The phrase “impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.........
A. prohibit
B. affect
C. vary
D. improve
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.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is really great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some culture, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also convey certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
Question 39. The phrase “impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.........
A. prohibit
B. affect
C. vary
D. improve
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.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is really great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some culture, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also convey certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
The phrase “impinge upon”- in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning______.
A. prohibit
B. affect
C. vary
D. improve
Đáp án B
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
A. prohibit (v): cấm, ngăn cản.
B. affect (v): tác động.
C. vary (v): biến đổi.
D. improve (v): tiến bộ, cải thiện.
(to) impinge upon sbd/smt: tác động, ảnh hưởng đến ai/cái gì = B. affect (v): tác động.
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 following questions.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as. For example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codiíication of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
The phrase “ impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. prohibit
B. intrude
C. vary
D. improve
Đáp án là B
impinge upon = intrude: đụng chạm, can thiệp Các từ còn lại: prohibit:cấm; vary: đa dạng; improve: nâng cao
Choose the correct options (A, B, or C) for each of the following questions.
The phrase “in the black” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______?
A. unlucky
B. profitable
C. dressed in black
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: In the black = dressed in black (mặc đồ đen)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
According to scientists, it is possible that another Ice Age will soon be upon us.
A. in the near future
B. undoubtedly
C. some day
D. now
Đáp án là A. soon: sớm, tương lai gần = in the near future
Nghĩa các từ còn lại: undoubtedly: một cách không nghi ngờ; some day: vào ngày nào đó; now: bây giờ X/
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is really great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some culture, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also convey certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
The phrase “impinge upon”- in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning______.
A. prohibit
B. affect
C. vary
D. improve
Đáp án B
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
A. prohibit (v): cấm, ngăn cản.
B. affect (v): tác động.
C. vary (v): biến đổi.
D. improve (v): tiến bộ, cải thiện.
(to) impinge upon sbd/smt: tác động, ảnh hưởng đến ai/cái gì = B. affect (v): tác động.
The phrase "get there" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. arrive at an intended place with difficulty
B. achieve your aim with hard work
C. have the things you have long desired
D. receive a school or college degree
Đáp án B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích:
get there: đạt được mục đích, hoàn thành công việc
A. đến một nơi đã dự định với khó khăn
B. đạt được mục tiêu bằng cách làm việc chăm chỉ
C. có những điều bạn đã mong muốn từ lâu
D. nhận được bằng trung học hoặc đại học
Thông tin: The confidence you have in other areas – from being able to drive a car, perhaps – means that if you can’t, say, build a chair instantly, you don’t, like a child, want to destroy your first pathetic attempts. Maturity tells you that you will, with application, eventually get there.
Tạm dịch: Sự tự tin bạn có trong các lĩnh vực khác – có lẽ từ việc có thể lái xe một chiếc xe - có nghĩa là nếu bạn không thể, nói rằng, xây dựng một chiếc ghế ngay lập tức, bạn không muốn phá huỷ nỗ lực thảm hại đầu tiên của bạn giống như một đứa trẻ. Sự trưởng thành nói với bạn rằng bạn sẽ, với sự chăm chỉ, cuối cùng bạn sẽ đạt được điều đó.
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 following questions from 36 to 42.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver's cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
The phrase "impinge upon" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. prohibit
B. affect
C. vary
D. improve
Đáp án B
Cụm “impinge upon” trong đoạn 1 gần nghĩa nhất với _______
A. ngăn cấm B. tác động C. thay đổi D. cải thiện
(to) impinge upon: tác động = (to) affect
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
The phrase “impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________
A. prohibit
B. intrude
C. vary
D. improve
Đáp án : B
Intrude = xâm nhập vào, xen vào ≈ impinge upon something