GRADE 11. ĐỀ 2. THE FIRST CITIES

Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit?

            London, therefore, went from a population of 1 million in 1800 to over 6 million in ten years.

• I

• II

• III

• IV

The phrase by leaps and bounds in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by_____.

• very differently     

• very strongly      

• very slowly       

• very quickly

The word them in paragraph 1 refers to_____.             

• cities     

• rivers    

• People      

• crops

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the megacities?

• New York City     

• Mesopotamia       

• Sao Paulo    

• Delhi

Which of the following best summarises paragraph 1?

• Early cities emerged near rivers, enabling stable communities and trade growth.

• Early cities were set up quickly as rural areas were preferred for farming.

• Rivers were primarily used for transportation, not essential to urban development.

• The rise of early cities caused the start of traditional farming communities.

The word appeared in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to_____.

• vanished  

• exposed    

• Rejected     

• destroyed

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

• The first cities were established due to industrial advancements.

• Cairo has one of the smallest urban populations among cities in Egypt.

• The Industrial Revolution contributed significantly to urbanisation trends.

• Tokyo lost its position as the largest megacity in the 1950s.

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

• Cities became appealing due to their social connections and advanced infrastructure.

• Cities attracted people with opportunities for startups, schools, and trade.

• People were attracted and moved to cities for better farming and travel opportunities.

• Cities appealed to people with opportunities in trade, education, and employment.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

• Urbanisation has caused rural populations to completely disappear over time.

• Improvements in infrastructure and opportunities continue to drive urbanisation.

• Megacities with more than 10 million people are a phenomenon exclusive to Asia.

• Rural areas are predicted to become more attractive than cities due to overpopulation

Which of the following best summarises the passage?

 

• Urbanisation has been a negative trend throughout human history, driven by farming, trade, and technological innovation.

• Cities have transformed over time, growing from small farming communities to modern megacities thanks to industrialisation and other developments.

• The rise of megacities highlights the consequences of urbanisation, including population growth and challenges in rural areas.

• Urbanisation is a recent phenomenon caused by the Industrial Revolution and is expected to slow down in the near future.