Listen to a radio interview about public schools. How many public schools do they mention?
Read the text. Which of these sentences is true about schools in the UK?
a All 'public schools' are private schools.
b All private schools are 'public schools'.
c All state schools are 'public schools'.
Câu nào sau đây là đúng về các trường học ở Vương quốc Anh?
a Tất cả 'trường công lập' đều là trường tư thục.
b Tất cả các trường tư thục đều là 'trường công lập'.
c Tất cả các trường công lập đều là 'trường công lập'
=> Chọn A
Thông tin: “A small group of very old private schools are, confusingly, known as 'public schools.”
(Một nhóm nhỏ các trường tư thục lâu đời được gọi một cách khó hiểu là 'trường công lập'.")
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Private school is not controlled by the government and is not supported by taxes or other public funds. A private school differs (31)__________ a public school, which operates with major support from government funds. Private schools are operated by religion groups or by independent organizations. Most private schools operate on a non-profit basis, although a few are run as businesses to make money for their owners. Private schools are (32)__________ chiefly by tuition, grants from their sponsors or contributions. Some private schools also have an invested money whose income is used to fund the school. In most countries, almost all schools were private until the early 1800’s. At that time, many government leaders began to encourage development of public schools to promote national progress by making education widely available to citizens. Today, the (33)__________ of public and private schools differs greatly from one country to another. In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on (34)__________ for college, a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instruction. The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35)__________ the world.
Điền vào ô 32.
A. funded
B. given
C. raised
D. fed
Đáp án A
Fund(tài trợ), raise(nâng lên), feed(cho ăn)
Private schools are (32)__________ chiefly by tuition, grants from their sponsors or contributions. Các trường tư được tài trợ chủ yếu bởi học phí, tài trợ từ các nhà tài trợ và đóng góp của họ.
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Private school is not controlled by the government and is not supported by taxes or other public funds. A private school differs (31)__________ a public school, which operates with major support from government funds. Private schools are operated by religion groups or by independent organizations. Most private schools operate on a non-profit basis, although a few are run as businesses to make money for their owners. Private schools are (32)__________ chiefly by tuition, grants from their sponsors or contributions. Some private schools also have an invested money whose income is used to fund the school. In most countries, almost all schools were private until the early 1800’s. At that time, many government leaders began to encourage development of public schools to promote national progress by making education widely available to citizens. Today, the (33)__________ of public and private schools differs greatly from one country to another. In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on (34)__________ for college, a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instruction. The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35)__________ the world.
Điền vào ô 34.
A. coming
B.participation
C. enter
D. preparation
Đáp án D
Preparation: sự chuẩn bị
In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on (34)__________ for college, a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instruction. Ở nhiều nước phát triển, các trường tư cung cấp một tập trung tổng thể cho dự bị đại học, một trọng tâm đặc biệt về khoa học, âm nhạc hoặc các môn học khác; và giảng dạy tôn giáo.
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Private school is not controlled by the government and is not supported by taxes or other public funds. A private school differs (31)__________ a public school, which operates with major support from government funds. Private schools are operated by religion groups or by independent organizations. Most private schools operate on a non-profit basis, although a few are run as businesses to make money for their owners. Private schools are (32)__________ chiefly by tuition, grants from their sponsors or contributions. Some private schools also have an invested money whose income is used to fund the school. In most countries, almost all schools were private until the early 1800’s. At that time, many government leaders began to encourage development of public schools to promote national progress by making education widely available to citizens. Today, the (33)__________ of public and private schools differs greatly from one country to another. In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on (34)__________ for college, a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instruction. The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35)__________ the world.
Điền vào ô 31.
A. than
B. that
C. from
D. more
Đáp án C
Differ from: khác với
A private school differs (31)__________ a public school, which operates with major support from government funds. Một trường tư thục khác với một trường công lập, nơi hoạt động với sự giúp đỡ từ ngân sách chính phủ.
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Private school is not controlled by the government and is not supported by taxes or other public funds. A private school differs (31)__________ a public school, which operates with major support from government funds. Private schools are operated by religion groups or by independent organizations. Most private schools operate on a non-profit basis, although a few are run as businesses to make money for their owners. Private schools are (32)__________ chiefly by tuition, grants from their sponsors or contributions. Some private schools also have an invested money whose income is used to fund the school. In most countries, almost all schools were private until the early 1800’s. At that time, many government leaders began to encourage development of public schools to promote national progress by making education widely available to citizens. Today, the (33)__________ of public and private schools differs greatly from one country to another. In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on (34)__________ for college, a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instruction. The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35)__________ the world.
Điền vào ô 35.
A. out
B. on
C. all
D. throughout
Đáp án D
Throughout the world: khắp thế giới
The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35)__________ the world. Roman Catholic Church là một trong những nhà tài trợ lớn nhất của các trường tư thục trên khắp thế giới.
Throughout the world: khắp thế giới
The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35)__________ the world. Roman Catholic Church là một trong những nhà tài trợ lớn nhất của các trường tư thục trên khắp thế giới.
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Private school is not controlled by the government and is not supported by taxes or other public funds. A private school differs (31)__________ a public school, which operates with major support from government funds. Private schools are operated by religion groups or by independent organizations. Most private schools operate on a non-profit basis, although a few are run as businesses to make money for their owners. Private schools are (32)__________ chiefly by tuition, grants from their sponsors or contributions. Some private schools also have an invested money whose income is used to fund the school. In most countries, almost all schools were private until the early 1800’s. At that time, many government leaders began to encourage development of public schools to promote national progress by making education widely available to citizens. Today, the (33)__________ of public and private schools differs greatly from one country to another. In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on (34)__________ for college, a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instruction. The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35)__________ the world.
Điền vào ô 33.
A. amount
B. digit
C. number
D. figure
Đáp án C
Digit: con số Ả rập, number: số lượng, figure: con số
The number of sth: số lượng...
Today, the (33)__________ of public and private schools differs greatly from one country to another. Ngày nay, số lượng trường công lập và trường tư thục khác nhau lớn từ nước này đến nước khác.
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (31)______as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The (32)______of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (33)______ provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (34)______, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (35)______ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access. Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (36)______on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (37)______ capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (38)______ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (39)______, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (40)______ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged. Question 31: A. frequently B. recently C. freshly D. newly Question 32: A. digit B. amount C. number D. numeral Question 33: A. that B. who C. which D. this Question 34: A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Nevertheless Question 35: A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum Question 36: A. go B. come C. rely D. stay Question 37: A. economical B. educational C. financial D. political Question 38: A. for B. with C. on D. by Question 39: A. contrast B. converse C. contrary D. conflict Question 40: A. maintain B. obtain C. contain D. attain
31 B
32 C
33 C
34 D
35 C
36 C
37 C
38 B
39 A
40 A
31. B
32. C
33. C
34. D
35. C
37. C
38. B
39. A
40. A
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As recently as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The (1)_______of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (2) _______, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising cost of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access.
Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (3)______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public schools tend to reflect the financial capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (4)________ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (5) __________school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and maintain books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
Điền vào số 1
A. digit
B. amount
C. number
D. numeral
Đáp án C
Giải thích: A. digit: con số
B .amount: số lượng
C. number: số lượng
D. numeral: thuộc về số
-> the number of + N : số lượng……
Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As recently as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The (1)_______of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (2) _______, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising cost of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access.
Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (3)______ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public schools tend to reflect the financial capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (4)________ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (5) __________school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and maintain books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
Điền vào số 3
A. rely
B. come
C. go
D. stay
Đáp án A
Giải thích: A. rely + on; dựa vào
B. come : đến
C. go : đi
D. stay: ở
Dịch: Vì chính phủ bang chỉ cung cấp quỹ tiền giới hạn cho các trường học, những trường lẻ ở quận phải dựa vào quỹ từ nguồn thuế tài sản của địa phương