(31 – 40) Read the passage and fill each blank space with ONE appropriate word (2.0 pts.) Reading is good (31)_________________ us. In fact, there is plenty of evidence that reading for pleasure is more than just another leisure pursuit – it actually improves our our mental and physical (32)_______________. Reading extended texts (33)______________ as novels or biographies, which requires intense concentration for a considerable period of time, helps to lengthen attention spans in children and improves (34)______________ ability to think clearly. However, experts say (35)______________ is essential to acquire the habit of reading extensively (36)______________ a small child, while the brain is still developing. Reading can undoubtedly (37)_______________ beneficial to our mental well – being. Reading not (38)_____________ helps combat feelings of loneliness, it also allows people to relax and forget their problems for (39)________________ while. The concentration required during the act of reading seems to ease muscle tension and slow the heart rate. Researchers have found that just six minutes of reading can reduce stress levels by as (40) __________________ as two – thirds.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Som...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That is ___ (29)___ interesting point of view worth further ___ (30)___. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we can ___ (31)___ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information
Điền ô 31
A. digest
B. inhale
C. breathe
D. eat
Chọn A
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
A. digest (v): tiêu hóa
B. inhale (v): nuốt
C. breathe (v): thở
D. eat (v): ăn
Not only that, we can (31) digest vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time.
Tạm dịch: Không chỉ vậy, chúng ta có thể tiếp thu lượng lớn thông tin thông qua việc đọc trong một thời gian rất ngắn.
Dịch đoạn văn:
Nếu bạn muốn chuẩn bị bản thân để có thành tích tuyệt vời và có nhiều đóng góp cho việc học hoặc công việc của bạn, hãy thử đọc nhiều sách lên. Chọn một số quyển sách nhiều thông tin thú vị và tìm kiếm các tài liệu được nghiên cứu kỹ có thể giúp bạn phát triển.
Chúng ta nên khuyến khích trẻ đọc nhiều sách hơn và dành ít thời gian xem TV đi. Một số người đã nhận xét rằng điều này không nhất quán. "Tại sao văn bản viết lại là cách vượt trội để có được thông tin hơn so với TV?" Đó là một quan điểm thú vị đáng để tìm hiểu thêm. Đọc là một kỹ năng được yêu cầu, đòi hỏi nhiều hơn so với xem TV. Không có công việc nào đòi hỏi một người có thể xem TV nhưng đọc là một phần không thể thiếu trong nhiều công việc. Văn bản viết là một cách giao tiếp vô cùng linh hoạt và hiệu quả. Bạn có thể viết một cái gì đó và trong thời gian ngắn, nó có thể được truyền đạt tới nhiều người khác nhau. Không chỉ vậy, chúng ta có thể tiếp thu lượng lớn thông tin thông qua việc đọc trong một thời gian rất ngắn. Một người đọc tốt có thể có được nhiều thông tin hơn khi đọc trong hai giờ so với người xem TV có thể có được trong cả ngày. Bạn có thể nhanh chóng có được nhiều thông tin vì bạn là người đọc nhanh với kỹ năng hiểu tốt. Nó sẽ giúp bạn tiết kiệm rất nhiều thời gian và bạn sẽ có thể tiếp thu được lượng thông tin khổng lồ
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Som...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That is ___ (29)___ interesting point of view worth further ___ (30)___. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we can ___ (31)___ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information
Điền ô 30
A. exploration
B. explore
C. explorer
D. explorative
Chọn A
Kiến thức: Từ loại
Giải thích:
A. exploration (n): sự nghiên cứu
B. explore (v): khám phá, nghiên cứu
C. explorer (n): người thám hiểm
D. explorative (a): có tính cách thám hiểm
“further” là tính từ so sánh hơn của tính từ “far”, do đó sau nó ta cần một danh từ.
That is an interesting point of view worth further (30) exploration.
Tạm dịch: Đó là một quan điểm thú vị đáng để nghiên cứu thêm
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31. If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow. We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. S...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That is ___ (29)___ interesting point of view worth further ___ (30)___. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we can ___ (31)___ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information
Điền ô 27
A. gain
B. gather
C. collect
D. contribute
Chọn D
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
A. gain (v): đạt được
B. gather (v): tụ tập
C. collect (v): thu thập
D. contribute to (v): đóng góp vào
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (27) contribute to your education or your work, try reading more books.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Som...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That is ___ (29)___ interesting point of view worth further ___ (30)___. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we can ___ (31)___ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information
Điền ô 28
A. Make
B. Pick
C. Set
D. Take
Chọn B
Kiến thức: Phrasal verbs
Giải thích:
A. Make up: trang điểm, tạo dựng
B. Pick up: lựa chọn
C. Set up: chuẩn bị
D. Take up: bắt đầu một thói quen mới
(28) Pick up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
Tạm dịch: Chọn một số quyển sách nhiều thông tin thú vị và tìm kiếm các tài liệu được nghiên cứu kỹ có thể giúp bạn phát triển
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31. If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow. We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. S...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ___ (27)___ to your education or your work, try reading more books. ___ (28)___ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That is ___ (29)___ interesting point of view worth further ___ (30)___. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we can ___ (31)___ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information
Điền ô 29
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Chọn B
Kiến thức: Mạo từ
Giải thích:
point of view: quan điểm => danh từ đếm được số ít, trước nó là tính từ bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm “interesting” => dùng mạo từ “an”
(29) an interesting point of view
Tạm dịch: một quan điểm thú vị
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C. Reading
I. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a correct word
covers attractions southern north city
Los Angeles is the second largest (1)___ in the Us and the largest in California, with about 9 milion people. Its area (2)___ 34000 square miles in the (3)___ part of the state on the Pacific coast, and is connected by the wowld's road system. The city is famous for Hollywood Bowl and Beverly Hills and its tourists (4)___ inclur Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywoo...
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C. Reading
I. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a correct word
covers attractions southern north city
Los Angeles is the second largest (1)___ in the Us and the largest in California, with about 9 milion people. Its area (2)___ 34000 square miles in the (3)___ part of the state on the Pacific coast, and is connected by the wowld's road system. The city is famous for Hollywood Bowl and Beverly Hills and its tourists (4)___ inclur Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Bowl, Universal Pictures and Rodeo Drive
1. north city
2. covers
3. southern
4. attractions
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*Part 2: Read the passage and fill each blank with a word from the box. There is one extra word. include in destinations at fantastically of Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor (1) …………………. and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indu...
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*Part 2: Read the passage and fill each blank with a word from the box. There is one extra word.
include in destinations at fantastically of |
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor (1) …………………. and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indulgence. The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and (2) …………………. scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind (3) …………………. adventure; but Queenstown is just as well-known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich (4) …………………. the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuring gold rush town was named Queenstown because ‘it…was fit for Queen Victoria’. Adventure activities (5) …………………. snow sports, bungy jumping, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting. Indulgent experiences include exceptional food and wine, lake cruises, spa treatments, boutique shopping and leisurely games of golf.
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor (1) ……destinations………. and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indulgence. The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and (2) ………
fantastically…………. scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind (3) ………of…………. adventure; but Queenstown is just as well-known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich (4) ……at……………. the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuring gold rush town was named Queenstown because ‘it…was fit for Queen Victoria’. Adventure activities (5) ……include……………. snow sports, bungy jumping, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting. Indulgent experiences include exceptional food and wine, lake cruises, spa treatments, boutique shopping and leisurely games of golf.
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*Part 2: Read the passage and fill each blank with a word from the box. There is one extra word.
include in destinations at fantastically of |
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor (1) ………… destinations ………. and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indulgence. The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and (2) …………fantastically ………. scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind (3) …………of………. adventure; but Queenstown is just as well-known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich (4) …………at………. the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuring gold rush town was named Queenstown because ‘it…was fit for Queen Victoria’. Adventure activities (5) …………include………. snow sports, bungy jumping, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting. Indulgent experiences include exceptional food and wine, lake cruises, spa treatments, boutique shopping and leisurely games of golf.
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*Part 2: Read the passage and fill each blank with a word from the box. There is one extra word.
include in destinations at fantastically of |
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor (1) …destinations…. and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indulgence. The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and (2) …fantastically…. scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind (3) …of…. adventure; but Queenstown is just as well-known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich (4) …at…. the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuring gold rush town was named Queenstown because ‘it…was fit for Queen Victoria’. Adventure activities (5) …include…. snow sports, bungy jumping, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting. Indulgent experiences include exceptional food and wine, lake cruises, spa treatments, boutique shopping and leisurely games of golf.
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Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.The secret of a good interview is prepa...
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Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31
The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.
The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?
Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.
A. make
B. do
C. perform
D. have
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.The secret of a good interview is prepa...
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Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31
The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.
The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?
Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.
A. easy
B. possible
C. likely
D. probable