giải nhanh 8. stttes such as Oregon are passing laws to prevent unplanned urban sprawt. Thtz have created houndaries aroos,Bst limit the growth of development. Officials have created laws stating that the mhrhhsa tie f a pot oof lndd i 22,ses (80 acres). This is to prevent developers from creating suburban communities. An 80-acre plot of land is femmntiife,cactical for a single-family home!,Other smart-growth communities are creating new types of development. Some have large amounts of undevelopod,green space," organic farms, and lakes. Urban areas typically drain the water from rain and snow, which cannot collect in the,paved-over grounD. Rather than use drainage pipes and ditches, smart-growth communities create wetlands designod to,filter storm runoff.,More city planners are developing urban areas by considering their geography. Engincers comstruct leillingssthha,intsgrate seamlessly with the surrounding cavironment, drawing spon natural resonrces. White roofs, for example,reflect the sun's rays and lower the cost of air conditioning. Homebuilders in urban areas as diverse as Los Angeles, Californi,U.S., and the island communities of Greece create homes and businesses with white plaster or tile roofs for this reason.,There is also a move toward preserving and maintaining more green areas and planting more trees in urbas,areas. Landscape designers often consult with city planners to incorporate parks with development.,Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a feature of smart growth?,A. Promoting walking instead of driving B. Revitalizing old neighborhoods,C. Increasing housing prices D. Preserving green spaces,Question 24: The word "curb" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.,A. control B. encourage C. limit D. restrict,Question 25: The phrase "financially impractical" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _____.,A. too suitable B. too costly C. easily affordable D. very reasonable,Question 26: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.,A. planners B. officials C. U.S. states D. urban areas,Question 27: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to paragraphs 2 and 3?,A. The government restricts development in suburban areas by increasing the requirements for building houses.,B. The government wants people to build houses of at least 80 acres to reduce the cost burden and limit land use.,C. The states encourage residents to develop housing in already developed areas.,D. They have created new technologies to address the issue of rainwater accumulation on paved surfaces.,Question 28: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?,A. The rapid growth gradually leads people toward using natural energy sources and sustainable structures instead of artificia,constructions,B. Over time, people have consistently built structures that integrate with the natural environment and efficiently make use ,natural energy sources.,C. Structures are optimally designed to blend with the natural environment while effectively utilizing available naturs,resources,D. Engineers have created impressive structures that integrate with nature, efficiently using available resources alongsid,advanced human technology.,Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the laws created to prevent urban sprawl?,A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4,Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer explain how smart growth communities manage stormwater?,A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4,Read the following passage about climate change and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate,Climate change refers to the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place. This,phenomenon is largely driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, which,increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They trap heat from the sun, leading to global warming and,causing severe weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts, to become more frequent and intense. Climate change,impacts nearly every region of the world and affects the natural environment, economies, and human health.,As temperatures rise, polar ice caps and glaciers are melting at alarming rates, contributing to rising sea levels. Coastal,regions face an increased risk of flooding, and many low-lying islands are at risk of disappearing entirely. Additionally, highee,temperatures lead to the warming of oceans, affecting marine ecosystems and causing coral bleaching, which threatens,biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on fishing.,[I] The consequences of climate change are not just environmental; they also affect human society in significant ways.,[II] Changes in weather patterns disrupt agriculture, leading to crop failures and food shortages in vulnerable regions. [II1],Furthermore, climate change is linked to health issues such as respiratory diseases, heat strokes, and the spread of diseases,carried by insects, like malaria and dengue fever. [IV]

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giải nhanh 8. stttes such as Oregon are passing laws to prevent unplanned urban sprawt. Thtz have created houndaries aroos,Bst limit the growth of development. Officials have created laws stating that the mhrhhsa  tie  f  a pot oof lndd i 22,ses (80 acres). This is to prevent developers from creating suburban communities. An 80-acre plot of land is femmntiife,cactical for a single-family home!,Other smart-growth communities are creating new types of development. Some have large amounts of undevelopod,green space," organic farms, and lakes. Urban areas typically drain the water from rain and snow, which cannot collect in the,paved-over grounD. Rather than use drainage pipes and ditches, smart-growth communities create wetlands designod to,filter storm runoff.,More city planners are developing urban areas by considering their geography. Engincers comstruct leillingssthha,intsgrate seamlessly with the surrounding cavironment, drawing spon natural resonrces. White roofs, for example,reflect the sun's rays and lower the cost of air conditioning. Homebuilders in urban areas as diverse as Los Angeles, Californi,U.S., and the island communities of Greece create homes and businesses with white plaster or tile roofs for this reason.,There is also a move toward preserving and maintaining more green areas and planting more trees in urbas,areas. Landscape designers often consult with city planners to incorporate parks with development.,Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a feature of smart growth?,A. Promoting walking instead of driving B. Revitalizing old neighborhoods,C. Increasing housing prices D. Preserving green spaces,Question 24: The word "curb" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.,A. control B. encourage C. limit D. restrict,Question 25: The phrase "financially impractical" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _____.,A. too suitable B. too costly C. easily affordable D. very reasonable,Question 26: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.,A. planners B. officials C. U.S. states D. urban areas,Question 27: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to paragraphs 2 and 3?,A. The government restricts development in suburban areas by increasing the requirements for building houses.,B. The government wants people to build houses of at least 80 acres to reduce the cost burden and limit land use.,C. The states encourage residents to develop housing in already developed areas.,D. They have created new technologies to address the issue of rainwater accumulation on paved surfaces.,Question 28: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?,A. The rapid growth gradually leads people toward using natural energy sources and sustainable structures instead of artificia,constructions,B. Over time, people have consistently built structures that integrate with the natural environment and efficiently make use ,natural energy sources.,C. Structures are optimally designed to blend with the natural environment while effectively utilizing available naturs,resources,D. Engineers have created impressive structures that integrate with nature, efficiently using available resources alongsid,advanced human technology.,Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the laws created to prevent urban sprawl?,A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4,Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer explain how smart growth communities manage stormwater?,A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4,Read the following passage about climate change and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate,Climate change refers to the long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place. This,phenomenon is largely driven by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, which,increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They trap heat from the sun, leading to global warming and,causing severe weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts, to become more frequent and intense. Climate change,impacts nearly every region of the world and affects the natural environment, economies, and human health.,As temperatures rise, polar ice caps and glaciers are melting at alarming rates, contributing to rising sea levels. Coastal,regions face an increased risk of flooding, and many low-lying islands are at risk of disappearing entirely. Additionally, highee,temperatures lead to the warming of oceans, affecting marine ecosystems and causing coral bleaching, which threatens,biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on fishing.,[I] The consequences of climate change are not just environmental; they also affect human society in significant ways.,[II] Changes in weather patterns disrupt agriculture, leading to crop failures and food shortages in vulnerable regions. [II1],Furthermore, climate change is linked to health issues such as respiratory diseases, heat strokes, and the spread of diseases,carried by insects, like malaria and dengue fever. [IV]

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Here are the answers to the questions:

23. A. Promoting walking instead of driving (This option is not mentioned in the passage as a feature of smart growth.)

24. B. encourage (The word "curb" means to restrict or limit, which is opposite in meaning to "encourage".)

25. B. too costly (The phrase "financially impractical" could be best replaced by "too costly", as it implies that an 80-acre plot of land is not practical for a single-family home due to its high cost.)

26. B. officials (The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to "officials", who have created laws stating that the minimum size of a plot of land is 80 acres.)

27. B. The government wants people to build houses of at least 80 acres to reduce the cost burden and limit land use. (According to paragraphs 2 and 3, this statement is not true. The government requires a minimum plot size of 80 acres to prevent developers from creating suburban communities, not to reduce the cost burden.)

28. C. Structures are optimally designed to blend with the natural environment while effectively utilizing available natural resources. (This option best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4.)

29. A. Paragraph 1 (The writer mentions the laws created to prevent urban sprawl in paragraph 1.)

30. C. Paragraph 3 (The writer explains how smart growth communities manage stormwater in paragraph 3.)

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