Part 7: Read the following passage and decide if the statements that follow TRUE or FALSE. (1.0 m)
Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a special day to celebr a person, Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet.
Earth Day was born on April 22,1970, in San Francisco, California. It is now the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Every year, many countries around the world join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. On Earth Day, people celebrate by doing things that help to protect the environment. Some things people do to help the Earth are: turn off the lights to conserve energy, plant trees, recycle, and pick up garbage in their communities.
You don't have to wait for Earth Day though, you can help the environment every day!
1. The first Earth Day was celebrated around the world. _____
2. Earth Day is a day to take care of our planet, Earth. _____
3. Every year, only a few countries celebrate Earth Day. _____
4. Turning lights off is a way to save energy. _____
(39 – 43). Read the passage below and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False.
Many people now think that teachers give students too much homework. They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to students. The result is that students have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.
Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much better position than a student who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children’s homework.
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children!
39. Many parents would like their children to have less homework.
40. Parents think that students should do a lot of work in their leisure time at home.
41. A lot of homework has not been planned properly, according to many
42. Only a small number of people think that homework is fair.
43. Teachers suggest parents should teach their own children at home.
IV. WRITING
(44 – 46). Choose the sentence (a, b, c or d) that is almost the same in meaning as the sentence given.
44. ‘I’m leaving here for Hue tomorrow,’ Hoa said.
a. Hoa said that she is leaving there for Hue the day after.
b. Hoa said that she was leaving there for Hue the day after.
c. Hoa said that she would leave there for Hue the day aftey.
d. Hoa said that she would leave here for Hue the day after.
45. It’s no use reading that book.
a. You should read that book.
b. That book has not been used.
c. You shouldn’t use that book for reading.
d. That book is not worth reading.
46. I don’t really want to spend my vacations in France.
a. I would rather not spend my vacations in France.
b. I would like to spend my vacations in France.
c. I don’t often spend my vacations in France.
d. I prefer spending my vacations in France.
(47-50). Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.
47. He will only phone if he changes his mind.
He won’t ______________________
48. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.
The last time ___________________
49. ‘Please sit down,’ the teacher said to his students.
The teacher _________________________________________________
50. He is too short to play basketball.
He’s so _____________________________________________________
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The coronavirus is a kind of virus. Viruses are tiny germs that are so small that you can't see them. They are so (31)_______ that they can float through the air in tiny drops of water, and they can sit on your skin without you feeling them. If some of these germs get inside you, they can use your body to make more germs, and that can make you ill.
There are lots of different sorts (32)_______ coronaviruses and some of them infect people. If you have been infected with one of these coronaviruses, all you probably (33)_______ was a snotty nose or a cough.
But when this completely new coronavirus germ gets inside a human body, it causes (34)_______ illness called COVID-19. When people talk about "catching the coronavirus", they are talking about this illness. Because this coronavirus is new, scientists don't know everything about it yet. But they think that there are two main (35)_______ that people can catch it.
Câu 31.A. big B. heavy C. light D. small
Câu 32.A. for B. about C. of D. with
Câu 33.A. made B. caught C. had D. took
Câu 34.A. a B. 0 C. an D. the
Câu 35.A. behaviours B. habits C. ways D. roads
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.
Last week, I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the world, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really useful activity such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers.
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of 20,000 over two years, grants are available. A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help.
“I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people”, as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. “You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don’t like. During the summer holidays my mother couldn’t believe how much less I argued with my sister.”
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work.
Câu 36. What does the word "they" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. exams B. students C. difficulties D. rivers
Câu 37. What is the percentage of British students at Atlantic College?
A. 25% B. 75% C. 50% D. 20%
Câu 38. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. Describe the activities the students do in their free time.
B. Give an opinion about a particular student.
C. Describe his own experience of education.
D. Give an opinion about a special type of education.
Câu 39. Why does Barbara admire Atlantic College?
A. Students can receive government help.
B. The students come from many different social backgrounds and countries.
C. The college uses effective methods.
D. The college has tried to encourage international understanding among young people.
Câu 40. Which activity is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Taking care of people with learning difficulties.
B. Helping on the farm.
C. Going boating in rivers.
D. Checking for pollution in rivers.
giúp và chỉ chỗ có trong đoạn văn của b2 vs ạ, mình cảm ơn
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Do you feel depressed? Do you and your brothers or sisters seem to argue all the time and you don’t understand why? Does your brother or sister (19)_________you or is everything around you not what it should be?
Statistics show that there are times in every family (20)_________things just get out of control. It’s nobody’s fault, but it’s everybody’s responsibility. At times like that, Family Helpline can help. We care about families and we want to help you (21)_________your family work again. Our counsellors deal with people just like you all the time. We are not always (22)_________, but we do help many families to live together again in peace.
Our assistants help you to stop accusing each other of causing the problem. You all want to find a (23)_________, and sometimes talking to someone outside the family can make a difference. So if you need us, call 2222-3489. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Question 19.
A.encourage B.excite C.accuse D.annoy
Question 20.
A.which B.while C.where D.when
Question 21.
A.allow B.assist C.let D.make
Question 22.
A.logical B.valuable C.available D.successful
Question 23.
A.conclusion B.method C.solution D.result
Read the following passage and mark letters A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank.
E-learning is a form of learning, using electronic means, primarily e-mail and the Internet. The teacher’s role in online learning is mainly that of a facilitator. There is less direct teacher-to-student interaction than (1)______ found in the classroom. Learning is largely self-motivated, and the student bears more individual responsibility to manage time and complete tasks within the given time frame. (2)______, some students learn less effectively through this method and do not have the required self-discipline to learn via the Internet. Although E-learning provides a (3)______of advantages for users, significant disadvantages also exist for students. Additionally, the effectiveness of E-learning also fluctuates based on an individual’s learning style and behavior type. Further, their learning styles may differ and they may not be able to comprehend the given information without further explanation from a teacher. E-learning does not have a way of ensuring that the students are really learning the material. E-learning also does not accommodate the different learning styles of the students.
Câu 14: A. normally B. entirely C. heavily D. hardly
Câu 15: A. Therefore B. Consequently C. Moreover D. However
Câu 16: A. number B. majority C. couple D. bit
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Pronouncing a language is a skill. Every normal person is an expert in the skill of pronouncing his own language; but few people are even moderately proficient at pronouncing foreign languages. There are many reasons for this, some obvious, some perhaps not so obvious. But I suggest that the fundamental reason why people in general donot speak foreign languages very well is that they fail to grasp the true nature of the problem of learning to pronounce, and consequently never set about tackling it in the right way. Too many people fail to realize that pronouncing a foreign language is a skill – one that needs careful training of a special kind, and one that cannot be acquired by just leaving it to take care of itself. I think even teachers of languages, while recognizing the importance of a good accent, tend to neglect, in their practical teaching, the branch of study concerned with speaking the language. So the first point I want to make is that English pronunciation must be taught; the teacher should be prepared to devote some of the lesson time to this, and should get the student to feel that here is a matter worthy of receiving his close attention. So, there should be occasions when other aspects of English, such as grammar or spelling, are allowed for the moment to take second place.
Question 28. The writer argues that going about the problem of pronunciation in the wrong way is________.
A.a consequence of not grasping the problem correctly
B.not an obvious cause of speaking poorly
C.an obvious cause of not grasping the problem correctly.
D.a fundamental consequence of not speaking well
Question 29. The underlined word “aspects” in the passage probably means________.
A.sentences B.words C.pronunciation D.parts
Question 30. The best way of learning to speak a foreign language, he suggests, is by_________.
A.taking on systematic work
B.picking it up naturally as a child
C.not concentrating much on pronunciation
D.learning from a native speaker
Question 31. The underlined word “one” in the passage refers to_________.
A.special kind B.skill C.careful training D.itself
Question 32. What does the writer actually say about pronouncing foreign
languages?
A.No one is really an expert in the skill.
B.Only a few people are really proficient.
C.There are a lot of people who are moderately proficient.
D.There aren’t many people who are even fairly good.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer shee correct answer for each of the questions from 36 to 40. Being fluent in more than one language has numerous advantages that extend beyond communication. Multilingualism offers cognitive, social, and professional benefits, making it a valuable skill in today's interconnected world. One of the cognitive benefits of multilingualism is improved memory and attention. Learning and switching between different languages exercises the brain, enhancing its ability to remember and process information. Multilingual individuals often display better problem-solving skills and increased mental flexibility. In terms of social benefits, being multilingual allows for better cross-cultural understanding and empathy. Language is closely tied to culture, and by speaking multiple languages, individuals gain insights into different cultural perspectives. This promotes tolerance, open-mindedness, and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Professionally, being multilingual opens up a world of opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, employers value individuals who can communicate effectively with international partners and clients. Multilingual employees are often sought after in industries such as tourism, diplomacy, and international business. Moreover, learning multiple languages can boost academic performance. Research has shown that multilingual students tend to have better problem-solving skills, enhanced creativity, and improved overall academic achievement. While learning multiple languages requires dedication and effort, the benefits are well worth it. It not only broadens one's horizons but also contributes to personal growth and understanding of the world. Question 36: Which could be the best title for the passage? A. How to Become Multilingual B. The Benefits of Multilingualism C. Multilingualism in the Globalized Job Market D. The Cognitive Benefits of Multilingualism Question 37: The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to A. advantage B. multilingualism C. language Question 38: What cognitive advantage does multilingualism offer? A. Improved physical fitness C. Enhanced memory and attention D. communication A. tourism and diplomacy C. technology and diplomacy B. Greater musical abilities D. Increased creativity and artistic skills Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that multilingual individuals are in high demand in the professional fields of B. international business and law D. education and healthcare Question 40: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Being multilingual does not bring people a lot of job opportunities. B. Multilingual individuals often show increased physical flexibility. C. Multilingualism fosters cross-cultural understanding and empathy. D. It needs little effort and dedication to learn multiple languages. three
[PASSAGE 1] READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D TO INDICATE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EACH OF THE QUESTIONS.
Any list of the greatest thinkers in history contains the name of the brilliant German physicist Albert Einstein. His theories of relativity led to entirely new ways of thinking about time, space, matter, energy, and gravity. Einstein's work led to such scientific advances as the control of atomic energy, even television as a practical application of Einstein's work. In 1902, Einstein became an examiner in the Swiss patent office at Bern. In 1905, at age 26, he published the first of five major research papers. The first one provided a theory explaining Brownian movement, the zig¬zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension. The second paper laid the foundation for the photon, or quantum, theory of light. In it, he proposed that light is composed of separate packets of energy, called quanta or photons, that have some of the properties of particles and some of the properties of waves. A third paper contained the "special theory of relativity" which showed that time and motion are relative to the observer if the speed of light is constant and the natural laws are the same everywhere in the universe. The fourth paper was a mathematical addition to the special theory of relativity. Here Einstein presented his famous formula, E = m(cc), known as the energy-mass equivalence. In 1916, Einstein published his general theory of relativity. In it, he proposed that gravity is not a force, but a curve in the space-time continuum, created by the presence of mass. Einstein spoke out frequently against nationalism, the exalting of one nation above all others. He opposed war and violence and supported Zionism, the movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. When the Nazis came to power in 1933, they denounced his ideas. He then moved to the United States. In 1939, Einstein learned that two German chemists had split the uranium atom. Einstein wrote to President Franklin d. Roosevelt warning him that this scientific knowledge could lead to Germany developing an atomic bomb. He suggested the United States begin its own atomic bomb research.
Question 1: Einstein's primary work was in the area of
A. chemistry B. biology C. physics D. engineering
Question 2: Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as a practical application of Einstein's discoveries?
A. Radio B. Automobiles C. Computers D. Television
Question 3: According to the passage, Einstein supported all of the following except
A. the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
B. nationalism
C. atomic bomb research in the United States.
D. the defeat of the Nazis.
Question 4: In which country was Einstein born?
A. Switzerland B. United States C. Germany D. Israel
Question 5: What is the "Brownian movement"?
A. The zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension
B. The emission of electrons from solids when struck by light
C. The motion of photons in the light
D. The basis of the theory of relativity
Question 6: Einstein was a citizen of all of the following countries EXCEPT
A. Belgium B. Germany C. Switzerland D. United States
Question 7: It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels
A. Einstein's work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views.
B. Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history.
C. Einstein's work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications.
D. Einstein's theories have been consistently proven incorrect.
Question 8: According to Einstein's special theory of relativity
A. all properties of matter and energy can be explained in a single mathematical formula.
B. light is composed of separate packets of energy.
C. time and motion are relative to the observer.
D. some solids emit electrons when struck by light.
Question 9: In line 15, the word "exalting" most nearly means
A. elevation B. criticism C. support D. elimination
Question 10: According to Einstein, light is composed of separate packets of energy called
A. electrons B. photoelectrons C. quanta D. gamma rays
[PASSAGE 2] READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D TO INDICATE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EACH OF THE QUESTIONS.
The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart without a hitch. The score is determined by how well you read lines of letters of different sizes from 20 feet away. But being able to read the bottom line on the eye chart does not approximate perfection as far as other species are concerned. Most birds would consider us very visually handicapped. The hawk, for instance, has such sharp eyes that it can spot a dime on the sidewalk while perched on top of the Empire State Building. It can make fine visual distinctions because it is blessed with one million cones per square millimetre in its retina. And in water, humans are farsighted, while the kingfisher, swooping down to spearfish, can see well in both the air and water because it is endowed with two foveae - areas of the eye, consisting mostly of cones, that provide visual distinctions. One fovea permits the bird, while in the air, to scan the water below with one eye at a time. This is called monocular vision. Once it hits the water, the other fovea joins in, allowing the kingfisher to focus both eyes, like binoculars, on its prey at the same time. A frog's vision is distinguished by its ability to perceive things as a constant motion picture. Known as "bug detectors", a highly developed set of cells in a frog's eyes responds mainly to moving objects. So, it is said that a frog sitting in a field of dead bugs wouldn't see them as food and would starve.
The bee has a "compound" eye, which is used for navigation. It has 15,000 facets that divide what it sees into a pattern of dots or mosaic. With this kind of vision, the bee sees the sun only as a single dot, a constant point of reference. Thus, the eye is a superb navigational instrument that constantly measures the angle of its line of flight in relation to the sun. A bee's eye also gauges flight speed. And if that is not enough to leave our 20/20 "perfect vision" paling into insignificance, the bee is capable of seeing something we can't - ultraviolet light. Thus, what humans consider to be "perfect vision" is in fact rather limited when we look at other species. However, there is still much to be said for the human eye. Of all the mammals, only humans and some primates can enjoy the pleasures of colour vision.
Question 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. limits of the human eye B. perfect vision
C. different eyes for different uses D. eye variation among different species
Question 2: The word "criterion" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
A. standard B. need C. expectation D. rule
Question 3: The phrase "without a hitch" is closest in meaning to
A. unaided B. without glasses
C. with little hesitation D. easily
Question 4: According to the passage, why might birds and animals consider humans very visually handicapped?
A. humans can't see very well in either air or water
B. human eyes are not as well suited to our needs
C. the main outstanding feature of human eyes is colour vision
D. human eyes can't do what their eyes can do
Question 5: The word "that" in line 8 refers to
A. foveae B. areas of the eye C. cones D. visual distinctions
Question 6: According to the passage, "bug detectors" are useful for
A. navigation B. seeing moving objects
C. avoiding bugs when getting food D. avoiding starvation
Question 7: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true
A. kingfishers have monocular vision
B. bees see patterns of dots
C. hawks eyes consist mostly of cones that can allow it to scan with one eye at a time
D. humans are farsighted in water
Question 8: Where in the passage does the author discuss that eyes are useful for avoiding starvation?
A. lines1-3 B. lines 4-6 C. lines 12-14 D. lines 17-20
Question 9: The phrase "paling into insignificance" is closest in meaning to
A. fading away B. of less importance
C. without coloured light D. being reduced to little importance
Question 10: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. eyes have developed differently in each species
B. bees have the most complex eye
C. humans should not envy what they don't need
D. perfect vision is not perfect
Good luck to you all!
21/03/2021
[1-10] Read the text below and decide which answers best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: (0):D
Early Speech Development
If you're the proud parents of a toddler or preschooler, you are probably (0) ______ of the (1)______ of speech development. It seems almost as though virtually overnight those heart-warming gurgles and coos have (2) _________ into words and, later, into coherent sentences. According to recent research, language development begins much sooner than any of us had ever suspected. It is now (3) ________ believed that babies can hear while they are in the womb and this explains why babies that are only hours old can distinguish between their own mother's voice and the voices of other women.
Language development is grounded in imitation. Babies (4)_________ language by listening to those around them and then copying the sounds and speech (5) __________ that they are exposed to. Most child psychologists are of the (6) _________ that babies respond better to "baby talk" - speech that is (7) ________ pitched and melodious. They stress, however, that baby talk should be spoken in (8) _______ and that a combination of baby talk and normal conversation is the ideal way to promote language development. Some parents worry that their toddler is (9) _________ behind its peers when it comes to speech development. Experts are quick to advise them, however, that these (10) _______ starters will gradually catch up with their more communicative counterparts.
Example 0: A. acquainted B. familiar C. attentive D. aware
Question 1. A. miracle B. sensation C. revelation D. marvel
Question 2. A. converted B. switched C. turned D. adapted
Question 3. A. mutually B. routinely C. normally D. commonly
Question 4. A. obtain B. get C. gain D. acquire
Question 5. A. schemes B. patterns C. models D. designs
Question 6. A. idea B. mind C. concept D. notion
Question 7. A. high B. strong C. shrill D. loud
Question 8. A. moderation B. limitation C. restraint D. measure
Question 9. A. lagging B. lingering C. loitering D. dallying
Question 10. A. late B. belated C. delayed D. slowed
Goodluck!