Đáp án: D

Giải thích: Mấu chốt của câu này là các em phải đọc hết đoạn cuối để suy ra cái mà tác giả muốn hướng tới: Con người phải đối mặt với sự lựa chọn khó khăn: sự sống của mình hay cứu lấy động vật.

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   22  to  26

A.   Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the mast impressive Seven Wonders of the World. Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake TonIe Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the fifteenth century. The ruins of Angkor are documented as same .of the mast impressive ones in the world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that archeologists are now only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water.

One possible explanation far the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants' irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year. Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.

Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required an enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more efficiently. After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructure.

22. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia.

B. A possible explanation for the, decline of a civilization.

C. The essential role water plays in farming.

D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.

23. The passage preceding the passage most likely discusses ______.

A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization

B. religious practices of the people of Angkor

C. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire

D. the other six wonders of the world

24. According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ______.

A. is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia

B. was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor

C. became polluted due to a population explosion

D. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World

25. Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?

A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean.

B. They became non-functional due to overuse.

C. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.

D. They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples.

26. It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ______.

A. were intentionally starved by the farmers

B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall

C. supplemented their diets with 'meat hunted in the nearby jungles

D. depended upon rice as their main source of food

27. All the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT.

A. erosion of soil                                       B. contamination of soil

C. reduction of nutrients                            D. loss of water supply

22-b 23-d 24-a 25-b 26-d 27-b

Đáp án: C

Đáp án: B

Question 28. Where can smog possibly be found?

A. At a place where it is rainy

B. At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy

C. In a city where many people smoke

D. Underground

Question 29. In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to

A. tiny B. good C. harmful D. shiny

Question 30. What will happen if smog stays close to the ground?

A. It will disappear in a short time B. It will make the sky cleaner.

C. It will harm our health and block our sight. D. It will cause many storms.

Question 31. What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

A. There were too many cars in the country.

B. The weather there was too foggy.

C. People smoke a lot at that time.

D. Factories and people used coal as energy.

Question 32. In the third paragraph, the word it refers to ______.

A. iron            B. smog            C. steel                D. smoke

Smog is a combination of smoke and fog It occurs when gases from burnt fuel mix with fog on the ground. When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine, dangerous particles in the air.

Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic. Particularly, in the summertime, when it is very hot, smog stays near the ground. It is dangerous to our breathing, and in smoggy areas, we cannot see very well.

Smog was first discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. At that time, people used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also used coal to produce iron and steel. Smoke mixed with wet, foggy air and turned yellow. The smog often hung over cities for many days. It caused lung diseases and breathing problem. Thousands of people died in London every year.

Today, cities that have a large population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the biggest smog problems - for example, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo.

Question 28. Where can smog possibly be found?

A. At a place where it is rainy

B. At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy

C. In a city where many people smoke

D. Underground

Question 29. In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to

A. tiny - nhỏ B. good - tốt C. harmful - nguy hại D. shiny - lóng lánh

Question 30. What will happen if smog stays close to the ground?

A. It will disappear in a short time B. It will make the sky cleaner.

C. It will harm our health and block our sight. D. It will cause many storms.

Question 31. What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

A. There were too many cars in the country.

B. The weather there was too foggy.

C. People smoke a lot at that time.

D. Factories and people used coal as energy.

Question 32. In the third paragraph, the word it refers to ______.

A. iron            B. smog            C. steel                D. smoke

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. 

The best explainer videos are realized by great background score. When was the last time you watched a silent movie? Never? Not for a while? A long while? Even if you remember watching one, it would still have had a background score, or you’ve accidentally pressed the mute button!

The importance of background music and sound effects for your explainer video, therefore, cannot be overstated. You may not need a full blown orchestra or classy jazz tones to create the mood, but whether going for a subtle effect, a professional demonstration or simply trying to attract customers, music is a must. Explainer videos have the emotional quotient working for them and music is just going to add more to make the viewers relate to the pain points you are highlighting in your video. Imagine if your favorite video game has no background music or sound effects to back the amazing graphics? Would you play it with the same feel and excitement? Nah! Same is the case with your explainer videos. They need to and should have apt sound effects to make them worth your viewer’s time.

While the focus of explainer videos production is more on passing the desired information and explaining technical and complex procedures easily, it doesn’t mean you’ll be distracting your viewers with the background music. The sound effects and music is not going to take the message away from your explainer, it’s just going to enhance it and turn it more watchable and share-able. Even if your video doesn’t require a background score, it must include some sound effects or else it would be not so good an experience for those who choose to watch it.

Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, what is the fundamental and typical use of explainer videos?

  A. It is used to distill wide-ranging and complex ideas into a viewer-friendly package.

  B. Businesses use them to quickly introduce themselves and their importance.

  C. It is designed as a means to stimulate both auditory and visual senses. 

  D. It helps the customers with their daily life problems with scientific information. 

Đáp án A.

Key words: When, jazz, most popular.

Clue: “In the late 1800’s jazz was just beginning, but not long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular American music”: Jazz mới chỉ ra đời cuối những năm 1800, nhưng không lâu sau thời điểm chuyển giao thế kỷ, nó đã trở thành thứ âm nhạc Mĩ phổ biến nhất. “The turn of the century” là cách nói để chỉ những năm cuối thế kỷ cũ hoặc đầu thế kỷ mới. Nhưng trong tình huống này ta hiểu thời điểm chuyển giao này là của thế kỷ 20 tức là đầu những năm 1900. Vậy đáp án đúng là A. sometime in the early 20^th century.

Đáp án A.

Key words: When, jazz, most popular.

Clue: “In the late 1800’s jazz was just beginning, but not long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular American music”: Jazz mới chỉ ra đời cuối những năm 1800, nhưng không lâu sau thời điểm chuyển giao thế kỷ, nó đã trở thành thứ âm nhạc Mĩ phổ biến nhất. “The turn of the century” là cách nói để chỉ những năm cuối thế kỷ cũ hoặc đầu thế kỷ mới. Nhưng trong tình huống này ta hiểu thời điểm chuyển giao này là của thế kỷ 20 tức là đầu những năm 1900. Vậy đáp án đúng là A. sometime in the early 20^th century.

Đáp án A.

Key words: When, jazz, most popular.

Clue: “In the late 1800’s jazz was just beginning, but not long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular American music”: Jazz mới chỉ ra đời cuối những năm 1800, nhưng không lâu sau thời điểm chuyển giao thế kỷ, nó đã trở thành thứ âm nhạc Mĩ phổ biến nhất. “The turn of the century” là cách nói để chỉ những năm cuối thế kỷ cũ hoặc đầu thế kỷ mới. Nhưng trong tình huống này ta hiểu thời điểm chuyển giao này là của thế kỷ 20 tức là đầu những năm 1900. Vậy đáp án đúng là A. sometime in the early 20^th century.

Đáp án B

Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu

Giải thích:

Ý chính của đoạn cuối cùng là gì?

  A. Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu về lão hóa đã kiểm soát quá trình lão hóa.

  B. Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu về lão hóa đang làm việc chăm chỉ để giúp mọi người sống lâu hơn và khỏe mạnh hơn.

  C. Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu về lão hóa đang cố gắng mang lại cho con người một cuộc sống vĩnh cửu.

  D. Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu về lão hóa hiện có thể làm chậm quá trình lão hóa.

Thông tin: They are trying to discover how this clock works so that they can slow down the process. This could give man a longer life and a great number of productive years.

Tạm dịch: Họ đang nỗ lực tìm ra cách mà chiếc đồng hồ này hoạt động để có thể làm chậm đi quá trình này. Điều này có thể giúp cho con người sống lâu hơn và có được những năm tháng đóng góp nhiều hơn.