Question

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Productivity Hacks for Great Success

          No matter who we are or where we are from, we only have 24 hours each day to get things done. Some people seem to make the most of their time, using it to achieve their goals and dreams. Others feel that life is passing them by and they aren’t accomplishing anything. If you are in the latter group, it is not too late to turn things around. By implementing a few simple hacks, you can start getting better results very quickly. 

          If you want to become more productive, it pays to learn about the Pareto principle (which is also known as the 80-20 rule). It states that for most tasks, 80 percent of the results we get come from 20 percent of the work we do. For example. 80 percent of the company sales usually come from 20 percent of customers. Therefore, the trick is to focus your efforts on the key 20 percent of actions that truly matter to greatly improve your results. 

          In some cases, people may be busy from morning to night but still seem to get nothing done. In this situation, the problem might be that clear goals haven’t been set. To fix this, set some time aside to list the things you want to achieve in life. Then, select the top three or four that you want to focus on for the next year. Look at your goals every night before bedtime and ask yourself what are the next actions to accomplish each day. Then, promise yourself that you will finish these tasks no matter how busy you get. If possible try completing the tasks first thing in the morning so you are assured of success. 

          Another common mistake regarding productivity is not considering our energy levels. If we try to work around the clock, we will eventually get tired and quit. Everyone needs time to sleep, eat, socialize with friends, and unwind from the stress of the day. To make sure you don’t burn out, be sure to schedule some time for breaks and fun activities into your schedule every day. Finally, no matter how difficult your goals may seem, remember the old saying that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.

What is implied in the last sentence of the passage?

A. It is best to take a big first step

B. Start moving toward your dreams little by little

C. Think twice before taking any steps.

D.  People get their best ideas when traveling

Answer 1

Đáp án B

Điều gì được ám chỉ ở câu cuối của đoạn văn? 

A. Tốt nhất là thực hiện một bước đi lớn ngay đầu tiên. 

B. Bắt đầu tiến tới ước mơ từng chút một. 

C. Nghĩ kĩ trước khi thực hiện bất kì một bước nào. 

D. Người ta có những ý tưởng tuyệt nhất khi đi du lịch. 

Tạm dịch: “Finally, no matter how difficult your goals may seem, remember the old saying that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”” - (Cuối cùng, cho dù mục tiêu của bạn có khó khăn tới mức nào, hãy nhớ rằng người xưa có câu “một cuộc hành trình ngàn dặm luôn bắt đầu từ những bước đi đầu tiên”). 

=> Ám chỉ rằng: những thành công vĩ đại nhất luôn khởi đầu từ những bước đi nhỏ => chọn B.