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Diabetes is one of the most (26) ________ childhood chronic illnesses in the USA. Every year, approximately 13,000 new cases are diagnosed in children under the age of 18, according to the CDC. (27) _________ the condition being fairly commonplace, many educators are not entirely sure how to assist students with diabetes. This may result in unnecessary stress for both the teacher and the student. Thankfully, you do not have to have a medical degree in order to accommodate students with diabetes. In fact, by following (28) _____ basic guidelines, an educator will be able to be of great assistance to a student living with a diabetes diagnosis.
  In order to best assist students with diabetes, it is of vital importance that an educator carries as much knowledge as possible about the condition. Apart from knowing what diabetes is and how it develops, it is also essential to understand what impact it can have on the student’s everyday life. Some students may also be living with diabetic neuropathy, (29) ________ can cause considerable pain. Neuropathy can manifest itself in many ways, including (30) ________ and pain in the legs and feet, and damage to the digestive system, heart, blood vessels, and urinary tract.

Question 26: A. extraordinary    B. prevalent    C. uncommon   D. rare
Question 27: A. Despite     B. Because    C. Moreover     D. While
Question 28: A. much     B. a few     C. another     D. every
Question 29: A. that     B. what      C. which     D. when
Question 30: A. numbness    B. fracture    C. appendicitis   D. strain

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Contrary to the perception that small talk is (inconsequential), researchers have found that chit-chat actually has many profound benefits. “As we broke down daily interaction, we realized our most meaningful interactions are not when we’re talking about actual work. It’s when we’re greeting administrative staff, or the friendly gabbing before a meeting,” said Jessica R. Methot of Rutgers University and University of Exeter.

To measure the impact of small talk on employee well-being, the researchers surveyed 151 full-time employees working at traditional 9 to 5 jobs outside the home. After controlling for participants’ baseline engagement for small talk, the researchers queried about levels of small talk throughout the day, and asked respondents to rate their emotions, work productivity, and overall engagement.

“It didn’t matter if you were an introvert whose average amount of small talk was lower than what it is for an extrovert, small talk enhanced employees’ daily positive social emotions and contributed to employees feeling connected,” Methot said. Methot was quick to explain what small talk is not. It is not long-winded ranting about an ineffective supervisor. It is not a sensitive discussion about someone’s personal life. “It is surface level. It is ‘Weather looks great this weekend, any plans?’ Surface level is what gives it its benefits.”

Because small talk builds trust and connections, (it) also can lead to creative ideas and foster inclusiveness. “Culturally, there are differences in the content and cadence of small talk, which can create a barrier for new employees to engage with colleagues. In this age of greater awareness about diversity and inclusion, small talk can be an asset to a company. It can be a road to more inclusion by helping socialize and embed employees into the organizational culture.” Methot said.

Question 31: Which could be the best title of the passage?
A. Office chit-chat.          B. Sober socialising.
C. Workplace guide.       D. Gossip-mongers.
Question 32: The word “inconsequential” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______.
A. infinitesimal    B. intangible    C. insignificant    D. irrelevant

Question 33: Which benefit of small talk in the workplace is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Small talk boosts employees’ ability to multitask.
B. Small talk contributes to employees’ positive emotions.
C. Small talk inspires new thoughts and ideas.
D. Small talk fosters good workplace citizenship.
Question 34: Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of small talk?
A. “Can you believe all of this rain we've been having?”
B. “It looks like Steve is getting the promotion I wanted.”
C. “Did you hear about that fire on Fourth Street?”
D. “You look like you could really use a cup of coffee.”
Question 35: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
A. trust     B. connection    C. talk    D. idea

Chọn từ có phát âm khác:

Question 1: A. crook(ed)     B. book(ed)     C. talk(ed)    D. walk(ed)
Question 2: A. ma(ch)ine   B. stoma(ch)   C. (ch)ampagne   D. para(ch)ute

Chọn từ đồng nghĩa:

Question 20: It's (outrageous)! They charged me double the price of an ordinary bottle of wine in that restaurant.
A. undesirable    B. outstanding    C. competitive    D. scandalous
Question 21: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King fought to put an end to racial (segregation) in the United States.
A. integration       B. separation     C. education    D. torture

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Question 22: The technical department enthusiastically hired Ms. Long because she was (proficient) in the use of computers.
A. skilled      B. adequate     C. competent      D. incapable
Question 23: I think having a beer during a meeting with your boss is clearly (overstepping the mark).
A. doing a completely acceptable thing.    B. making your boss satisfied.
C. do something over.                             D. behaving in an improper way.

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Question 43: At (this) time next week, Fiona will (have sat) on a beach, (sipping) a cool drink and (reading) a fashion magazine.
Question 44: Coffee is one of (the) most popular drinks in the world can have a (stimulating) effect on (humans) because of (their) caffeine content.
Question 45: Cows are (risen) by farmers in Burundi, but are (generally) not eaten because the (slaughter) of a cow reduces one's (visible) wealth.

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Question 46: It’s a long time since men last went to the Moon.
A. The last time men went to the Moon was since a long time.
B. Men haven’t gone to the Moon for a long time.
C. Men went to the Moon a long time ago.
D. Men didn’t go to the Moon since a long time.
Question 47: ‘If you’re good, I’ll buy you an ice cream later,’ said the boy’s mother
A. His mother told him to buy her an ice cream later if he was good.
B. His mother promised to buy him an ice cream later if he was good.
C. His mother asked him whether he liked an ice cream or not.
D. His mother threatened to buy him an ice cream later if he was good.
Question 48: There is no obligation to get an international driving licence for this country.
A. You must get an international driving licence for this country.
B. You shouldn’t get an international driving licence for this country.
C. You don’t have to get an international driving licence for this country.
D. You may not get an international driving licence for this country.

Question 49: Flora couldn’t get a scholarship. She didn’t get a chance to study abroad.
A. If only Flora had got a scholarship and got a chance to study abroad.
B. Without a scholarship, Flora could have got a chance to study abroad.
C. Flora wishes she could get a chance to study abroad without a scholarship.
D. Supposed Flora got a scholarship, she could get a chance to study abroad.
Question 50: The researchers developed the first flu vaccination recently. There was a reliable protection against flu in this country.
A. Not until the researchers developed the first flu vaccination recently was there a reliable protection against flu in this country.
B. Scarcely the researchers developed the first flu vaccination recently when there was a reliable protection against flu in this country.
C. But for the first flu vaccination, there wouldn’t be a reliable protection against flu in this country.
D. So reliable was the protection against flu in this country that the researchers developed the first flu vaccination recently.

Chọn trọng âm khác:

Question 3: A. report       B. project       C. cashier      D. giraffe
Question 4: A. comfortable   B. photographer  C. development   D. psychology

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Question 5: I think Lucas and Emma have just had an argument, ___________?
A. haven’t they      B. don’t they        C. don’t I      D. haven’t I
Question 6: We will send you a brochure______________.
A. until new stock will arrive      B. by the time new stock arrives
C. when new stock arrived        D. until new stock arrives
Question 7: A 35-year-old female medical worker died after the Covid-19 vaccine injection because of being allergic ________ non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
A. with           B. to           C. for       D. at
Question 8: One day, hopefully in the not so distant future, all housework __________ by robots.
A. will be done    B. is being done    C. will have done     D. will do
Question 9: What _____the two women ____about when we started to quarrel ?
A. did/ talk       B. are/ talking      C. were/ talking     D. had/ talked
Question 10: We are going on a _______ boat for our anniversary next Sunday.
A. red sailing beautiful           B. beautiful red sailing
C. sailing red beautiful           D. red beautiful sailing
Question 11: The older dogs get, ______________.

A. the aggressive they get more          B. the less aggressive they get
C. they get more and more aggressive     D. they get less aggressive
Question 12: ________ often offering poor conditions and basic salaries, charities rarely have problems in recruiting staff.
A. In spite of     B. Owing to    C. Although    D. Because
Question 13: I was afraid the ________ was going to turn into a fight.
A. argue     B. argument     C. arguable    D. arguably
Question 14: David was determined to see the performance through after _____ his admission fee.
A. having been paid   B. paying    C. having pay    D. being paid

Question 15: Attendance at that new play is so low that the producers are trying to __________ by advertising heavily.
A. build it up    B. stick it out    C. fade it away    D. come it about
Question 16: As he hated every minute of his life in the army, it is no wonder that he decided one day to ___________ his unit.
A. dessert         B. descend        C. desert      D. deserve
Question 17: I feel as fresh as a(n) __________ after having had a good workout and a shower.
A. cave         B. daisy         C. fish       D. orange
Question 18: When you are in Rome, you'll have to ________ yourself to the ways and customs of the Romans.
A. adapt        B. alter         C. imitate      D. adopt
Question 19: Jack is a great manager. However, he is very hot-tempered. That’s his only __________.
A. act of god    B. acid test    C. Achilles’ heel     D. Dutch treat

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The number of people accessing the State’s and community’s priority policies and programmes is increasing, said Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung. Vietnam has around6.2 million people over the age of two with disabilities, making up 7.06 per cent of the country’s population. Of those, 28 per cent are severely disabled, 58 per cent female, 28 per cent children and 10 per cent living in poverty. Most live in rural areas and many are victims of Agent Orange.
   Minister Dung said in the past, the State, the Party and Vietnamese people had paid much care to people with disability. Vietnam ratified the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of People with Disability in 2014. In March this year, the country ratified the International Labour Organisation’s Convention 159 about jobs for people with disability. It strongly confirmed Vietnam’s commitment
ensuring the disabled would not be discriminated at work.
    Last month, the Secretariat Committee issued the Instruction 39 about the Party’s leading work on affairs related to people with disability. The National Assembly later ratified the amended Law on Labour with many adjustments relating to disabled people. Dung said that every year, millions of disabled people receive an allowance from the State and all of provinces and cities had rehabilitation centres. Attending the event, Truong Thi Mai, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, said besides the achievements, Vietnam still sees many obstacles. Infrastructure
is still limited demand for people with disability and many live below the poverty line depending heavily on their families.
   Mai asked organisations to improve education to raise people’s awareness of the meaning of supportive work to people with disability. This year, more than VNĐ17 trillion (US$735.4 million) from the State budget was allocated to provinces and cities to implement policies for people with disability, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
    The Ministry of Planning and Investment on Thursday launched the programme “White stick for Vietnamese visual impaired people”. Its aim is to present one million white sticks to visually impaired people across the country. Training to use the device will also be provided. Minister of Planning and
Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said the ministry will listen to disabled people’s demands and wishes and put them into its policies. Deputy chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong said Vietnam has committed to developing socio-economy, taking care of social equality and improving social management ability.

Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The plight of overflowing number of the handicapped.
B. The healthier the people, the stronger the nation.
C. Generous financial support for the visual impaired.
D. More disabled people access to supportive policies.
Question 37: The word “Invalids” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. Sufferers                        B. Valetudinarian
C. Convalescents               D. Bedridden patients
Question 38: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. Commitment     B. Disability    C. Country     D. Convention
Question 39: According to paragraph 3, what was the view of Vietnam’s governing bodies towards
the disabled?
A. They displayed an entirely altruistic and selfless act.
B. They expressed a philanthropic and supportive attitude.
C. They aimlessly enacted laws in the interest of the people.
D. They tried their best but handled situations nonchalantly.
Question 40: The word “implement” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. prepare     B. follow     C. clarify     D. establish
Question 41: According to paragraph 5, what did the Ministry of Planning and Investment have in
mind when launching the project?
A. Encouraging the handicapped to be confident.
B. Fulfilling the responsibility as a part of the nation.
C. Ensuring no people in need would be left behind.
D. Improving the overall image of the government.
Question 42: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The matter concerning the disabled’s welfare only gains recognition in the recent years.
B. The handicapped is annually supported by the government financially and physically.
C. Sectors and localities have drafted policies for their sustainable development strategy.
D. Dao Ngoc Dung is the current Minister of Planning and Investment of Vietnam.

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Question 46: It’s about time she got more practical experiences for her job.
A. She should have got more practical experiences for her job.
B. Getting more practical experiences for her job is necessary.
C. She ought to get more practical experiences for her job.
D. It is possible to get more practical experiences for her job.
Question 47: It is 3 months since the last time we came to the national park.
A. We last came to the national park for 3 months ago.
B. It is 3 months when we first came to the national park.
C. We haven’t come to the national park for 3 months.
D. I haven’t come to any national parks for 3 months.
Question 48: The lifeguard told the children “Don’t swim farther than 5 meters”.
A. The lifeguard reminded the children to swim farther than 5 meters.
B. The lifeguard warned the children not to swim farther than 5 meters.
C. The lifeguard stopped the children from swimming farther than 5 meters.
D. The lifeguard allowed the children not to swim farther than 5 meters.

Question 49: They’ve decided to install an online classroom application to keep track of all lessons at school. It’s the only way.
A. Only by installing an online classroom application do they keep track of all lessons at school.
B. By installing an online classroom application do they only keep track of all lessons at school.
C. The way they can keep track of all lessons at school is by installing an online classroom application.
D. The only way to install an online classroom application is keeping track of all lessons at school.
Question 50: She didn’t revise her lesson yesterday. That’s why she can’t finish the test today.
A. As long as she had revised her lesson, she could finish the test today.
B. Without revising her lesson yesterday, she could finish the test today.
C. If she had revised her lesson yesterday, she could finish the test today.
D. She wished she had revised her lesson yesterday, so she can’t finish the test today.

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Question 22: Mr. Brown is a very (generous) old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. honest     B. hospitable    C. mean     D. kind
Question 23: Both universities (speak highly of) the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
A. resolve a conflict over      B. voice opinions on
C. find favor with                  D. express disapproval of

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Question 20: Sewage from this company has definitely (contaminated) the vast area of the river, the habitat of numerous aquatic species.
A. polluted          B. corrupted         C. defiled        D. purified

Chọn trọng âm khác:

Question 3: A. restaurant     B. engineer    C. hospital     D. chemistry
Question 4: A. open      B. reply      C. arrive     D. assist

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Question 5: I will phone you immediately__________ in New York.
A. when I will arrive                     B. as soon as I arrive
C. by the time I had arrived         D. after I arrived
Question 6: You like films, _________?
A. will you      B. do you      C. won’t you     D. don’t you
Question 7: He _________ a striking resemblance to one of my friends.
A. bears     B. owns     C. holds     D. shows
Question 8: When he phoned, we _________ with our friends at home.
A. had sung     B. are singing     C. sang    D. were singing
Question 9: Brian lost so much money as he didn’t know how to _____ his business.
A. run      B. make      C. do      D. put
Question 10: __________ the content, we are now looking for supporting information.
A. To plan                            B. Having been planned
C. Having planned              D. To be planned
Question 11: He lost the race because he _____ petrol on the last lap.
A. ran out of     B. got out of    C. put out of    D. made out of
Question 12: A number of ________ buyers have expressed their interests in the company.
A. potential     B. potentiality     C. potentially     D. potention
Question 13: People in this area ______ with clothes and food by the government every year.
A. are providing    B. provided      C. provide     D. are provided
Question 14: The later you get up, ______ you will be.
A. the tired   B. the more tired    C. the most tired    D. the tireder
Question 15: Many young people are now interested ______ Korean music.

A. on       B. by       C. at      D. in
Question 16: I’ve got a promotion at work, but all John did was make a joke about it. He has a real chip on his _____. I think he is just jealous.
A. head      B. shoulder       C. nose      D. mount
Question 17: We bought a _____ cat at the flea market last week.
A. nice British white B. British nice white C. nice white British D. white British nice
Question 18: Numerous _______ have prevented us from going to the lakeside again this year.
A. disadvantages    B. impairments    C. obstacles    D. adversities
Question 19: He was late for school this morning _____ he had missed the bus.
A. in spite of     B. although     C. despite     D. because

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Question 43: It started to rain while we play on the swing at the park at 3 yesterday afternoon.
A. play      B. to rain      C. afternoon     D. at
Question 44: Human beings are changing the environment in all respects through the action in his habits.
A. through      B. environment       C. are       D. his
Question 45: They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on schoolchildren’s health and their academic results.
A. into     B. exhausting      C. health      D. academic results

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Question 42: Ms. Nga has little money. She really wants to buy a new mobile.
A. Because Ms. Nga has little money, she can buy a new mobile.
B. As long as Ms. Nga has more money, she will be able to buy a new mobile.
C. Ms. Nga wishes she had more money and could buy a new mobile.
D. Although Ms. Nga has little money, she still wants to buy a new mobile.
Question 43: She finished the meal. Her children came home after school soon after that.
A.Had it not been for her children’s coming home after school, she couldn’t have finished the meal.
B. Only after her children had come home after school did she finish the meal.
C. Not only did her children come home after school but she also finished the meal.
D. No sooner had she finished the meal than her children came home after school.
Question 44: My car engine overheated. It made a strange grinding noise.
A. No sooner had my car engine overheated than it made a strange grinding noise.
B. Had it not been for my overheated car engine, it wouldn’t have made a strange grinding
noise.
C. Not only did my car engine overheat but it also made a strange grinding noise.
D. However my car engine overheated, it was making a strange grinding noise.
Question 45: They work so slowly. I really want the work finished faster.
A. Unless they work so slowly, they can’t finish the work faster.
B. While they work so slowly, I really want the work finished faster.
C. I wish they didn’t work so slowly and could finish the work faster.
D. Now that they work so slowly, they can finish the work faster.
Question 46: I can’t sing that English song. I really want to sing it with my favourite singer.
A. Although I can’t sing that English song, I will sing it with my favourite singer.
B. I wish I could sing that English song and could sing it with my favourite singer.
C. Since I can’t sing that English song, I can sing it with my favourite singer.
D. Though I can’t sing that English song, I will be able to sing it with my favourite singer.
Chọn câu giao tiếp phù hợp:

Question 21: Jim: “Would you mind lending me your bike, Judy?” - Judy: “________.”
A. Yes. Here it is     B. Not at all     C. Great     D. Yes, let’s
Question 22: My father is suggesting eating out this evening.
My father: “Do you feel like eating out this evening?” - My mother: “__________”
A. I’m sorry for that.                              B. Why should we?
C. No, I think I can cook myself.           D. No, I don’t know.
Question 23: Linda is asking the hotel receptionist for help.
Linda: “Could you help me to carry this bag to my room please?” - Receptionist: “__________”
A. Yes, you carry it.         B. No, I don’t like.
C. Why me?                    D. Sure!
Question 24: Mark is asking Laura for the help of typing the letter.
Mark: “Could you help me type this letter please?” - Laura: “__________”
A. I can’t agree more.        B. No matter what you say.

C. Sorry, I’m busy now.      D. I appreciate it.
Question 25: The postman is talking to Tom on the phone.
Postman: “I will come and give you the package a bit late.” - Tom: “__________”
A. Thanks anyway.   B. Why late?    C. No way.    D. I don’t agree.

Sửa lỗi sai:

Question 26: Works written by Vladimir Nabokov often contained heroes and heroines who have lived in many places.
A. written    B. contained     C. who      D. have lived
Question 27: In principal there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day.
A. In principal       B. that       C. be able to      D. one day
Question 28: I’ve had continual problems with these car ever since I bought it.
A. had       B. problems         C. these         D. bought
Question 29: A dangerous number of radioactivity was released into the environment last month.
A. number of        B. was released      C. the        D. last month
Question 30: When I reach there, the highest building had been destroyed by the storm!
A. reach         B. the       C. destroyed         D. the

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Question 31: He started learning French six years ago.
A. He started learning French for 6 years.
B. He has learnt French for six years.
C. He hasn’t learnt French for six years.
D. He didn’t start learning English 6 years ago.
Question 32: “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?” said John.
A. John promised to put better lock on the door.
B. John suggested I put a better lock on the door.
C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
D. John refused to put a better lock on the door.
Question 33: If I were you, I would find a better job with higher salary.
A. You should find a better job with higher salary.
B. You have to find a better job with higher salary.
C. You can find a better job with higher salary.
D. You mustn’t find a better job with higher salary.
Question 34: “If I were you, I wouldn’t go abroad at this time,” he said.
A. He reminded me not to go abroad at this time.
B. He informed me not to go abroad at that time.
C. He advised me not to go abroad at that time.
D. He inquired me not to go abroad at this time.
Question 35: It’s not good for you to drive at that high speed.
A. You may drive at that high speed.
B. You needn’t drive at that high speed.
C. You must drive at that high speed.
D. You shouldn’t drive at that high speed.
Question 36: The police started investigating the case a week ago.
A. The police didn’t investigate the case a week ago.
B. The police haven’t investigated the case for a week.
C. The police have investigated the case for a week.
D. The police started to investigate the case for a week.
Question 37: You are not allowed to step on the grass in this area.
A. You cannot step on the grass in this area.
B. You may step on the grass in this area.
C. You should step on the grass in this area.
D. You mustn’t step on the grass in this area.
Question 38: My father started planting orchids several years ago.
A. My father has planted orchids for several years.
B. My father last planted orchids several years ago.
C. My father didn’t plant orchids several years ago.
D. My father hasn’t planted orchids for several years.
Question 39: “You can’t wear your dirty shoes in the class,” said the teacher to the student.
A. The teacher asked the student wear his dirty shoes in the class.
B. The teacher forbade the student from wearing his dirty shoes in the class.
C. The teacher invited the student wear his dirty shoes in the class.
D. The teacher informed the student wear his dirty shoes in the class.
Question 40: “I’m sorry I have to leave so early,” he said.
A. He apologized for having to leave early.                                                          B. He urged to have to leave early.

C. He imagined having to leave early.

D. He denied having to leave early.

Chọn trọng âm khác:

Question 49: A. flashy      B. protect       C. coffee        D. current
Question 50: A. historic      B. privacy       C. principle      D. charity

Chọn từ đồng nghĩa:

Question 1: The government has (passed) laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enforced      B. enabled      C. ensured      D. enacted
Question 2: Only (aggressive) species of small animal life are likely to survive in the rough waters near shallow coral reefs.
A. passive      B. strong     C. assertive     D. marine
Question 3: It was a mistake which eliminated any (chance) of an Australian victory.
A. theory     B. opportunity     C. software     D. problem
Question 4: I went to the meeting armed with the (relevant) facts and figures.
A. separate     B. significant     C. excellent     D. natural
Question 5: In cases of (severe) mental handicap, constant supervision is recommended.
A. serious     B. negative     C. opposite     D. effective
Question 6: Dozens of valuable works of art disappeared during (shipment) to the US.
A. awareness    B. tension    C. confusion     D. delivery

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Question 7: All non-violent religious and political beliefs should be respected (equally).
A. frankly          B. differently        C. properly        D. joyfully
Question 8:Sure, I’ve tried to live a benign life, (putting my shoulder to the wheel for) peace.
A. being indifferent to           B. feeling tired of
C. looking happy in              D. becoming strong in
Question 9: Though he had tried to be enthusiastic about the plans, (privately) he felt more sceptical.
A. publicly    B. vainly     C. desperately     D. secretly
Question 10:He (makes no bones about) the fact that his apartment is a mess.
A. fails to ensure   B. fails to confirm   C. tries to show   D. tries to hide
Question 11: Some senators reacted (angrily) to the president’s remarks.
A. aggressively    B. thankfully    C. surprisingly     D. amicably
Question 12: It is important to (keep in touch with) the latest research.
A. lose contact with   B. look forward to   C. pay attention to D. be interested in
Question 13: When you fill in the form, please write (clearly) in black ink.
A. freely     B. vaguely      C. frankly      D. hardly
Question 14: In the initial days and weeks, it was literally a case of (living from hand to mouth).
A. sending all the money       B. spending a large amount of money
C. saving lots of money         D. losing all the money
Question 15: When the teacher finished reading the question, Tommy raised his hand (at the drop of a hat), which surprised everyone.
A. hesitantly    B. watchfully    C. carefully    D. purposefully
Question 16: He was (in the very seventh heaven) when the girl consented to be his wife.
A. utterly discontented        B. extremely depressed
C. amazing dreamy            D. very imaginative
Question 17: We played my brother’s school at football and (beat them hollow).
A. defeated easily   B. had a draw   C. broke a nil score   D. lost the game
Question 18: I can’t spend a lot of time talking about your problem. I (have other fish to fry).
A. take the rest              B. have nothing to do
C. meet the friends        D. have something more important to do
Question 19: Nowadays female engineers are not (too thick on the ground).
A. rare    B. efficient    C. overweight    D. enormous
Question 20: Though the issues raised by workers were very serious, the supervisor (made light of them).
A. completely ignored              B. treated as important
C. discovered by chance         D. disagreed with

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There has always been a problem with teachers being from a different generation to their pupils, particularly older educators. But the dominance of digital technology has spread that generation gap even wider, as young people become conversant with mobile digital devices, games and social media that didn’t exist when their teachers were growing up. Teachers now face pupils
using devices and online systems that (they) don’t use themselves, and don’t really understand either. The generation gap is more prevalent than ever, but teachers can (bridge) that gap if they receive the right guidance with appropriate technology.
    Some schools and teachers have particular trouble grasping the role of social media and mobile devices in teenage life. They consider Facebook a threat and warn parents against it at parent- teacher evenings, without realizing that preventing teenagers from using social media like this, or messaging apps such as Snapchat and Instagram, is nearly impossible. Online social media and
network gaming are now such an integral part of teenage behavior that any attempt to prize the mobile devices out of the hands of young people is likely to widen the generation gap rather than narrow it.
    The generation gap in education isn’t just between pupils and teachers – it exists within the staffroom, too. A teaching career can span more than 40 years, and those towards the end of their working life will not have grown up with digital technology, whereas teaching staff in their 20s and 30s could well be “digital natives”.
   Keeping up with the latest online trend is like (a dog chasing its tail); every time you think you’ve caught up, kids move on. However, it’s not beneficial to get fixated on how young people are using social networks that are, in the case of Snapchat, hard for the older generation to understand. The key factor to consider is that today’s school students now take for granted that a lot of their
communication with their peers will be online, and predominantly using smartphones and other mobile devices. Young people expect their educational experience to be similarly interactive, and partially delivered via these kinds of devices.

Question 1. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. How to Bridge the Generation Gap Between Teachers and Students
B. The Technology Problems of Older Teachers
C. What Causes Difficulties for Teachers Nowadays?
D. The Generation Gap in Education

Question 2. The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _____________.
A. teachers    B. pupils    C. devices    D. online systems
Question 3. The word “bridge” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. form     B. connect     C. reduce     D. build
Question 4. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Some teachers and schools don’t want their children to use social networks.
B. It’s unlikely to stop students from using social media.
C. Separating teenagers from the mobile devices can help to narrow the generation gap.
D. Social media and network gaming become an important part of the behavior of teenagers.
Question 5. The generation gap exists even in the staffroom mostly because ______________.
A. the teaching career span is too long to adapt new technology.
B. the older teachers are not as familiar with digital technology as the younger.
C. many young teachers prefer using digital devices to operating others.
D. the older teachers are less unaffected by the development of technology than the younger.
Question 6. The phrase “a dog chasing its tail” in the last paragraph most probably means
______________.
A. keeping on doing something futile    B. moving around a circle
C. doing harm to yourself                      D. getting tired of your behavior
Question 7. According to the last paragraph, what is the main factor to consider in the generation gap between teachers and students?
A. It’s hard for the older generation to understand the social networks used by the young.
B. Students get accustomed to communicating with their friends online by smartphones and mobile devices.
C. Teachers should use these social networks to provide education.
D. Students are competing with the latest online trend with their peers.

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Question 22: The teacher is talking to Jane about her assignment in class.
- Teacher: “You have done a really good job.”
- Jane: “_____________”
A. Of course not. I did it so badly.            B. Thank you. You deserve it
C. Thanks. How nice of you to say so.     D. Thank you. It’s going to be fine.
Question 23: Lucia is calling to Mrs. Mary’s home.
- Lucia: “Hello, may I speak to Mrs. Mary, please?”
- Call receiver: “_______________”
A. Of course not     B. Wait here      C. Yes, please     D. Hold on, please