Scan the article. When is a good first impression important?
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 30 to 34.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting
judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?
May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?
Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.
Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.
Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.
According to the article, once people form an opinion of you, it is__________.
A. changed automatically
B. impossible to modify it
C. easy to modify it
D. difficult to modify it
Đáp án D.
(Ý trong bài: Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. ==>Một khi những người đó tạo ra một ý tưởng về bạn, thì thường khó có thể thay đổi nó.)
Các đáp khác có nghĩa là:
A. tự động thay đổi
B. không thể sửa đổi nó
C. dễ dàng sửa đổi nó
Frist impression
When we meet a stranger, we create an idea of that person in our mind. We call it first impression.
How do we create first impression of people. Most of time, we see what the person looks like, We look at the person’s physical appearance, such as eyes, hair and height.
A writer, Malcolm Gladwell, did a survey of the leaders of big companies in the United States. He found that a lot of them were tall men. Gladwell says that we choose taller people to be our leaders without knowing it. This is because tall people feel like leaders to us. But not everyone agrees. We don’t always make important decisions based only on out first impression.
Giving people a good impression can be important, like in a job interview. But first impressions are not always true. We often change how we feel about people when we know them better.
Hướng dẫn dịch
Khi chúng ta gặp một người lạ, chúng ta hình thành ý tưởng về người đó trong đầu. Chúng tôi gọi đó là ấn tượng đầu tiên.
Làm thế nào để chúng ta tạo ấn tượng đầu tiên với mọi người. Hầu hết thời gian, chúng tôi xem người đó trông như thế nào, Chúng tôi xem xét ngoại hình của người đó, chẳng hạn như mắt, tóc và chiều cao.
Một nhà văn, Malcolm Gladwell, đã làm một cuộc khảo sát về những người đứng đầu các công ty lớn ở Hoa Kỳ. Anh thấy rằng rất nhiều người trong số họ là những người đàn ông cao lớn. Gladwell nói rằng chúng ta chọn những người cao hơn làm lãnh đạo của mình mà không hề hay biết. Điều này là do những người cao cảm thấy giống như những nhà lãnh đạo đối với chúng tôi. Nhưng không phải ai cũng đồng ý. Không phải lúc nào chúng tôi cũng đưa ra các quyết định quan trọng chỉ dựa trên ấn tượng ban đầu.
Tạo cho mọi người một ấn tượng tốt có thể rất quan trọng, chẳng hạn như trong một cuộc phỏng vấn xin việc. Nhưng ấn tượng đầu tiên không phải lúc nào cũng đúng. Chúng ta thường thay đổi cách chúng ta cảm nhận về mọi người khi chúng ta hiểu rõ hơn về họ.
Skim the article. When do people create a first impression?
a. when they meet someone new
b. when they know someone well
Dịch
Khi nào con người tạo ra ấn tượng đầu tiên?
- Khi mà mình gặp ai đó mới
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 30 to 34.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting
judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?
May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?
Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.
Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.
Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.
The author thinks that people will continue to rely on first impressions because_____.
A. people refuse to change
B. people like to deceive other people
C. it’s human nature
D. it’s easy to change them
Đáp án C.
(Ý trong bài: It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. ==> Nó chỉ là bản chất của con người dựa trên ấn tượng đầu tiên.)
Các đáp án khác có nghĩa là:
A. mọi người từ chối thay đổi
B. mọi người thích đánh lừa người khác
D. thật dễ để thay đổi họ
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 30 to 34.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting
judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?
May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?
Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.
Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.
Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.
What is the passage mainly about?
A. the first impression has a great effect on people
B. how people form first impression
C. how to judge a book
D. the first impression give people a better job.
Đáp án A.
Phù hợp về nghĩa. (Ấn tượng đầu tiên có ảnh hưởng lớn tới mọi người.)
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 30 to 34.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting
judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?
May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?
Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.
Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.
Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.
The phrase “to be wired" in paragraph 1 means_________.
A. to be connected
B. to be changed
C. to be charged
D. to be installed
Đáp án A.
Ta có: to be wired: được kết nối
(Ý trong bài: The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. ==> Bộ não con người dường như được kết nối theo cách mà chúng ta đưa ra những đánh giá rất mạnh mẽ, lâu dài về những người chúng ta gặp trong vòng 30 giây đầu tiên.)
Xét 4 đáp án ta có:
A. to be connected: được kết nối
B. to be electrified: được điện khí hóa
C. to be charged: được tính phí
D. to be installed: được lắp đặt
=> to be wired = to be designed
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 30 to 34.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS
We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting
judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?
May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?
Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.
Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.
Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.
The word “it” in paragraph 3 means _________.
A. a good feeling
B. a first impression
C. an influence
D. an idea of you
When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview. In order to make a good impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for the interview carefully. Punctuation is very necessary. You should arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time to relax and keep calm before the interview. You should be well - dressed. Don’t wear a skirt which is too short or jean. You also need to plan what you are going to say. You have to answer a lot of questions about your education and experience. You may be asked many things about yourself, and especially about the reason why you decide to apply for the job. You can ask the interviewer about the salary you expect, the position you are applying and the duties you have to do in the job. You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to work for.
46. When you apply for a job ____.
A. job interview is not important
B. don’t make any good impression
C. preparation is not necessary.
D. interview is important for you to prepare
47. What about punctuation?
A. Being late is all right
B. You should arrive early enough to relax
C. Punctuation is not necessary
D. If you are late the interviewer will wait.
48. What about clothes?
A. You can wear whatever you like.
B. Jeans are suggested
C. You should be well – dressed
D. A short skirt makes you more attractive
49. You may be asked about ____.
A. your study
B. your experience
C. the reason why you are interested in the job
D. all are correct
50. You can ask the interviewer about ____.
A. the salary, position and duties
B. the salary, position and his age
C. the salary, the interviewer's family and his duties
D. the salary and the interviewer’s education.
46. When you apply for a job ____.
A. job interview is not important
B. don’t make any good impression
C. preparation is not necessary.
D. interview is important for you to prepare
47. What about punctuation?
A. Being late is all right
B. You should arrive early enough to relax
C. Punctuation is not necessary
D. If you are late the interviewer will wait.
48. What about clothes?
A. You can wear whatever you like.
B. Jeans are suggested
C. You should be well – dressed
D. A short skirt makes you more attractive
49. You may be asked about ____.
A. your study
B. your experience
C. the reason why you are interested in the job
D. all are correct
50. You can ask the interviewer about ____.
A. the salary, position and duties
B. the salary, position and his age
C. the salary, the interviewer's family and his duties
D. the salary and the interviewer’s education.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
Why do people often get uptight and worried before meeting someone for the first time? It is often said that (31)______a good first impression is very important, and according to recent studies, it appears that there is something to it. In his book, Blink, author Malcolm Gladwell says that we form an opinion of someone in the first 2 seconds after meeting them. In other words, if Gladwell is right, most of us pass (32)______on people we meet almost immediately. It makes (33)______that we create a better first impression when we‟re friendly. A warm smile can really make a difference.
And then if we have interests (34)______common, the other person may feel they want to get t know us. However, when we meet someone from abroad who (35)______a foreign language, there‟s no need we have to keep our distance from them. If we decided to take the trouble to communicate, we might make a new friend.
Điền ô số 31
A. doing
B. making
C. passing
D. having
Đáp án B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu, cụm từ
Giải thích:
To make an impression: tạo ấn tượng
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
Why do people often get uptight and worried before meeting someone for the first time? It is often said that (31)______a good first impression is very important, and according to recent studies, it appears that there is something to it. In his book, Blink, author Malcolm Gladwell says that we form an opinion of someone in the first 2 seconds after meeting them. In other words, if Gladwell is right, most of us pass (32)______on people we meet almost immediately. It makes (33)______that we create a better first impression when we‟re friendly. A warm smile can really make a difference.
And then if we have interests (34)______common, the other person may feel they want to get t know us. However, when we meet someone from abroad who (35)______a foreign language, there‟s no need we have to keep our distance from them. If we decided to take the trouble to communicate, we might make a new friend.
Điền ô số 33
A. logic
B. sense
C. interest
D. friends
Đáp án B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu, cụm từ
Giải thích:
To make sense: có lý, có ý nghĩa, hợp lý