381 Bài tập đọc hiểu ôn thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2022
381 BÀI TẬP ĐỌC HIỂU ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM 2022
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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.
Students working for their first degree at university are called undergraduates. Then they take their degree we say they graduate, and then they are called graduates. If they continue studying at university after they have graduated, they are called post-graduates. Full-time university students spend all their free time studying. They have no other employment. Their course usually lasts for three or four years. Medical students have to follow a course lasting for six or seven years. Then they graduate as doctors. In Britain, full-time university students have three terms of about ten weeks in each year. During these terms they go to lectures or they study by themselves. Many students become members of academic societies and sports clubs and take part in their activities. Between the university terms they have vacations (or holiday periods). Their vacations are long, but of course they can use them to study at home.
Question 1: Students who continue studying at university after having graduated are called ……………
A. graduates
B. pre-graduates
C. undergraduates
D. post-graduates
Question 2: The word “graduate” in line 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. finish studying B. start studying C. study D. learn
Question 3: According to the passage, the full-time university students have ………… of about 10 weeks in each year.
A. two terms
B. four terms
C. seven terms
D. three terms
Question 4: The word “employment” in line 4 refers to the .
A. work B. music C. playD. money
Question 5: Medical students have to follow a course lasting for .
A. four to five years
B. only 4 years
C. six or seven years
D. about 5 years
Question 6: The word “vacations” in line 9 could be best replaced by .
A. times B. holidays C. visits D. picnics
Question 7: According to the passage, students working for their first degree at …………. are called undergraduates.
A. an university
B. laboratory
C. university
D. library
Question 8: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as full-time university students?
A. have other work
B. go to lectures
C. study by themselves
D. become members of sports clubs
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.
It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize, but it is not difficult to learn how. If we have done something to hurt someone’s feeling or if we have been impolite or rude, we should apologize. An apology indicates that we realize we have made a mistake, and we are sorry for it. It is a way of expressing our regret for something. When we apologize, we admit our wrongdoing, usually offer a reason for it, and express regret.
The simplest way to apologize is to say “I’m sorry”, but often that is not enough. Let’s take a common situation. Mario is late for class and enters the classroom, interrupting the teacher in the middle of the class. What does he do? The most polite action is usually to take a seat as quietly as possible and apologize later. But if the teacher stops and waits for him to say something, he could apologize simply “I’m sorry I’m late”, ask permission to take his seat, and sit down. Naturally, more than this, a reason for the tardiness, is needed, but this is not the time or the place for it because he has already caused one interruption and doesn’t need to make it any longer or worse than it already is.
Question 9: When we apologize,
A. we express our sadness and unluckiness.
B. we realize our wrongdoing.
C. we express our happiness.
D. we admit our wrongdoing, offer a reason for it, and express regret.
Question 10: We should apologize _
A. when we feel tired and make mistake.
B. when we have been impolite, rude or done something to hurt someone’s feeling.
C. when we are angry with somebody about something.
D. when we are not happy or lose something.
Question 11: Is it difficult to learn how to apologize somebody?
A. Yes, it is B. not difficult C. No, it isn’t D. No, hasn’t
Question 12: The word “rude” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by .
A. incorrect behavior
B. polite
C. correct behavior
D. good behavior
Question 13: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as the most polite action in Mario’s case?
A. keep quiet
B. apologize later
C. interrupt the teacher
D. take a seat
Question 14: What is the simplest way to apologize?
A. We express our regret.
B. We said nothing.
C. We say “I’m sorry”.
D. We admit our wrongdoing.
Question 15: It is …………… to write the rules that tell exactly when we should apologize.
A. common B. simple C. easy D. difficult
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.
On the fourth Thursday in November, in houses around the United States, families get together for a feast, or a large meal. Almost all families eat turkey and cranberry sauce for this meal, and have pumpkin pie for dessert. This feast is part of a very special day, the holiday of Thanksgiving.
In 1620 the Pilgrims made a difficult trip across the ocean from England. They landed in what is now Massachusetts. In England the Pilgrims had not been allowed to freely practice their religion. So they went to the New World in search of religious freedom.
The Pilgrims’ first winter was very hard. Almost half the group died of cold, hunger and disease. But the Indians of Massachusetts taught the Pilgrims to plant corn, to hunt and to fish. When the next fall came, the Pilgrims had plenty of food. They were thankful to God and the Indians and had a feast to give thanks. They invited the Indians to join them. This was the first Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving became a national holiday many years later because of the effort of a woman named Sarah Hale. For forty years Sarah Hale wrote to each president and asked for a holiday of Thanksgiving. At last she was successful. In 1863 President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a holiday.
How much is Thanksgiving today like the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving? In many ways they are different. For example, historians think that the Pilgrims ate deer, not turkey. The idea of Thanksgiving, though, is very much the same: Thanksgiving is a day on which we celebrate and give thanks.
Question 16: When did the the Pilgrims make a difficult trip to across the ocean from England?
A. in 1863 B. in 1621 C. in 1830 D. in 1620
Question 17: The Pilgrims immigrated to the New World because
A. They wanted to search for religious freedom.
B. They wanted to be taught how to plant corn.
C. They wanted to have more land to cultivate.
D. They wanted to make a difficult trip.
Question 18: According to the passage, today’s Thanksgiving .
A. is only celebrated in Massachusetts.
B. is a day on which the Pilgrims eat deer.
C. is different from the Pilgrims’s Thanksgiving in many ways.
D. is just like the Pilgrims’s Thanksgiving.
Question 19: Which of the following is NOT true about Thanksgiving?
A. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday on November.
B. It is a day on which Americans celebrate and give thanks.
C. Americans usually have turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie for this occasion.
D. It became a national holiday thanks to President Lincoln’s 40-year efforts.
Question 20: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to .
A. families B. the Pilgrims C. thanks D. the Native Americans
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.
As working women continue to receive better and better wages, housewives still work at home without receiving pay – checks. Should a woman who works at home, doing the housework and caring for children, be paid for her service? In a 1986 study at Cornell University, sociologists found that the value of the services of a housewife averaged $ 11,600 a year. This rate was based on a family composed of a husband, wife, and three young children. The $ 11,600 is what the husband would have to pay if he hired others to take over his wife’s household chores. The researchers concluded that it would be fair for husbands to pay wives according to federal guidelines for minimum wages.
Another plan for rewarding women who work at home has been suggested by a former Secretary of Health and Human Services. He says that full-time housewives should be allowed to pay social security taxes, with their employers contributing part of the payment. He feels that the present system is unfair. He said, “ If you stay at home and raise a family, nobody will give you credit for it.”
Question 21: What is the main purpose of this passage ?
A. To suggest that housewives should be paid for their household chores.
B. To ask men to treat wives better.
C. To encourage women to go out to work.
D. To suggest that men should share the housework with their wives.
Question 22: A housewife’s services in a family of five people are worth_ .
A. $ 160 a mouth on average
B. nearly $ 1,000 a mouth on average.
C. more than $ 1,000 a mouth on average..
D. $ 1,600 a mouth on average.
Question 23: According to the researchers, husbands should .
A. pay wages to their wives for their housework.
B. hire others to take over their wives’ household chores.
C. help their wives with the housework.
D. care for the children.
Question 24: The word “employers” in the passage refers to .
A. their sponsors B. their husband C. their owners D. their bosses
Question 25: What is NOT true about the passage?
A. Full-time housewives are allowed to pay social security taxes.
B. Women who go to work get more offers than housewives
C. Unlike working women, housewives get no pay for housework.
D. Housewives’services should be rewarded.
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.
It is a characteristic of human nature that people like to get together and have fun, and people live during America’s frontier days were no exception. However, because life was hard and the necessities of day-to-day living took up their time, it was common for recreation to be combined with activities necessary for survival. One example of such a form of recreation was logrolling. Many frontier areas were heavily wooded, and in order to settle an area it was necessary to move the trees. A settler could cut down the trees alone, but help was needed to move the cut trees. After a settler had cut a bunch of trees, he would then invite is neighbours over for a logrolling. A logrolling is a community event where families got together for a combination of work and fun. The women would bring food and have a much needed and infrequent opportunity to relax and chat with friends, the children would play together exuberantly, and the men would hold lively competitions that involved rolling logs from place to place as quickly as possible. This was a day of fun for everyone involved, but as its foundation was the need to clear the land.
Question 26: The main idea of the passage is that in America’s frontier days .
A. people combined work with recreation
B. people cleared land by rolling logs
C. it was necessary for early settlers to clear the land
D. a logrolling involved the community
Question 27: The expression day-to-day could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. daytime B. every day C. day after day D. today
Question 28: According to the passage, what did people have to do first to settle an area?
A. Develop recreation ideas
B. Build farms
C. Get rid of the trees
D. Invite neighbors over
Question 29: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about a logrolling?
A. It involved a lot of people.
B. It could be enjoyable.
C. There could be a lot of movement.
D. It was rather quiet.
Question 30: This passage would probably be assigned reading in which of the following courses?
A. Forestry B. Environmental Studies
C. Psychology D. History
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.
People travel for a lot of reasons: Some tourists go to see battlefields or religious shrines. Others are looking for culture, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. But most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on.
Northern Europeans are willing to pay a lot of money and put up with a lot of inconveniences for the sun because they have so little of it. Residents of cities like London, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam spend a tot of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why the Mediterranean has always attracted them. Every summer, more than 25 million people travel to Mediterranean resorts and beaches for their vacation. They all come for the same reason, sun!
The huge crowds mean lots of money for the economies of Mediterranean countries. Italy’s 30,000 hotels are booked solid every summer. And 13 million people camp out on French beaches, parks and roadsides. Spain’s long sandy coastline attracts more people than anywhere else. 37 million tourists visit yearly, or one tourist for every person living in Spain.
But there are signs that the area is getting more tourists than it can handle. The Mediterranean is already one of the most polluted seas on earth. And with increased tourism, it’s getting worse. The French can’t figure out what to do with all the garbage left by campers around St. Tropez. And in many places, swimming is dangerous because of pollution.
None of this, however, is spoiling anyone’s fun. The Mediterranean gets more popular every year with tourists. Obviously, they don’t go there for clean water and solitude. They tolerate traffic jams and seem to like crowded beaches. They don’t even mind the pollution. No matter how dirty the water is, the coastline still looks beautiful. And as long as the sun shines, it’s still better than sitting in the cold rain in Berlin, London, or Oslo.
Question 31: In paragraph 2, cities like London, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam are mentioned .
A. to prove that they have got more tourism than they handle.
B. to tell us how wealthy their people are.
C. to suggest that these cities lack places of historic interest and scenic beauty.
D. to show that they are not good cities in terms of geography and climate.
Question 32: According to the passage, which of the following factors might spoil the tourists’ fun at Mediterranean resorts and beaches?
A. Polluted water B. Traffic jams C. Rainy weather D. Crowded buses
Question 33: The writer seems to imply that Europeans travel mostly for the reason that .
A. they want to see historic remains or religious spots.
B. they would like to take pictures in front of famous sites.
C. they wish to escape from the cold, dark and rainy days back at home.
D. they are interested in different cultural traditions and social customs.
Question 34: The latter half of the last sentence in paragraph 3, “or one tourist for every person living in Spain” means .
A. every Spanish is visited by a tourist every year.
B. every person living in Spain has to take care of a tourist annually.
C. every year almost as many tourists visit Spain as there are people living in that country.
D. all the 37 million people living in Spain are tourists.
Question 35: The word “tolerate” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _ .
A. reject B. endure C. exclude D. neglect
Question 36: The word “solid” in paragraph 3 means most nearly the same as .
A. having no spaces inside.
B. seeming to be hard to book.
C. having less people than normal.
D. being uncomfortable to live in.
Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following countries attracts more tourists than the others?
A. Greece B. France C. Spain D. Italy
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.
People used to know more or less how their children would live. Now things are changing so quickly that they don’t even know what their own lives will be like in a few years’ time. What follows is not science fiction. It is how experts see the future.
You are daydreaming behind the steering wheel; is it too dangerous? No! That’s no problem because you have it on automatic pilot, and with its hi-tech computers and cameras, your car “know” how to get you home safe and sound.
What is for lunch? In the old days you used to stop off to buy a hamburger or a pizza. Now you use your diagnostic machine to find out which foods your body needs. If your body needs more vegetables and less fat, your food-preparation machine makes you a salad.
After lunch, you go down the hall to your home office. Here you have everything you need to do your work. Thanks to your information screen and your latest generation computer, you needn’t go to the office any more. The information screen shows an urgentmessage from a co- worker in Brazil. You can instantly send back a reply to him and go on to deal with other matters.
Question 38: What does “its” in line 5 refer to?
A. the future
B. your home
C. your car
D. the steering wheel
Question 39: What of the following statement is true about life in the future?
A. People will go to work as they do today.
B. Hi-tech equipment will be out of the question.
C. It will be dangerous to drive cars because they are too fast.
D. People can have balanced diets for their meal.
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true about life in the future?
A. Eating is a problem because food contains too much fat
B. There’s no need to concentrate much when driving.
C. Contacts between people are almost instant.
D. Getting information is a matter of just a few seconds.
Question 41: According to the passage, what do people use a diagnostic machine for?
A. To make food for them.
B. To find out which foods their body needs
C. To provide them with food.
D. To sell food for humans.
Question 42: Which “reply” CLOSET in meaning to?
A. replay B. request. C. answer D. question
Question 43: The word “urgent” in the last paragraph probably means .
A. expected B. pressing C. unnecessary D. hurry
Question 44: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. What life is like in the future.
B. The role of the computer in future life.
C. What foods people will eat in the future.
D. Life in the future will be the same as life at present.
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.
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and used the knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849). In 1841 Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847). After three years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to the eastern United States around Cape Horn. The novel White-Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman.
With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal following among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville’s popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of man against the universe. The public was not ready for Melville’s literary metamorphosis from romantic adventure to philosophical symbolism. It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville’s popularity during his lifetime is the one for which he is best known today.
Question 45: The main subject of the passage is_ .
A. Melville’s travels
B. Moby Dick
C. Melville’s personal background
D. the popularity of Melville’s novels.
Question 46: The word “basis” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. backgroundB. message C. bottom D. dissertation
Question 47: According to the passage, Melville’s early novels were .
A. published while he was traveling
B. completely fictional
C. all about his work on whaling ships
D. based on his travel experience
Question 48: The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because .
A. he had unofficially left his ship
B. he was on leave while his ship was in port
C. he had finished his term of duty
D. he had received permission to take a vacation in Tahiti
Question 49: How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melville’s popularity?
A. His popularity remained as strong as ever.
B. It caused his popularity to decrease.
C. His popularity increased immediately.
D. It had no effect on his popularity.
Question 50: According to the passage, Moby Dick is .
A. symbolic of humanity fighting the universe
B. a single-faceted work
C. a short story about a whale
D. a 47 adventure
Question 51: In what year did Melville’s book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?
A. 1849 B. 1837 C. 1847 D. 1841
Question 52: The word “metamorphosis” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. descent B. circle C. mysticism D. change
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.
The handling and delivery of mail has always been a serious business, underpinned by the trust of the public in requiring timeliness, safety, and confidentiality. After early beginnings using horseback and stagecoach, and although cars and trucks later replaced stagecoaches and wagons, the Railway Mail Service still stands as one of America’s most resourceful and exciting postal innovations. This service began in 1832, but grew slowly until the Civil War. Then from 1862, by sorting the mail on board moving trains, the Post Office Department was able to decentralize its operations as railroads began to crisscross the nation on a regular basis, and speed up mail delivery. This service lasted until 1974. During peak decades of service, railway mail clerks handled 93% of all non-local mail and by 1905 the service had over 12,000 employees.
Railway Post Office trains used a system of mail cranes to exchange mail at stations without stopping. As a train approached the crane, a clerk prepared the catcher arm which would then snatch the incoming mailbag in the blink of an eye. The clerk then booted out the outgoing mailbag. Experienced clerks were considered the elite of the Postal Service’s employees, and spoke with pride of making the switch at night with nothing but the curves and feel of the track to warn them of an upcoming catch. They also worked under the greatest pressure and their jobs were considered to be exhausting and dangerous. In addition to regular demands of their jobs they could find themselves the victims of train wrecks and robberies.
As successful as it was, “mail-on-the-fly” still had its share of glitches. If they hoisted the train’s catcher arm too soon, they risked hitting switch targets, telegraph poles or semaphores, which would rip the catcher arm off the train. Too late, and they would miss an exchange.
Question 53: Which of the following can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. There was a high turnover of railway mail clerks.
B. The development of the mail roads during the second half of the 19th century enabled Post Office Department to focus on timeliness
C. The Post Office Department was more concerned about speeding up mail delivery than the safety of its clerks.
Đ. Mail was often lost or damaged as it was exchanged on the mail crane.
Question 54: The word “elite” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. majority B. superior C. more capable D. leader
Question 55: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How the mail cranes exchanged the mail.
B. Improvements in mail handling and delivery.
C. How Post Office Trains handled the mail without stopping.
D. The skills of experienced clerks.
Question 56: According to the passage, the Railway Mail Service commenced in .
A. 1874 B. 1842 C. 1832 D. 1905
Question 57: The word “glitches” in the third paragraph can be replaced by_ .
A. accidents B. blames C. advantages D. problems
Question 58: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The clerk booted out the outgoing mailbag before snatching the incoming bag.
B. Clerks couldn’t often see what they were doing.
C. The Railway Mail clerk’s job was considered elite because it was safe and exciting.
D. Despite their success, railway mail clerks only handled a small proportion of all non-local mail.
Question 59: The public expects the following three services in handling and delivery of mail except .
A. safety B. accuracy C. confidentiality D. timeliness
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Each person has different learning preferences and styles that benefit them. Some may find they have a dominant learning style. Others prefer different learning styles in different circumstances. There is no right or wrong answer to which learning style is best for you – or mix of learning styles. However, by discovering and better understanding your own learning styles, you can employ techniques that will improve the rate and quality of your learning.
If you prefer lessons that employ images to teach, you are a visual learner. Visual learners retain information better when it is presented in pictures, videos, graphs and books. They frequently draw pictures or develop diagrams when trying to comprehend a subject or memorize rote information. If you are a visual learner, use pictures, images, color, diagrams and other visual media in your note taking, test preparation and studying. Whenever possible, use pictures instead of text. Try to develop diagrams to comprehend concepts and storyboards to remember important sequences and relationships.
Aural (auditory) learners retain information better when it’s presented in lecture format, via speeches, audio recordings, and other forms of verb communication. While a visual learner would prefer to read a book or watch a video, auditory learners would prefer to attend a lecture or listen to a book on tap. Aural learners are also big on sound and music. They can typically sing, play an instrument and identify different sounds. If you are an aural learner, integrate auditory media, listening techniques, sound, rhyme, or even music in your learning and studying. You may also consider using background music and sounds to help you with visualization of processes and systems. For example, if you’re practicing fight procedures, you may consider playing a recording of an aircraft in the background as you study. Replacing the lyrics of a favorite song with information you are learning is a very powerful way to memorize large amounts of information for aural learning. Use this technique and you will never forget the information again
Question 60: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Features and techniques of two learning styles.
B. Visual and aural learners’ problems and solutions.
C. Why and how to understand your learning styles.
D. What and how to use your learning techniques.
Question 61: By discovering and better understanding your own learning styles, you can improve .
A. Your learning quality and quantity. B. Your learning rate.
C. Your learning styles. D. Your learning quality and speed.
Question 62: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. visual learners B. pictures C. videos D. graphs
Question 63: According to the passage, one benefit of diagrams is .
A. to understand concepts.
B. to remember sequences.
C. to understand story boards.
D. to use pictures not texts.
Question 64: All of the following statements are TRUE about visual learners EXCEPT .
A. They employ images to teach.
B. They remember graphs well.
C. They prefer pictures to texts.
D. They use story boards for relationships.
Question 65: According to the passage, the benefit of listening to music while learning and studying is that it .
A. is a hobby or an interest
B. attracts your attention
C. makes you feel relaxed
D. helps you visualize processes and systems
Question 66: The author suggests that to remember lessons, aural learners can . .
A. forget melody
B. learn by heart lyrics
C. sing along
D. write songs with your favorite lyrics and information you’re learning.
Question 67: It can be inferred from the passage that a person’s learning style .
A. is completely different from others’.
B. can never be best for them.
C. determines learning quality.
D. has its effective technique.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Ranked as the number one beverage consumed worldwide, tea takes the lead over coffee in both popularity and production with 5 million metric tons of tea produced annually. Although much of this tea is consumed in Asian, European and African countries, the United States drinks its fair share. According to estimates by the Tea Council of the United States, tea is enjoyed by no less than half of the U.S population on any given day. Black tea or green tea – iced, spiced or instant – tea drinking has spurred a billion-dollar with major tea producer in Africa and South America and throughout Asia.
Tea is made from the leaves from an evergreen plant, Camellia saneness, which grows tall and lush in tropical region. On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new buds called flush appear; they are plucked off by hand. Even in today’s world of modern agricultural machinery, hand harvesting continues to be the preferred method. Ideally only the top two leaves and a bud should be picked. This new growth produces the highest quality tea.
After being harvested, tea leaves are laid out on long drying racks, called withering racks, for 18 to 20 hours. During this process, the tea softens and become limp. Next, dependent on the type of tea being product, the leaves may be crushed or chopped to release flavor, and then fermented under controlled condition of heat and humidity. For green tea, the whole leaves are often steamed to retain their green color, and the fermentation process is skipped. Producing black teas requires fermentation during which the tea leaves begin darken. After fermentation, black tea is dried in vats to produce its rich brown or black color.
No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend has it that tea as a beverage was discovered in 2737 B.C. by Emperor Shen Nung of China when leaves from camellia dropped into his drinking water as it was boiling over a fire. As the story goes, Emperor Shen Nung drank the resulting liquid and proclaimed that the drink to be most nourishing and refreshing. Though this account cannot be documented, it is thought that tea drinking probably originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia, then Europe, and ultimately to America colonies around 1650.
With about half the caffeine content of coffee, tea is often chosen by those who want to reduce, but not necessarily eliminate their caffeine intake. Some people find that tea is less acidic than coffee and therefore easier on the stomach. Others have become interested in tea drinking since the National Cancer Institute publishes its finding on the antioxidant properties of tea. But whether tea is enjoyed for it perceived health benefit, its flavor, or as a social drink, teacups continue to be filled daily with the world’ most popular beverage.
Question 68: According to the passage, what is implied about tea harvesting?
A. It is totaling done with the assistance of modern agricultural machinery
B. It is longer done in China.
C. The method has remained nearly the same for a long time.
D. The method involves trimming the uppermost branches of the plant.
Question 69: What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. tea pickers B. new buds C. evergreen plants D. tropical regions
Question 70: Which of the following is NOT true about the tea production process?
A. Black tea develops its dark color during fermentation and final drying.
B. Green tea requires a long fermentation process
C. Green tea is often steamed to keep its color.
D. Black tea goes through two phases during production.
Question 71: According to the passage, what is TRUE about origin of tea drinking?
A. It began during the Shen Nung Dynasty.
B. It may begin some time around 1950.
C. It is unknown when tea first became popular.
D. It was originally produced from Camilla plants in Europe.
Question 72: The word “eliminate” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by which of the following words?
A. decrease B. increase C. reduce D. remove
Question 73: According to the passage, why someone would choose to drink tea instead of coffee?
A. Because it’s easier to digest than coffee.
B. Because it has higher nutritional content than coffee.
C. Because it helps prevent heart attacks.
D. Because it has more caffeine than coffee does.
Question 74: What best describes the topic of the passage?
A. A. Tea consumption and production.
B. The two most popular types of tea.
C. The benefits of tea consumption worldwide.
D. How tea is produced and brewed.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The economic expansion prompted by the Second World War triggered a spectacular population boom in the West. Of course, the region was no stranger to population booms. Throughout much of its history, western settlement had been characterized by spurts, rather than by a pattern of gradual and steady population growth, beginning with the gold and silver rushes of the 1850’s and 1860’s. The decade after the First World War – the 1920’s – witnessed another major surge of people pouring into the West, particularly into urban areas. But the economic depression of the 1930’s brought this expansion to a halt; some of the more sparsely settled parts of the region actually lost population as migrants sought work in more heavily industrialized areas. By 1941 when the United States entered the Second World War and began to mobilize, new job opportunities were created in the western part of the nation.
If the expansion of industries, such as shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing, was most striking on the pacific coast, it also affected interior cities like Denver, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Equally dramatic were the effects of the establishment of aluminum plants in Oregon and Washington and the burgeoning steel industry in Utah and California. The flow of people into these areas provided an enormous impetus to the expansion of the service industries – banks, health care services and schools. Although strained to the limit by the influx of newcomers, western communities welcomed the vast reservoir of new job opportunities. At the same time, the unprecedented expansion of government installations in the West, such as military bases, created thousands of new civilian openings. As land had served as a magnet for western migrants in the late nineteenth century, so wartime mobilization set in motion another major expansion of population. Indeed, it could be said that the entire western United States became a giant boomtown during the Second World War. This was especially true of California. Of the more than eight million people who moved into the West in the decade after 1940, almost one-half went to the Pacific coast. In fact, between 1940 and 1950, California’s population surged by more than three million people.
Question 75: What is the main point of the passage?
A. California dominated the economic growth of the West during the Second World War.
B. Industrial growth during the 1940’s attracted large numbers of people to the West.
C. The military drew people away from civilian jobs during the 1940’s.
D. The West experienced gradual and steady economic growth from 1900 to 1940.
Question 76: The word “triggered” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. was connected to B. generated C. interfered with D. illuminated
Question 77: Why does the author mention “the gold and silver rushes of the 1850’s and 1860’s” in the first paragraph?
A. As causes of gradual population growth
B. As contrasts to late patterns of population
C. As illustrations of a market economy.
D. As examples of western population booms.
Question 78: According to the passage, the depression of the 1930’s caused which of the following?
A. A lack of population growth in the West.
B. The building of new suburbs.
C. A creation of more job opportunities.
D. A growth in immigration from abroad.
Question 79: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ……….
A. expansion
B. Denver
C. manufacturing
D. the Pacific coast
Question 80: The passage suggests that industrialization in the West led to all of the following EXCEPT .
A. An increase in school construction.
B. Improved access to doctors.
C. An increase in the number of banks.
D. A reduction in the price of land.
Question 81: It can be inferred from the passage that the principal cause of California’s population surge between 1940 and 1950 was …………………
A. the increased availability of land.
B. people’s desire to live in a warm, coastal climate.
C. the industrial mobilization necessitated by the Second World War.
D. overcrowding in urban areas in other regions of the United States.
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.
The Development of Refrigeration
Cold storage, or refrigeration, is keeping food at temperatures between 32 and 45 degrees F in order to delay the growth of microorganisms – bacteria, molds, and yeast – that cause food to spoil. Refrigeration produces few changes in food, so meats, fish, eggs, milk, fruits, and vegetables keep their original flavor, color, and nutrition. Before artificial refrigeration was invented, people stored perishable food with ice or snow to lengthen its storage time. Preserving food by keeping it in an ice-filled pit is a 4,000-year-old art. Cold storage areas were built in basements, cellars, or caves, lined with wood or straw, and packed with ice. The ice was transported from mountains, or harvested from local lakes or rivers, and delivered in large blocks to homes and businesses.
Artificial refrigeration is the process of removing heat from a substance, container, or enclosed area, to lower its temperature. The heat is moved from the inside of the container to the outside. A refrigerator uses the evaporation of a volatile liquid, or refrigerant, to absorb heat. In most types of refrigerators, the refrigerant is compressed, pumped through a pipe, and allowed to vaporize. As the liquid turns to vapor, it loses heat and gets colder because the molecules of vapor use energy to leave the liquid. The molecules left behind have less energy and so the liquid becomes colder. Thus, the air inside the refrigerator is chilled.
Scientists and inventors from around the world developed artificial refrigeration during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. William Cullen demonstrated artificial refrigeration in Scotland in 1748, when he let ethyl ether boil into a partial vacuum. In 1805, American inventor Oliver Evans designed the first refrigeration machine that used vapor instead of liquid. In 1842, physician John Gorrie used Evans’s design to create an air-cooling apparatus to treat yellow-fever patients in a Florida hospital. Gorrie later left his medical practice and experimented with ice making, and in 1851 he was granted the first U.S. patent for mechanical refrigeration. In the same year, an Australian printer, James Harrison, built an ether refrigerator after noticing that when he cleaned his type with ether it became very cold as the ether evaporated. Five years later, Harrison introduced vapor-compression refrigeration to the brewing and meatpacking industries.
Brewing was the first industry in the United States to use mechanical refrigeration extensively, and in the 1870s, commercial refrigeration was primarily directed at breweries. German-born Adolphus Busch was the first to use artificial refrigeration at his brewery in St. Louis. Before refrigeration, brewers stored their beer in caves, and production was constrained by the amount of available cave space. Brewing was strictly a local business since beer was highly perishable and shipping it any distance would result in spoilage. Busch solved the storage problem with the commercial vapor- compression refrigerator. He solved the shipping problem with the newly invented refrigerated railcar, which was insulated with ice bunkers in each end. Air came in on the top, passed through the bunkers, and circulated through the car by gravity. In solving Busch’s spoilage and storage problems, refrigeration also revolutionized an entire industry. By 1891, nearly every brewery was equipped with mechanical refrigerating machines.
The refrigerators of today rely on the same basic principle of cooling caused by the rapid evaporation and expansion of gases. Until 1929, refrigerators used toxic gases – ammonia, methyl chloride, and sulfur dioxide – as refrigerants. After those gases accidentally killed several people, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) became the standard refrigerant. However, they were found to be harmful to the earth’s ozone layer, so refrigerators now use a refrigerant called HFC 134a, which is less harmful to the ozone.
Question 82: What is the main reason that people developed methods of refrigeration?
A. They wanted to improve the flavor and nutritional value of food
B. They needed to slow the natural processes that cause food to spoil.
C. They needed to use for the ice that formed on lakes and rivers.
D. They wanted to expand the production of certain industries.
Question 83: The word “perishable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. capable of spoiling
B. uncooked
C. of animal origin
D. highly nutritious
Question 84: What can be inferred from paragraph 1 about cold storage before the invention of artificial refrigeration?
A. It kept food cold for only about a week.
B It was dependent on a source of ice or snow.
C. It required a container made of mental or wood.
D. It was not a safe method of preserving meat.
Question 85: Artificial refrigeration involves all of the following processes EXCEPT .
A. the pumping of water vapor through a pipe.
B. the rapid expansion of certain gases.
C. the evaporation of a volatile liquid.
D. the transfer of heat from one place to another.
Question 86: According to the passage, who was the first person to use artificial refrigeration for a practical purpose?
A. William Cullen B. Oliver Evans C. John Gorrie D. Adolphus Busch
Question 87: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to …………….
A. printer B. refrigerator C. type D. ether
Question 88: The word “constrained” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. restricted B. spoiled C. improved D. alternated
Question 89: According to the passage, the first refrigerated railcar used what material as a cooling agent?
A. ether B. ice C. ammonia D. CFCs
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
Question 90: The passage is mainly about .
A. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
B. a strange man
C. how roller skating began
D. an unusual party
Question 91: The word “astonished” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by …………….
A. tired B. surprised C. embarrassed D. polite
Question 92: Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to .
A. impress the party guests
B. arrive at the party sooner
C. show his skill in walking on wheels
D. test his invention
Question 93: The word “ball” in paragraph 2 probably means .
A. game B. party C. round object D. match
Question 94: People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he .
A. was a gifted musician
B. invented the roller skates
C. often gave others surprises
D. was full of imagination
Question 95: What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?
A. Merlin got himself into trouble.
B. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.
C. The roller skates needed further improvement.
D. The party guests took Merlin for a fool.
Question 96: The word “These” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. wheels B. roller skates C. different ways D. shoes
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
When we moved to our new house near the sea, I was eight years old. Even before that I had spent every summer messing about on boats. My dad had taught me to sail before I learnt to ride a bike so I knew how I wanted to spend my time at the new house- I was going to get my own boat and sail it everyday. The house was only a few meters from the water’s edge, and in rough weather the waves would come crashing into the front garden. I used to sit with my nose pressed to the glass, fascinated by the power of the ocean. I grew up watching the skies to see if it was going to rain; would I be going sailing that afternoon or not?
Of course I sometimes wished I could live in the town like my friends. I used to get angry with my parents, who had taken early retirement because they seemed incapable of getting anywhere on time. Dad drove me the eight miles to school everyday, but I was often late because he had been walking on the cliffs earlier in the morning and had lost track of time. When I was taking my university entrance exams, I used to stay over at a friend’s in town, just in case. All in all, I was lucky to grow up by the sea and I still love to sail.
Question 97: At the age of eight, the writer’s house was .
A. in the town
B. under the mountain
C. on boat
D. by the sea
Question 98: The word “rough“in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. forceful B. beautiful C. careful D. easy
Question 99: The writer’s father retired early because .
A. he walked on the cliffs every morning.
B. he was unable to get anywhere on time.
C. he had to drive his kid to school everyday
D. he lost rack of time.
Question 100: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT .
A. the writer didn’t know how to sail.
B. house to school was 8 miles.
C. the waves came crashing into the writer’s front garden in bad weather.
D. the write moved to a new house when he was 8.
Question 101: Growing up by the sea, the writer felt ……………….
A. excited B. angry C. unlucky D. lucky
Question 102: The writer learnt to sail ……………..
A. When he/ she was eight.
B. when his family moved to a new house
C. before going to school.
D. before learning to ride a bike
Question 103: When taking the university entrance exams, ……………
A. the weather was terrible
B. the writer’s family moved to a new house by the sea
C. the writer had to live in a friend’s house
D. the writer’s father drove him/ her to university.
Question 104: The phrase “All in all “in the passage is closest in meaning to ………………
A. In all B. In the whole C. On general D. On the whole
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.
Mr. Faugel was convinced that students’ nervousness had affected their scores; to reduce the anxiety of these students who had already been tested, he gave 22 of them a beta blocker before readministration of the test. Their scores improved significantly. The other 8 students (who did not receive the beta blockers) improved only slightly. Second-time test-takers nationwide had average improvements which were similar to those in Faugel’s non-beta blocker group.
Beta blockers are prescription drugs which have been around for 25 years. These medications, which interfere with the effects of adrenalin, have been used for heart conditions and for minor stress such as stage fright. Now they are used for test anxiety. These drugs seem to help test-takers who have low scores because of test fright, but not those who do not know the material. Since there can be side effects from these beta blockers, physicians are not ready to prescribe them routinely for all test-takers.
Question 105: The word “reduce” in paragraph 1 most nearly means .
A. build up B. lessen C. increase D. maximize
Question 106: The word “interfere” in paragraph 2 most nearly means .
A. prescribe B. aid C. help D. hinder
Question 107: Why are beta clockers not prescribed regularly?
A. Students are expected to do poorly.
B. They cause test anxiety.
C. The drugs are only 25 years old.
D. There are side effects.
Question 108: According to the passage,
A. all people can take beta blockers.
B. beta blockers are widely prescribed.
C. beta blockers work only to improve test scores if the test-taker truly knows the material.
D. beta blockers work only on test anxiety.
Question 109: The expression “readministration” in this passage refers to .
A. giving the test again to both groups after beta blockers have been administered to one group.
B. giving the test again to people without administering beta blockers.
C. giving the beta blockers without retesting.
D. giving the test to both groups of test-takers and then giving them beta blockers.
Question 110: What possible use for beta blockers was NOT discussed in this passage?
A. Pain relief B. Anxiety test C. Heart conditions D. Minor stress
Question 111: Beta blockers work on some physical and emotional symptoms because they .
A. interfere with the side effects of adrenalin
A. primarily change human thought processes
C. produce side effects worse than the symptoms
D. fool a person into a healthier stance
Question 112: Faugel’s research showed that beta blockers given to his sample
A. increased scores the same as the national average.
B. decreased scores.
C. increased scores less than the national average.
D. increased scores much more than the national average.
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.
Today I’d like to begin a discussion on the problem of the heating up the earth. First, we’ll touch on the relationship between fluorocarbons and the ozone layer. You probably remember that the ozone layer is the protective shield around the earth. It is important to all life, because it filters out harmful ultraviolet light from the sun. Ozone itself, a form of oxygen, is regularly made by the action of the sun in the upper atmosphere. It is also regularly destroyed by natural chemical processes.
The problem now is that too much of the ozone layer is being destroyed. Scientists suspect that certain chemicals, such as fluorocarbons, are contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer. And how do we use fluorocarbons? The most common uses are in spray cans and cooling systems. The chemical pollution from these fluorocarbons can account for some of the ozone losses that have been reported. There are, however, new studies linking the sun itself to the depletion of the ozone layer. We’ll go into that new study more next time.
Question 113: Who is the most likely speaker?
A. A mechanic B. A chemist C. A professor D. A doctor
Question 114: What does the word “filters out” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. prevents B. separates C. keeps D. stops
Question 115: What is the most important purpose of the ozone layer?
A. Shielding the sun
B. Protecting the earth
C. Destroying chemicals
D. Providing fluorocarbons
Question 116: What does the word “depletion” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. deletion B. deployment C. departure D. destruction
Question 117: What is the ozone layer made of?
A. Oxygen B. Shields C. Ultraviolet light D. Fluorocarbons
Question 118: The speaker’s main topic is .
A. air-conditioning systems
B. fluorocarbons and the ozone layer
C. ultraviolet light
D. the use of spray cans
Question 119: What will the speaker probably discuss next?
A. The make-up of the ozone layer.
B. The sun as a cause of ozone layer depletion.
C. How to make air conditioners with fluorocarbons.
D. Harmful effects of ultraviolet light.
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.
A lot of advice is available for college leavers heading for their first job. In this article we consider the move to a second job. We are not concerned with those looking for a second temporary position while hunting for a permanent job. Nor are we concerned with those leaving an unsatisfactory job within the first few weeks. Instead, we will be dealing with those of you taking a real step on the career ladder, choosing a job to fit in with your ambitions now that you have learnt your way around, acquired some skills and have some idea of where you want to go.
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim. You need to ask yourself whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field.
Whatever you decide, you should choose your second job very carefully. You should be aiming to stay in it for two or three years. This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of application for your next job. It should show evidence of serious career planning. Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility. Incidentally, if you are interested in traveling, now is the time to pack up and go. You can do temporary work for a while when you return, pick up where you left off and get the second job then. Future potential employers will be relieved to see that you have got it out of your system, and are not likely to go off again.
Juliette Davidson spend her first year after leaving St. Aldate’s College working for three lawyers. It was the perfect first job in that “ OK … they were very supportive people. I was gently introduced to the work, learnt my way around an office and improve my word processing skills. However, there was no scope for advancement. One day, I gave my notice, bought an air ticket and traveled for a year.”
Juliette now works as a Personal Assistant to Brenda Cleverdon, the Chief Executive of business in the Community. “In two and a half years I have become more able and my job has really grown”, she says. “ Right from the beginning my boss was very keen to develop me. My job title is the same as it was when I started but the duties have changed. From mainly typing and telephone work, I have progressed to doing most of the correspondence and budgets. I also have to deal with a variety of queries, coming from chairmen of large companies to people wanting to know how to start their own business. Brenda involves me in all her work but also gives me specific projects to do and events to organize.”
Question 120: Who is intended to benefit from the advice given in the article?
A. students who have just finished their studies
B. people who are unhappy with their current job
C. those who are interested in establishing a career
D. people who change jobs regularly
Question 121: According to the writer, why is the choice of your second job important?
A. It will affect your future job prospects.
B. It will last longer than your first job.
C. It will be difficult to change if you don’t like it.
D. It should give you the opportunity to study.
Question 122: “It” in the passage refers to ………
A. first job B. second job C. application D. career
Question 123: If you have a desire to travel, when does the writer suggest that you do it?
A. straight after you have left college
B. when you are unable to find a permanent job
C. after you have done some temporary work
D. between the first and second job
Question 124: What does the phrase “you have got it out of your system” in passage mean?
A. You have planned your career sensibly.
B. You are an experienced traveler.
C. You have satisfied your wish to travel.
D. You have learned to look after yourself.
Question 125: How did Juliette Davidson benefit from the experience of her first job?
A. It was good introduction to working in an office.
B. She met a variety of interesting people.
C. It enabled her to earn enough money to travel.
D. She learnt how to use a word processor.
Question 126: In what way is Juliette’s current job better her first job?
A. She has a more impressive job title.
B. She now know how to start her own business.
C. VShe has been able to extend her skills.
D. She is more involve in the community.
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.
It is commonly believed that school is where people go to get an education. Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school. The difference between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling. Education knows no limits. It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in the kitchen or on the tractor. It includes both the formal learning that takes place in school and the whole universe of informal learning. The agent (doer) of education can vary from respected grandparents to the people arguing about politics on the radio , from a child to a famous scientist. Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises. A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions. People receive education from infancy on. Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term; it is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be a necessary part of one’s entire life.
Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at about the same time, take the assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, do homework, take exams, and so on. The pieces of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of governments, have been limited by the subjects being taught. For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their society or what the newest filmmarkers are experimenting with. There are clear and undoubted conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling.
Question 127: In the passage, the expression “children interrupt their education to go to school” mostly implies that .
A. schooling prevents people discovering things
B. schooling takes place everywhere
C. all of life is an education
D. education is totally ruined by schooling
Question 128: What does the writer mean by saying “education quite often produces surprises”?
A. Educators often produce surprises.
B. Informal learning often brings about unexpected results.
C. Success of informal learning is predictable.
D. It’s surprising that we know little about other religions.
Question 129: Which of the following would the writer support?
A. Without formal education, people won’t be able to read and write.
B. Going to school is only part of how people become educated.
C. Schooling is of no use because students do similar things every day.
D. Our education system needs to be changed as soon as possible.
Question 130: According to the passage, the doers of education are .
A. only respected grandparents
B. mostly famous scientists
C. mainly politicians
D. almost all people
Question 131: Which of the following is TRUE according to passage?
A. Education and schooling are quite different experience.
B. The best schools teach a variety of subjects.
C. Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework.
Đ. The more years students go to school, the better their education is.
Question 132: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. workings of governments
B. newest filmmarkers
C. political problems
D. high school students
Question 133: The word “all-inclusive” in the passage mostly means _.
A. including everything or everyone
B. going in many directions
C. involving many school subjects
D. allowing no exceptions
Question 134: This passage is mainly aimed at ………………
A. telling the difference between the meaning of two related words “schooling” and “education”
B. telling a story about execellent teachers
C. listing and discussing several educational problems
D. giving examples of different schools
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.
In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there havebeen a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
Question 135: The passage is mainly about ……………
A. why the Beatles split up after 7 years
B. the Beatles’ fame and success
C. many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song
D. how the Beatles became more successful than other groups
Question 136: The four boys of the Beatles …… .
A. came from the same family
B. were at the same age
C. came from a town in the north of England
D. received good training in music
Question 137: The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to …………..
A. notorious B. shocking C. bad D. popular
Question 138: The first songs of the Beatles were .
A. written by black American
B. broadcast on the radio
C. paid a lot of money
D. written by themselves
Question 139: What is NOT TRUE about the Beatles?
A. The members had no training in music.
B. They became famous when they wrote their own songs.
C. They had a long stable career.
D. They were afraid of being hurt by fans.
Question 140: The Beatles stopped their live performances because ……
A. they had earned enough money
B. they did not want to work with each other
C. they spent more time writing their own songs
D. they were afraid of being hurt by fan
Question 141: The word “they” in line 10 refers to ……..
A. the first B. the singers C. the songs D. the performances
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.
In the history of technology, computers and calculators were innovative developments. They are essentially different from all other machines because they have a memory. This memory stores instructions and information. In a calculator, the instructions are the various functions of arithmetic, which are permanently remembered by the machine and cannot be altered or added to. The information consists of the numbers keyed in.
An electronic pocket calculator can perform almost instant arithmetic. A calculator requires an input unit to feed in numbers, a processing unit to make the calculation, a memory unit, and an output unit to display the result. The calculator is powered by a small battery or by a panel of solar cells. Inside is a microchip that contains the memory and processing units and also controls the input unit, which is the keyboard, and the output unit, which is the display.
The input unit has keys for numbers and operations. Beneath the key is a printed circuit board containing a set of contacts for each key. Pressing a key closes the contacts and sends a signal along a pair of lines in the circuit board to the processing unit, in which the binary code for that key is stored in the memory. The processing unit also sends the code to the display. Each key is connected by a different pair of lines to the processing unit, which repeatedly checks the lines to find out when a pair is linked by a key.
The memory unit stores the arithmetic instructions for the processing unit and holds the temporary results that occur during calculation. Storage cells in the memory unit hold the binary codes for the keys that have been pressed. The number codes, together with the operation code for the plus key, are held in temporary cells until the processing unit requires them. When the equals key is pressed, it sends a signal to the processing unit. This takes the operation code-for example, addition-and the two numbers being held in the memory unit and performs the operation on the two numbers. A full adder does the addition, and the result goes to the decoder in the calculator’s microchip. This code is then sent to the liquid crystal display unit, which shows the result, or output, of the calculation.
Question 142: The word “innovative” in line 1 could best be replaced by _ .
A. recent B. important C. revolutionary D. complicated
Question 143: What can be inferred about machines that are not calculators or computers?
A. They can not store information in a memory.
B. They are less expensive than computers.
C. They have simple memory and processing units.
D. They are older than computers.
Question 144: In what part of the calculator are the processing and memory units?
A. the battery B. the solar cells C. the output unit D. the microchip
Question 145: According to the passage, one function of the memory unit is .
A. to control the keyboard
B. to store temporary results during calculation
C. to send codes to the display unit
D. to alter basic arithmetic instructions
Question 146: The word “This” in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. the plus key
B. the processing unit
C. the memory unit
D. the equals key
Question 147: The word “contacts” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. commands B. codes C. locations D. connections
Question 148: Which of the following could NOT be said about calculators?
A. The calculator’s “thinking” takes place in the processing and memory units.
B. Calculators require a lot of instructions to operate quickly.
C. Calculators and computers are similar.
D. Pressing a key activates a calculator.
Question 149: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To discuss innovative developments in technology
B. To compare computers and calculators with other machines
C. To summarize the history of technology
D. To explain how a calculator works
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.
Facebook is a for-profit online social media and social networking service. The Facebook website was launched on February 4th, 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates. Since 2006, anyone age 13 and older has been allowed to become a registered user of Facebook though variations exist in minimum age requirement, depending on applicable local laws.
Over 25 million people in the Uk use Facebook. That’s 45% of population! And on average, each user spends over six hours a month on Facebook. Though not the highest this is a considerable number. Is Facebook is a dangerous obsession or just harmless fun? Seventeen-year-old Bethan has written on her blog about what it was like to stop using Facebook. I think I am a Facebook addict. I log on to Facebook everyday to chat to my friends real friends and loads of online friends. Sometimes I have ten conversations going at the same time. I upload photos and update my Facebook profile all the time. But recently I’ve started to feel worried if I am offline for more than a few hours. And then last week I forgot to meet a real friend because I was online! I’ve realised I could have a problem. So I’ve decided to give it up for a while. I found it really hard. Facebook and my friends demanded to know why I had left. I spent the first few evenings wondering what everyone was chatting on Facebook. I even phoned a couple of friends to find out. The fourth night I wasn’t quite so bad. I actually concentrated on my homework better and I had more time to watch my TV programmes. And I spoke to my friends during the day at school. At the end of the first week, I reactivated my account, I think Facebook is fun and it’s useful for posting messages to friends and sharing photos. But I’ll try not to spend so much time on it in the future.
Question 150: Which of the following is NOT true about Facebook users in UK?
45% of the country’s population used Facebook.
More than 25 millions of Brits use Facebook.
The amount of time British users spent on Facebook is highest.
Averagely, 6 hours per month are spent by British users.
Question 151: The highlight word “it” in the passage refers to .
A. worrying B. facebook
C. a problem D. meeting her real friend
Question 152: Facebook ….
A. was non-profitable.
B. was launched solely by Mark Zuckerberg.
C. follows each country’s regulation.
D. can be used by people of all ages.
Question 153: Which of the following is NOT the thing Bethan does as a Facebook addict?
A. be curious about Facebook activities when logging out.
B. have numerous online conversation at the same time.
C. use Facebook everyday
D. long to be offline nearly all the time.
Question 154: The word “applicable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. different B. unsuitable C. relevant D. opposite
Question 155: What does Bethan conclude about Facebook?
A. The best use of Facebook is to share photos and messages.
A. Facebook is not as good as TV.
C. Users should spend more time on Facebook.
D. Facebook is great as long as not too much time is spent on.
Question 156: What happened to make Bethan decide to quit Facebook for a while?
A. She forgot an offline meeting
B. She started to feel nervous
C. She had too many offline friends
D. She uploaded too many photos
Question 157: When she decided to give up Facebook .
A. her friends didn’t care much
B. she found it too difficult to continue
C. she made progress after some days
D. she couldn’t focus on her homework
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.
It’s a sound you will probably never hear, a sickened tree sending out a distress signal. But a group of scientists has heard the cries, and they think some insects also hear the trees and are drawn to them like vulture to a dying animal. Researchers with the US Department of
Agriculture’s Forest Service fastened sensors to the bark of drought-stricken trees clearly heard distress calls. According to one of the scientists, most parched trees transmit their plight in the 50-hertz to 50-kilohertz range. (The unaided human ear can detect no more than 20 kilohertz). Red oak, maple, white pine, and birch all make slightly different sounds in the form of vibrations at the surface of the wood.
The scientists think that the vibrations are created when the water columns inside tubes that run along the length of the tree break, a result of too little water following through them. These fractured columns send out distinctive vibration pattems. Because some insects communicate at ultrasonic frequencies, they may pick up the trees’ vibration and attack the weakened trees. Researchers are now running tests with potted trees that have been deprived of water to see if the sound is what attracts the insects. “Water-stressed trees also smell differently from other trees, and they experience thermal changes, so insects could be responding to something other than sound”, one scientist said.
Question 158: All the following are mentioned as possible factors in drawing insects to weakened trees EXCEPT .
A. thermal changes B. sounds C. changes in color D. smells
Question 159: It can be inferred from the passage that research concerning the distress signals of trees .
A. has been unproductive up to now
B. is no longer sponsored by the government
C. was conducted many years ago
D. is continuing
Question 160: Which of the following could be considered a cause of the distress signals of trees?
A. attacks by insects
B. experiments by scientists
C. torn roots
D. lack of water
Question 161: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. The effect of insects on trees.
B. The vibrations produced by insects.
C. The mission of the U.S Forest Service.
D. The sounds made by trees.
Question 162: The word “plight” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _ .
A. condition B. cry C. need D. agony
Question 163: It can be inferred from the passage that the sounds produced by the trees
A. are the same no matter what type of tree produces them
B. cannot be heard by the unaided human ear
C. fall into the 1-20 kilohertz
Đ. serve as a form of communication among trees
Question 164: The word “parched” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. dehydrated B. recovered C. damaged D. burned
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.
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors.
Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.
Question 165: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to ……….
A. indicate that the answers are not really important.
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
Question 166: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. answers B. questions C. features D. jobs
Question 167: The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .
A. measuring B. disposing C. discovering D. considering
Question 168: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city?
A. advertising B. retail sales C. law D. plumbing
Question 169: In paragraph 5, the author suggests that
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
B. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
C. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
Question 170: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?
A. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
B. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
C. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
D. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
Question 171: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant.
B. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
C. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
D. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
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.
Rain forests cover less than six percent of the earth’s area, but they have 100,000 kinds of all the kinds of plants on the earth. Three-fourths of known kinds of plants and animals call the rain forest their home. Twenty percent of our different kinds of medicine comes from rain forests. The glues on an envelope and in shoes come from tropical plants. Rain forests provide materials for hundreds of other products.
Rain forests are also very important to the world’s climate. The Amazon rain forest alone receives about thirty to forty percent of the total rainfall on the earth and products about the same percentage of the world oxygen. Some scientists believe that the decreasing size of rain forests will affect the climate on the earth, making it uncomfortable or even dangerous for life.
Saving rain forests is an international problem. One country, or even a few countries, cannot solve the problem alone. The nations of the world must work together to find a solution before it is too late.
Question 172: What percent of the earth’s area do rain forests cover?
A. Only 6 percent
B. over 6 percent
C. 20 percent
D. less than 6 percent
Question 173: How many known kinds of plants and animals call the rain forests their home?
A. 4/3 B. 3/4 C. 40/3 D. 3/40
Question 174: What percent of the total rainfall on the earth does the Amazon rain forests receive?
A. exactly 30 to 40 B. about 30 to 40 C. about 20 to 30 D. less than 30
Question 175: According to some scientists, what will the decreasing size of rain forests affect on the earth?
A. climate B. plants C. oxygen D. only animals
Question 176: According to the passage, what must the nations of the world do to find a solution?
A. work together
B. save their lives
C. work alone
D. save rain forests only
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.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC
Think for a moment about the last music album you bought. Most likely, you’ll think of the singer or band that made you want to buy the album. You might even know the name of the guitar player or the drummer. Those talented performers, however, are only some of the people in the music industry work behind the scenes, but the roles they play in the musical progress are very important. Songwriters: Songs begin with the songwriter. Some songwriters work alone, but many work in teams that combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and an instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Many of today’s pop stars work with songwriters. For example, some of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits were written by Nadir Khayat, also known “RedOne”. Some songwriting teams have become very famous, such as Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, who were responsible for many big 1980s pop hits.
Arrangers: After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can bring a song to life and make it a classic.
Studio Musicians: Not every singer or instrumentalist can be a star, and many work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the albums you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.
Recording Engineers: Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio, the room where the performers play, placing musicians and microphones in exactly the right places to get the best sound. Next, they use electronic equipment, such multi-track recorders, to capture the music. Finally, long after the musicians have gone home, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician, and sometimes to incorporate special sound effects or additional tracks. Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
Question 177: Which piece of equipment is used at the end of the recording process?
A. a multi-track recorder
B. a guitar or piano
C. a mixing board
D. a microphone
Question 178: Which sentence is NOT true about studio musicians?
A. They work in the recording studio.
B. They earn money for each session that they do.
C. They are not as famous as the artists they play for.
D. They usually support or play for the same artist.
Question 179: Which of the following do music arrangers probably NOT do?
A. decide the price of the CD
B. decide how fast or slow a song will be
C. decide which instrument to use
D. decide which pitch to use
Question 180: The word “classic” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ……..
A. a traditional song B. a famous song C. a lively song D. a modern song
Question 181: Which statement would the author probably agree with?
A. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.
B. It is important to buy albums made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
C. Having a famous person sing a song will usually make it successful.
D. People are often unaware of the amount of work that goes into creating music.
Question 182: Why does the author mention Lady Gaga?
A. to give an example of a star who works with a songwriter.
B. to explain why she does not write her own songs.
C. to compare her with other talented songwriters.
D. to persuade readers to buy her music.
Question 183: The article is mainly about ……….
A. people who play a background role in creating music
B. pop stars who write the biggest hits
C. songwriting teams who combine their talents
D. instrumentalists who work as hired musicians
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.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet- quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it, you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
Question 184: How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?
A. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making.
B. It is better at conversation.
C. It never has to stop.
D. It can operate machinery.
uestion 185: What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
A. You would have to wake up immediately
B. The alarm clock would turn off forever
C. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon
D. Nothing would happen at all
Question 186: Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties?
A. It takes some time for people to accept robots.
B. Robots may do some harm to humans
C. The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched.
D. Robots may be dominant at the workplace.
Question 187: The word “tedious” in the last paragraph mostly means .
A. boring B. difficult C. intelligent D. expensive
Question 188: What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Some reasons why people don’t accept robots yet.
B. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots.
C. How people in local communities are supporting robots.
D. A few of the lastest robots on the market today.
Question 189: According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents time?
A. The education system has got much worse
B. Things aren’t as hard as they once were
C. Children have to walk longer distance to school
D. It hasn’t changed much at all
Question 190: All of the following are true about robots EXCEPT that ……………..
A. they can work all day and night without break
B. they have greater capabilities
C. they can draw up plans to launch a story
D. they can do boring tasks for human
Question 191: We can infer from the passage that ………………..
A. present domestic robots can work without any programs
B. the communication will decline with the use of robots
C. a robot rebellion can happen daily
D. robotics will have been a major business by 2030
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.
As a result of pollution, Lake Erie, on the borders of the USA and Canada, is now without any living things. Pollutions in water are not simply a matter of “poisons” killing large numbers of fish overnight. Very often the effects of pollution are not noticed for many months or years because the first organisms to be affected are either plants or plankton. But these organisms are the food of fish and birds and other creatures. When this food disappears, the fish and birds die in this way a whole food chain can be wiped out, and it is not until dead fish and water birds are seen at the river’s edge or on the sea shore that people realize what is happening. Where do the substances which pollute the water come from? There are two main sources – sewage and industrial waste. As more detergent is used in the home, so more of it is finally put into our rivers, lakes and seas. Detergents harm water birds dissolving the natural substance which keep their feather waterproof. Sewage itself, if it is not properly treated, makes the water dirty and prevents all forms of life in rivers and the sea from receiving the oxygen they need. Industrial waste is even more harmful since there are many high poisonous things in it, such as copper and lead. So, if we want to stop this pollution, the answer is simple, sewage and industrial waste must be made clean before flowing into the water. It may already be too late to save some rivers and lakes, but others can still be saved if the correct action is taken at once.
Question 192: According to the passage, the way to stop water pollution is ……………..
A. to make the waste material harmless.
B. to realize the serious situation clearly.
C. to make special room in the sea for our rubbish.
D. to put oxygen into the river.
Question 193: Which of the following is harmful according to the passage?
A. industrial waste B. water for cleaning C. Chemicals D. All of the above
Question 194: Pollution in water is noticed …………………
A. when the first organisms is affected.
B. as soon as the balance of nature is destroyed.
C. when poisons are poured into water.
D. When a good many fish and birds die.
Question 195: The living things die because there is no ……………. in the lake or river.
A. water B. poison C. oxygen D. fish
Question 196: What is the meaning of “waterproof” in the second paragraph?
A. not allowing water to go through
B. covered with water
C. full of water
D. cleaned by water
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.
How to protect children Web fans from unsuitable material online while encouraging them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the US.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as hazard and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions, the wilds of the Internet can be safely navigated. “Kids have to be online. If we tell our kids they can’t be allowed to surf the Internet, we’re cutting them off from their future,” said an expert. Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also locate places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines designed just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way would be to use what is known as a “content screener”. But this can’t be wholly reliable, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet. A few other tips as follows:
Don’t put the PC in a child’s room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep an eye on things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.
Ask your child what he or she has been doing and about any friends they make online.
Tell your child not to give online strangers personal information, especially like address and phone number.
And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet on line over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them unless you go along.
Question 197: Which of the following is right according to the passage?
A. Children’s not having access to Internet may have effect on their progress.
B. Searching engines can help children to select materials fit for them.
C. Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children having access to Internet.
D. Surfing the Internet is the best method of educating children.
Question 198: The passage is mainly about the subject of .
A. Internet in America.
B. appreciating Internet.
C. opposing children’s on-line.
D. American children going on-line.
Question 199: According to the passage, we can infer that .
A. Internet is a jungle full of danger
B. a child who is on-line is in danger
C. Internet contains a lot of harmful sites
D. soft wares fit for children want programming
Question 200: The best way to protect children from improper material is .
A. to buy some search engines for the children
B. to talk to the children and persuade them to tell right from wrong
C. to be nearby when they are surfing the Internet
D. to install a content screener on the computer
Question 201: The word “hazard” in the passage means .
A. peril B. loss C. luckD. instruction
Mark the letter a, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each of the following questions or indicate the correct answer to each of them Tsunami is a Japanese word which means harbor wave and is used as the scientific term for seismic sea wave generated by an undersea earthquake or possibly an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption. When the ocean floor is tilted or offset during an earthquake, a set of waves is created similar to the concentric waves generated by an object dropped into the wave. Most tsunamis originate along the Ring of Fire, a zone of volcanoes and seismic activity, 32.500 km long that encircles the Pacific Ocean. Since 1819, about 40 tsunami have struck the Hawaiian Islands.
A tsunami can have wave lengths, or widths, of 100 to 200 km, and may travel hundreds of kilometres across the deep ocean, reaching speeds of about 725 to 800 kilometres an hour. Upon entering shallow coastal waters, the wave, which may have been only about half a metre high out at sea, suddenly grows rapidly. When the wave reaches the shore, it may be 15 metres high or more. Tsunamis have tremendous energy because of the great volume of water affected. They are capable of obliterating coastal settlements.
Tsunami should not be confused with storm surges, which are domes of water that rise underneath hurricanes or cyclones and cause extensive coastal flooding when the storms reach land. Storm surges are particularly devastating if they occur at high tide. A cyclone and accompanying storm surge killed an estimated 500,000 people in Bangladesh in 1970. The tsunami which truck south and southeast Asia in late 2004 killed over 200 thousand people.
Question 202: What does the word concentric mean?
A. Wavy B. Having many centres
C. Having a common centre D. A ring
Question 203: What will happen when an object is dropped into the water?
A. Volcanic eruption may be a consequence
B. Some concentric waves will be generated
C. There will be seismic activity
D. Earthquake may happen
Question 204: What is the zone of volcanoes and seismic activity in the world called?
A. The concentric wave
B. the tsunami
C. The Pacific Ocean
D. The Ring of Fire
Question 205: What is the greatest speed of tsunami traveling across the deep ocean?
A. 200 kilometres an hour
B. 700 kilometres an hour
C. 800 kilometres an hour
D. 150,000 kilometres an hour
Question 206: How high is the wave of the tsunami when it reaches the shore?
A. 100 metres B. 200 metres C. half a metreD. fifteen metres
Question 207: How are tsunami capable of obliterating coastal settlements?
A. They have tremendous energy due to the great volume of water affected.
B. They are a metre high or more.
C. They travel hundreds of kilometers.
D. They can strike the shore fifteen metres high.
Question 208: What killed an estimated 500,000 people in Bangladesh?
A. a tsunami.
B. A cyclone and accompanying storm surge.
C. A high tide.
D. flooding.
Question 209: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Tsunami only occurs in Asia.
B. A cyclone along with storm surge happened in Asia in 1970.
C. Storm surges are domes of water rising underneath hurricanes or cyclones.
D. Storm surges causes extensive coastal flooding.
Mark the letter a, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each of the following questions or indicate the correct answer to each of them
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish. The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be able to adapt. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species become extinct at the same time- a mass extinction. One of the best- known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when appropriately 95 percent of all species died. Mass extinction can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the ocean. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction. One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. This periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the Earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have nothing to do with its ability to adapt. If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events.
Question 210: The underlined word “ultimately” is closest in meaning to
A. eventually B. unfortunately C. dramatically D. exceptionally
Question 211: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A. They are no longer in existence.
B. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
C. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
D. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
Question 212: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from repid ecological change?
A. Introduction of new species
B. Competition among species
C. Availability of food resources
D. Temperature changes
Question 213: The underlined word “demise” is closest in meaning to
A. helpB. change C. death D. recovery
Question 214: Why is “plankton” mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species.
B. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean.
C. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
Question 215: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossil suggests that
A. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history.
B. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
C. extinctions on Earth have generally been massive.
D. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history.
Question 216: According to the passage, it is believed that the largest extinction of a species occurred
A. 250 million years ago
B. 225 million years ago
C. 65 million years ago
D. 26 million years ago
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.
Successful students often do the followings while studying. First they have an overview before reading. Next, they look for important information and pay greater attention to it (which often needs jumping forward or backward to process information). They also relate important points to one another. Also, they activate and use their prior knowledge. When they realize that their understanding is not good, they do not wait to change strategies. Last, they can monitor understanding and take action to correct or “ fix-up” mistakes in comprehension.
Conversely, students with low academic achievement often demonstrate ineffective study skills. They tend to assume a passive role in learning and rely on others(e.g, teachers, parents) to monitor their studying. For example, low-achieving students often do not monitor their understanding of content, they may not be aware of the purpose of studying, and their show little evidence of looking back, or employing “fix-up” strategies to fix understanding problems. Students who struggle with learning new information seem to be unaware that they must extent beyond simply reading the content to understand and remember it. Children with learning disabilities do not plan and judge the quality off their studying. Their studying may be disorganized. Students with learning problems face challenges with personal organization as well. They often have difficulty keeping track of materials and assignments, following directions, and completing work on time. Unlike good student who employ a variety of study skills in a flexible yet purposeful manner, low-achieving students use a restricted range of skills. They can not explain why good study strategies are important for learning, and they tend to use the same, often ineffective, study approach for all learning tasks, ignoring task content, structure of difficulty.
Question 217: What is the topic of the passage?
A. Successful learners and their learning strategies.
B. Successful and low-academic achieving students.
C. Effective and ineffective ways of learning.
D. Study skills for high school students.
Question 218: The word “prior” is CLOSET meaning to .
A. forward B. earlier C. important D. good
Question 219: The word “Conversely” is OPPOSITE meaning to _.
A. Actually B. Alternatively C. Consequently D. Similarity
Question 220: According to the passage, what can be learnt about passive students?
A. They are slow in their studying.
B. They depend on other people to organize their learning.
C. They monitor their understanding.
D. The know the purpose of studying.
Question 221: Which of the followings is NOT an evidence of monitoring studying?
A. Looking at their backs.
B. Monitoring their understanding of content.
C. Being aware of the purpose of studying.
D. Fixing up mistakes in the understanding.
Question 222: According to the passage, to learn new information, low-achieving students do NOT .
A. read it.
B. just understand it.
C. simply remember it.
D. relate it to what they have known.
Question 223: In compared with low-achieving students, successful students use .
A. inflexible study ways.
B. various study skills.
C. restricted strategies.
D. aimless studying techniques.
Question 224: The underlined pronoun “they”refers to .
A. study strategies.
B. low-achieving students.
C. study skills.
D. good students.
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.
People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time consuming matters and never complete the important ones.
One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the word day with uncertainly over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problem in mental and physical health.
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2. ĐÁP ÁN
Question 1: Đáp án D
Sinh viên tiếp tục theo học tại đại học sau khi tốt nghiệp được gọi là .
A. cử nhân
B. pre-graduates (từ này không có nghĩa)
C. sinh viên chưa tốt nghiệp
D. nghiên cứu sinh
Câu 3: “If they continue studying at university after they have graduated, they are called post- graduates.”
Question 2: Đáp án A
Từ “graduate” ở dòng 2 gần nghĩa nhất với
A. hoàn thành việc học
B. bắt đầu việc học
C, D. học (to) graduate (v): tốt nghiệp ≈ hoàn thành việc học
Question 3: Đáp án D
Theo như đoạn văn, sinh viên chính quy có …………… kéo dài khoảng 10 tuần mỗi năm.
A. 2 học kỳ B. 4 học kỳ C. 7 học kỳ D. 3 học kỳ
Ta có: “In Britain, full-time university students have three terms of about ten weeks in each year.”
Question 4: Đáp án A
Từ “employment” trong dòng 4 nói đến …………….
A. công việc
B. âm nhạc
C. chơi đùa
D. tiền Employment (n) ≈ work (n): công việc, việc làm
Question 5: Đáp án C
Sinh viên Y phải theo học khoá kéo dài …..
A. 4 đến 5 năm
B. chỉ 4 năm
C. 6 đến 7 năm
D. khoảng 5 năm
Ta có: “Medical students have to follow a course lasting for six or seven years.”
Question 6: Đáp án B
Từ “vacations” ở dòng 9 có thể được thay thế bởi ……………..
A. lần
B. kỳ nghỉ lễ
C. chuyến thăm
D. buổi dã ngoại Vacation (n) ≈ Holiday (n): kỳ nghỉ
Question 7: Đáp án C
Theo như đoạn văn, sinh viên học để lấy tấm bằng đầu tiên ở …………. được gị là sinh viên chưa tốt nghiệp.
A. đại học B. phòng thí nghiệm C. đại học D. thư viện
Theo ý câu đầu tiên, từ cần điền ở đây là đại học, nên loại B và D.
Đây là câu hỏi về kiến thức mạo từ a/an. Trong đó, từ university được phát âm /ˌjuː.nəˈvɝːsə.ti/, bắt đầu bằng phụ âm nên ta dùng mạo từ a.
Question 8: Đáp án A
Điều nào sau đây không được nhắc đến khi nói về sinh viên chính quy?
A. có công việc khác bên ngoài B. đến học tại giảng đường
C. tự học D. làm thành viên câu lạc bộ thể thao
Khi nói về sinh viên chính quy tại đại học, tác giả có nhắc: “They have no other employment… they go to lectures or they study by themselves.
Many students become members of academic societies and sports clubs and take part in their activities.” (Họ không có công việc khác ở ngoài… họ đến học tại giảng đường hoặc tư học. Nhiều sinh viên trở thành thành viên các câu lạc bộ học tập hoặc thể thao và tham gia các hoạt động tại đó.)
Question 9: Đáp án D
Khi xin lỗi,
A. ta bày tỏ nỗi buồn và sự bất hạnh.
B. ta nhận ra điều mình làm sai.
C. ta bày tỏ sự hạnh phúc.
D. ta thừa nhận việc mình làm sai, đưa ra lý do, và bày tỏ sự hối lỗi.
Câu cuối đoạn 1: “When we apologize, we admit our wrongdoing, usually offer a reason for it, and express regret.”
Question 10: Đáp án B
Ta nên xin lỗi
A. khi mình thấy mệt và gây lỗi.
B. khi mình cư xử khiếm nhã, thô lỗ và làm tổn thương người khác.
C. khi mình tức giận với người khác về điều gì đó.
D. khi mình không vui hay làm mất thứ gì đó.
Câu 2 đoạn 1: “If we have done something to hurt someone’s feeling or if we have been impolite or rude, we should apologize.”
Question 11: Đáp án C
Học cách xin lỗi người khác có khó không?
A. Có, nó khó. B. không khó
C. Không, nó không khó D. Không, chưa từng
Câu 1 đoạn 1: “It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize, but it is not difficult to learn how.” (Rất khó để viết ra quy tắc quy định chính xác lúc nào nên xin lỗi, nhưng học cách xin lỗi ra sao lại không khó.)
Như vậy ta biết, câu trả lời cho câu hỏi này là không.
Vận dụng kiến thức cơ bản về cách trả lời câu hỏi Yes/No ta chọn được đáp án C.
Question 12: Đáp án A
Từ “rude” ở đoạn 1 có thể được thay thế bởi
A. cách hành xử sai lệch B. lịch sự
C. cách hành xử đúng D. cách hành xử tốt Rude (adj): thô lỗ (đây là cách hành xử sai lệch), vậy chọn A.
Question 13: Đáp án C
Đâu không phải là hành động lịch sự nhất trong trường hợp của Mario như bài đọc đề cập?
A. giữ trật tự B. xin lỗi sau
C. ngắt mạch giáo viên D. ngồi vào chỗ
Trả lời cho câu hỏi “What does he do?” tác giả nói “The most polite action is usually to take a seat as quietly as possible and apologize later.”
Như vậy, giữ trật tự ngồi vào chỗ và xin lỗi sau là hành động lịch sự đơn giản nhất, còn việc ngắt mạch giáo viên là không phù hợp.
Question 14: Đáp án C
Cách đơn giản nhất để xin lỗi là?
A. Bày tỏ sự hối lỗi. B. Không nói gì hết.
C. Nói “Tôi xin lỗi”. D. Thừa nhận điều mình sai.
Câu 1 đoạn 2: The simplest way to apologize is to say “I’m sorry”.
Question 15: Đáp án D
Rất để viết ra quy tắc quy định chính xác lúc nào thì nên xin lỗi.
A. bình thường B. đơn giản C. dễ dàng D. khó
Câu đầu tiên trong bài đọc: “It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize…”
Question 16: Đáp án D
Những Người Hành hương đã thực hiện chuyến đi khó khăn vượt đại dương từ nước Anh vào khi nào?
A. năm 1863 B. năm 1621 C. năm 1830 D. năm 1620
Dẫn chứng ở câu đầu tiên – đoạn 2: “In 1620 the Pilgrims made a difficult trip across the ocean from England” – (Vào năm 1620, những Người Hành hương đã thực hiện chuyến đi khó khăn vượt đại dương từ nước Anh).
Question 17: Đáp án A
Những Người Hành hương nhập cư vào Thế giới mới bởi vì .
A. Họ muốn tìm kiếm sự tự do trong tôn giáo.
B. Họ muốn được dạy cách trồng ngô.
C. Họ muốn có nhiều đất đai để canh tác.
D. Họ muốn thực hiện 1 chuyến đi khó khăn.
Dẫn chứng ở câu 2- đoạn 2: “In England the Pilgrims had not been allowed to freely practice their religion. So they went to the New World in search of religious freedom.” – (Ở Anh, những Người Hành hương không được cho phép tự do tổ chức các hoạt động tôn giáo. Cho nên họ tới Thế giới mới để tìm lại sự tự do tôn giáo).
Question 18: Đáp án C
Theo như đoạn văn, Lễ tạ ơn ngày nay .
A. chỉ được tổ chức ở Massachusetts.
B. là ngày mà những Người Hành hương ăn thịt hươu.
C. khác với Lễ tạ ơn của những Người Hành hương trên nhiều phương diện.
D. giống với Lễ tạ ơn của những Người Hành hương.
Dẫn chứng ở câu đầu tiên- đoạn 4: “How much is Thanksgiving today like the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving? In many ways they are different” – (Bao nhiêu phần của Lễ tạ ơn ngày nay giống với Lễ tạ ơn của những Người Hành hương? Trên nhiều phương diện thì chúng khác nhau).
Question 19: Đáp án D
Điều nào sau đây KHÔNG đúng về Lễ tạ ơn?
A. VNó được tiến hành vào thứ 5 tuần thứ 4 trong tháng 11.
B. Nó là ngày mà người Mĩ ăn mừng và thể hiện lòng cảm tạ.
C. Người Mỹ thường có gà tây, sốt cranberry và bánh bí ngô cho dịp này.
D. Nó đã trở thành kỳ nghỉ quốc lễ nhờ vào nỗ lực của Tổng thống Lincoln trong 40 năm.
Dẫn chứng ở câu đầu tiên- Đoạn 4: “Thanksgiving became a national holiday many years later because of the effort of a woman named Sarah Hale” – (Lễ tạ ơn trở thành kì nghỉ quốc lễ sau nhiều năm nỗ lực của người phụ nữ tên Sarah Hale) => D sai.
Question 20: Đáp án B
Từ “they” ở đoạn 3 ám chỉ tới .
A. các gia đình.
B. những Người Hành hương.
C. lời cảm ơn.
D. những người Mĩ bản địa.
Thấy “They” đứng đầu câu là chủ ngữ, ta đọc lên câu phía trước: “When the next fall came, the Pilgrims had plenty of food. They were thankful to God and the Indians and had a feast to give thanks”- (Khi mùa thu tiếp theo tới, những Người Hành hương đã có rất nhiều thức ăn. Họ biết ơn Chúa và những người da đỏ, và đã làm 1 bữa tiệc để tỏ lòng biết ơn) => “They” chỉ có thể là ám chỉ “the Pilgrims”.
Question 21: Đáp án A
Đâu là mục đính chính của đoạn văn?
A. Để đề nghị rằng các bà nội trợ nên được trả lương cho công việc nhà.
B. Để yêu cầu người đàn ông cư xử tốt với vợ hơn.
C. Để khuyến khích phụ nữ ra ngoài làm việc.
D. Để đề nghị rằng người đàn ông nên chia sẻ việc nhà với vợ.
Giải thích: Đoạn đầu ta thấy: “…housewives still work at home without receiving pay – checks. Should a woman who works at home, doing the housework and caring for children, be paid for her service…” – (các bà nội trợ vẫn tiếp tục làm việc tại nhà mà không nhận được 1 đồng lương nào. Những người phụ nữ đó nên được trả công cho những dịch vụ mà họ đã làm như làm việc nhà và chăm trẻ…) và đoạn cuối cũng đề xuất thêm “…He says that full-time housewives should be allowed to pay social security taxes, with their employers contributing part of the payment…”- (Ông nói rằng các bà nội trợ làm việc toàn thời gian nên được phép đóng thuế an sinh xã hội, cùng với chủ sử dụng lao động đóng góp vào một khoản trong đó). Chung quy lại,xuyên suốt từ đầu đến cuối bài lặp đi lặp lại ý những người phụ nữ làm việc nhà nên được trả công
Question 22: Đáp án B
Sự phục vụ của 1 người vợ nội trợ trong gia đình đáng giá .
A. trung bình 1 tháng 160 đô la.
B. trung bình 1 tháng gần 1.000 đô la.
C. trung bình 1 tháng hơn 1.000 đô la.
D. trung bình 1 tháng 1.600 đô la.
Dẫn chứng ở câu 3- đoạn 1: “In a 1986 study at Cornell University, sociologists found that the value of the services of a housewife averaged $ 11,600 a year.” – (Theo như nghiên cứu vào năm 1896 ở trường Đại học Cornell, các nhà xã hội học đã thấy rằng giá cả những dịch vụ mà 1 người nội trợ làm trong gia đình trung bình là 11,600 đô la 1 năm) => Trung bình gần 1000 đô la 1 tháng.
Question 23: Đáp án A
Theo các nhà nghiên cứu, những người chồng nên .
A. trả lương vợ theo công việc nhà.
B. thuê người khác tiếp nhận công việc nhà của vợ mình.
C. giúp vợ làm việc nhà.
D. chăm sóc con cái.
Dẫn chứng câu cuối đoạn 1: “The researchers concluded that it would be fair for husbands to pay wives according to federal guidelines for minimum wages.” – (Các nhà nghiên cứu kết luận rằng sẽ là công bằng nếu người chồng trả lương cho vợ theo chính sách liên bang về mức lương tối thiểu).
Question 24: Đáp án B
Từ “employers” ám chỉ tới .
A. những nhà tài trợ
B. những người chồng
C. những người chủ
D. những người sếp
Giải nghĩa: “He says that full-time housewives should be allowed to pay social security taxes, with their employers contributing part of the payment” – (Ông nói rằng các bà nội trợ làm việc toàn thời gian nên được phép đóng thuế an sinh xã hội, cùng với chủ sử dụng lao động đóng góp vào một khoản trong đó) => “Người chủ sở hữu lao động” ở đây chính là ám chỉ tới những người chồng có vợ làm nội trợ trong gia đình.
Question 25: Đáp án A
Ý nào là KHÔNG đúng theo như đoạn văn?
A. Phụ nữ làm việc toàn thời gian được phép nộp thuế an sinh xã hội.
B. Phụ nữ đi làm nhận được nhiều lời đề nghị hơn các bà nội trợ.
C. Không giống như những phụ nữ đi làm, các bà nội trợ không được trả lương cho công việc nhà.
D. Sự phục vụ của những người nội trợ nên được khen thưởng.
Giải thích: Ý A chỉ ở mức kế hoạch chứ chưa phải là thực tế của bài.
“Another plan for rewarding women who work at home has been suggested by a former Secretary of Health and Human Services. He says that full-time housewives should be allowed to pay social security taxes, with their employers contributing part of the payment” – (Một kế hoạch khen thưởng dành cho phụ nữ làm việc ở nhà đã được đề xuất bởi cựu Bộ trưởng Y tế và Dịch vụ Nhân sinh. Ông nói rằng các bà nội trợ làm việc toàn thời gian nên được phép đóng thuế an sinh xã hội, cùng với chủ sử dụng lao động đóng góp vào một khoản trong đó).
Question 26: Đáp án A
Ý chính của đoạn văn là ở những ngày ở biên giới Hoa Kỳ .
A. người ta kết hợp làm việc với giải trí
B. người ta giả phóng mặt đất bằng cách lăn những khúc gỗ
C. nó cần thiết cho người dân định cư ở đây từ sớm giải phóng mặt đất.
D. việc di chuyển gỗ cùng nhau liên quan đến cả cộng đồng
Thông tin ở câu chủ đề của đoạn văn: “It is a characteristic of human nature that people like to get together and have fun, and people live during America’s frontier days were no exception. However, because life was hard and the necessities of day-to-day living took up their time, it was common for recreation to be combined with activities necessary for survival.” (Đó là một đặc điểm tự nhiên con người mà mọi người thích kết thân và vui chơi, và những người sống những ngày bên cạnh biên giới của Mỹ cũng không ngoại lệ. Tuy nhiên, vì cuộc sống thật khó khăn và những nhu cầu thiết yếu của cuộc sống hằng ngày đã chiếm hết thời gian của họ, nên họ thường kết hợp giải trí với các hoạt động cần thiết để sống còn.)
Tiếp đó tác giả lấy ví dụ về logrolling để chứng minh cho điều đó. => Ý chính của đoạn văn là đáp án A.
Question 27: Đáp án B
Từ day-to-day trong đoạn văn có thể thay thế bằng cụm nào dưới đây?
A. daytime (n): ban ngày
B. everyday: hàng ngày
C. day after day: ngày này qua ngày khác
D. today: ngày hôm nay
day-to-day = everyday: hàng ngày
Question 28: Đáp án C
Theo đoạn văn, người ta phải làm gì đầu tiên để định cư ở một khu vực?
A. Phát triển những ý tưởng về sự giải trí
B. Xây dựng trang trại
C. Loại bỏ cây cối
D. Mời hàng xóm ghé qua
Thông tin ở câu: “Many frontier areas were heavily wooded, and in order to settle an area it was necessary to move the trees” (Nhiều khu vực biên giới được bao phủ bởi cây, và để giải tỏa khu vực đó điều cần thiết là di chuyển những cái cây đi chỗ khác.)
Question 29: Đáp án D
Theo đoạn văn, điều sau đây KHÔNG đúng về việc cùng nhau di chuyển gỗ?
A. Nó liên quan đến rất nhiều người.
B. Nó có thể rất thú vị.
C. Có thể có rất nhiều sự di chuyển.
D. Nó khá là yên tĩnh
Thông tin ở câu : “The women would bring food and have a much needed and infrequent opportunity to relax and chat with friends, the children would play together exuberantly, and the men would hold lively competitions that involved rolling logs from place to place as quickly as possible.” (Phụ nữ sẽ mang thức ăn và có cơ hội cần thiết và không thường xuyên để thư giãn và trò chuyện cùng bạn bè, các em bé sẽ vui chơi cùng nhau một cách hào hứng và những người đàn ông sẽ tổ chức các cuộc thi sôi động liên quan đến việc lăn các khúc gỗ từ nơi này sang nơi khác càng nhanh càng tốt.)
Việc đốn gỗ liên quan đến ất nhiều người và rất vui vẻ. Nó cũng cần rất nhiều sự di chuyển. => Đáp án A, B, C đúng.
Nó rất sôi động => đáp án D sai.
Question 30: Đáp án D
Đoạn này có thể sẽ được chỉ định đọc trong đó các khóa học nào sau đây?
A. Lâm nghiệp
B. Nghiên cứu môi trường
C. Tâm lý học
D. Lịch sử
Đoạn văn cho người đọc thông tin về logrolling, một nét văn hóa của con người trong lịch sử. => Bài đọc này liên quan đến môn lịch sử.
Question 31: Đáp án D
Ở đoạn 2, các thành phố như London, Copenhagen và Amsterdam được đề cập tới để .
A. chứng minh rằng họ có nhiều khách du lịch trên mức có thể kiểm soát.
B. nói với chúng ta rằng người dân ở đó giàu đến như thế nào.
C. gợi ý rằng những thành phố này đang thiếu những địa điểm lịch sử và các cảnh quan đẹp.
D. chỉ ra rằng đó không phải là những thành phố có vị trí địa lí và khí hậu thuận lợi.
Dịch câu: “Residents of cities like London, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam spend a tot of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain” – (Người dân ở London, Copenhagen, và Amsterdam gần như là tận hưởng mùa đông trong tiết trời âm u bởi ban ngày rất ngắn và trời thì mưa quanh năm).
Question 32: Đáp án C
Theo như đoạn văn, yếu tố nào sau đây có thể làm mất hứng du khách trên các khu nghỉ mát và bãi biển ở Địa Trung Hải?
A. Ô nhiễm nước.
B. Tắc đường.
C. Mưa nhiều.
D. Xe bus đông đúc.
Dẫn chứng ở 3 câu cuối bài: “The Mediterranean gets more popular every year with tourists. Obviously, they don’t go there for clean water and solitude. They tolerate traffic jams and seem to like crowded beaches. They don’t even mind the pollution. No matter how dirty the water is, the coastline still looks beautiful. And as long as the sun shines, it’s still better than sitting in the cold rain in Berlin, London, or Oslo.” – (Biển Địa Trung Hải đang ngày càng hút khách qua mỗi năm. Rõ ràng rằng du khách tới đó không phải do nước sạch hay sự yên tĩnh. Họ chịu đựng tắc đường và trông còn có vẻ thích các bãi biển đông đúc. Họ thậm chí không bận tâm tới ô nhiễm. Dù nước có bẩn đục tới đâu thì trông các bờ biển vẫn rất tuyệt. Và miễn sao mặt trời có chiếu nắng xuống, vẫn tốt hơn là sống dưới những cơn mưa lạnh ở Berlin, London, hay Oslo”.
Question 33: Đáp án C
Nhà văn ám chỉ rằng người dân Châu Âu đi du lịch chủ yếu là do:
A. Họ muốn chiêm ngưỡng những di tích lịch sử và các điểm tôn giáo.
B. Họ muốn chụp ảnh trước những địa điểm nổi tiếng.
C. Họ muốn thoát khỏi những ngày lạnh lẽo, âm u và mưa nhiều ở quê nhà.
D. Họ quan tâm và thích thú các truyền thống văn hóa và những tập quán xã hội khác nhau. Dẫn chứng ở đầu đoạn 2: “But most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on. Northern Europeans are willing to pay a lot of money and put up with a lot of inconveniences for the sun because they have so little of it. Residents of cities like London, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam spend a lot of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why the Mediterranean has always attracted them.”
(Hầu hết du khách Châu Âu mong mỏi được nghỉ dưỡng trên những bãi biển tràn ngập ánh nắng. Những người Bắc Âu thậm chí sẵn sàng chi mạnh tay và chịu đựng được những bất tiện do ánh nắng mang lại bởi họ đang rất thiếu thứ đó. Người dân ở London, Copenhagen, và Amsterdam gần như là tận hưởng mùa đông trong tiết trời âm u bởi ban ngày rất ngắn và trời thì mưa quanh năm. Đó là lí do mà biển Địa Trung Hải rất thu hút họ).
Question 34: Đáp án C
Nửa phần sau của câu cuối đoạn 3: “mỗi du khách đều tương đương với mỗi người dân sống ở Tây Ban Nha” có nghĩa là .
A. Mỗi năm, người dân Tây Ban Nha lại được 1 khách du lịch tới thăm.
B. Mỗi người dân Tây Ban Nha phải chăm sóc 1 khách du lịch vào hằng năm.
C. Hằng năm, gần như số khách du lịch tới Tây Ban Nha tương đương với số dân cư sống tại đây.
D. Có tất cả 37 triệu người sống ở Tây Ban Nha là khách du lịch.
Giải nghĩa: “Spain’s long sandy coastline attracts more people than anywhere else. 37 million tourists visit yearly, or one tourist for every person living in Spain.”– (Những bờ cát dài ở Tây Ban Nha thu hút nhiều khách du lịch hơn bất cứ nơi nào khác. Có 37 triệu du khách tới thăm hằng năm, hoặc có thể nói rằng mỗi du khách đều tương đương với mỗi người dân sống ở đây). => Hằng năm Tây Ban Nha tiếp đón 37 triệu du khách, số lượng này bằng với số dân cư ở Tây Ban Nha.
Question 35: Đáp án B
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
tolerate (v): chịu dựng, khoa dung = endure (v): cam chịu.
Các đáp án còn lại:
A. reject (v): từ chối, loại bỏ.
B. exclude (v): tống cổ, ngăn chặn, đuổi học.
D. neglect (v): sao lãng, thờ ơ.
Question 36: Đáp án A
Từ “solid” ở đoạn 3 gần nghĩa với .
A. không có khoảng rỗng bên trong.
B. trông có vẻ khó để đặt chỗ.
C. có ít người hơn thông thường.
D. không thoải mái để ở.
Solid (adj): đặc = A. không có khoảng rỗng bên trong.
Question 37: Đáp án C
Theo như đoạn văn, nước nào dưới đây thu hút nhiều khách du lịch hơn những nước còn lại?
A. Hy Lạp
B. Pháp
C. Tây Ban Nha
D. Ý
Dẫn chứng ở câu 3- đoạn 4: “Spain’s long sandy coastline attracts more people than anywhere else” – (Những bờ cát dài ở Tây Ban Nha thu hút nhiều khách du lịch hơn bất cứ nơi nào khác).
Question 38: Đáp án C
Từ “nó” ở dòng 5 ám chỉ tới?
A. tương lai
B. ngôi nhà của bạn
C. xe của bạn
D. vô lăng
Để biết “its” ám chỉ cái gì ta đọc lại toàn bộ vế câu chứa nó: “That’s no problem because you have it on automatic pilot, and with its hi-tech computers and cameras, your car “know” how to get you home safe and sound” – “Đó không còn là vấn đề nữa bởi bạn đã có bộ điều khiển tự động, và với thiết bị máy tính và camera công nghệ cao, xe bạn sẽ biết đâu là cách để đưa bạn về nhà an toàn)
=> “its” chỉ có thể là ám chỉ tới “your car”
Question 39: Đáp án D
Câu nào dưới đây đúng về cuộc sống trong tương lại?
A. Con người sẽ đi làm như cách mà họ vẫn làm ngày nay.
B. Thiết bị công nghệ cao là bất khả thi.
C. Lái xe là rất nguy hiểm bởi chúng quá nhanh.
D. Con người đã có thể cân bằng chế độ dinh dưỡng trong bữa ăn của họ.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 2: “Now you use your diagnostic machine to find out which foods your body needs. If your body needs more vegetables and less fat, your food-preparation machine makes you a salad.” – (Bạn có thể sử dụng máy chuẩn đoán để nhận biết loại thực phẩm nào là cơ thể đang cần. Nếu cơ thể bạn đang cần nhiều rau xanh và ít chất béo, máy chuẩn bị thức ăn sẽ làm cho bạn món sa-lát). => Ý D đúng.
Question 40: Đáp án A
Ý nào sau đây không đúng về cuộc sống trong tương lai?
A. Ăn uống trở thành một vấn đề bởi thức ăn chứa quá nhiều chất béo.
B. Không cần phải dành nhiều sự tập trung trong lúc lái xe.
C. Liên lạc với nhau gần như là tức thời.
D. Nhận được thông tin chỉ trong vài giây.
Dẫn chứng từ câu 31 ta có thể suy ra: Trong tương lai, với sự xuất hiện của máy chuẩn đoán có thể giúp ta phát hiện loại thực phẩm mà cơ thể đang cần và máy chuẩn bị thức ăn sẽ làm ra những món có hàm lượng dinh dưỡng phù hợp với yêu cầu đó => Việc thực phẩm chứa quá nhiều chất béo sẽ không còn là vấn đề.
Ngoài ra, các ý còn lại cũng được tìm thấy trong bài:
B. Dẫn chứng ở câu cuối đoạn 1: “That’s no problem because you have it on automatic pilot, and with its hi-tech computers and cameras, your car “know” how to get you home safe and sound” – (Đó không còn là vấn đề nữa bởi bạn đã có bộ điều khiển tự động, và với thiết bị máy tính và camera công nghệ cao, xe bạn sẽ biết đâu là cách để đưa bạn về nhà an toàn).
C+D. Dẫn chứng ở đoạn cuối: “Thanks to your information screen and your latest generation computer, you needn’t go to the office any more. The information screen shows an urgent message from a co-worker in Brazil. You can instantly send back a reply to him and go on to deal with other matters.” – (Nhờ màn hình thông tin và máy tính thế hệ mới nhất , bạn không cần phải đi đến văn phòng nữa. Màn hình thông tin sẽ hiển thị tin nhắn khẩn từ một đồng nghiệp ở Brazin. Bạn ngay lập tức có thể gửi câu trả lời tới anh ta và tiếp tục giải quyết các vấn đề khác).
Question 41: Đáp án B
Theo như đoạn văn, con người sử dụng máy chuẩn đoán cho mục đích gì?
A. Để tạo ra thức ăn.
B. Để tìm ra loại thực phẩm mà cơ thể cần.
C. Để cung cấp thực phẩm.
D. Để bán thực phẩm.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 2: “Now you use your diagnostic machine to find out which foods your body needs”- (Bạn có thể sử dụng máy chuẩn đoán để nhận biết loại thực phẩm nào là cơ thể đang cần).
Question 42: Đáp án C
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
reply (v): đáp lại, hồi âm = answer (v+n): trả lời. Các đáp án còn lại:
A. replay (v): chơi lại (thể thao), phát lại,…
B. request (v): thỉnh cầu, yêu cầu.
D. question (n+v): hỏi, câu hỏi.
Dịch: Bạn ngay lập tức có thể hồi âm lại anh ta và tiếp tục giải quyết các vấn đề khác
Question 43: Đáp án D
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
urgent (adj): khẩn cấp = pressing (adj): cấp bách, cấp thiết. Các đáp án còn lại.
A. expected (Ved+adj): mong chờ, đáng mong đợi.
C. unnecessary (adj): không cần thiết.
D. hurry (adj): hối hả, gấp rút.
Dịch: Màn hình thông tin sẽ hiển thị tin nhắn khẩn từ một đồng nghiệp ở Brazin
Question 44: Đáp án A
Đâu là ý chính của đoạn văn?
A. Cuộc sống sẽ như thế nào trong tương lai.
B. Vai tròn của máy tính trong tương lai.
C. Loại thực phẩm nào mà con người sẽ tiêu thụ trong tương lai.
D. Cuộc sống trong tương lao sẽ giống với cuộc sống hiện tại.
Sau khi làm những câu hỏi trên có thể dễ dàng suy ra được ý chính của bài là: Cuộc sống trong tương lại. Từ đoạn đầu tiên, câu chủ đề là: “What follows is not science fiction. It is how experts see the future” – (Những điều sau đây không phải là khoa học viễn tưởng. Đó là cách mà các chuyên gia nhìn thấy tương lai). Sau đó xuyên suốt toàn bài là những ý tưởng có thể phổ biến trong cuộc sống tương lai như: xe không người lái, máy chuẩn bị thức ăn, máy tính công nghệ cao.
Question 45: Đáp án D
Đối tượng chính của đoạn văn là:
A. Những chuyến du hành của Melville.
B. Moby Dick.
C. Xuất thân của Melville.
D. Sự nổi tiếng của các tác phẩm của Melville.
Dẫn chứng dựa và ý đầu tiên của bài: “Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works” – (Herman Melville- nhà văn người Mĩ nổi tiếng nhất hiện nay với tiểu thuyết Moby Dick, ông càng được biết tới rộng rãi hơn qua một vài tác phẩm khác trong suốt cuộc đời của mình).
Question 46: Đáp án A
basic = background (n): nền tảng. Các đáp án còn lại:
B. message: thông điệp.
C. bottom: đáy, phần dưới cùng.
D. dissertation: luận án.
Dịch: Những trải nghiệm trong chuyến đi chính là nền tảng cho sự ra đời của cuốn Redburn (1849).
Question 47: Đáp án D
Theo như đoạn văn, những cuốn tiểu thuyết đầu tiên của Melville:
A. được xuất bản trong khi ông đang đi phiêu lưu.
B. hoàn toàn là hư cấu.
C. tất cả đề nói về công việc săn cá voi.
D. dựa trên những trải nghiệm của ông qua các chuyến hành trình.
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 2 đoạn 1: “He traveled extensively and used the knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels” – (Ông đã đi chu du nhiều nơi và sử dụng những kiến thức có được từ những cuộc hành trình để làm cơ sở cho những cuốn tiểu thuyết đầu tiên ).
Question 48: Đáp án A
Đoạn văn ám chỉ việc Melville ở lại Tahiti bởi vì:
A. Ông đã không chính thức rời tàu của mình.
B. Ông đã rời đi khi tàu còn đang ở cảng.
C. Ông đã hoàn thành nhiệm kì.
D. Ông đã nhận được sự chấp thuận được nghỉ dưỡng ở Tahiti.
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 4+5 đoạn 1: “In 1841 Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea” – ( Vào năm 1841, Melville bắt đầu chuyến hành trình trên 1 con tàu săn cái voi tiến về vùng biển phía Nam. Sau khi xuống tàu ở Tahiti, ông đã đi lang thang khắp các đảo ở Tahiti và Moorea ) => Ông không chính thức rời con tàu.
Question 49: Đáp án B
Việc xuất bản Moby Dick đã ảnh hưởng đến sự nổi tiếng của Melville như thế nào?
A. Sự nổi tiếng của ông vẫn được duy trì mạnh mẽ hơn bao giờ hết.
B. Nó làm giảm sự nổi tiếng của ông.
C. Sự nổi tiếng của ông tăng lên ngay lập tức.
D. Nó không có ảnh hưởng gì tới sự nổi tiếng của ông.
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 2 đoạn 2: “However, in 1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville’s popularity started to diminish” – ( Dù vậy, vào năm 1851, cùng với sự xuất bản của Moby Dick thì danh tiếng của Melville đã bắt đầu sụt giảm).
Question 50: Đáp án A
Theo như đoạn văn, Moby Dick là .
A. biểu tượng của nhân loại chống lại vũ trụ.
B. một tác phẩm trên 1 khía cạnh.
C. một câu chuyện ngắn về cá voi.
D. nói về 47 cuộc phiêu lưu.
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 3 đoạn 2: “Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of man against the universe” – ( Moby Dick- cuốn tiểu thuyến trường thiên kể về các cuộc săn cá voi trắng khổng lồ, đồng thời cũng là một câu chuyện ngụ ngôn mang tính biểu tượng về cuộc đấu tranh anh dũng của loài người chống lại vũ trụ ).
Question 51: Đáp án A
Cuốn sách của Melville nói về trải nghiệm của ông là một cậu bé phục vụ trên tàu xuất hiện vào năm nào?
A. 1849 B. 1837 C. 1847 D. 1841
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 3+4 đoạn 1: “In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849)” – (Năm 1837, khi mười tám tuổi, Melville đã đăng kí vào vị trí bồi bàn trên một con tàu thương gia đi từ nhà ông ở Massachusetts tới Liverpool, Anh Quốc. Những trải nghiệm của ông trong chuyến đi này chính là cơ sở cho cuốn tiểu thuyết Redburn (1849)
Question 52: Đáp án D
metamorphosis (n) sự biến đổi = change: thay đổi. Các đáp án còn lại:
A. descent (n): dòng dõi, nguồn gốc.
B. circle (n): đường tròn, sự tuần hoàn.
C. mysticism (n): thuyết huyền bí.
Dịch: Công chúng đã không sẵn sàng cho sự thay đổi văn phong của Melville từ phiêu lưu lãng mạn đến biểu tượng triết học.
Question 53: Đáp án B
Ý nào sau đây có thể được suy ra từ đoạn văn thứ nhất?
A. Doanh thu lớn của các nhân viên thư tín đường sắt.
B. Sự phát triển của đường bưu điện trong nửa sau của thế kỷ 19 khiến cho Cục Bưu chính có thể tập trung vào tiến độ kịp thời.
C. Cục Bưu chính quan tâm đến chuyện đẩy nhanh việc chuyển phát thư hơn là sự an toàn của các nhân viên.
D. Thư thường bị mất hoặc bị hư vì do quá trình trao đổi ở cột báo thư.
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 4 đoạn 1: “Then from 1862, by sorting the mail on board moving trains, the Post Office Department was able to decentralize its operations as railroads began to crisscross the nation on a regular basis, and speed up mail delivery” – ( Sau đó từ năm 1862, bằng việc phân loại thư trên tàu đang di chuyển, Cục Bưu chính đã có thể phân nhánh quá trình hoạt động ngay khi đường xe lửa bắt đầu rẽ nhánh tới nhiều quốc gia theo thông lệ đều đặn, và làm tăng tốc độ chuyển phát thư).
Question 54: Đáp án B
elite (adj): ưu tú = superior (adj): nổi trội, giỏi hơn. Các đáp án còn lại:
A. majority (n): phần lớn, số đông.
C. more capable: có năng lực hơn.
D. leader (n): người chỉ huy, lãnh đạo.
Dịch: Các nhân viên giàu kinh nghiệm được xem là tầng lớp ưu tú trong Dịch vụ Bưu chính.
Question 55: Đáp án B
Đoạn văn chủ yếu thảo luận về?
A. Cách mà các cột báo thư trao đổi thư.
B. Cải tiến trong việc xử lý và chuyển phát thư.
C. Cách để tàu thư tín xử lý thư liên tục.
D. Kỹ năng của các nhân viên giàu kinh nghiệm.
Đối với câu hỏi này, ta sẽ xem ý chính tiêu biểu của từng đoạn:
+ Đoạn 1: “Then from 1862, by sorting the mail on board moving trains, the Post Office Department was able to decentralize its operations as railroads began to crisscross the nation on a regular basis, and speed up mail delivery” – ( Sau đó từ năm 1862, bằng việc phân loại thư trên tàu đang di chuyển, Cục Bưu chính đã có thể phân nhánh quá trình hoạt động ngay khi đường xe lửa bắt đầu rẽ nhánh tới nhiều quốc gia theo thông lệ đều đặn, và làm tăng tốc độ chuyển phát thư).=> Sự phát triển của đường xe lửa làm cho việc chuyển phát thư được diễn ra nhanh hơn.
+Đoạn 2: “Railway Post Office trains used a system of mail cranes to exchange mail at stations without stopping. As a train approached the crane, a clerk prepared the catcher arm which would then snatch the incoming mailbag in the blink of an eye. The clerk then booted out the outgoing mailbag” – ( Tàu thư tín đường sắt đã sử dụng hệ thống cột báo thư để trao đổi thư tại các trạm mà không cần dừng tàu. Khi một tàu tiến gần đến cột báo thư, một nhân viên đã đứng sẵn ở đó và chuẩn bị cánh tay để đón lấy túi thư đang tới nhanh trong nháy mắt. Và ngay sau đó, anh ta sẽ ném lại những túi thư cần chuyển phát đi).=> Việc trao đổi thư để chuyển phát được diễn ra nhanh chóng.
=> Cải tiến trong việc xử lí và chuyển phát thư.
Question 56: Đáp án C
Theo đoạn văn, Dịch vụ thư tín Đường sắt đã bắt đầu vào .
A. 1874 B. 1842 C. 1832 D. 1905
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 3 đoạn 1: “…, the Railway Mail Service still stands as one of America’s most resourceful and exciting postal innovations. This service began in 1832”- ( Dịch vụ thư tín đường sắt vẫn đứng vững như 1 trong những cách tân sáng tạo và gây hứng thú nhất nước Mĩ. Dịch vụ này được bắt đầu vào năm 1832)
Question 57: Đáp án D
glitches (n): sự cố, trục trặc = problems: có vấn đề. Các đáp án còn lại:
A. accidents: tai nạn.
B. blames: sự khiển trách.
C. advantages: sự thuận lợi.
Dịch: Thành công là vậy nhưng “ thư bay” vẫn gặp phải 1 số vấn đề nhất định.
Question 58: Đáp án C
Câu nào dưới đây là đúng theo như đoạn văn?
A. Nhân viên sẽ ném những túi thư lượt đi trước khi đón lấy những túi thư lượt tới.
B. Các nhân viên thường không thể nhìn thấy những gì họ đang làm.
C. Công việc của nhân viên ở Thư tín đường sắt được coi là ưu tú bởi nó an toàn và hồi hộp.
D. Mặc dù thành công nhưng những nhân viên thư tín đường sắt chỉ xử lý một tỷ lệ nhỏ các thư không phải ở địa phương.
Dẫn chứng ở câu thứ 4 đoạn 2: “Experienced clerks were considered the elite of the Postal Service’s employees, and spoke with pride of making the switch at night with nothing but the curves and feel of the track to warn them of an upcoming catch” – (Các nhân viên giàu kinh nghiệm được xem là tầng lớp ưu tú của Dịch vụ Bưu điện, và được nhắc tới với niềm tự hào trong việc trao đổi thư vào ban đêm không có gì ngoài những khúc quanh và cảm giác cảnh giác cao độ chờ đợi đợt bắt thư sắp tới)
Các đáp án còn lại trái ngược với những thông tin được đưa ra ở đoạn 2.
Question 59: Đáp án B
Công chúng mong đợi 3 dịch vụ xử lí và vận chuyển thư từ dưới đây ngoại trừ:
A. Tính an toàn.
B. Tính chính xác.
C. Tính bảo mật.
D. Tính đúng hạn.
Dẫn chứng ngay câu đầu tiên: “The handling and delivery of mail has always been a serious business, underpinned by the trust of the public in requiring timeliness, safety, and confidentiality”
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(Việc xử lí và chuyển phát thư luôn là một công việc đòi hỏi tính nghiêm túc, được củng cố bởi
lòng tin của công chúng trên yêu cầu về tính đúng hạn, tính an toàn và tính bảo mật) => Từ đó loại ra đáp án B không được đề cập tới.
Question 60: Đáp án A
Đoạn văn chủ yếu bàn về?
A. Đặc điểm và kĩ thuật của 2 phong cách học tập.
B. Vấn đề và giải pháp của người học bằng thị giác và người học bằng thính giác.
C. Tại sao và làm thế nào để hiểu được phong cách học tập của bạn.
D. Những gì và làm thế nào để sử dụng tới kĩ thuật học tập của bạn.
Dạng câu hỏi tìm ý chính trong bài luôn luôn nên ưu tiên làm sau cùng sau khi đã lắm được sơ qua nội dung bài đọc.
Dễ thấy đoạn 1 là giới thiệu chủ đề, đoạn 2 bàn về phong cách học tập bằng thị giác, đoạn 3 bàn về phong cách học tập bằng thính giác => Đáp án A là hợp lí và bao quát nhất.
Question 61: Đáp án D
Bằng việc khám phá ra và hiểu được phong cách học tập của riêng mình, bạn có thể cải thiện được .
A. Khối lượng và chất lượng học tập.
B. Tốc độ học tập.
C. Phong cách học tập.
D. Chất lượng và tốc độ học tập.
Dẫn chứng ở câu cuối đoạn 1: “However, by discovering and better understanding your own learning styles, you can employ techniques that will improve the rate and quality of your learning”
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(Mặc dù vậy, bằng việc khám phá và hiểu được phong cách học của riêng mình, bạn có thể vận dụng các kĩ thuật và cải thiện được tốc độ và chất lượng học tập của mình).
Chú ý: rate (n) = speed (n): tốc độ.
Question 62: Đáp án A
Từ “they” ở đoạn 2 ám chỉ tới .
A. những người học bằng thị giác.
B. những bức tranh.
C. những băng vi-đê-ô.
D. những biểu đồ, đồ thị.
Do “they” đứng đầu làm chủ ngữ, ta đọc lên câu phía trước:
Tạm dịch: “Visual learners retain information better when it is presented in pictures, videos, graphs and books. They frequently draw pictures or develop diagrams when trying to comprehend a subject or memorize rote information” – (Những người học bằng thị giác giữ lại được thông tin tốt hơn khi nó được thể hiện dưới dạng tranh ảnh, video, biểu đồ và sách. Họ thường vẽ tranh hoặc phát triển biểu đồ khi cố gắng tiếp thu bài hoặc ghi nhớ những phần thông tin quan trọng).
=> “They” chỉ có thể là thay thế cho “visual learners”.
Question 63: Đáp án B
Theo như đoạn văn, 1 lợi ích của biểu đồ là .
A. hiểu được khái niệm.
B. nhớ được các chuỗi.
C. hiểu được cốt truyện.
D. sử dụng hình ảnh thay vì văn bản.
Dẫn chứng ở câu cuối đoạn 2: “Try to develop diagrams to comprehend concepts and storyboards to remember important sequencesand relationships” – (Cố gắng phát triển các biểu đồ để hiểu được những khái niệm và cốt truyện cho mục tiêu ghi nhớ các chuỗi quan trọng và những mối quan hệ).
Question 64: Đáp án A
Tất cả các câu sau đây đều đúng về những người học bằng thị giác, ngoại trừ:
A. Họ sử dụng hình ảnh để giảng dạy.
B. Họ nhớ được tốt các biểu đồ.
C. Họ ưu tiên tranh ảnh hơn là văn bản.
D. Họ sử dụng cốt truyện cho các mối quan hệ.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 2:
B- “Visual learners retain information better when it is presented in pictures, videos, graphs and books”- (Những người học bằng thị giác giữ lại được thông tin tốt hơn khi nó được thể hiện dưới dạng tranh ảnh, video, biểu đồ và sách).
C- “Whenever possible, use pictures instead of text”- (Bất cứ khi nào có thể, sử dụng biểu đồ thay vì văn bản).
D- “Try to develop diagrams to comprehend concepts and storyboards to remember important sequences and relationships” – (Cố gắng phát triển các biểu đồ để hiểu được những khái niệm và cốt truyện cho mục tiêu ghi nhớ các chuỗi quan trọng và những mối quan hệ)
Đáp án A sai bởi “If you prefer lessons that employ images to teach, you are a visual learner”- (Nếu bạn ưa thích những bài giảng có sử dụng hình ảnh để truyền đạt, bạn đích thực là người học bằng thị giác) chứ không phải “những người học bằng thị giác sử dụng hình ảnh để dạy học”.
Question 65: Đáp án D
Theo như đoạn văn, lợi ích của việc nghe nhạc trong khi đang học .
A. là 1 sở thích hoặc niềm thích thú.
B. thu hút sự chú ý.
C. làm cho thư thái.
D. giúp hình dung ra các quy trình và hệ thống.
Dẫn chứng câu 6- đoạn 3: “…or even music in your learning and studying. You may also consider using background music and sounds to help you with visualization of processes and systems” – (…hoặc thậm chí là nghe nhạc khi đang học. Bạn cũng có thể cân nhắc việc sử dụng nhạc nền và âm thanh để giúp hình dung ra các quy trình và hệ thống).
Question 66: Đáp án D
Tác giả gợi ý rằng để nhớ được bài, những người học bằng thính giác có thể:
A. Vquên đi giai điệu.
B. học thuộc lòng lời nhạc.
C. hát theo.
D. viết nhạc với lời thoại ưu thích và thông tin đang được học.
Dẫn chứng câu gần cuối- đoạn 3: “Replacing the lyrics of a favorite song with information you are learning is a very powerful way to memorize large amounts of information for aural learning”- (Thay lời bài thoại của bài hát ưu thích bằng những thông tin bạn đang được học là 1 phương pháp hữu hiệu để ghi nhớ khối lượng thông tin lớn đối với việc học bằng thính giác).
Question 67: Đáp án D
Có thể được suy ra từ đoạn văn rằng phong cách học của 1 người .
A. là hoàn toàn khác với những người khác.
B. có thể không bao giờ là tốt nhất cho họ.
C. quyết định tới chất lượng học tập.
D. có những kĩ thuật hiệu quả của nó. Dẫn chứng:
+ Kĩ thuật hiệu quả của phong cách học bằng thị giác: “…develop diagrams to comprehend concepts and storyboards to remember important sequences and relationships” – (…phát triển các biểu đồ để hiểu được những khái niệm và cốt truyện cho mục tiêu ghi nhớ các chuỗi quan trọng và những mối quan hệ)….
+ Kĩ thuật hiệu quả của phong cách học bằng thính giác: “Replacing the lyrics of a favorite song with information you are learning is a very powerful way to memorize large amounts of information for aural learning”- (Thay lời bài thoại của bài hát ưu thích bằng những thông tin bạn đang được học là 1 phương pháp hữu hiệu để ghi nhớ khối lượng thông tin lớn đối với những người học bằng thính giác)….
Question 68: Đáp án C
Theo như đoạn văn, điều gì được ngụ ý về thu hoạch chè?
A. Nó được tiến hành tuyệt đối với sự trợ giúp của máy móc công nghiệp hiện đại.
B. Nó kéo dài hơn ở Trung Quốc.
C. Phương pháp được giữ nguyên gần như là giống với thời gian dài trước kia
D. Phương pháp bao gồm việc cắt tỉa các cành ngọn trên cùng của cây.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 2: “Even in today’s world of modern agricultural machinery, hand harvesting continues to be the preferred method” – (Ngày nay mặc dù có rất nhiều máy móc nông nghiệp hiện đại trên thế giới, nhưng việc thu hái chè bằng tay vẫn là phương pháp được ưu chuộng).
Question 69: Đáp án B
Từ “they” ở đoạn 2 ám chỉ tới?
A. những người hái chè.
B. những chồi non mới.
C. những cây thường xanh.
D. những vùng nhiệt đới.
Tạm dịch: “On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new buds called flush appear; they are plucked off by hand”- (Trên những đồi chè, cây được tỉa cao khoảng 4 feet và ngay khi ngọn vừa trồi ra, chúng sẽ được hái bằng tay).
=> “they” chỉ có thể là thay thế cho “new buds”.
Question 70: Đáp án B
Ý nào sau đây không đúng về quá trình sản xuất chè?
A. Chè đen lên màu tối trong suốt quá trình lên men và sấy khô cuối cùng.
B. Chè xanh đòi hỏi 1 quá trình lên men dài.
C. Chè xanh thường được hấp để giữ màu.
D. Chè đen trải qua 2 giai đoạn trong quá trình sản xuất.
Dẫn chứng câu 4- đoạn 3: “.For green tea, the whole leaves are often steamed to retain their green color, and the fermentation process is skipped”- (Đối với trà xanh, toàn bộ phần lá thường được hấp để giữ lại màu và bỏ qua quá trình lên men).
Question 71: Đáp án C
Theo như đoạn văn, điều nào sau đây là đúng về nguồn gốc của việc uống trà?
A. bắt đầu từ triều đại Shen Nung.
B. có thể bắt đầu vào khoảng thời gian quanh năm 1950.
C. không được biết tới khi trà trở nên phổ biến lần đầu tiên.
D. ban đầu được sản xuất từ cây Camilla ở Châu Âu.
Dẫn chứng ở câu đầu đoạn 4: “No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend […]”- (Không ai biết khi nào và làm thế nào mà trà trở nên phổ biến, nhưng có 1 truyền thuyết kể lại rằng…) => Việc uống trà đã không được biết tới cho đến khi chè trở nên nổi tiếng.
Có thể nhầm sang đáp án A bởi câu chuyện về Hoàng đế Shen Nung chỉ là 1 truyền thuyết không xác thực.
Question 72: Đáp án D
Câu hỏi từ vựng:
A. decrease (v): giảm.
B. increase (v): tăng.
C. reduce (v): giảm, hạ.
D. remove (v): bỏ, dời đi.
(to) eliminate: loại bỏ = D. remove (v).
Question 73: Đáp án A
Theo như đoạn văn, tại sao người ta lại chọn uống trà thay vì cà phê?
A. Vì nó dễ tiêu hóa hơn cà phê.
B. Vì nó có hàm lượng dinh dưỡng cao hơn cà phê.
C. Vì nó giúp ngăn ngừa các cơn đau tim.
D. Vì nó có nhiều caffein hơn cà phê.
Dẫn chứng ở câu 2- đoạn cuối: “Some people find that tea is less acidic than coffee and therefore easier on the stomach” – (Một vài người nhận ra rằng trà có hàm lượng a-xít thấp hơn cà phê và do đó nó dễ dàng hơn cho dạ dày).
Question 74: Đáp án A
Đâu là tiêu đề phù hợp nhất cho đoạn văn?
A. Tiêu thụ và sản xuất chè.
B. 2 loại chè phổ biến nhất.
C. Những lợi ích của việc tiêu thụ chè trên toàn thế giới.
D. Cách chè được sản xuất và ủ.
Để tỉm được chủ đề phù hợp ta xem xét đến ý chính của từng đoạn:
+ Đoạn 1: Giới thiệu chủ đề
“Ranked as the number one beverage consumed worldwide, tea takes the lead over coffee in both popularity and production with 5 million metric tons of tea produced annually” – (Được xếp hạng vào loại thức uống được tiêu thụ nhiều nhất trên toàn cầu, chè dẫn đầu cà phê về cả độ nổi tiếng và sản lượng xuất ra với 5 triệu tấn được chè được sản xuất mỗi năm).
+ Đoạn 2: Thu hoạch chè.
“On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new buds called flush appear; they are plucked off by hand. […].Ideally, only the top two leaves and a bud should be picked” – (Trên những đồi chè, cây được tỉa cao khoảng 4 feet và ngay khi ngọn vừa trồi ra, chúng sẽ được ngắt bằng tay. Lí tưởng nhất là chỉ nên ngắt thu hoạch 2 lá trên cùng với chồi).
+ Đoạn 3: Gia công chè.
“After being harvested, tea leaves are laid out on long drying racks, called withering racks, for 18 to 20 hours” – (Sau khi thu hoạch, lá chè được đặt trên những kệ sấy dài, được gọi là giá treo, trong vòng từ 18 đến 20 giờ).
“Next, dependent on the type of tea being product, the leaves may be crushed or chopped to release flavor, and then fermented under controlled condition of heat and humidity” – (Tiếp theo, phụ thuộc vào loại chè được được sản xuất, lá có thể được nghiền nhỏ hoặc xắt nhỏ để giải phóng hương vị, và sau đó cho lên men dưới điều kiện kiểm soát nhiệt và độ ẩm).
[….]
+ Đoạn 4: Nguồn gốc.
“No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend has it that tea as a beverage was discovered in 2737 B.C. by Emperor Shen Nung of China when leaves from camellia dropped into his drinking water as it was boiling over a fire” – (Không ai biết khi nào và làm thế nào mà trà trở nên phổ biến, nhưng có 1 truyền thuyết kể lại rằng trà là 1 loại đồ uống đã được phát hiện ra từ năm 2737 trước Công nguyên bởi Hoàng đế Shen Nung của Trung Quốc, khi lá hoa Sơn Trà rơi vào nước uống của ngài khi đang sôi trên lửa).
+ Đoạn 5: Tiêu thụ chè trên thế giới.
“But whether tea is enjoyed for it perceived health benefit, its flavor, or as a social drink, teacups continue to be filled daily with the world’ most popular beverage” – (Nhưng liệu rằng chè được thưởng thức vì nó có lợi cho sức khỏe, vì hương vị hay vì nó được coi như 1 thức uống xã giao, thì những tách trà vẫn tiếp tục được làm đầy mỗi ngày với thứ đồ uống phổ biến nhất thế giới).
Question 75: Đáp án B
Đâu là ý chính của đoạn văn?
A. California chi phối sự tăng trưởng của nền kinh tế Tây Mĩ trong Thế chiến thứ II.
B. Nền công nghiệp phát triển trong những năm 1940 đã thu hút được rất nhiều người tới Tây Mĩ.
C. Quân đội rút quân khỏi các công việc dân sự vào những năm 1940.
D. Tây Mĩ trải qua thời kì tăng trưởng kinh tế dần dần và ổn định từ năm 1900 đến 1940.
Giải thích: Câu chủ đề là câu đầu tiên của bài: “The economic expansion prompted by the Second World War triggered a spectacular population boom in the West” – (Nền kinh tế phát triển do sự thúc đẩy của Thế chiến thứ 2 đã gây ra sự bùng nổ dân số ngoạn mục ở bờ Tây nước Mĩ). Các ý tiếp theo đều phát triển và liên quan tới câu chủ đề.
Ngoài ra còn có một số dẫn chứng như:
+ “The flow of people into these areas provided an enormous impetus to the expansion of the service industries – banks, health care services and schools.” – (Dòng người di cư vào các khu vực này đã tạo ra một động lực to lớn cho việc mở rộng các ngành dịch vụ như: ngân hàng, chăm sóc sức khoẻ và trường học).
+ “As land had served as a magnet for western migrants in the late nineteenth century” – (Việc đất đai được cung cấp sẵn được ví như 1 thỏi nam châm thu hút người di cư tới bờ Tây vào cuối thế kỉ thứ 19).
+ “Of the more than eight million people who moved into the West in the decade after 1940, almost one-half went to the Pacific coast”– (Hơn 8 triệu người di cư tới Tây Mĩ vào thập kỉ sau 1940, gần 1 nửa trong số đó là đi tới vùng biển Thái Bình Dương).
Question 76: Đáp án B
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
A. was connect to: được liên hệ với.
B. generated (v): được phát sinh ra.
C. interfered with (v): được can thiệp bởi.
D. illuminated (v): được chiếu sáng, soi rọi.
Triggered (v): được gây ra = B. generated (v): được phát sinh ra.
Question 77: Đáp án D
Tại sao tác giả đề cập tới “những cơn sốt vàng và bạc vào những năm 1850 và 1860” ở đoạn 1?
A. Là nguyên nhân khiến dân số tăng dần dần.
B. Tương phản với các mô hình dân số trước kia.
C. Minh hoạ cho nền kinh tế thị trường.
D. Là ví dụ về sự bùng nổ dân số ở bờ Tây.
Tạm dịch: “Throughout much of its history, western settlement had been characterized by spurts, rather than by a pattern of gradual and steady population growth, beginning with the gold and silver rushes of the 1850’s and 1860’s.” – (Trong suốt chiều dài lịch sử, việc định cư ở Tây Mĩ được đặc trưng bởi tính bứt phá mạnh mẽ, chứ không phải bằng một mô hình dân số tăng dần và ổn định, bắt đầu bằng những cơn sốt vàng và bạc vào những năm 1850 và 1860).
Question 78: Đáp án A
Theo như đoạn văn, cuộc suy thoái trong những năm 1930 gây ra cái nào dưới đây?.
A. Thiếu sự gia tăng dân số ở bờ Tây.
B. Việc xây dựng các vùng ngoại ô mới.
C. Tạo ra nhiều cơ hội việc làm.
D. Sự gia tăng số người nhập cư từ nước ngoài.
Dẫn chứng câu thứ 4- đoạn 1: “The decade after the First World War – the 1920’s – witnessed another major surge of people pouring into the West, particularly into urban areas. But the economic depression of the 1930’s brought this expansion to a halt” – (Thập kỉ sau Thế chiến thứ nhất –tức vào những năm 1920- chứng kiến 1 đợt tăng mạnh khác của dòng người đổ vào bờ Tây, đặc biệt là ở các khu vực thành thị. Nhưng sự suy thoái kinh tế trong những năm 1930 đã làm cho việc mở rộng này bị ngưng lại).
Question 79: Đáp án A
Từ “it” ở đoạn 2 đề cập tới .
A. Sự mở rộng. B. Denver. C. Sự sản xuất. D. Bờ biển Thái Bình Dương. Thấy “it” đứng đầu câu làm chủ ngữ, ta đọc nên câu đứng trước nó.
Tạm dịch: “If the expansion of industries, such as shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing, was most striking on the Pacific coast, it also affected interior cities like Denver, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City” – (Nếu sự mở rộng của các ngành công nghiệp như đóng tàu và sản xuất máy bay, là nổi bật nhất trên bờ biển Thái Bình Dương, thì nó đồng thời cũng ảnh hưởng đến các thành phố nội địa như Denver, Phoenix, và Salt Lake) => “it” chỉ có thể là thay thế cho “the expansion”.
Question 80: Đáp án D
Đoạn văn gợi ý rằng công nghiệp hóa ở Tây Mĩ dẫn tới tất cả các ý sau đây, ngoại trừ .
A. Tăng cường xây dựng các trường học.
B. Cải thiện sự tiếp cận với y tế.
C. Tăng số lượng các ngân hàng.
D. Giảm giá đất.
Các đáp án A, B, C đều được nhắc tới trong bài ở câu 3- đoạn 2: “The flow of people into these areas provided an enormous impetus to the expansion of the service industries – banks, health care services and schools.” – (Dòng người di cư vào các khu vực này đã tạo ra một động lực to lớn cho việc mở rộng các ngành dịch vụ như: ngân hàng, chăm sóc sức khoẻ và trường học).
Question 81: Đáp án C
Cái nào có thể được suy ra từ đoạn văn là nguyên nhân chính của sự gia tăng dân số ở California từ năm 1940 đến 1950?
A. Sự gia tăng của đất đai có sẵn.
B. Con người mong muốn sống ở vùng khí hậu ấm áp, ven biển.
C. Thế chiến thứ 2 đòi hỏi sự huy động về mặt công nghiệp.
D. Sự quá tải ở các khu vực thành thị ở các bang khác trên nước Mĩ.
Dẫn chứng ở những câu cuối “…so wartime mobilization set in motion another major expansion of population. Indeed, it could be said that the entire western United States became a giant boomtown during the Second World War. This was especially true of California. Of the more than eight million people who moved into the West in the decade after 1940…” – (do đó sự huy động trong thời chiến đã tạo nên một cuộc tăng dân lớn. Thực chất có thể nói rằng toàn bộ bờ Tây nước Mĩ đã trở thành nơi bùng nổ dân số trong suốt Thế chiến thứ 2. Điều này đặc biệt đúng ở bang California, hơn 8 triệu người đã di cư tới bờ Tây trong thập kỉ sau 1940).
Question 82: Đáp án B
Lý do chính khiến con người phát triển phương pháp làm lạnh?
A. Họ muốn cải thiện hương vị và giá trị dinh dưỡng của thực phẩm.
B. Họ cần làm chậm quá trình tự nhiên làm thức ăn bị hỏng.
C. Họ cần sử dụng cho băng được hình thành trên các sông hồ.
D. Họ muốn mở rộng sản xuất một số ngành công nghiệp nhất định.
Dẫn chứng ngay câu đầu tiên: “Cold storage, or refrigeration, is keeping food at temperatures between 32 and 45 degrees F in order to delay the growth of microorganisms – bacteria, molds, and yeast – that cause food to spoil” – (Máy làm lạnh, hay còn gọi là tủ lạnh, giữ thực phẩm ở nhiệt độ từ 32 đến 45 độ F để trì hoãn sự phát triển của vi sinh vật – vi khuẩn, nấm mốc và nấm men –thứ làm cho thức ăn bị ôi thiu).
Question 83: Đáp án A
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
A. có khả năng hư hỏng.
B. không được nấu.
C. có nguồn gốc động vật.
D. có giá trị dinh dưỡng cao.
Perishable (adj): dễ bị hư = A. capable of spoiling (adj): có khả năng hư hỏng.
Question 84: Đáp án B
Điều gì có thể được suy ra từ đoạn 1 về kho ướp lạnh trước khi phát minh ra tủ lạnh?
A. Nó giữ lạnh thực phẩm chỉ trong khoảng một tuần.
B. Nó phụ thuộc vào nguồn băng hoặc tuyết.
C. Nó yêu cầu một thùng chứa được làm bằng kim loại hoặc gỗ.
D. Nó không phải là một phương pháp an toàn để bảo quản thịt.
Dẫn chứng 2 câu cuối –đoạn 1: “Cold storage areas were built in basements, cellars, or caves, lined with wood or straw, and packed with ice. The ice was transported from mountains, or harvested from local lakes or rivers, and delivered in large blocks to homes and businesses”- (Kho ướp lạnh được xây trong các tầng hầm, hầm rượu, hoặc trong các hang động, được lót bằng gỗ hoặc rơm và được xếp chặt với băng. Băng được vận chuyển từ trên núi, hoặc thu hoạch từ các sông hồ ở địa phương, và được phân phát thành các tảng lớn đến các hộ gia đình hoặc các doanh nghiệp).
=> Nguồn băng đá đóng vai trò rất quan trọng.
Question 85: Đáp án A
Làm lạnh nhân tạo bao gồm tất cả các quy trình sau đây, ngoại trừ .
A. nước được bơm qua đường ống.
B. sự giãn nở nhanh chóng của một số loại khí nhất định.
C. sự bốc hơi của các chất lỏng dễ bay hơi.
D. sự truyền nhiệt từ nơi này sang nơi khác.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 2: “Artificial refrigeration is the process of removing heat from a substance, container, or enclosed area, to lower its temperature. The heat is moved from the inside of the container to the outside (D). A refrigerator uses the evaporation of a volatile liquid (C), or refrigerant, to absorb heat . In most types of refrigerators, the refrigerant is compressed, pumped through a pipe, and allowed to vaporize. As the liquid turns to vapor, it loses heat and gets colder because the molecules of vapor use energy to leave the liquid (B). The molecules left behind have less energy and so the liquid becomes colder. Thus, the air inside the refrigerator is chilled” – (Làm lạnh nhân tạo là quá trình loại bỏ nhiệt từ các chất, thùng chứa hoặc các khu vực xung quanh để làm giảm nhiệt độ. Nhiệt sẽ di chuyển từ bên trong các thùng chứa đi ra bên ngoài. Tủ lạnh lợi dụng sự bốc hơi của chất lỏng dễ bay hơi hoặc chất làm lạnh để hấp thụ nhiệt. Trong hầu hết các loại tủ lạnh, chất làm lạnh được nén, bơm qua đường ống, và bốc hơi. Khi chất lỏng chuyển qua thể hơi, nó sẽ mất dần nhiệt và trở nên lạnh dần do các phân tử sử dụng năng lượng để thoát lỏng. Các phân tử đó sẽ để lại phía sau ít năng lượng hơn và do đó chất lỏng sẽ trở nên lạnh dần. Như vậy, không khí trong tủ lạnh đã được làm lạnh).
Ngoài ra, ý A sai do trong đoạn trên có nhắc tới: “chất làm lạnh” được bơm qua các ống dẫn chứ không phải “nước”.
Question 86: Đáp án C
Theo như đoạn văn, ai là người đầu tiên sử dụng tủ lạnh nhân tạo?
A. William Cullen
B. Oliver Evans
C. John Gorrie
D. Adolphus Busch
Dẫn chứng ở giữa đoạn 3: “William Cullen demonstrated artificial refrigeration in Scotland in 1748, when he let ethyl ether boil into a partial vacuum. In 1805, American inventor Oliver Evans designed the first refrigeration machine that used vapor instead of liquid. In 1842, physician John Gorrie used Evans’s design to create an air-cooling apparatus to treat yellow-fever patients in a Florida hospital” – (William Cullen đã trình diễn màn làm lạnh nhân tạo ở Scotland vào năm 1748, khi ông dẫn khí ethyl ether sôi vào 1 bình chân không. Năm 1805, nhà phát minh người Mĩ Oliver Evans thiết kế chiếc máy làm lạnh đầu tiên sử dụng hơi thay vì chất lỏng. Vào năm 1842, bác sĩ John Gorrie đã sử dụng thiết kế của Evans để tạo ra một thiết bị làm mát không khí với mục đích điều trị cho các bệnh nhân sốt vàng da ở bệnh viện ở Florida). Và đầu đoạn 4: “and in the 1870s, commercial refrigeration was primarily directed at breweries. German-born Adolphus Busch was the first to use artificial refrigeration at his brewery in St. Louis”- (và vào những năm 1870, nền thương mại điện lạnh chủ yếu được quản lí tại các nhà máy bia. Adolphus Busch- sinh ra ở Đức, là người đầu tiên sử dụng điện lạnh nhân tạo tại nhà máy bia của mình ở St. Louis).
=> người sử dụng đầu tiên là bác sĩ John Gorrie.
Question 87: Đáp án C
Từ “nó” ở đoạn 3 ám chỉ tới .
A. máy in.
B. tủ lạnh.
C. kiểu, loại.
D. Vê-te.
Giải thích: “it” đóng vai trò làm chủ ngữ nên ta đọc nên phía trước nó: “In the same year, an Australian printer, James Harrison, built an ether refrigerator after noticing that when he cleaned his type with ether it became very cold as the ether evaporated” – (Vào cùng năm đó, tại một nhà máy in ở Úc, James Harrison đã tạo ra 1 chiếc máy lạnh sử dụng khí ê-te sau khi ông nhận thấy rằng khi ông làm sạch loại máy lạnh này với khí ê-te, nó sẽ trở nên rất lạnh như khi có khí ê-te bay hơi).
Question 88: Đáp án A
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
A. restricted (v): bị giới hạn, hạn chế.
B. spoiled (v): bị làm cho hư hỏng.
C. improved (v): được cải tiến.
D. alternated (v): được sắp xếp luân phiên. Constrained (v): bị giới hạn, kìm hãm = A. restricted. Question 89: Đáp án B
Theo như đoạn văn, chiếc xe tải làm lạnh đầu tiên đã sử dụng nguyên liệu nào như 1 chất làm mát?
A. khí ê-te. B. đá lạnh. C. khí a-mô-ni. D. CFC’s
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 4: “He solved the shipping problem with the newly invented refrigerated railcar, which was insulated with ice bunkers in each end. Air came in on the top, passed through the bunkers, and circulated through the car by gravity” – (Ông đã giải quyết vấn đề về vận chuyển bằng 1 phát minh mới – xe tải làm lạnh, được trang bị các thùng chứa đá lạnh ở mỗi đầu. Khí lạnh từ đầu xe, đi qua các thùng chứa, và lưu thông bên trong xe bằng lực hút).
Question 90: Đáp án C
Đoạn văn chủ yếu bàn về .
A. cách con người tận hưởng, giải trí vào thế kỉ 18.
B. người đàn ông lạ mặt.
C. cách mà môn trượt pa-tanh đã bắt đầu.
D. bữa tiệc lạ thường.
Câu mở đầu là câu chủ đề: “Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all” – (Ngày nay, trượt pa-tanh rất dễ dàng và thú vị. Nhưng một thời gian dài trước kia, nó không hề dễ dàng 1 chút nào) rồi sau đó là câu chuyện ra đời của môn trượt pa-tanh.
Question 91: Đáp án B
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
A. tired (adj): mệt mỏi.
B. surprised (adj): ngạc nhiên, kinh ngạc.
C. embarrassed (adj): ngượng ngùng, bối rối.
D. polite (adj): lịch sự.
Astonished (adj): ngạc nhiên = B. surprised.
Question 92: Đáp án A
Merlin đã gắn những bánh lăn vào dưới đôi giày của mình để .
A. gây ấn tượng với những vị khách mời.
B. tới bữa tiệc sớm hơn.
C. thể hiện kĩ năng của mình trong việc đi trên những bánh xe.
D. kiểm tra phát minh của mình.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 2+ đầu đoạn 3: “As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room. Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe” – (Ngày diễn ra bữa tiệc đến gần, Merlin bắt đầu nghĩ làm thế nào để đi vào bữa tiệc một cách thật long trọng. Ông đã nảy ra 1 ý tưởng. Ông nghĩ rằng sẽ gây được nhiều sự chú ý nếu ông có thể trượt vào phòng. Merlin đã thử rất nhiều cách để có thể trượt. Cuối cùng, ông quyết định gắn những chiếc bánh lăn vào dưới mỗi chiếc giày của mình).
Question 93: Đáp án B
Từ “ball” ở đoạn 2 nghĩa là
trò chơi
bữa tiệc
vật tròn
trận đấu ball (n): tiệc khiêu vũ = B. party (n): bữa tiệc.
Question 94: Đáp án D
Mọi người đã nghĩ Merlin là kẻ mộng mơ bởi vì ông .
là 1 nhạc sĩ thiên tài.
phát minh ra giày trượt.
thường xuyên làm mọi người ngạc nhiên.
giàu trí tưởng tượng.
Dẫn chứng ở 2 câu cuối đoạn 1: “Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer” – (Joseph Merlin là con người của nhiều ý tưởng và sự mơ mộng. Mọi người đều gọi ông là kẻ mộng mơ).
Question 95: Đáp án B
Ý chính mà tác giả cố gắng truyền đạt ở đoạn cuối là?
Merlin đã gặp rắc rối.
Merlin đã thành công ngoài mong đợi.
Giày trượt cần được cải tiến hơn nữa.
Những vị khách đã cho rằng Merlin là kẻ ngốc.
Tạm dịch: “On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time” – (Vào đêm diễn ra bữa tiệc, Merlin đã trượt vào phòng trong khi đang chơi vi-ô-lông. Mọi người rất ngạc nhiên khi thấy ông. Chỉ có một vấn đề đó là Merlin không biết làm thế nào để dừng chiếc giày trượt lại. Ông cứ trượt và trượt. Đột nhiên ông đâm sầm vào chiếc gương lớn đang treo trên tường. Tấm gương rơi xuống, vỡ tan thành từng mảnh. Không ai có thể quên được cái cách long trọng mà Merlin đã đi vào bữa tiệc ngày hôm đó trong 1 thời gian dài) .
=> Merlin đã thành công ngoài mong đợi trong việc gây ấn tượng khi mọi người không thể nào quên được màn trình diễn của ông trong 1 thời gian dài.
Question 96: Đáp án B
Từ “chúng” ở đoạn 3 ám chỉ tới
những bánh lăn.
những chiếc giày trượt.
những cách khác.
những chiếc giày.
Tạm dịch: “Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates” – (Cuối cùng, ông quyết định gắn những bánh lăn vào dưới mỗi chiếc giày. Chúng chính là những chiếc giày trượt đầu tiên).
Question 97: Đáp án D
Khi lên 8, gia đình tác giả đã .
ở thành thị.
ở dưới núi.
ở trên tàu
ở gần biển.
Dẫn chứng ở câu đầu tiên: “When we moved to our new house near the sea, I was eight years old” – (Khi chúng tôi chuyển tới 1 căn hộ mới ở ven biển là lúc tôi lên 8 tuổi).
Question 98: Đáp án A
Câu hỏi từ vựng.
forceful (adj): mạnh mẽ
beautiful (adj): xinh đẹp.
careful (adj): cẩn trọng, chu đáo.
easy (adj): dễ dàng.
Rough (adj): dữ dội, mạnh mẽ, hung hãn = A. forceful.
Question 99: Đáp án B
Bố của tác giả đã nghỉ hưu sớm bởi vì .
ông đi bộ trên những vách đá vào mỗi sáng.
ông không có khả năng đi tới bất kì đâu đúng giờ.
ông phải lái xe đưa con cái tới trường mỗi ngày.
ông không nhận thức được về mặt thời gian.
Dẫn chứng ở câu 2- đoạn 2: “I used to get angry with my parents, who had taken early retirement because they seemed incapable of getting anywhere on time”- (Tôi đã từng rất giận bố mẹ, họ đã nghỉ hưu sớm bởi họ dường như không có khả năng đi tới bất kì đâu cho đúng giờ).
Question 100: Đáp án A
Theo như đoạn văn, tất cả những ý sau đây đều đúng ngoại trừ:
Tác giả không biết cách chèo thuyền.
Con đường từ nhà đến trường dài 8 dặm.
Những cơn sóng đã đánh vào khu vườn trước nhà tác giả trong thời tiết xấu.
Tác giả đã chuyển vào nhà mới năm lên 8.
Dẫn chứng ở đoạn 2: “My dad had taught me to sail before I learnt to ride a bike” – (Bố đã dạy tôi cách chèo thuyền trước khi tôi tập đi xe đạp).
=> A sai.
Dẫn chứng chứng minh các câu còn lại là đúng:
Câu 3-đoạn 2: “Dad drove me the eight miles to school everyday”- (Bố lái xe 8 dặm để đưa tôi tới trường mỗi ngày) => Con đường từ nhà đến trường dài 8 dặm.
Câu 4-đoạn 1: “The house was only a few meters from the water’s edge, and in rough weather the waves would come crashing into the front garden” – (Ngôi nhà cách bờ biển chỉ vài mét, và trong điều kiện thời tiết xấu, sóng sẽ đánh vào khu vườn phía trước hiên nhà).
Câu đầu tiên: “When we moved to our new house near the sea, I was eight years old” – (Khi chúng tôi chuyển tới 1 căn hộ mới ở ven biển là lúc tôi lên 8 tuổi).
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