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BÀI KIỂM TRA 15 PHÚT – HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2026 – 2027
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 12 (Global Success)
Unit 4: Urbanisation
Thời gian làm bài: 15 phút
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (2.0 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 1 (0,5 điểm). The movement of people from rural areas to cities is known as ______.
A. urbanisation
B. pollution
C. agriculture
D. education
Câu 2 (0,5 điểm). Many people move to large cities because they hope to find better job ______.
A. facilities
B. opportunities
C. populations
D. neighbourhoods
Câu 3 (0,5 điểm). The more trees a city plants, the ______ its air can become.
A. clean
B. cleanest
C. cleaner
D. more cleanly
Câu 4 (0,5 điểm). Rapid population growth can put pressure ______ public services in urban areas.
A. at
B. for
C. with
D. on
II. CLOZE TEST (3.0 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 5 to 10.
Urbanisation has changed the way people live and work. Many people leave the countryside and move to cities in search of better employment (5) ______. Cities also provide access to schools, hospitals and other public (6) ______. However, rapid urban growth can create several problems. As the population increases, more housing and transport are (7) ______. If the number of private vehicles continues to rise, traffic congestion may become (8) ______. To deal with these challenges, local authorities can improve public transport and encourage people (9) ______ buses and trains. They can also create more green spaces, (10) ______ provide residents with places to relax and exercise.
Câu 5 (0,5 điểm).
A. opportunities
B. neighbourhoods
C. populations
D. distances
Câu 6 (0,5 điểm).
A. solutions
B. services
C. movements
D. emissions
Câu 7 (0,5 điểm).
A. need
B. needing
C. needed
D. needs
Câu 8 (0,5 điểm).
A. bad
B. badly
C. worst
D. worse
Câu 9 (0,5 điểm).
A. use
B. to use
C. using
D. used
Câu 10 (0,5 điểm).
A. who
B. where
C. which
D. whose
III. SENTENCE ARRANGEMENT (2.0 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text.
Câu 11 (0,5 điểm). Choose the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful dialogue.
a) Yes, I have. It has become much busier in recent years.
b) I agree. A good bus network could help reduce congestion.
c) Have you noticed how quickly our town is growing?
d) That’s true. I think we need better public transport.
A. c – a – d – b
B. c – d – a – b
C. a – c – b – d
D. d – b – c – a
Câu 12 (0,5 điểm). Choose the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful dialogue.
a) More parks and playgrounds would be a good start.
b) What could the city do to improve people’s quality of life?
c) That sounds useful. Residents would have more places to exercise.
d) I think it should provide more green spaces.
A. b – a – d – c
B. b – d – a – c
C. d – b – c – a
D. a – c – b – d
Câu 13 (0,5 điểm). Choose the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful email.
a) Dear Lan,
b) First, could you find some information about population growth in our city?
c) Thank you for agreeing to join my project on urbanisation.
d) Then, we can discuss the effects of this growth at our meeting on Friday.
e) Best regards,
Minh
A. a – b – c – d – e
B. a – d – b – c – e
C. a – c – b – d – e
D. c – a – d – b – e
Câu 14 (0,5 điểm). Choose the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.
a) One major problem is that crowded roads make travelling difficult.
b) As a result, the city is planning to improve its bus services and build more affordable homes.
c) Rapid urbanisation has brought several challenges to our city.
d) Another concern is the growing demand for housing.
A. a – c – b – d
B. c – b – a – d
C. d – a – c – b
D. c – a – d – b
IV. WORD FORMATION (2.0 points)
Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
Câu 15 (0,5 điểm). The local government is looking for ways to reduce air ______ in the city centre. (POLLUTE)
Câu 16 (0,5 điểm). The construction of a new hospital has improved access to medical ______ in the area. (SERVE)
Câu 17 (0,5 điểm). Many families need ______ housing close to their workplaces. (AFFORD)
Câu 18 (0,5 điểm). City planners are working towards the sustainable ______ of urban areas. (DEVELOP)
V. SENTENCE WRITING (1.0 point)
Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, using the cues provided.
Câu 19 (0,5 điểm). If a city has more green spaces, its residents will have more places to relax.
→ The more green spaces a city has, ______.
Câu 20 (0,5 điểm). The city began building the new railway line two years ago and is still building it.
→ The city has ______.
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