===TITLE=== Unit 2 – Part 7. Reading Comprehension ===TIMER=== 20 ===PART=== 7. READING COMPREHENSION :: 12 :: 20 ===SECTION=== Passage 1 Living in a big city offers many advantages, but it also comes with serious challenges. On the positive side, city residents usually enjoy better public amenities, more entertainment centres, and more convenient means of transport such as the metro or sky train. Students can access modern learning spaces, and workers often have more job opportunities. For many immigrants, cities represent hope for a better future. However, these benefits often come at a cost. During rush hour, roads may become packed, and people can get stuck in traffic jams for long periods. Air pollution and noise pollution are also common in densely populated areas. Some city neighbourhoods suffer from a high crime rate, which makes people feel unsafe, especially at night. In addition, the fast pace of city life can be stressful. Because of these problems, many city authorities are trying to make urban areas more liveable. They are creating more green spaces, improving traffic safety, and encouraging people to use public transport instead of private cars. The more successful these efforts are, the more attractive city life becomes for everyone. ===MCQ=== 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Big cities only create stress for residents. *B. Urban life has both advantages and disadvantages. C. Public transport is the only solution to city problems. D. Immigrants are the main cause of traffic jams. Giải thích: B bao quát đúng toàn bài: thành phố có cả mặt tốt và mặt khó khăn. A, C, D đều quá hẹp hoặc sai. ===MCQ=== 2. According to the passage, which is mentioned as a benefit of city life? A. Lower crime in every area *B. More access to services and facilities C. Less need for public transport D. Cleaner air than in the countryside Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nói rõ về public amenities, entertainment centres, transport, job opportunities. B đúng nhất. ===MCQ=== 3. What problem is associated with rush hour? A. Roads become too quiet B. People travel more safely *C. Heavy congestion delays movement D. Public amenities close early Giải thích: Giờ cao điểm khiến đường đông, người dân bị kẹt xe. C là đáp án đúng. ===MCQ=== 4. The word “these problems” in paragraph 3 refers to ______. A. benefits of modern learning spaces *B. issues such as congestion, pollution, and crime C. the hopes of immigrants D. the price of entertainment centres Giải thích: “These problems” quay lại chỉ các vấn đề ở đoạn trước như tắc đường, ô nhiễm, tội phạm, áp lực cuộc sống. ===MCQ=== 5. What are city authorities doing to improve urban life? A. Removing all public transport B. Building more concrete areas *C. Adding green spaces and improving safety D. Closing entertainment centres Giải thích: Đoạn 3 nêu rõ green spaces, traffic safety, and public transport. C là đúng. ===MCQ=== 6. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A. All city neighbourhoods are safe at night. B. Cities have no effect on immigrants. *C. Urban areas can become more attractive if problems are addressed. D. Traffic jams happen only outside rush hour. Giải thích: C đúng vì đoạn cuối nói khi các nỗ lực cải thiện thành công thì city life becomes more attractive. ===SECTION=== Passage 2 A school in a large coastal city recently introduced a new plan to improve student life. First, it changed an unused room into a quiet learning space where students can read and study after class. Next, the school cafeteria started a campaign to reduce food waste by reminding students not to take more than they need. Leftover food that is still safe is now handled more carefully. Traffic outside the school had also become a serious concern. During drop-off and pick-up time, parents often stopped in unsuitable places, causing traffic jams and putting children at risk. In response, the city authority worked with the school to set up clearer signs, improve traffic lights, and create a safer area along the pavement. As a result, traffic flow has improved and students feel safer when arriving at or leaving school. Students have reacted positively to these changes. Many say that the new learning space helps them concentrate better, while others appreciate the school’s effort to create a cleaner and more responsible environment. The project shows that when schools and city authorities work together, even small changes can make city life more convenient and liveable. ===MCQ=== 7. What is the passage mainly about? *A. A school project that improved both study conditions and safety B. A campaign against immigrants in a coastal city C. A plan to close the school cafeteria D. A complaint about modern city life Giải thích: A tóm tắt đúng nhất: vừa cải thiện điều kiện học tập vừa tăng an toàn giao thông. ===MCQ=== 8. Why was the new learning space created? A. To replace the cafeteria *B. To provide students with a better place to study C. To attract tourists downtown D. To reduce traffic flow Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nói rõ phòng học yên tĩnh giúp học sinh đọc và học sau giờ học. ===MCQ=== 9. What was one purpose of the food campaign? A. To make the cafeteria more expensive B. To stop students from eating leftovers *C. To reduce unnecessary disposal of food D. To turn the school into an entertainment centre Giải thích: Mục tiêu là giảm food waste. C là diễn đạt đúng. ===MCQ=== 10. What traffic problem happened outside the school? *A. Parents parked in unsuitable spots and caused congestion B. The metro line was too modern C. Students refused to use the pavement D. There were no traffic lights in the whole city Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu rõ phụ huynh dừng xe không đúng chỗ, gây tắc đường và nguy hiểm. ===MCQ=== 11. How did students feel about the changes? A. They were mostly unhappy with them. *B. They responded in a favourable way. C. They found the project unreliable. D. They thought the learning space was too noisy. Giải thích: “Students have reacted positively…” nên B đúng. ===MCQ=== 12. What lesson does the writer suggest? A. City life can never be improved. B. Only large projects can solve city problems. *C. Cooperation can make urban life better in practical ways. D. Schools should avoid working with local authorities. Giải thích: C đúng vì đoạn cuối nhấn mạnh khi nhà trường và chính quyền hợp tác, thay đổi nhỏ cũng cải thiện cuộc sống đô thị.