Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
The Battle of Gettysburg
One of the most important battles of the American Civil War occurred around the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, from July 1 to July 3, 1863. What began as a search for shoes by the Confederate Army quickly escalated into a major battle. As the Confederate soldiers sought new shoes, they unexpectedly encountered Union cavalry stationed west of the town at Willoughby Run, and the battle began. After much fighting and heavy casualties on both sides, the Confederates pushed the Union forces back through the town of Gettysburg, where they regrouped south of the town along the high ground near a cemetery.
Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered General R.S. Ewell to seize the high ground from the
battle - weary Union soldiers "if practical." Ewell hesitated in the attack, giving the Union troops a chance to establish a stronghold along Cemetery Ridge and then bring in reinforcements with artillery. By the time Lee realized Ewell had not attacked, the opportunity had vanished. Other failures by the Confederates included the generals' opposition to the attack plans and a lack of information about Union defense. This combination of errors allowed the Union forces to win a critical victory in the Civil War. By the end, a total of 160,000 men were involved in this fierce and bloody battle.
Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is assumed in the Battle of Gettysburg?
A. 160.000 men were killed.
B. It was a major victory for General Lee.
C. The Union soldiers were led by General Ewell.
D. Both sides had many casualties.
Đáp án D
Dịch nghĩa. Theo bài văn, điều gì có thể suy ra trong trận Gettysburg?
A. 160,000 người bị giết
B. Đó là chiến thắng lớn cho tướng Lee
C. Quân đồng minh được chỉ huy bởi tướng Ewell.
D. Cả hai đều có thương vong.
Giải thích: Thông tin nằm ở “By the end, a total of 160,000 men were involved in this fierce and bloody battle.” – Chỉ nói có 160,000 người bị kéo vào vòng chiến tranh, không hề nói cả 160,000 người đó bị giết chết. Thực tế thì quân của tướng Lee thua nên không phải B và không thể từ việc do dự tấn công mà suy ra tướng Ewell là cầm quân đồng minh được.