At the end of the semester, students are required to write a _________ on what they have learned and what can be improved.
A. reflect B. reflection C. reflective D. reflector
One of the ways we assess students on this course is to give them a level related to the Common European Framework (CEFR). This framework is now being used in 16 universities in Vietnam. The goal of this course is for students to reach at least B1 or B2 if you want to progress to IELTS (see attachment below). This means you are an independent user of English. You are assessed throughout the course in every lesson and you will be required to produce an e-portfolio showing your best work (a website). I will explain how to do this later in the course. For now, you should start to keep a journal of your learning here. This should reflect what you have learned. Please write about your reflections on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Feelings about what you have learned today The role of the CRC and Vietnam Something new and interesting that you learned today and that you didn't know before. Please write150-200 words and check your work BEFORE you turn it in.
mong cac ban giup minh mai minh co bai thi
*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 24 to 30. Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France. They are there for three months as part of a living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French families and attending a French school. Most of the students have taken French language classes for 3 or 4 years and are finally getting an opportunity to use their French. Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too. Students have been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. “They won’t leave anything on their plate,” says Vanessa Athol. “They aren’t wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful with waste when returning to the United States. The group’s chaperone, Mrs. Smith, has been pleased with the students’ acquisition of language. “Even the most timid are trying their best to speak. The students are learning a lot. I’m very impressed,” she said. Mrs. Smith added that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students are forced to speak French. “We are all very grateful to the French families who are hosting us.” The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to leam about American culture. Both groups will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay. There will be a slide show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences. Currently, the American students are periodically posting pictures and student essays on the Walling School website. “Living in France is an experience I’ll never forget,” writes student Tina Davis. “I know I’ll want to eat these croissants and this Camembert for the rest of my life!” (Source: 'Master TOEFL Junior (2014))
What can be implied about the culture in France?
A. It requires fluency in French.
B. It can be learned from a book.
C. It scares the students.
D. It’s different from the culture in America.
Chọn D Điều gì có thể được ngụ ý về văn hóa ở Pháp?
A. Nó đòi hỏi sự thông thạo tiếng Pháp.
B. Nó có thể được học từ một cuốn sách.
C. Nó làm sinh viên sợ hãi.
D. Khác với văn hóa ở Mĩ.
Đáp án D.
Dẫn chứng: Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too. Students have been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. “They won’t leave anything on their plate,” says Vanessa Athol. “They aren’t wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful with waste when returning to the United States.
- Không chỉ là sinh viên học một ngôn ngữ mới, nhưng họ cũng đang học về một nền văn hóa mới. Học sinh đặc biệt ngạc nhiên về thái độ của Pháp đối với thức ăn. "Họ sẽ không đế lại bất cứ thứ gì trên đĩa của họ", Vanessa Athol nói. "Họ không hề lãng phí chút nào. ” Vanessa thề sẽ cẩn thận hơn với chất thải khi trở về Hoa Kì. - Nghĩa là văn hóa Pháp khác so với ở Mĩ, nên những học sinh Mĩ cảm thấy đặc biệt ngạc nhiên.
*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 24 to 30. Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France. They are there for three months as part of a living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French families and attending a French school. Most of the students have taken French language classes for 3 or 4 years and are finally getting an opportunity to use their French. Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too. Students have been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. “They won’t leave anything on their plate,” says Vanessa Athol. “They aren’t wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful with waste when returning to the United States. The group’s chaperone, Mrs. Smith, has been pleased with the students’ acquisition of language. “Even the most timid are trying their best to speak. The students are learning a lot. I’m very impressed,” she said. Mrs. Smith added that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students are forced to speak French. “We are all very grateful to the French families who are hosting us.” The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to leam about American culture. Both groups will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay. There will be a slide show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences. Currently, the American students are periodically posting pictures and student essays on the Walling School website. “Living in France is an experience I’ll never forget,” writes student Tina Davis. “I know I’ll want to eat these croissants and this Camembert for the rest of my life!” (Source: 'Master TOEFL Junior (2014))
Based on the passage, what does Mrs. Smith probably think about the French language?
A. It is more beautiful than Spanish.
B. It’s best to learn it from a French family in France.
C. It is very important for international communication.
D. It is something each and every student needs to know.
Chọn B Dựa trên đoạn văn, bà Smith có thể nghĩ gì về ngôn ngữ Pháp?
A. Nó đẹp hơn tiếng Tây Ban Nha.
B. Tốt nhất là nên tìm hiểu nó từ một gia đình người Pháp ở Pháp.
C. Điều rất quan trọng đối với giao tiếp quốc tế.
D. Đó là điều mà mỗi học sinh cần biết.
Đáp án B.
Dẫn chứng: Mrs. Smith lidded that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students are forced to speak French. - Bà Smith nói thêm rằng bà nghĩ sống chung với một gia đình người Pháp tạo nên sự khác biệt vì sinh viên buộc phải nói tiếng Pháp.
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 40 to 46.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give assignments everyday. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book. Others send students to the library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor Smith,” “Mrs Jones,” and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students. Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars and cafeterias.
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Ways of using the textbook
B. Ways of giving assignments
C. Ways of teaching
D. Ways of taking an exam
Đáp án C
Đâu là ý chính của đoạn văn đầu tiên?
A. Những cách sử dụng sách giáo khoa.
B. Những cách giao bài tập.
C. Những phương pháp giảng dạy.
D. Những cách thực hiện bài kiểm tra.
Dựa vào câu đầu tiên của đoạn 1 chính là câu chủ đề của cả đoạn đó: “Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods”- (Giảng viên tại các trường cao đẳng và đại học ở Mĩ sử dụng nhiều phương pháp giảng dạy khác nhau).
Tạm dịch đoạn 1: “Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give assignments everyday. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book. Others send students to the library for assignments” – (Giảng viên tại các trường cao đẳng và đại học ở Mĩ sử dụng nhiều phương pháp giảng dạy khác nhau. Một số giảng viên giao bài tập mỗi ngày. Họ chấm điểm bài tập về nhà. Sinh viên ở những lớp đó phải làm rất nhiều bài trắc nghiệm, bài kiểm tra giữa kì và cuối kì. Một số giảng viên khác thì chỉ giao bài luận. Một số giáo viên lại luôn luôn làm theo giáo trình và thường xuyên sử dụng tới sách giáo khoa. Một số khác thì gửi sinh viên đến thư viện để làm bài tập).
=> Mỗi giảng viên lại có những phương pháp dạy học khác nhau.
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.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give assignments everyday. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book. Others send students to the library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor Smith,” “Mrs Jones,” and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students. Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars and cafeterias.
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Ways of using the textbook.
B. Ways of giving assignments.
C. Ways of teaching.
D. Ways of taking an exam.
Đáp án C.
Key words: main idea, first paragraph
Clue: Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods: Các giảng viên tại các trường cao đẳng và đại học Mỹ sử dụng nhiều phương pháp giảng dạy khác nhau.
Đáp án chính xác là C. Ways of teaching.
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.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give assignments everyday. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book. Others send students to the library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor Smith,” “Mrs Jones,” and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students. Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars and cafeterias.
What can’t students do at most American colleges and universities?
A. buy anything at campus stores.
B. ask their counselors and tutors for advice.
C. use the computers that are linked to libraries.
D. have tutors and counselors solved their problems.
Đáp án B.
Key words: students do at most American colleges and universities
Clue: Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors: Học sinh thường có thể sử dụng máy đánh chữ, máy ghi băng, mảy quay video và máy tính tại các thư viện và trung tâm học tập. Họ có thể mua sách, sổ tay và những thứ khác tại các cửa hàng trong khuôn viên trường. Họ có thể nhận được lời khuyên về các vấn đề của họ ở các lớp học từ các cố vấn và các trợ giảng.
Phân tích đáp án:
A. buy anything at campus stores. (Sai- vì Clue trên không đề cập đến việc sv có thể mua bất cứ thứ gì ở campus store)
B. ask their counselors and tutors for advice. (Đúng theo Clue)
C. use the computers that are linked to libraries. (Sai- vì theo Clue, sv có thể sử dụng máy tính ở thư viện, chứ không phải là sử dụng máy kết nối với thư viện)
D. have tutors and counselors solved their problems. (Sai- vì theo Clue, các cố vấn và các trợ giảng chỉ cho lời khuyên về các vấn đề phát sinh chứ họ không giúp sv giải quyết vấn đề của sinh viên)
Do đó đáp án chính xác là B. ask their counselors and tutors for advice.
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.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give assignments everyday. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book. Others send students to the library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor Smith,” “Mrs Jones,” and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students. Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars and cafeterias.
What does the phrase “business clothes” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. clothes that only business people wear.
B. trendy clothes.
C. casual clothes.
D. formal clothes.
Đáp án D.
business clothes = formal clothes
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.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are entertaining, but they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they study. Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead, movies show them eating, talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is true that American students have the freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities. In order to succeed, they have to attend classes and study hard.
Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact, there is a wide variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and theater programs. This variety allows students to choose what interests them. Even more important, after graduation, students’ résumés look better to employers if they list a few extracurricular activities.
Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education. If only this were true! While it is true that some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate incomes. Up to 80% of them get some type of financial aid. Students from middle and lower-income families often work part-time throughout their college years. There is one thing that many college students have in common, but it is not something you will see in the movies. They have parents who think higher education is a priority, a necessary and important part of their children's lives.
Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way. super athletic, super intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc. Movies use these stereotypes, along with other myths of romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these elements. Of course, real college students are not like movie characters at all.
So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, do not go to the movies. Look at some college websites or brochures instead. Take a walk around your local college campus. Visit a few classes. True, you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the movies, but you can be sure that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you !
The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to ______
A. employers
B. activities
C. colleges
D. résumés
Chọn D
Từ “họ” trong đoạn thứ ba đề cập đến ______
A. nhà tuyển dụng
B. hoạt động
C. cao đẳng
D. CV, hồ sơ xin việc