HOW WELL DO YOU SLEEP?

Do you need complete silence to sleep well at night? While some people can sleep through a great deal of noise, others are woken up by the (9) …………… sound. It appears that as we sleep, our brains produce rapid pulses, or waves, called ‘sleep spindles’. Research has (10) …………… that our ability to sleep soundly may (11) …………… on the number of sleep spindles we produce.

Scientists conducted a three-day study on 12 volunteers, all of whom (12) …………… themselves as good sleepers. On the first night, the scientists (13) …………… the volunteers sleep in silence. On the following nights, however, they were subjected to various noises, ranging from the sound of a (14) …………… tap to jet engine roars.

Measurements of brain activity showed that the participants who reacted least to the noise were the ones who produced more sleep spindles, (15) …………… on the quiet night. It is hoped that this discovery will (16) …………… to new ways to help people who have difficulty sleeping.

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 When making a cake, it is important to follow the method closely to ensure it turns out well. A. method

B. turns out

C. important

D. making
 While some people may doubt the potential of the modern city, I am believing that it holds great opportunities for growth and development.

A. for growth

B. am believing

C. may doubt

D. modern city
 Although some areas of the modern city may seem liveably, we should consider various factors like transportation, green spaces, and community facilities to ensure a truly comfortable  environment.

A. facilities

B. transportation

C. liveably

D. facilities
 Despite the progress, it is important to carefully consider the environmental impact of the modern city and ensure it becomes harmoniously with nature.

A. modern B. Despite C. carefully D. harmoniously 
You shouldn't smoke at the nursing home because smoking is prohibited.

A. because B. shouldn't C. nursing home D. prohibited

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 from 5 to 9.

In the past, people bought goods using (5) _______. They rarely borrowed money from financial institutions and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted.

Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods. To begin with, some people pay for things by cheque, (6) ______ others prefer monthly installments rather than paying the whole amount at once. Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit cards. (7) _______, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card. Apart from the fact that credit cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give discounts on certain products.

On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous. In the long run, consumers find that they can’t (8) _______ without their credit cards and constantly rely on them, as they are “easy money”. As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more than they should end up not being able to (9) _______. So they end up in debt and have difficulty in paying it back.

Điền ô số 7

A. Last but not least 

B. Every now and then

C. One by one 

D. By and large 

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 from 5 to 9.

In the past, people bought goods using (5) _______. They rarely borrowed money from financial institutions and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted.

Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods. To begin with, some people pay for things by cheque, (6) ______ others prefer monthly installments rather than paying the whole amount at once. Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit cards. (7) _______, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card. Apart from the fact that credit cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give discounts on certain products.

On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous. In the long run, consumers find that they can’t (8) _______ without their credit cards and constantly rely on them, as they are “easy money”. As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more than they should end up not being able to (9) _______. So they end up in debt and have difficulty in paying it back.

Điền ô số 8

A. be 

B. make 

C. do 

D. go 

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 from 5 to 9.

In the past, people bought goods using (5) _______. They rarely borrowed money from financial institutions and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted.

Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods. To begin with, some people pay for things by cheque, (6) ______ others prefer monthly installments rather than paying the whole amount at once. Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit cards. (7) _______, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card. Apart from the fact that credit cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give discounts on certain products.

On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous. In the long run, consumers find that they can’t (8) _______ without their credit cards and constantly rely on them, as they are “easy money”. As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more than they should end up not being able to (9) _______. So they end up in debt and have difficulty in paying it back.

Điền ô số 5

A. cash 

B. currency 

C. change 

D. notes 

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 from 5 to 9.

In the past, people bought goods using (5) _______. They rarely borrowed money from financial institutions and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted.

Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods. To begin with, some people pay for things by cheque, (6) ______ others prefer monthly installments rather than paying the whole amount at once. Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit cards. (7) _______, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card. Apart from the fact that credit cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give discounts on certain products.

On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous. In the long run, consumers find that they can’t (8) _______ without their credit cards and constantly rely on them, as they are “easy money”. As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more than they should end up not being able to (9) _______. So they end up in debt and have difficulty in paying it back.

Điền ô số 6

A. when 

B. while 

C. why 

D. what 

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 from 5 to 9.

In the past, people bought goods using (5) _______. They rarely borrowed money from financial institutions and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted.

Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods. To begin with, some people pay for things by cheque, (6) ______ others prefer monthly installments rather than paying the whole amount at once. Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit cards. (7) _______, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card. Apart from the fact that credit cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give discounts on certain products.

On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous. In the long run, consumers find that they can’t (8) _______ without their credit cards and constantly rely on them, as they are “easy money”. As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more than they should end up not being able to (9) _______. So they end up in debt and have difficulty in paying it back.

Điền ô số 9

A. do business 

B. do their best 

C. make matters worse 

D. make ends meet 

Every year, students from many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children. Others are teenagers. Many are adults some learn at school, others study by themselves. Why do all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer that question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language, mathematics..., and English. Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are in English at college or university. Other people learn English for their hobby because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English or listen to English songs.

1. Who want to learn English? ......................................................................................................................................

2. Why do many adults learn English? ......................................................................................................................................

3. Why do many boys and girls learn English at school? ..............................................................................................................

4. Do you like learning English?........................................................................................................................................