Look at the picture below and answer the questions.
- What is this learning technique?
- Do you often learn this way?
- Is it effective with you or not?
- Do you have any other ways to learn English new words?
Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE
Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)_____learn a new language such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____ and more interesting .
The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn and (4)____ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)____all at once. It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes .
The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)_____, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.
Question 1
A. ease
B. easy
C. easily
D. all a, b, c.
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: Vị trí trống cần tính từ
Dịch: Một số người học ngôn ngữ thứ hai một cách dễ dàng.
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 46 to 50.
In today’s fast-paced industry, learning will most likely involve seeking new skills in ways that challenge the norm. But thankfully, there is a promise for such lifelong learning online - the promise that will save your time and money while helping you earn more of both.
Provided you have access to a decent computer and the Internet, the barrier to getting started is probably lower than it ever has been. And with those things in place, it is a matter of finding the content you wish to learn. So, to help others who may be looking to maximize their own learning efforts, I have listed some quick tips below.
First, set achievable goals. When you start learning, it is a good idea to set goals about what you want to learn or what you might do with your newly acquired knowledge. It might be landing that new job, building a tangible product, or impressing your current management. The goals may vary in size and complexity, but do revisit these goals throughout your learning process. Within a couple weeks, ask yourself: “Am I getting closer to my goal?” or “Am I learning the skills necessary to reach my goals?”. If you are not, then you may need to look elsewhere.
Second, learn with others. By yourself, learning anything has a high propensity to become frustrating. Try teaming up with friends or colleagues. They can often be your best resource for maintaining motivation while you learn.
Third, make it a habit. Online habits often include scrolling through social media or watching videos on YouTube. If you have the downtime for such activities, then you could spend that downtime learning something. And why not learn something? If you do, then you will have plenty more to talk about on social media anyways. So, make learning your new online habit by making a commitment to learn something new each day
According to the passage, what is the first step of learning online?
A. Buying a computer and having it checked every two weeks
B. Landing a new job and building a tangible product
C. Setting practical goals and checking them regularly
D. Varying your goals in size as well as complexity
Chọn C
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích:
Theo đoạn văn, bước đầu tiên của việc học trực tuyến là gì?
A. Mua một máy tính và kiểm tra hai tuần một lần.
B. Hạ cánh một công việc mới và xây dựng một sản phẩm hữu hình.
C. Đặt mục tiêu thực tế và kiểm tra chúng thường xuyên.
D. Thay đổi mục tiêu của bạn về kích thước cũng như độ phức tạp.
Thông tin: First, set achievable goals … The goals may vary in size and complexity, but do revisit these goals throughout your learning process.
Tạm dịch: Đầu tiên, đặt mục tiêu có thể đạt được.
Các mục tiêu có thể khác nhau về quy mô và độ phức tạp, nhưng hãy xem lại những mục tiêu này trong suốt quá trình học tập của bạn.
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 46 to 50.
In today’s fast-paced industry, learning will most likely involve seeking new skills in ways that challenge the norm. But thankfully, there is a promise for such lifelong learning online - the promise that will save your time and money while helping you earn more of both.
Provided you have access to a decent computer and the Internet, the barrier to getting started is probably lower than it ever has been. And with those things in place, it is a matter of finding the content you wish to learn. So, to help others who may be looking to maximize their own learning efforts, I have listed some quick tips below.
First, set achievable goals. When you start learning, it is a good idea to set goals about what you want to learn or what you might do with your newly acquired knowledge. It might be landing that new job, building a tangible product, or impressing your current management. The goals may vary in size and complexity, but do revisit these goals throughout your learning process. Within a couple weeks, ask yourself: “Am I getting closer to my goal?” or “Am I learning the skills necessary to reach my goals?”. If you are not, then you may need to look elsewhere.
Second, learn with others. By yourself, learning anything has a high propensity to become frustrating. Try teaming up with friends or colleagues. They can often be your best resource for maintaining motivation while you learn.
Third, make it a habit. Online habits often include scrolling through social media or watching videos on YouTube. If you have the downtime for such activities, then you could spend that downtime learning something. And why not learn something? If you do, then you will have plenty more to talk about on social media anyways. So, make learning your new online habit by making a commitment to learn something new each day
According to the passage, what is the first step of learning online?
A. Changes of technology
B. Tips for lifelong learning
C. Advantages of the Internet
D. Effects of social media
Chọn B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích:
Ý chính của bài là gì?
A. Những thay đổi của công nghệ
B. Lời khuyên cho việc học tập suốt đời
C. Ưu điểm của Internet
D. Ảnh hưởng của truyền thông xã hội
Dịch bài đọc:
Trong ngành công nghiệp phát triển nhanh ngày nay, việc học tập rất có thể sẽ liên quan đến việc tìm kiếm các kỹ năng mới theo những cách thách thức các tiêu chuẩn. Nhưng may mắn thay, có một hứa hẹn cho việc học trực tuyến suốt đời như vậy - hứa hẹn sẽ tiết kiệm thời gian và tiền bạc của bạn trong khi giúp bạn kiếm được nhiều hơn cả hai.
Miễn là bạn có quyền truy cập vào một máy tính tốt và Internet, rào cản để bắt đầu có lẽ thấp hơn bao giờ hết. Và với những điều đó, vấn đề là tìm ra nội dung bạn muốn học. Vì vậy, để giúp những người khác có thể đang tìm cách tối đa hóa nỗ lực học tập của chính họ, tôi đã liệt kê một số mẹo nhanh dưới đây.
Đầu tiên, đặt mục tiêu có thể đạt được. Khi bạn bắt đầu học, bạn nên đặt mục tiêu về những gì bạn muốn học hoặc những gì bạn có thể làm với kiến thức mới có được. Nó có thể là công việc mới, xây dựng một sản phẩm hữu hình hoặc gây ấn tượng với quản lý hiện tại của bạn. Các mục tiêu có thể khác nhau về quy mô và độ phức tạp, nhưng hãy xem lại những mục tiêu này trong suốt quá trình học tập của bạn. Trong vòng một vài tuần, hãy tự hỏi bản thân: Tôi có đang tiến gần hơn đến mục tiêu của mình không? hay “ Tôi có đang học những kỹ năng cần thiết để đạt được mục tiêu của mình không? Nếu bạn không, vậy thì bạn có thể cần phải tìm nơi khác.
Thứ hai, học với người khác. Tự mình, học bất cứ điều gì rất dễ dẫn đến bực bội. Hãy thử hợp tác với bạn bè hoặc đồng nghiệp. Họ thường có thể là nguồn lực tốt nhất của bạn để duy trì động lực trong khi bạn học.
Thứ ba, biến nó thành thói quen. Thói quen trực tuyến thường bao gồm lướt qua phương tiện truyền thông xã hội hoặc xem video trên YouTube. Nếu bạn lãng phí thời gian cho những hoạt động như vậy, thì bạn có thể dành thời gian chết đó để học một cái gì đó. Và tại sao không học được điều gì? Nếu bạn làm như vậy, thì bạn sẽ có nhiều thứ hơn để nói về phương tiện truyền thông xã hội. Vì vậy, hãy biến việc học thành thói quen trực tuyến mới của bạn bằng cách cam kết học một cái gì đó mới mỗi ngày
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 46 to 50.
In today’s fast-paced industry, learning will most likely involve seeking new skills in ways that challenge the norm. But thankfully, there is a promise for such lifelong learning online - the promise that will save your time and money while helping you earn more of both.
Provided you have access to a decent computer and the Internet, the barrier to getting started is probably lower than it ever has been. And with those things in place, it is a matter of finding the content you wish to learn. So, to help others who may be looking to maximize their own learning efforts, I have listed some quick tips below.
First, set achievable goals. When you start learning, it is a good idea to set goals about what you want to learn or what you might do with your newly acquired knowledge. It might be landing that new job, building a tangible product, or impressing your current management. The goals may vary in size and complexity, but do revisit these goals throughout your learning process. Within a couple weeks, ask yourself: “Am I getting closer to my goal?” or “Am I learning the skills necessary to reach my goals?”. If you are not, then you may need to look elsewhere.
Second, learn with others. By yourself, learning anything has a high propensity to become frustrating. Try teaming up with friends or colleagues. They can often be your best resource for maintaining motivation while you learn.
Third, make it a habit. Online habits often include scrolling through social media or watching videos on YouTube. If you have the downtime for such activities, then you could spend that downtime learning something. And why not learn something? If you do, then you will have plenty more to talk about on social media anyways. So, make learning your new online habit by making a commitment to learn something new each day
What is the word “commitment” in the last paragraph closest in meaning to?
A. a rule
B. a need
C. a chance
D. a situation
Chọn B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích:
Từ “commitment” (cam kết) ở đoạn cuối có nghĩa gần nhất với ______ .
A. một quy tắc
B. một nhu cầu
C. một cơ hội
D. một tình huống
Thông tin: So, make learning your new online habit by making a commitment to learn something new each day.
Tạm dịch: Vì vậy, hãy biến việc học thành thói quen trực tuyến mới của bạn bằng cách cam kết học một cái gì đó mới mỗi ngày
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 46 to 50.
In today’s fast-paced industry, learning will most likely involve seeking new skills in ways that challenge the norm. But thankfully, there is a promise for such lifelong learning online - the promise that will save your time and money while helping you earn more of both.
Provided you have access to a decent computer and the Internet, the barrier to getting started is probably lower than it ever has been. And with those things in place, it is a matter of finding the content you wish to learn. So, to help others who may be looking to maximize their own learning efforts, I have listed some quick tips below.
First, set achievable goals. When you start learning, it is a good idea to set goals about what you want to learn or what you might do with your newly acquired knowledge. It might be landing that new job, building a tangible product, or impressing your current management. The goals may vary in size and complexity, but do revisit these goals throughout your learning process. Within a couple weeks, ask yourself: “Am I getting closer to my goal?” or “Am I learning the skills necessary to reach my goals?”. If you are not, then you may need to look elsewhere.
Second, learn with others. By yourself, learning anything has a high propensity to become frustrating. Try teaming up with friends or colleagues. They can often be your best resource for maintaining motivation while you learn.
Third, make it a habit. Online habits often include scrolling through social media or watching videos on YouTube. If you have the downtime for such activities, then you could spend that downtime learning something. And why not learn something? If you do, then you will have plenty more to talk about on social media anyways. So, make learning your new online habit by making a commitment to learn something new each day
According to the passage, what are the basic conditions for learning online?
A. A smart phone and a 4-G sim card
B. A computer and the Internet
C. A goal and learning efforts
D. A content and the wish to learn
Chọn B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích:
Theo đoạn văn, các điều kiện cơ bản để học trực tuyến là gì?
A. Điện thoại thông minh và thẻ sim 4 G
B. Máy tính và Internet
C. Mục tiêu và nỗ lực học tập
D. Một nội dung và mong muốn học hỏi
Thông tin: Provided you have access to a decent computer and the Internet, the barrier to getting started is probably lower than it ever has been.
Tạm dịch: Miễn là bạn có quyền truy cập vào một máy tính tốt và Internet, rào cản để bắt đầu có lẽ thấp hơn bao giờ hết
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 46 to 50.
In today’s fast-paced industry, learning will most likely involve seeking new skills in ways that challenge the norm. But thankfully, there is a promise for such lifelong learning online - the promise that will save your time and money while helping you earn more of both.
Provided you have access to a decent computer and the Internet, the barrier to getting started is probably lower than it ever has been. And with those things in place, it is a matter of finding the content you wish to learn. So, to help others who may be looking to maximize their own learning efforts, I have listed some quick tips below.
First, set achievable goals. When you start learning, it is a good idea to set goals about what you want to learn or what you might do with your newly acquired knowledge. It might be landing that new job, building a tangible product, or impressing your current management. The goals may vary in size and complexity, but do revisit these goals throughout your learning process. Within a couple weeks, ask yourself: “Am I getting closer to my goal?” or “Am I learning the skills necessary to reach my goals?”. If you are not, then you may need to look elsewhere.
Second, learn with others. By yourself, learning anything has a high propensity to become frustrating. Try teaming up with friends or colleagues. They can often be your best resource for maintaining motivation while you learn.
Third, make it a habit. Online habits often include scrolling through social media or watching videos on YouTube. If you have the downtime for such activities, then you could spend that downtime learning something. And why not learn something? If you do, then you will have plenty more to talk about on social media anyways. So, make learning your new online habit by making a commitment to learn something new each day
What does the word “both” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. industry and technology
B. new skills and ways
C. time and money
D. lifelong and online learning
Chọn C
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích:
Từ “both” trong đoạn 1 liên quan đến cái gì?
A. công nghiệp và công nghệ
B. kỹ năng và cách thức mới
C. thời gian và tiền bạc
D. học tập suốt đời và trực tuyến
Thông tin: But thankfully, there is a promise for such lifelong learning online - the promise that will save your time and money while helping you earn more of both.
Tạm dịch: Nhưng may mắn thay, có một lời hứa cho việc học trực tuyến suốt đời như vậy - lời hứa sẽ tiết kiệm thời gian và tiền bạc của bạn trong khi giúp bạn kiếm được nhiều hơn cả hai
Some people learn a second language (1).............................. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)............................ learn a new language, such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)............................ and more interesting. The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn (4)............................ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)............................... all at once. It's natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)............................ in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)................................, you much speak English every day, You can practice with your classmates (8)............................... class. The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After (9).................................. class, think about what you did. Did your answer a question (10)..................................... ? Did you understand something the teacher explained ? Perharps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.
Some people learn a second language (1) easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2) yourselves learn a new language, such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3) easier and more interesting. The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn (4) be patient. You do not to have to understand (5) everything all at once. It's natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6) using in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7) In addition, you much speak English every day, You can practice with your classmates (8) outside class. The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After (9) each class, think about what you did. Did your answer a question (10) correctly ? Did you understand something the teacher explained ? Perharps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.
Bạn có hai lỗi sai:
1. ô số (4) phải là to be patient
2. ô số (5) phải là anything (vì câu đó là phủ định)
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 43 to 50.
MEMORY
"Memorize these words". "Learn this spelling rule". "Don't forget about the quiz tomorrow".
You remember things every day, but how do you do it?
When you want to call a store or an office that you don't call often, you look in the telephone book for the number. You dial the number, and then you forget it! You use your short-term memory to remember the number. Your short-term memory lasts about 30 seconds, or half a minute. However, you don't need to look in the telephone book for your best friend’s number because you already know it. This information is in your long-term memory. Your long-term memory has everything that you remember through the years.
Why do you forget things sometimes? Is there a reason? Yes, there are several. The major reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well in the beginning. For example, you meet some new people, and right away, you forget their names. You hear the names but you do not learn them, so you forget them.
You can help yourself remember better. Here are some ideas:
1. Move information from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. You can do this if you practice the new information. Say it to yourself out loud. Think about it.
2. After you learn something, study it again and again. Learn it more than you need to. This process is called overlearning. For example, when you learn new words, practice using them in sentences. Don't try to memorize words from a list only.
3. Make sure that you understand new information. It is very difficult to remember something that you don't understand. Ask questions when you learn something new to be certain that you understand.
4. Do not listen to music or watch TV when you study. You will remember better if you concentrate on one thing at a time.
5. Try to connect new information with something that you already know. For example, when you learn the name of a new kind of food, think of a similar kind of food that you already know.
6. Divide new information into several parts (about five or six). Learn one part at time and stop for few minutes. Don't sit down and try to learn a very large amount of new information all at once.
7. Try to make a picture in your mind. For example, if you hear or see a new word, make a picture of how it looks to you in your mind. This “mental” picture will help you remember that word the next time you see or hear it.
8. Think of word clues to help you remember information. One very helpful kind of word clue is an acronym. An acronym is a word formed from the first letter of a group of words. For example, many American schoolchildren learn the names of the Great Lakes in the North America by remembering the word homes. Homes is an acronym that comes from the names of the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior.
9. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute. You will remember better if you are happy and relaxed.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. People have short-term and long-term memories and how they can learn to improve their memory
B. How acronyms help people remember better
C. What you should do when you forget a phone number
D. The main reasons for forgetting things
Đáp án A
Đâu là ý chính của bài văn?
A. Con người có trí nhớ ngắn hạn và trí nhớ dài hạn, và cách họ có thể học để cải thiện trí nhớ.
B. Cách viết tắt giúp người ta nhớ tốt hơn.
C. Bạn nên làm gì khi quên số điện thoại.
D. Những lý do chính cho việc hay quên.
Câu hỏi có dạng tìm ý chính của bài nên ưu tiên làm cuối cùng, do đó ta dễ dàng chọn được đáp án A.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
MEMORY
"Memorize these words". "Learn this spelling rule". "Don't forget about the quiz tomorrow".
You remember things every day, but how do you do it?
When you want to call a store or an office that you don't call often, you look in the telephone book for the number. You dial the number, and then you forget it! You use your short-term memory to remember the number. Your short-term memory lasts about 30 seconds, or half a minute. However, you don't need to look in the telephone book for your best friend’s number because you already know it. This information is in your long-term memory. Your long-term memory has everything that you remember through the years. Why do you forget things sometimes? Is there a reason? Yes, there are several. The major reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well in the beginning. For example, you meet some new people, and right away, you forget their names. You hear the names but you do not learn them, so you forget them.
You can help yourself remember better. Here are some ideas:
1. Move information from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. You can do this if you practice the new information. Say it to yourself out loud. Think about it.
2. After you learn something, study it again and again. Learn it more than you need to. This process is called overlearning. For example, when you learn new words, practice using them in sentences. Don't try to memorize words from a list only.
3. Make sure that you understand new information. It is very difficult to remember something that you don't understand. Ask questions when you learn something new to be certain that you understand.
4. Do not listen to music or watch TV when you study. You will remember better if you concentrate on one thing at a time.
5. Try to connect new information with something that you already know. For example, when you learn the name of a new kind of food, think of a similar kind of food that you already know.
6. Divide new information into several parts (about five or six). Learn one part at time and stop for few minutes. Don't sit down and try to learn a very large amount of new information all at once.
7. Try to make a picture in your mind. For example, if you hear or see a new word, make a picture of how it looks to you in your mind. This “mental” picture will help you remember that word the next time you see or hear it.
8. Think of word clues to help you remember information. One very helpful kind of word clue is an acronym. An acronym is a word formed from the first letter of a group of words. For example, many American schoolchildren learn the names of the Great Lakes in the North America by remembering the word homes. Homes is an acronym that comes from the names of the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior.
9. Relax when you study! Try to enjoy yourself. You are learning new things every minute. You will remember better if you are happy and relaxed.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. People have short-term and long-term memories and how they can learn to improve their memory
B. How acronyms help people remember better
C. What you should do when you forget a phone number
D. The main reasons for forgetting things
Đáp án A.
Ý chính của đoạn văn là gì?
A. People have short-term and long-term memories and how they can learn to improve their memory: con người có trí nhớ tạm thời và trí nhớ dài hạn và cách mà họ có thể học để cải thiện khả năng ghi nhớ.
B. How acronyms help people remember better: làm thế nào mà những từ viết tắt có thế khiến con người ta nhớ tốt hơn.
C. What you should do when you forget a phone number: bạn nên làm gì khi quên mất một số điện thoại.
D. The main reasons for forgetting things: những lí do chính cho việc lãng quên.
Đáp án là A, dẫn chứng ở đoạn đầu và đoạn sau của đoạn văn: Có nhắc đến trí nhớ ngắn hạn, trí nhớ dài hạn và liệt kê một loạt những cách để cải thiện trí nhớ.