Bài tập đọc hiểu 2

1. GLOBAL WARMING
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate.
Many scientists (1) _____________the blame recent natural disasters on the increase in the
world’s temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at risk from
the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme
weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (2) _____________and causing
sea levels all around the world to rise.
Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take action to reduce the
amount of carbon dioxide which is given (3) _____________by factories and power plants, thus
attacking the problem at its source. They are in favor of more money being spent on research
into solar, wind and wave energy devices, (4) _____________ could then replace existing power
stations.
Question 1: A. give B. put
C. take D. have
Question 2: A. strict B. severe
C. strong D. healthy
Question 3: A. off B. away
C. up D. over
Question 4: A. that B. which
C. what D. who
2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
I’m fascinated (1) __________ traditional handicrafts. At weekends, I usually go to Bat Trang
where I was born. It’s a (2) __________ village not far from Ha Noi center. My uncle and my
aunt still live in Bat Trang and they own a big workshop there. In fact, my grandparents (3)
__________ that workshop and some years ago, my uncle and my aunt (4) __________ the
business because my grandparents are very old. My grandfather is a well-known artisan in the
village. Every time I go there, he teaches me how (5) __________ things from clay such as pots,
vase and bowls.
Question 1 :
A. in
B. of
C. by
D. with
Question 2 :
A. making hat
B. pottery
C. moulding
D. painting
Question 3 :
A. started
B. set
C. went
D. made
Question 4 :
A. looked after
B. took care
C. set up
D. took over
Question 5 :
A. to make
B. to do
C. to know
D. to find
3. 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.
MY HOME TOWN
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England. Newcastle is on the bank of the
River Tyne. It is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabit¬ants. There is a cathedral and a
university. There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town,
Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centres in the world, the Metro Centre.
A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coal mining, but now the chemical
and soap industries are important.
I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return. I miss the people, who are so warm
and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many
hills and streams.
Question 1 : Newcastle is ………………………………………………
A. a city near the North East of England
B. a city in the North East of England
C. a city in the North of England
D. a small town in England
Question 2 : Newcastle has……………………………………………
A. one of the biggest shopping centers
B. a wild, beautiful countryside
C. a population of about 200,000 people
D. one bridge that links it to the next town
Question 3 : Gateshead has one of……………………………..in the world.
A. the largest rivers
B. the most important shipbuilding industries
C. the most beautiful countrysides
D. the biggest shopping centres
Question 4 : According to the passage, the writer………………………
A. is still living in Newcastle
B. has never returned to Newcastle
C. doesn’t live in Newcastle any more
D. has come back to live in Newcastle
4. 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.
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effect of global warming.
Scientists have already observed shifts in the life cycles of many plants and animals, such as
flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun
shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountain sides
toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old
habitats grow too warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these
shifts. Species that find cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become
extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found in polar and mountaintop
regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible. For example,
polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but
have nowhere farther to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have
estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius
degrees of further warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely
important for plants and animals. Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain
types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global
warming. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged
will lead to the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional
warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also
increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of
ocean waters. This acidification furter stresses ocean ecosystems.
Question 1: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to
_________.
A. die instantly
B. bloom earlier
C. become lighter
D. lose color
Question 2: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animali tend to move
________.
A. south – eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations.
B. north – westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations.
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations.
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations.
Question 3: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. species
B. ecosystems
C. habitats
D. areas
Question 4: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer
temperatures, _______.
A. they may be endangered
[Link] can begin to develop
C. they will certainly need water.
[Link] move to tropical forests.
Question 5: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means______.
A. very large
B. easily damaged
C. rather strong
D. pretty hard
Question 6: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ________.
A. the water absorption of coral reefs.
[Link] quick growth of marine mammals.
C. the blooming phase of sea weeds.
[Link] slow death of coral reefs.
Question 7: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles.
B. Effects of global warming on animals and plants.
C. Global warming and possible solutions
D. Global warming and species migration.
5. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions
Nature gave us all necessary resources to live and prosper. Now it is in danger and needs our
help. What else we can do to protect environment? First of all this decisions must be made on
governmental level and provide legal limitations for industries that emit a lot of greenhouse
gases. We must unite together in order to protect the place we live in. People are an integral
part of nature, we are dependent of it as we cannot imagine our life without nature. So why to
destroy environment and bite the hand that feeds you? We must stop deforestation and plant
trees on cut down areas. Trees are natural filter of air that absorb carbon dioxide and produce
oxygen. Cutting down trees we deprive animals of their natural environment and the soil begin
to grow in erosion. Planting trees will save birds and other animals.
We often make forced choices that are advertised on TV. Manufacturers try to rise their profits
and sell more products. Sometimes we have so many unnecessary things we do not use.
Imagine that you are moving your house, what are the necessary items you may need to live,
only several bags. In reality the matter is opposite. There are a lot of things we do not use.
People have to reconsider their views of life and promote healthy and ecologically friendly
lifestyle. It is up to us to change situation for better and leave good legacy for generations to
come.
Question 1: What is in danger and need our help?
A. people
B. water
C. nature
D. weather
Question 2: Are we dependent on nature?
A. Yes we are
B. No, we’re not
Question 3: Why should we plant trees?
A. To save animals
B. To sell woods
C. To deforest
D. To prevent flood
Question 4: What do the writer take moving house as an example for?
A. We move house so many times.
B. We have so many unnecessary things we do not use.
C. We waste money so much.
D. We use all the thing that we buy.
Question 5: What do people have to reconsider?
A. their views of life
B. promote healthy lifestyle.
C. promote ecologically friendly lifestyle.
D. all are correct