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Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………

Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. liked         B. wrapped                        C. traveled                        D. washed

Question 2. A. kite           B. wife                               C. nine                               D. shift

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. suggest     B. suffer                            C. impress                         D. become

Question 4. A. impression  B. improvement              C. family                           D. pollutant

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5: The headmaster is the most popular figure at our school, ________?

A. isn’t he                          B. was he                           C. doesn’t he                     D. did he

Question 6: Many graffiti ______ without the permission of the owner of the wall.

A. are writing                    B. are written                     C. is writing                      D. is written

Question 7: Is there anything interesting ________ the newspaper today?

A. above                            B. at                                   C. in                                  D. on

Question 8: The more cigarettes you smoke, ______ you will die.

A. soonest                         B. sooner                           C. the sooner                     D. the soonest

Question 9: It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying ______.

A. a thick wooden old table                                         B. a thick old wooden table

C. an old wooden thick table                                       D. a wooden thick old table

Question 10: When he came, I_______ in the kitchen.

A. cooked                          B. am cooking                   C. has cooked                    D. was cooking

Question 11: I didn’t get a job ________ I had all the necessary qualifications.

A. although                       B. in spite of                      C. because                         D. because of

Question 12: I will complete my first two years’ study at university ________.

A. by the time I finish the final term exams                B. after I had finished the final term exams

C. when I was finishing the final term exams             D. until I finished the final term exams

Question 13: ______an agreement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, we were determined to help reduced global warming.

A. Having signed              B. To sign                          C. Being signed                D. Signed

Question 14: He has always been highly ________ in his work.

A. success                         B. succeed                         C. successful                     D. successfully

Question 15: If you want to take part in volunteer organizations, you will have to ________ an application form.

A. find out                         B. fill in                             C. put on                           D. look up

Question 16: The president ________ a very important speech on TV last night.

A. enacted                         B. did                                 C. issued                           D. made

Question 17: Teachers’ _________ would rise an average of $1000 under the proposal.

A. pensions                       B. salaries                          C. wages                            D. incomes

Question 18: The scientists are encountering the difficulties of _____ of radioactive waste.

A. depleting                      B. preserving                     C. eliminating                   D. disposing

Question 19: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.

A. edge                              B. tip                                  C. top                                D. front

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your Answer sheet to Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20: The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

A. absolutely                     B. relevantly                      C. comparatively              D. almost

Question 21: From the beginning, not so many people realized the danger of the Corona so they did not do to protect themselves.

A. forgot                            B. understood                    C. questioned                    D. suffered

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22: Social psychologists have recently noticed strange behavior from people having suffered from terrible shocks.

A. rare                               B. common                        C. negative                        D. formal

Question 23: I didn’t tell her that he was sick because I didn’t want to cause her any alarm.

A. worry                            B. inform                           C. comfort                         D. warn

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 24: Ben is talking to a school staff at the registration office.

Ben: “I would like to register for a class today. ”

Staff: “________”

A. I hope that you are doing well with the course.

B. Well, what class would you like to take?

C. There are two classes that are still open.

D. Enjoy your life at the college, dear

Question 25: Thanh and Nadia have just listened to Lan’s song.

Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school. ”

Nadia: “______. I really love her beautiful voice. ”

A. Yes, tell me about it!    B. I can’t agree with you more!

C. That’s OK!                   D. Yes, please.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered Weeks from 26 to 30

More and more routine, repetitive assembly tasks will be taken over by machines. But as certain jobs disappear, new ones open up in (26)_____ parts of the factory. Germany in many ways exemplifies this trend. Today, German manufacturers deploy three times more robots than U. S. companies, (27)______ they also still employ more humans. Relative to the size of our economies, German’s manufacturing workforce is twice the size of America’s.

From its very beginning, the fourth Industrial revolution has never (28)________ manufacturers with an either - or choice - robots or humans. It has always been about combining the talents of both. Ultimately, it is the convergence of artificial and human intelligence (29)_____ will enable manufacturers to achieve a new era of speed, flexibility, efficiency and connectivity in the 21st century. Machines have the ability to assemble things faster than any human ever could, but humans possess the domain expertise and (30)______ knowledge required to solve problems and optimize factory floor production.

(Adapted from: http: //time. com/4940374/joe-kaeser-siemens-robots-jobs/)

Question 26: A.  another  B.  other                             C.  every                                          D.  one

Question 27: A.  but         B.  or                                  C.  so                                           D.  for

Question 28: A. finished  B. assembled                     C. presented                      D. deployed

Question 29: A.  who       B.  when                            C. why                               D. which 

Question 30: A.  valuable B.  artificial                       C.  potential                                           D.  comparable

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

Nanotechnology is the creation and use of materials or devices at extremely small scales. These materials or devices fall in the range of 1 to 100 nanometers (nm). One nm is equal to one-billionth of a meter (. 000000001 m), which is about 50, 000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. Scientists refer to the dimensional range of 1 to 100 nm as the nanoscale, and materials at this scale are called nanocrystals or nanomaterials.

The nanoscale is unique because nothing solid can be made any smaller. It is also unique because many of the mechanisms of the biological and physical world operate on length scales from 0. 1 to 100 nm. At these dimensions materials exhibit different physical properties; thus scientists expect that many novel effects at the nanoscale will be discovered and used for breakthrough technologies.

A number of important breakthroughs have already occurred in nanotechnology. These developments are found in products used throughout the world. Some examples are catalytic converters in automobiles that help remove air pollutants, devices in computers that read from and write to the hard disk, certain sunscreens and cosmetics that transparently block harmful radiation from the Sun, and special coatings for sports clothes and gear that help improve the gear and possibly enhance the athlete’s performance. Still, many scientists, engineers, and technologists believe they have only scratched the surface of nanotechnology’s potential.

Nanotechnology is in its infancy, and no one can predict with accuracy what will result from the full flowering of the field over the next several decades. Many scientists believe it can be said with confidence, however, that nanotechnology will have a major impact on medicine and health care; energy production and conservation; environmental cleanup and protection; electronics, computers, and sensors; and world security and defense.

(Adapted from: Encarta DVD 2009)

Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

A. A new physical property of matters in nature        B. A way of manufacturing technological products

C. An introduction to a new technology                     D. An overview of how technology will develop

Question 32: The word “that” in paragraph 3 refers to ________ .

A. converters                     B. automobiles                  C. technologies                 D. properties

Question 33: The word “novel” is closest in meaning to ________ .

A. causing a chemical reaction to happen faster         B. being different from anything known before

C. being important enough to be noticed                    D. being the only one of its kind

Question 34: Which of the following statements is NOT true about nanotechnology according to the passage?

A. No other products are smaller than those made by nanotechnology.

B. Nanotechnology allows the production of things at extremely small scales.

C. Nanotechnology has seen a number of important breakthroughs.

D. Medicine and healthcare will be greatly affected by nanotechnology.

Question 35: According to scientists, materials at the nanoscale are called ________.

A. nanocrystals or nanomaterials                                B. nanotechnology’s potential

C. nanotechnology’s potential                                    D. catalytic converters

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42

To quote CREST founder Dr. Martha Honey, we earnestly believe that ecotourism is “simply a better way to travel. ” Here’s a look at how this transformational approach to travel benefits conservation, increases cross-cultural understanding, and ultimately turns travelers into environmental advocates:

To see how ecotourism benefits nature and wildlife, let’s look at endangered species such as African Elephants. Ivory from Elephant tusks is worth $1500 a pound on the black market, which has led to a dramatic increase in poaching. But Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead. When you consider the revenue from wildlife photography tours, luxury safari camps, and other ecotourism offerings, a single Elephant is worth $1. 3 million over the course of its lifetime! Ecotourism offers a long-term alternative to exploitation, generating sustainable revenue and ensuring better overall health of the ecosystem.

Nature reserves and national parks help prevent deforestation and pollution, while also protecting the habitat of endemic species. The revenue that ecotourism provides can help replace profits from exploitative practices such as mining or slash ‘n’ burn agriculture. It can also help ensure the long-term financial viability of the area. Naturalist guides also help travelers understand the value of a pristine ecosystem, and teach them about the importance of conservation. This ultimately help to create a more mindful and conscious legion of travelers.

When managed properly, ecotourism can offer locals alternative revenue streams. In wildlife-rich countries such as Rwanda, former poachers are often employed as guides or trackers, capitalizing on their knowledge of the animals and their habitat. In Costa Rica, unemployment has fallen to less than 10% since the country started building its ecotourism infrastructure in the 1970s. Involving local communities in tourism management empowers them by ensuring that more revenue is reinvested locally. Ecotourism also offers indigenous peoples an opportunity to remain on ancestral land, conserve it, and preserve traditional culture.

Sure, being a responsible traveler takes a greater level of commitment to being conscious and mindful of the impact we have on the destinations we visit. But ecotourism also offers us incredible, transformative experiences, allowing us to develop closer personal relationships to the nature, wildlife, and local people we encounter during our adventures. Learning about ecotourism can permanently change your understanding of mankind’s role in our planetary ecosystem. And once you’ve had that sort of travel experience, you’ll never want to travel the traditional way again.

(Adapted from: https: //www. ith. org. za/what-is-eco-tourism/)

Question 36. The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.

A. The benefits of ecotourism.                                    B. Making the most of ecotourism.

C. An introduction to ecotourism.        D. Encourage conservation or adding to exploitation?

Question 37. The word “revenue” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.

A. reward                          B. benefit                           C. profit                             D. interest

Question 38. According to paragraph 3, in what direction can ethical tourism help the society?

A. Green tourism maintains the balance between animals and human.

B. Ecotourism provides financial support for local communities.

C. Sustainable tourism yields substantial environmental benefits.

D. Ecotourism encourages open dialogue about deforestation.

Question 39. The word “pristine” in paragraph 3 most likely means _______.

A. natural                          B. untouched                     C. beautiful                       D. dirty

Question 40. The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.

A. species                          B. relationships                 C. poachers                       D. locals

Question 41. According to paragraph 5, why did the author claim that people will prefer ecotourism over normal one?

A. Because it is such an awakening and mind-expanding experience.

B. Because the author is a trend-setting writer who believes in his words’ influence.

C. Because anything with a green label on it is all the craze now.

D. Because the standard of ecotourism service is more satisfying than other types.

Question 42. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Momentary profits are more recommended than long-term ones.

B. Indigenous inhabitants are forced to resettle to develop sites for tourism.

C. Income from ecotourism can partly be substituted for environmentally harmful industry.

D. People engage in green tourism only for their self-image.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 43: Today, experience in the workplace was becoming more favoured by many people over

                                                  A                         B                                 C

the real knowledge.

       D 

Question 44: Teenagers are greatly influenced by not only their parents but also his peers.

                                                              A                B                            C         D

Question 45. Jessie looked so frightened when she was in that white costume with long black hair.

                                                    A           B           C                                                  D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 46: The last time I saw her was three years ago.

A. I have not seen her for three years.

B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.

C. I have often seen her for the last three years.

D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her

Question 47: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.

A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.

B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.

C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.

D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.

Question 48: It isn’t necessary for you to finish the report by Sunday.

A. You don’t have to finish the report by Sunday.     B. You might finish the report by Sunday.

C. You must finish the report by Sunday.                   D. You can’t finish the report by Sunday.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49: My parents will lend me the money. Otherwise, I cannot afford the trip.

A. I can afford the trip unless my parents lend me the money.

B. I cannot afford the trip in case my parents lend me the money.

C. If my parents lend me the money, I can afford the trip.

D. Provided my parents lend me the money, I cannot afford the trip.

Question 50: Olga was about to say something about the end of the movie. He was stopped by his friends right then.

A. Hardly had Olga intended to say something about the end of the movie when he was stopped by his friends.

B. Only after Olga had said something about the end of the movie was he stopped by his friends.

C. Not until Olga was about to say something about the end of the movie was he stopped by his friends.

D. It was not until Olga was stopped by his friends that he started to say something about the end of the movie.

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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHUẨN MINH HỌA SỐ 10  (Đề thi có 04 trang)

KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút không kể thời gian phát đề --------------------------

Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………………

Số báo danh:....................................................................................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. lived         B. cooked                          C. helped                           D. coughed

Question 2: A. knit           B. hide                               C. tide                               D. time

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. polite        B. special                           C. easy                              D. useful

Question 4. A. dangerous B. mischievous                  C. supportive                     D. confident

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. Those flowers are beautiful, ________ ?

A. are they                        B. aren’t they                    C. are those                       D. aren’t those

Question 6. This house ______ in 1970 by my grandfather.

A. built                              B. was built                       C. was build                      D. has built

Question 7. Sometimes Mr. Pike has to work very late _______ night to do some important experiments.

A. in                                   B. at                                   C. for                                  D. on

Question 8. The more I tried my best to help her, ______ she became.

A. less lazy                        B. the lazier                       C. the more lazy                D. lazier

Question 9. She has just bought ______.

A. an interesting French old painting                          B. an old interesting French painting

C. a French interesting old painting                            D. an interesting old French painting

Question 10. When the boss walked into the office, his secretary ________.

A. has been typing            B. was typing                    C. is typing                        D. had typed

Question 11. He didn’t go sailing yesterday ________the heavy rain.

A. although                       B. in spite of                      C. because                         D. because of

Question 12. ________to the students in class tomorrow, the students will be given their next assignment.

A. As the test papers will return                                 B. As soon as the test papers will be returned

C. Until the test papers are returning                         D. After the test papers are returned

Question 13. ­­_______ that the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train.

A. To discover                                                             B. Discovered                  

C. To have discovered                                                 D. Having discovered

Question 14. Facial ______ show one's feelings when he is communicating.

A. expressions                  B. expresses                      C. expressive                     D. expressively

Question 15. Billy hasn't been working; he won't________his examinations.

A. get off                          B. get through                 C. keep up                        D. keep off

Question 16. The government should_______ some tough measures to reduce the current high unemployment rate.

A. take                               B. make                             C. gain                               D. attain

Question 17. You can’t enter this camp without a(an)________ from the officer.

A. control                          B. demand                         C. permit                           D. allowance

Question 18. Let me try my ________ at cards. If I win, I promise to invite you to a restaurant.

A. fortune                         B. luck                                C. power                            D. chance

Question 19. Most young leaders find running a big business a lot like herding________.

A. dogs                              B. mice                               C. cats                                D. horses

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

Question 20. Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a T-shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher.

A. shabbily                        B. decently                        C. showily                         D. informally

Question 21. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.

A. correct                          B. right                              C. exact                             D. suitable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

Question 22. It is an ideal opportunity to make yourself memorable with employers for the right reasons by asking sensible questions.

A. theoretical                    B. silly                               C. practical                       D. burning

Question 23. It seems that the deal was made behind close doors as no one had any clue about it.

A. secretly                         B. daily                              C. transparently                D. privately

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 24. Mike and Laura are talking about their plan for the weekend.

Mike: “Why don’t we go out for a change at the weekend.”

Laura: “_______”

A. Come off it!                 B. That’s great!                 C. How come?                  D. I hate to differ

Question 25. Tracy and Roger have just finished their dinner in their local restaurant.

Tracy: “This restaurant is awful. ”

Roger: “_______. The food is stale and the waiters are impolite.

A. What a surprise            B. That would be fun

C. I couldn’t agree more   D. Yes, I don’t think so

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Earthquakes are amongst the most destructive natural disasters. They usually strike without any warning and result in a great loss of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or create gigantic tidal waves (26)_____, in fact, are collosal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are (27)_____of destroying coastal cities. ( 28)______, the vast majority of fatalities and serious injuries come about when buildings collapse.

Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to (29)____ the mortal upshot once the shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger off a complex chain reaction in the building's structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building's height, its shape and (30)_______factors such as construction materials are the most significant factors deciding about the survival or collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death of its inhabitants.

Question 26. A. When      B. which                            C. where                            D. who

Question 27. A. potential B. conceivable                   C. capable                         D. possible

Question 28. A. However B. Therefore                      C. Moreover                      D. Otherwise

Question 29. A. avert       B. evade                             C. abstain                          D. restrain

Question 30. A. another   B. other                              C. every                             D. one

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31to 35

History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called "synchronized sound" – began soon after the very first films were shown. With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.

In the "sound-on-film" system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system eventually brought us "talking pictures".

Question 31. The passage is mainly about the________.  

A. research into sound reproduction.

B. development of sound with movies.

C. disadvantages of synchronized sound.

D. history of silent movies.

Question 32. According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened________

A. as early as 1922            B. in 1927                         

C. before1896                   D. as early as 1896

Question 33. The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to"________".

A. projections                   B. revelations                    C. demonstrations             D. diversions

Question 34. Which of the following is TRUE as a producer of sound to accompany movies?

A. a Jazz Singer                B. a single guitarist           C. a gramophone               D. a big band

Question 35. The phrase "these signals" refers to________.

A. sounds                          B. marks                            C. series                            D. sensors

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

There are three basic types of classroom learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. These learning styles describe the most common ways that people learn. Individuals tend to instinctively prefer one style over the others; thus each person has a learning style that is dominant even though he or she may also rely somewhat on the other approaches at different times and in different circumstances.

Visual learners prefer to sit somewhere in the classroom where no obstructions hinder their view of the lesson. They rely on the teacher's facial expressions and body language to aid their learning. They learn best from a blend of visual displays and presentations such as colorful videos, diagrams, and flip-charts. Often, these learners think in pictures and may even close their eyes to visualize or remember something. When they are bored, they look around for something to watch. Many visual learners lack confidence in their auditory memory skills and so may take detailed notes during classroom discussions and lectures. Auditory learners sit where they can hear well. They enjoy listening and talking, so discussions and verbal lectures stimulate them. Listening to what others have to say and then talking the subject through helps them process new information. These learners may be heard reading to themselves out loud because they can absorb written information better in this way. Sounding out spelling words, reciting mathematical theories, or talking their way across a map are examples of the types of activities that improve their understanding.

Kinesthetic learners may find it difficult to sit still in a conventional classroom. They need to be physically active and take frequent breaks. When they are bored, they fidget in their seats. They prefer to sit someplace where there is room to move about. They benefit from manipulating materials and learn best when classroom subjects such as math, science, and reading are processed through hands-on experiences. Incorporating arts-and-crafts activities, building projects, and sports into lessons helps kinesthetic learners process new information. Physical expressions of encouragement, such as a pat on the back, are often appreciated.

In addition to these traditional ways of describing learning styles, educators have identified other ways some students prefer to learn. Verbal learners, for example, enjoy using words, both written and spoken. Logical learners are strong in the areas of logic and reasoning, social learners do best when working in groups, whereas solitary learners prefer to work alone. Research shows that each of these learning styles, as well as the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic styles, uses different parts of the brain. Students may prefer to focus on just one style, but practicing other styles involves more of the brain's potential and therefore helps students remember more of what they learn.

Question 36. What topic does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Fundamental kinds of learning approaches

B. Different classrooms for different learner groups

C. The most common way to learn

D. Basic classrooms for individuals

Question 37. The word “dominant” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

A. successful                           B. foremost                        C. familiar                                 D. distinctive

Question 38. According to the second paragraph, visual learners ______.

A. have a preference for sitting at the backs of the classrooms,

B. must keep an eye on the pictures to memorize the content of the lessons.

C. are easy to get fed up with the lessons.

D. are not confident in remembering what they have listened.

Question 39. The word “blend” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.

A. division                                B. list                                 C. mixture                         D. separation

Question 40. What does the word "them" in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. auditory learners          B. discussions                    C. verbal lectures               D. others

Question 41. According to the passage, which of the following would best for social learners?

A. working individually B. working in pairs

C. working alone          D. working in groups

Question 42. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Auditory learners get information and the content of the lecturers aurally and orally.

B. Logical learners are not good at the areas of logic and reasoning

C. Auditory learners always fidget when they are indifferent to the lectures.

D. Visual learners needn’t pay attention to the teacher's facial expressions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 43. When I was young, Maths is one of my most favourite subjects at school.

                                              A                  B                     C                           D

Question 44.  You will make himself ill if you don’t eat properly.

                                                  A     B             C               D

Question 45. It is an interested book which I bought at Ngoc Binh Store last Sunday.

                                         A                     B                    C                                       D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 46. She began to play the piano three years ago.

A. She has played the piano since three years.

B. She has played the piano for three years

C. She doesn’t play the piano now.

D. She stops playing the piano now.

Question 47. "You should take better care of your health" said Tom's mother.

A. Tom's mother promised to take better care of his health.

B. Tom's mother ordered him to take better care of his health.

C. Tom's mother required him to take better care of his health.

D. Tom's mother advised him to take better care of his health.

Question 48. She probably buys this house next week.

A. She may buy this house next week                         B. She must buy this house next week

C. She should buy next house next week.     D. She doesn’t have to buy this house next week.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49. We can’t stay in this flat. We haven’t paid for the rent monthly.

A. Whether we pay for the rent monthly or stay in this flat.

B. Without the rent paid, we can stay in this flat.

C. Unless we pay for the rent, we can stay in this flat.

D. If only we paid for the rent monthly, we could stay in this flat.

Question 50. It is such an interesting book. I have read it three times

A. Such was the interesting book that I have read it three times.

B. Should the book be interesting, I have read it three times.

C. Such interesting was book that I have read it three times.

D. Only if it is an interesting book have I read it three times.

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France. They are there for three months as part of a living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French families and attending a French school. Most of the students have taken French language classes for 3 or 4 years and are finally getting an opportunity to use their French.

Not only are students learning a new language, but they are also learning about a new culture. Students have been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. "They won’t leave anything on their plate," says Vanessa Athol. “They aren’t wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful with waste when returning to the United States.

The group’s chaperone, Mrs. Smith, has been pleased with the students' acquisition of language. "Even the most timid are trying their best to speak. The students are learning a lot. I’m very impressed," she said. Mrs. Smith added that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students are forced to speak French. “We are all very grateful to the French families who are hosting us.”

The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to learn about American culture. Both groups will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay. There will be a slide show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences. Currently, the American students are periodically posting pictures and student essays on the Walling School website. "Living in France is an experience I’ll never forget," writes student Tina Davis. "I know I’ll want to eat these croissants and this Camembert for the rest of my life!"

Question 1.   Which title would be the most suitable for this article?

     A. Walling School Students Stay Abroad in France         B. Student Tina Davis Lives in France

     C. Walling School Website Posts Student Essays             D. French Families Love America

Question 2.   According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?

     A. The culture in France is different from the culture in America.

     B. Walling School students learn both a new language and a new culture when they are living with French families.

     C. Walling School students are now staying with French families.

     D. Students from Walling School are getting to learn about American culture.

Question 3.   In paragraph 3, the word acquisition is closest in meaning to ____.

     A. purchase                   B. speaking                         C. gaining                       D. responsibility

Question 4.   In paragraph 4, the word “they” refers to _______. 

     A. The French            B. The Americans        C. Walling School students      D. The French families

Question 5.   According to the passage, how will the students conclude their stay?

     A. They will stay in hostel together.                      B. They will have a party together.

     C. They will visit Paris together.                           D. They will take a French exam.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 6. Many people enjoyed reading about the Netherlands and their people.

     A. the                            B. their                                C. people                         D. reading

Question 7. The boy with his close friend is here last night.

     A. The                           B. with                                 C. close                           D. is

Question 8. It is widely assumed that peacekeeping forces operate as objective and uninterested parties in specific areas of crisis.

     A. specific areas           B. as                                    C. widely assumed         D. uninterested

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 9. I’d like to pay ________ to the party workers for all their hard work.

     A. debt                          B. cash                                 C. tribute                         D. money

Question 10. Matt ________ while we were having dinner.

     A. were  phoning          B. has phoned                      C. phoned                        D. phones

Question 11. Thomas will stop going on a diet________ his desired weight.

     A. before he reached     B. as soon as he reaches      C. by the time he will reach     D. until he will reach

Question 12. ________ enough money, Amelia was able to purchase the new iPhone.

     A. To save up                B. Saved up                         C. Having saved up        D. Being saved up

Question 13. The more polite you appear to be, ________ your partner will be.

     A. the happiest              B. the happier                      C. the more happily        D. the most happily

Question 14. In the living room, there was a ________ table.

     A. beautiful large round wooden                               B. round wooden beautiful large

     C. beautiful wooden large round                              D. beautiful round large wooden

Question 15. We are supposed to submit the assignment by Friday, _________?

     A. are we                       B. don't we                          C. aren't we                     D. do we

Question 16. She and her classmates all have to read five chapters, write a paper, and prepare for an exam this week. They’re all in the same ________.

     A. boat                          B. yacht                               C. canoe                          D. ship

Question 17. We hardly ever see each other ________ living in the same street.

     A. because                     B. despite                            C. because of                  D. though

Question 18. Educated women are becoming less dependent________ their husbands’ decisions.

     A. about                        B. for                                   C. of                                D. on

Question 19. Being a flight attendant is a________ job. You may have to work long hours on long haul flights and not get enough sleep.

     A. rewarding                 B. fascinating                      C. tedious                        D. demanding

Question 20. The club committee is ________ of the president, the secretary and seven other members.

     A. made up                    B. set out                             C. made out                     D. set up

Question 21. Researchers have ________ to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes.

     A. reached                     B. come                               C. arrived                        D. got

Question 22. Domestic violence against women and girls ________ out at any cost.

     A. must be wiped          B. must wipe                       C. may be wiped             D. may wipe

Question 23. The children grew up with deep________ for their parents.

     A. respectful                 B. respect                            C. respectfully                D. respectable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 24. It has been years since I last ate fish.

     A. It is fish that I have eaten for many years.        B. I have not eaten fish for years.

     C. I like eating fish for years.                                D. For many years, I have eaten only fish.

Question 25. The security guard looked at me suspiciously and said: "Open your bag".

     A. Because the security guard looked at me suspiciously, I opened my bag.

     B. Opening my bag, the security guard looked at me suspiciously.

     C. The security guard suspected me and opened my bag.

     D. Looking suspiciously at me, the security guard asked me to open my bag.

Question 26. I think it’s necessary to tell Tim about it at once.

     A. Tim should be told about it at once.                 B. Tim may be told about it at once.

     C. Tim must be told about it at once.                    D. Tim might be told about it at once.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 27. Global warming effects on people and nature are catastrophic.

     A. destructive               B. evaluative                       C. constructive                D. creative

Question 28. He’s holding down two jobs and attending school. He’s really burning the candle at both ends.

    

     A. doing things in the wrong order                           B. doing too much

     C. doing something difficult                                     D. making a mistake

 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 29. A. bay                           B. cane                        C. lake                         D. lack

Question 30. A. attacked                   B. reduced                  C. accessed                 D. recorded

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 31. Do you really think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines are invented in the future?

     A. killed                        B. restored                           C. resurrected                  D. wiped out

Question 32. This reference book is essential material for us to prepare for the next assignment.

     A. necessary                  B. fundamental                    C. dispensable                D. vital

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Duncan Phyfe made some of the most beautiful furniture found in America. His family name was originally Fife, and he was born in Scotland in 1768. In 1784, the Fife family immigrated to Albany, New York where Duncan’s father opened a cabinetmaking shop. Duncan followed his father’s footsteps and was apprenticed to a cabinetmaker. After completing his training, Duncan moved to New York City.

 Duncan Fife was first mentioned in the 1792 NYC Directory as a furniture “joiner” in business at 2 Broad Street. Two years later, he moved, expanded his business, and changed his name to Phyfe. He was a quiet-living, God-fearing young man who felt his new name would probably appeal to potential customers who were definitely anti-British in this post-Revolutionary War period.

 Duncan Phyfe’s name distinguished him from his contemporaries. Although the new spelling helped him better compete with French emigrant craftsmen, his new name had more to do with hanging it on a sign over his door stoop.

The artisans and merchants who came to America discovered a unique kind of freedom. They were no longer restricted by class and guild traditions of Europe. For the first time in history, a man learned that by working hard, he could build his business based on his own name and reputation and quality of work.

 Phyfe’s workshop apparently took off immediately. At the peak of his success, Phyfe employed 100 craftsmen. Some economic historians point to Phyfe as having employed division of labor and an assembly line. What his workshop produced shows Phyfe’s absolute dedication to quality in workmanship. Each piece of furniture was made of the best available materials. He was reported to have paid $1,000 for a single Santo Domingo mahogany log.

 Phyfe did not create new designs. Rather, he borrowed from a broad range of the period’s classical styles, Empire, Sheraton, Regency, and French Classical among them. Nevertheless, Phyfe’s high quality craftsmanship established him as America’s patriotic interpreter of European design in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

 Although the number of pieces produced by Duncan Phyfe’s workshop is enormous, comparatively few marked or labeled pieces have been found extant. In antiques shops and auctions, collectors have paid $11,000 for a card table, $24,200 for a tea table, and $93,500 for a sewing table.

Question 33.   What is the main idea of the passage?

     A. Duncan Phyfe’s cabinetmaking designs.          B. Duncan Phyfe’s life and career.

     C. The business of cabinetmaking.                        D. The significance of Duncan Phyfe’s name.

Question 34.   According to the passage, which of the following does the author imply?

     A. Duncan Fife and his father had the same first name.

     B. Duncan Fife worked for his father in Scotland.

     C. Duncan Phyfe made over 100 different kinds of tables.

     D. Duncan Fife and his father were in the same business.

Question 35.  Which choice does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?

     A. His spelling              B. His name                        C. His French                  D. His chair

Question 36.   Which choice is closest in meaning to the word “guild” in paragraph 4?

     A. Organization of craftsmen                                    B. Immigrants’ club  

     C. Political party of emigrants                                  D. Verdict of a jury

 

Question 37.   In his business, Duncan Phyfe used all of the following EXCEPT________.

     A. the least expensive materials                               B. division of labor

     C. an assembly line                                                   D. continental designs

Question 38.  Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about Duncan Phyfe’s death?

     A. He died in Scotland.                                          B. He died in Albany.

     C. He died in the nineteenth century.                    D. He died in the eighteenth century.

Question 39.   The author implies that________.

     A. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop was ignored by New Yorkers.

     B. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop costs a lot of money today.

     C. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop no longer exists.

     D. furniture from Duncan Phyfe’s workshop was made by his father.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 40. John lent me money. Otherwise, I would have gone out of business.

     A. John lent me money, but I went out of business.

     B. Even if John lent me money, I went out of business.

     C. Had it not been for John lending me money, I would have gone out of business.

     D. I wouldn't have gone out of business if John had lent me money.

Question 41. I had posted the letter. I remembered that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.

     A. Only after posting the letter I remembered that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.

     B. Only after posting the letter did I remembered that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.

     C. Only after I had posted the letter did I remember that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.

     D. Only after had I posted the letter did I remember that I had forgotten to put on a stamp.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

Question 42. Josh:  “As far as I know, doing charity work is a really helpful thing for everyone in the society."

Mike:  “________”

     A. That sounds great.                                                B. I couldn't agree with you more.

     C. That's fine for me.                                                D. I'll take part in this campaign.

Question 43. Thomas: “Could you pass that book over to me, please?” – Matt: “____________”

     A. Yes, of course.         B. Yes, go ahead.        C. Actually, I'm busy.         D. No, why not?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 44.   A. reluctant                 B. ultimate                  C. selective                 D. authentic

Question 45.   A. donate                    B. support                   C. impair                     D. promise

 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

What kind of face mask will best protect you against coronavirus?

The COVID-19 outbreak globally has led to an ___(46)__ increase in demand for masks globally. Just like any ___(47)__ preventive measures, masks have the potential of flattening the curve as they can prevent infected people from spreading the virus and protect healthcare workers from infected patients.

Different types of mask offer different levels of protection. Surgical grade N95 respirators offer the  highest level of protection, preventing the user from becoming infected with Covid-19, followed by surgical grade masks. ___(48)__, these masks are costly, in limited supply, contribute to landfill waste and are uncomfortable to wear for long periods. So even countries ___(49)__ have required the public to wear face masks have generally suggested such masks should be ___(50)__ for health workers or those at particularly high risk.

Question 46.   A. outnumbered          B. unprecedented        C. unlimited                D. unfamiliar

Question 47.   A. others                     B. the other                 C. another                   D. other

Question 48.   A. Therefore               B. Furthermore           C. Moreover                D. However

Question 49.   A. where                     B. who                         C. when                       D. that

Question 50.   A. reserved                 B. eliminated              C. abandoned              D. disposed of

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. naked                      B. looked                    C. booked                D. mocked

Question 2. A. creature                  B. creative                  C. creamy                D. crease

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. evolve                     B. protect                    C. argue                   D. resist

Question 4. A. general                    B. popular                  C. interrupt              D. dedicate

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. He'd hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, _______?

     A. didn't he                      B. had he                         C. would he                     D. hadn’t he

Question 6. The origin of April Fool’s Day, the first day of April, is uncertain, but it _______ to arrival of spring in late March, when nature _______ to “fool” humanity with changes in weather.

     A. has been related – has said                                 B. may be related – is said

     C. ought to relate – has been said                           D. relates – is saying

Question 7. On their way to the station they were caught _______ the rain and before long were wet through.

     A. under                          B. with                            C. in                                D. out

Question 8. The more different cultures work together, _______ essential to avoid problems.

     A. the more cultural competency training is          B. the more culturally competent training is

     C. the more cultural competent training is             D. the more culturally competency training is

Question 9. There is a _______ table which was given to me by my best friends on my house warming.

     A. large beautiful round wooden                            B. beautiful large round wooden

     C. beautiful round large wooden                            D. wooden large round beautiful

Question 10. They didn’t see anyone while they _______ home because it was raining.

     A. were walking              B. hadn’t walked            C. didn’t walk                 D. weren’t walked

Question 11. Students can only use technological devices to complete their work _______ investment on notebooks and books.

     A. rather than                  B. instead of                    C. but for                         D. in case

Question 12. They _______ our winter house by the time we _______ from our summer house.

     A. painted - had returned                                         B. will have painted - return

     C. will be painting - have returned                         D. have been painting - have returned

Question 13. One of the men was lying on the ground after _______ down by a piece of rock.

     A. being knocked            B. knocking                    C. having been knock     D. having knocked

 Question 14. An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his _______ concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.

     A. individual                   B. individualistic            C. individualism             D. individualize

Question 15. She _______ her hands in horror at his suggestion that she should marry him.

     A. broke up                     B. threw up                     C. brought up                  D. woke up

Question 16. Could you give me a rough_______ of what the decoration job might cost?

     A. estimate                      B. correlation                  C. account                       D. value

Question 17. Jimmy always takes the _______ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now.

     A. bull                             B. horse                           C. cow                             D. buffalo

Question 18. I haven’t made up my mind about that issue; I’ll have to sit on the _______.

     A. fence                           B. edge                            C. mountain                    D. eggshell

Question 19. His poor standard of play fully justifies his _______ from the team for the next match.

     A. expulsion                    B. dismissal                    C. rejection                     D. exclusion

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20. The chairman’s thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.

     A. defined.                      B. hosted.                        C. triggered.                    D. arose.

Question 21. I think Michael hit the nail on the head when he said that what is lacking in this company is the feeling of confidence.

     A. interpreted something indirectly                       B. described something unconsciously

     C. said something correctly                                    D. misunderstood something seriously

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22. We should husband our resources to make sure we can make it through these hard times.

     A. spend                          B. manage                       C. use up                         D. marry

Question 23. He is very stubborn but flattery usually works like a charm on him. .

     A. is completely successful in                                B. takes effect

     C. turned out to be a disaster                                  D. has no effect on

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 24. Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for.

     - Manager: “_______.”

     - Claudia: "I work hard and I enjoy working with other people."

     A. Can you do jobs on your own?                          B. Would you describe yourself as ambitious?

     C. What are some of your main strengths?            D. Why have you applied for this position?

Question 25. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.

     - Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”

     - Jenifer: “_______.”

     A. Don’t mention it                                                B. That’s nice of you to say so.

     C. I’d love it.                                                           D. I couldn’t agree more.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and mathematician, was one of the most important figures of the 17th century scientific revolution. One of his greatest achievement was the (26) _______ of the three laws of motion, which are still used today. But he also had a very unusual personality. Some people would say he was actually insane.

His father died before he was born, and his mother soon remarried. The young Isaac hated his stepfather so much that he once (27) _______ to burn his house down - when his stepfather and mother were still inside! Fortunately he did not, and he went on to graduate from Cambridge without being thrown into prison.

Isaac's first published work was a theory of light and color. When another scientist wrote a paper criticizing this theory, Isaac flew into an uncontrollable rage. The scientist responsible for the criticism was a man called Robert Hooke. He was head of the Royal Society, and one of the most respected scientists in the country. (28) _______, this made no difference to Isaac, (29) _______ refused to speak to him for over a year.

The simple fact was that Isaac found it impossible to have a calm discussion with anyone. As soon as someone said something that he disagreed with, he would lose his temper. For this reason he lived a large part of his life isolated from (30) _______ scientists. It is unlikely that many of them complained.

                                                             (Source: https://www.biography.com/scientist/isaac-newton)

Question 26. A. discovery           B. research                 C. findings                 D. inventions

Question 27. A. shouted               B. frightened              C. threatened              D. warned

Question 28. A. Although            B. However                C. Despite                  D. What is more

Question 29. A. who                    B.  that                        C. which                     D. whom

Question 30. A. others                 B. the others               C. another                  D. other

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

Called the ‘Red Planet,’ Mars is roughly half the size of Earth, and one of our closest neighboring planets. Though Mars is the most Earth-like of any other planet, the two are still worlds apart. Living on Mars has been the stuff of science fiction for decades. However, can humans really live on Mars? Will it ever be possible or safe? NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) hopes to find out. NASA researchers on Earth are conducting several experiments together with the International Space Station (ISS) to study the health and safety issues that may tell us if life on Mars is possible.

Food and oxygen would be the main necessities for travelers living extended periods on Mars. The need to grow plants, which provide both food and oxygen, would be a key. But the decreased gravity and low atmospheric pressure environment of the planet will stress the plants and make them hard to grow. However, space station crews are growing plants in controlled environments in two of the station’s greenhouses. They take care of the plants, photograph them, and collect samples to be sent back to Earth. Researchers then use the data to develop new techniques that will make it possible to grow plants successfully in space.

Another concern for space travelers is the health hazards posed by the effect of space radiation on humans. A spacecraft traveling to Mars would be exposed to large amounts of radiation. Since human exposure to such intense radiation would mean certain death, the spacecraft used for such travel would have to protect the humans on the inside of the craft from exposure. Researchers are using special machines inside the crew areas of the International Space Station to carefully watch radiation levels. NASA scientists, who have maintained radiation data since the beginning of human space flight, continue to learn about the dangers it poses. Researchers use the station to test materials that could be used in making a spacecraft that could successfully travel to Mars.

Will it ever be safe for humans to live on Mars? It is still too early to say. But thanks to the dedicated researchers of NASA and the results of ISS experiments, we are getting closer to knowing every day.

                   (Adapted from “Select Readings –Intermediate Tests” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)

Question 31. What does the passage mainly discuss?

     A. The potential of Mars.                                       B. Life on Mars.

     C. The experiments on Mars.                                 D. The pressure on Mars.

Question 32. What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?

     A. space station crews                                            B. plants

     C. environments                                                      D. station’s greenhouses

Question 33. As mentioned in paragraph 2, why can’t people grow plants successfully in space?

     A. Because there is a lack of food and oxygen on Mars.

     B. Because there aren’t enough station’s greenhouses to control the environments.

     C. Because of the reduced gravity and low atmospheric pressure environment.

     D. Because of the shortage of new techniques.

Question 34. The word “hazards” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

     A. dangers                       B. problems                    C. diseases                      D. symptoms

Question 35. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the demand for manufacturing spacecrafts travelling to Mars?

     A. They must contain special machines inside to watch radiation levels.

     B. They have to be made from special materials which are light and safe for travelling.

     C. They have to maintain radiation data from the beginning of human space flight inside.

     D. They have to protect travelers from radiation exposure effectively.

 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

The Trump campaign ran on bringing jobs back to American shores, although mechanization has been the biggest reason for manufacturing jobs’ disappearance. Similar losses have led to populist movements in several other countries. But instead of a pro-job growth future, economists across the board predict further losses as AI, robotics, and other technologies continue to be ushered in. What is up for debate is how quickly this is likely to occur.

 Now, an expert at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania is ringing the alarm bells. According to Art Bilger, venture capitalist and board member at the business school, all the developed nations on earth will see job loss rates of up to 47% within the next 25 years, according to a recent Oxford study. “No government is prepared,” The Economist reports. These include blue and white collar jobs. So far, the loss has been restricted to the blue collar variety, particularly in manufacturing.

To combat “structural unemployment” and the terrible blow, it is bound to deal the American people, Bilger has formed a nonprofit called Working Nation, whose mission it is to warn the public and to help make plans to safeguard them from this worrisome trend. Not only is the entire concept of employment about to change in a dramatic fashion, the trend is irreversible. The venture capitalist called on corporations, academia, government, and nonprofits to cooperate in modernizing our workforce.

To be clear, mechanization has always cost us jobs. The mechanical loom, for instance, put weavers out of business. But it also created jobs. Mechanics had to keep the machines going, machinists had to make parts for them, and workers had to attend to them, and so on. A lot of times those in one profession could pivot to another. At the beginning of the 20th century, for instance, automobiles were putting blacksmiths out of business. Who needed horseshoes anymore? But they soon became mechanics. And who was better suited?

Not so with this new trend. Unemployment today is significant in most developed nations and it’s only going to get worse. By 2034, just a few decades, mid-level jobs will be by and large obsolete. So far the benefits have only gone to the ultra-wealthy, the top 1%. This coming technological revolution is set to wipe out what looks to be the entire middle class. Not only will computers be able to perform tasks more cheaply than people, they’ll be more efficient too.

Accountants, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bureaucrats, and financial analysts beware: your jobs are not safe. According to The Economist, computers will be able to analyze and compare reams of data to make financial decisions or medical ones. There will be less of a chance of fraud or misdiagnosis, and the process will be more efficient. Not only are these folks in trouble, such a trend is likely to freeze salaries for those who remain employed, while income gaps only increase in size. You can imagine what this will do to politics and social stability.

                                                                                                               (Source: https://bigthink.com/)

 

Question 36. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

     A. Many jobs will disappear in the future.

     B. AI will replace the workers’ positions in almost jobs.

     C. Manufacturing jobs are predicted to be the first ones to disappear.

     D. Changing jobs is not a new trend in the future.

Question 37. The word “irreversible” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

     A. impermanent              B. remediable                 C. reparable                    D. unalterable

Question 38. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about jobs in the future?

     A. AI, robots and technologies continuously used will put more labourers out of their jobs.

     B. Every country has applied many policies to prepare for the massive loss of jobs in the next 25 years.

     C. Many different organizations are called to cooperate in renovating the workforce.

D. Working Nation is an organization founded to warn the public and make plans to save people from job loss.

Question 39. According to paragraph 4, what is the advantage of mechanization?

     A. Although mechanization drives people out of work, it also creates more jobs.

     B. People can change their jobs to be more suitable with the society.

     C. People will no longer need the useless like horseshoes.

     D. Workers will spend less time on manufacturing with the help of machines.

Question 40. The word “obsolete” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by _______.

     A. outdated                     B. modern                       C. fashionable                 D. adventurous

Question 41.  What does the word “they” in paragraph 5 refer to?

     A. people                         B. tasks                           C. computers                   D. the entire middle class

Question 42. Why does the author mention in the last paragraph that accountants, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bureaucrats, and financial analysts are not safe jobs?

     A. Because they are easy to make mistakes or misdiagnosis in doing their jobs.

     B. Because the salaries paid for these jobs may be frozen in the future.

     C. Because computers are likely to analyze and process a great amount of data with high accuracy.

     D. Because these jobs directly influence politics and social stability.

 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 43. By the turn of the century, most of the inventions that were to bring in all the comforts of modern living have already been thought of.

     A. By the turn of             B. that                             C. were to                       D. have already been

Question 44. Nero Claudius Caesar, to please themselves, killed his mother, his brother, and all his advisers, and finally killed himself out of self-love.

     A. themselves                  B. his mother                  C. his advisers                 D. himself

Question 45. Drawing on her own experience in psychology, the writer successfully portrayed a volatile

character with dramtic alternatives of mood.

     A. in psychology             B. portrayed                    C. character                     D. dramtic alternatives

 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 46. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.

     A. I have subscribed to that magazine for almost nine months.

     B. I have subscribed to that magazine almost nine months ago.

     C. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine almost nine months ago.

     D. I have subscribed to that magazine for almost nine months, but now I stopped.

Question 47. "Good luck in your new job. It will work out well for you," said his mother.

     A. His mother wished him good luck and said his new job would work out well for him.

     B. His mother wanted him to get good luck in his new job as it would work out well for him.

     C. His mother wondered whether he got luck in his job or it would work out well for him.

     D. His mother ascertained that his new job would work out well for him and bring him luck.

Question 48. It was wrong of you not to ask your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job.

     A. You must have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job.

     B. You might have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job.

     C. You had to have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job.

     D. You should have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job.

 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49. The boss scolded Laura for that minor mistake. He now feels really bad about it.

     A. The boss wishes he did not scold Laurafor that minor mistake.

     B. The boss wishes Laura had not made that minor mistake.

     C. If only the boss had not scolded Laura for that minor mistake.

     D. The boss regretted to scold Laurafor that minor mistake.

Question 50. Olga was about to say something about the end of the movie. He was stopped by his friends right then.

     A. Hardly had Olga intended to say something about the end of the movie before he was stopped by his friends.

     B. Only after Olgahad said something about the end of the movie was he stopped by his friends.

     C. Were it not for Olga’s intension of saying something about the end of the movie, he would not be stopped by his friends.

     D. It was not until Olga was stopped by his friends that he started to say something about the end of the movie.

 

 

 

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