests that human activities are the primary driver of climate change." What is the function of the word "overwhelmingly" in this sentence?
- A. To question the validity of the evidence
- B. To emphasize the strength and conclusiveness of the evidence
- C. To suggest that the evidence is still being debated
- D. To minimize the importance of human activities
Câu 21: A passage discusses various perspectives on environmental conservation. Which question promotes critical thinking about these perspectives?
- A. What are the different perspectives on environmental conservation mentioned in the passage?
- B. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective on environmental conservation presented in the passage.
- C. Summarize the main perspective on environmental conservation.
- D. List the names of the people who hold different perspectives on environmental conservation.
Câu 22: Read the following sentence: "Despite facing numerous challenges, environmental activists continue to advocate for change." What does the phrase "advocate for change" mean in this context?
- A. to ignore the need for change
- B. to accept the current situation
- C. to passively observe changes
- D. to publicly support and push for changes
Câu 23: A passage presents a case study of a successful community recycling program. Which question assesses a student"s ability to generalize from this specific example?
- A. What were the key features of the community recycling program described in the passage?
- B. List three benefits of the recycling program mentioned in the passage.
- C. Based on the case study, what principles of this recycling program could be applied to other communities to improve their recycling rates?
- D. How long has the community recycling program been in operation?
Câu 24: Read the following sentence: "The detrimental effects of pollution are not limited to the environment; they also significantly impact human health." The word "detrimental" in this sentence means:
- A. Beneficial
- B. Harmful
- C. Unnoticeable
- D. Positive
Câu 25: A passage argues for international cooperation to address global environmental challenges. Which question encourages students to evaluate the feasibility of this approach?
- A. What are the global environmental challenges mentioned in the passage?
- B. According to the author, why is international cooperation necessary?
- C. Summarize the author"s arguments for international cooperation.
- D. In your opinion, what are the potential obstacles to international cooperation on environmental issues, and how might these be overcome?
Câu 26: Read the following sentence: "The implementation of stricter environmental policies is often met with resistance from certain industries." What does "implementation" mean in this context?
- A. The debate about
- B. The proposal of
- C. The putting into action of
- D. The suggestion for
Câu 27: A passage discusses the concept of ecological footprints. Which question assesses a student"s understanding of this concept in a practical context?
- A. What is the definition of "ecological footprint" according to the passage?
- B. Based on your understanding of ecological footprints, suggest three changes an individual could make to reduce their own ecological footprint.
- C. List the factors that contribute to an ecological footprint as mentioned in the passage.
- D. Summarize the concept of ecological footprints in one sentence.
Câu 28: Read the following sentence: "A paradigm shift is needed in our approach to environmental sustainability." What does "paradigm shift" suggest in this context?
- A. a fundamental change in approach
- B. a minor adjustment
- C. a temporary solution
- D. a return to older methods
Câu 29: A passage presents different solutions to the problem of plastic waste. Which question encourages students to evaluate the effectiveness of these solutions?
- A. What are the different solutions to plastic waste mentioned in the passage?
- B. List three solutions to plastic waste described in the passage.
- C. According to the passage, which of the proposed solutions to plastic waste do you think would be the most and least effective, and why?
- D. Summarize the problem of plastic waste as described in the passage.
Câu 30: Read the following sentence: "Despite the dire warnings from scientists, public awareness of climate change remains insufficient." What is the meaning of "dire warnings"?
- A. Slight suggestions
- B. Casual comments
- C. Positive outlooks
- D. Serious and alarming warnings
Câu 31: A passage describes the impact of deforestation on biodiversity. Which question encourages students to predict future outcomes based on this information?
- A. What is the relationship between deforestation and biodiversity described in the passage?
- B. List three consequences of deforestation on biodiversity mentioned in the passage.
- C. Summarize the impact of deforestation on biodiversity as described in the passage.
- D. Based on the current rates of deforestation, what are the likely long-term consequences for global biodiversity?
