Giúpppp vs. tứ ạ Read the following passage about urban shift and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best,answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.,Six months after the UN officially recognized the human right to a healthy environment, a report by UN Special,Rapporteur David Boyd underscores the harsh reality that this right remains inaccessible to many, particularly the most,vulnerable populations worldwide. Boyd's report identifies "sacrifice zones," regions where pollution from industrial,activities has rendered the air, water, and soil toxic, exposing local communities to severe health risks like cancer, lead,poisoning, and respiratory diseases.,Globally, there are thousands of such zones. For instance, Bor, Serbia, ranks among Europe's most polluted cities due,to its copper mining and smelting industries, leaving 80% of its metallurgical workers with chronic illnesses. In La Oroya,,Peru, nearly all children living near a lead smelter show dangerously high blood lead levels. Similarly, in the oil-contaminate,Niger Delta of Nigeria, life expectancy hovers around just 40 years. These regions reflect the dire costs of prioritizing,industrial progress over environmental health.,Boyd's findings emphasize the role of corporate practices in exacerbating these crises. [I] Major polluters, including,leading fossil fuel companies, continue profiting massively while contributing to pollution and climate change. [II] During the,energy crisis in 2022, six such corporations amassed $350 billion in profits. [III] Simultaneously, lobbying and greenwashing,tactics hinder the enactment of strict environmental laws, enabling the persistence of these toxic zones. [IV],Governments also bear responsibility for failing to counteract these influences. Corporate lobbying and the,absence of enforceable environmental regulations perpetuate these issues, as evidenced by recent climate negotiations that,yielded weak commitments. Boyd advocates for bold action, including legally binding frameworks to hold corporations,accountable, criminalizing greenwashing, and reducing corporate influence in policymaking. Such measures are critical for,turning the human right to a healthy environment from principle to practice, safeguarding both people and the planet,(Adapted from https://genevasolutions.news),Question 31: The phrase " sacrifice zones" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by _____,A. vulnerable zones B. green spaces C. toxic regions D. industrial areas,Question 32: The word "its" in paragraph 2 refers to _____,A. Peru B. Europe C. Serbia D. Bor,Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true about the identified sacrifice zones?,A. People in Bor suffer from chronic illnesses due to industrial activity.,B. Children in La Oroya have high levels of lead in their blood.,C. Life expectancy in the Niger Delta is exceptionally high.,D. Pollution heavily affects air, water, and soil in these areas.,Question 34: The word industrial in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____,A. materialism B. religious C. agricultural D. technological,Question 35: Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit?,"These profits often come at the expense of vulnerable communities, who bear the brunt of environmental,degradation and health consequences",A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV],Question 36: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?,A. Corporate profits come at the cost of environmental degradation and human health.,B. Governments have implemented strong policies to curb industrial pollution.,C. Fossil fuel companies have significantly reduced their impact on the environment.,D. Greenwashing has been effective in addressing global climate issues.,Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?,A. Sacrifice zones are evenly distributed across all countries.,B. Life expectancy in the Niger Delta is alarmingly low.,C. Governments have successfully countered corporate lobbying.,D. Fossil fuel companies have minimized their profits during crises.,Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?,A. Governments have collaborated effectively with corporations to reduce pollution.,B. Government actions have been insufficient in preventing corporate misconduct.,C. Governments are solely responsible for the existence of these sacrifice zones.,D. Corporations and actions have completely overridden government authority.,Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?,A. Sacrifice zones are exclusively found in both developed and developing countries.,B. Lead poisoning is not recognized as a significant concern in those sacrifice zones.,C. Corporate lobbying and governments are working together to strengthen the policies.,D. Industrial activities in sacrifice zones have severe health impacts on communities.,Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?,A. The report reveals how corporate practices and weak regulations harm vulnerable communities in polluted regions,worldwide.,B. The report highlights how international cooperation has eradicated sacrifice zones and restored environmental health.,C. The report discusses the benefits of industrial development for the global economy and local communities.,D. The report focuses on both positive and negative impact of corporate profits on addressing global climate change.,----- THE END -----

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Giúpppp vs. tứ ạ Read the following passage about urban shift and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best,answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.,Six months after the UN officially recognized the human right to a healthy environment, a report by UN Special,Rapporteur David Boyd underscores the harsh reality that this right remains inaccessible to many, particularly the most,vulnerable populations worldwide. Boyd&#x27;s report identifies "sacrifice zones," regions where pollution from industrial,activities has rendered the air, water, and soil toxic, exposing local communities to severe health risks like cancer, lead,poisoning, and respiratory diseases.,Globally, there are thousands of such zones. For instance, Bor, Serbia, ranks among Europe&#x27;s most polluted cities due,to its copper mining and smelting industries, leaving 80% of its metallurgical workers with chronic illnesses. In La Oroya,,Peru, nearly all children living near a lead smelter show dangerously high blood lead levels. Similarly, in the oil-contaminate,Niger Delta of Nigeria, life expectancy hovers around just 40 years. These regions reflect the dire costs of prioritizing,industrial progress over environmental health.,Boyd&#x27;s findings emphasize the role of corporate practices in exacerbating these crises. [I] Major polluters, including,leading fossil fuel companies, continue profiting massively while contributing to pollution and climate change. [II] During the,energy crisis in 2022, six such corporations amassed $350 billion in profits. [III] Simultaneously, lobbying and greenwashing,tactics hinder the enactment of strict environmental laws, enabling the persistence of these toxic zones. [IV],Governments also bear responsibility for failing to counteract these influences. Corporate lobbying and the,absence of enforceable environmental regulations perpetuate these issues, as evidenced by recent climate negotiations that,yielded weak commitments. Boyd advocates for bold action, including legally binding frameworks to hold corporations,accountable, criminalizing greenwashing, and reducing corporate influence in policymaking. Such measures are critical for,turning the human right to a healthy environment from principle to practice, safeguarding both people and the planet,(Adapted from https://genevasolutions.news),Question 31: The phrase " sacrifice zones" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by _____,A. vulnerable zones B. green spaces C. toxic regions D. industrial areas,Question 32: The word "its" in paragraph 2 refers to _____,A. Peru B. Europe C. Serbia D. Bor,Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true about the identified sacrifice zones?,A. People in Bor suffer from chronic illnesses due to industrial activity.,B. Children in La Oroya have high levels of lead in their blood.,C. Life expectancy in the Niger Delta is exceptionally high.,D. Pollution heavily affects air, water, and soil in these areas.,Question 34: The word industrial in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____,A. materialism B. religious C. agricultural D. technological,Question 35: Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit?,"These profits often come at the expense of vulnerable communities, who bear the brunt of environmental,degradation and health consequences",A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV],Question 36: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?,A. Corporate profits come at the cost of environmental degradation and human health.,B. Governments have implemented strong policies to curb industrial pollution.,C. Fossil fuel companies have significantly reduced their impact on the environment.,D. Greenwashing has been effective in addressing global climate issues.,Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?,A. Sacrifice zones are evenly distributed across all countries.,B. Life expectancy in the Niger Delta is alarmingly low.,C. Governments have successfully countered corporate lobbying.,D. Fossil fuel companies have minimized their profits during crises.,Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?,A. Governments have collaborated effectively with corporations to reduce pollution.,B. Government actions have been insufficient in preventing corporate misconduct.,C. Governments are solely responsible for the existence of these sacrifice zones.,D. Corporations and actions have completely overridden government authority.,Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?,A. Sacrifice zones are exclusively found in both developed and developing countries.,B. Lead poisoning is not recognized as a significant concern in those sacrifice zones.,C. Corporate lobbying and governments are working together to strengthen the policies.,D. Industrial activities in sacrifice zones have severe health impacts on communities.,Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?,A. The report reveals how corporate practices and weak regulations harm vulnerable communities in polluted regions,worldwide.,B. The report highlights how international cooperation has eradicated sacrifice zones and restored environmental health.,C. The report discusses the benefits of industrial development for the global economy and local communities.,D. The report focuses on both positive and negative impact of corporate profits on addressing global climate change.,----- THE END -----

Sabo(サボ) · Accepted Answer

B. vulnerable zones (The passage states Boyd's report identifies "sacrifice zones" as regions where pollution from industrial activities and poverty cause severe health risks.)

A. France (Paragraph 2 mentions Serbia, India, and Nigeria as examples of "sacrifice zones"; France is not mentioned.)

A. People in Bor suffer from chronic illnesses due to industrial activity. (Paragraph 2 explicitly states that residents in Bor, Serbia, suffer from chronic illnesses due to the copper smelter.)

D. heavily polluted. (The passage describes the Niger Delta in Nigeria as having dangerously high lead levels in soil and water due to the oil industry.)

A. rural (The word "industrial" in paragraph 2 refers to activities related to industry, which is the opposite of agricultural or rural.)

C. [III] (Paragraph 3 discusses the financial profits of major oil and gas companies despite contributing to pollution and climate change.)

D. Corporate lobbying and greenwashing hinder the enactment of strict environmental laws. (Paragraph 4 explicitly states this as a barrier to addressing corporate environmental irresponsibility.)

C. Governments have collaborated effectively with corporations to reduce pollution. (Paragraph 4 states that governments have been influenced by corporate lobbying, hindering effective regulations.)

B. Lead poisoning is not recognized as a significant concern in developing countries. (Paragraph 2 highlights the severe lead poisoning in Nigeria's Niger Delta, demonstrating it is a significant concern.)

A. The report reveals how corporate practices and weak regulations harm vulnerable communities in polluted regions worldwide. (The passage focuses on Boyd's report highlighting the harm caused by corporate practices and weak regulations in "sacrifice zones" globally.)

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Here are the answers to the questions:

31. C. toxic regions
32. D. Bor
33. C. Life expectancy in the Niger Delta is exceptionally high.
34. C. agricultural
35. B. [II]
36. A. Corporate profits come at the cost of environmental degradation and human health.
37. B. Life expectancy in the Niger Delta is alarmingly low.
38. B. Government actions have been insufficient in preventing corporate misconduct.
39. D. Industrial activities in sacrifice zones have severe health impacts on communities.
40. A. The report reveals how corporate practices and weak regulations harm vulnerable communities in polluted regions worldwide.