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.
One of the highest honors for formalists, writers, and musical composers is the Pulitzer Prize. First awarded in 1927, the Pulitzer Prize has been won by Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee, John F. Kennedy, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among others. As with many famous awards, this prize was named after its founder, Joseph Pulitzer.
Joseph Pulitzer’s story, like that of many immigrants to the United States, is one of hardship, hard work and triumph. Born in Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer moved to United States in 1864. He wanted to be a reporter, but he started his American life by fighting in the American Civil War. After the war, Pulitzer worked for the German - language newspaper, the Westliche Post. His skills as a reporter were wonderful, and he soon became a partial owner of the paper.
In 1978, Pulitzer was able to start a newspaper of his own. Right from the first edition, the newspaper took a controversial approach to new. Pulitzer wanted to appeal to the average reader, so he produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue. Such an approach is commonplace today, but in Pulitzer’s time it was new and different. The approach led to the discovery of many instances of corruption by influential people. Pulitzer ‘paper became very famous and is still produced today.
The success of Joseph Pulitzer’s newspaper made him a very wealthy man, so he wanted to give something back to his profession. Throughout his later years, he worked to establish university programs for the teaching of journalism, and he funded numerous scholarships to assist journalism students. Finally, he wanted to leave a legacy that would encourage writers to remember the importance of quality. On his death, he gave two million dollars to Columbia University so they could award prizes to great writers.
The Pulitzer Prize recipients are a very select group. For most, winning a Pulitzer Prize is the highlight of their career. If an author, journalist, or composer you know has won a Pulitzer Prize, you can be sure they are at the top of their profession.
Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is NOT true according to the reading passage?
A. Joseph Pulitzer was the first writer to the win the prize in 1917
B. The prize is aimed at encouraging a writer’s career
C. Joseph Pulitzer left money to award to the prizewinners
D. Receiving the prize is one of the highest honors for writers
A
Câu nào sau đây không đúng về Pulitzer theo bài văn ?
A. Joseph Pulitzer là người đầu tiên đạt giải vào năm 1917.
B. Giải thưởng nhằm khuyến khích cho sự nghiệp của nhà văn.
C. Joseph Pulitzer để lại tiền để trao tặng cho những người đạt giải.
D. Nhận được giải Pulitzer là một trong những điều cao quý nhất đối với những nhà văn.
Giải thích: trong đoạn văn không đề cập đến năm 1917
ð Đáp án A
Dịch bài
Một trong những giải thưởng cao quý nhất cho những nhà văn, nhà soạn nhạc là giải thưởng Pulitzer. Được trao tặng đầu tiên vào năm 1927, giải Pulitzer được trao cho Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee, John F. Kennedy,và Rodgers and Hammerstein và những cá nhân khác. Cũng như những giải thưởng nổi tiếng khác, giải thưởng này được đặt tên theo người sáng lập ra nó, Joseph Pulitzer.
Câu chuyện của Joseph Pulitzer, cũng như những người nhập cư vào Mỹ khác, là một câu chuyện về sự gian khổ, làm việc hăng say và thành công. Sinh ra ở Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer đến Mỹ vào năm 1864. Ông muốn trở thành một phóng viên, nhưng lại bắt đầu cuộc sống ở Mỹ của mình bằng việc tham gia chiến đấu trong cuộc nội chiến Mỹ. Sau chiến tranh, Pulitzer làm việc cho một tờ báo Đức, tờ Westliche Post. Kĩ năng phóng viên của ông vô cùng tuyệt vời, và ông nhanh chóng trở thành chủ sở hữu một phần của tờ báo. Vào năm 1978, Pulitzer đã có thể tự lập ra một tờ báo cho mình. Ngay từ ấn bản đầu tiên, tờ báo đã tiếp cận đến những nguồn tin tức gây tranh cãi. Pulitzer muốn khơi gợi những độc giả trung bình, do đó ông cho in ấn những câu chuyện thú vị về những vụ bê bối và những mối dan díu.
Cách tiếp cận này khả phổ biến hiện nay, nhưng ở thời của Pulitzer, nó còn khá là mới mẻ và khác biệt. Hướng tiếp cận này đã dẫn đến việc khám phá ra nhiều vụ tham nhũng của những người có tiếng nói. Tờ báo của Pulitzer trở nên vô cùng nổi tiếng và vẫn tiếp tục được phát hành cho đến nay. Sau khi qua đời, ông để lại 2 triệu đô-la cho trường ĐH Columbia để họ trao tặng những phần thưởng cho những nhà văn xuất sắc. Nhóm người đề cử cho giải Pulitzer được tuyển chọn rất kĩ lưỡng. Đối với phần lớn bọn họ, đạt giải Pulitzer là đỉnh cao của sự nghiệp. Nếu một nhà văn, nhà báo hay nhà soạn nhạc bạn biết đạt giải Pulitzer, bạn có thể chắc chắn rằng họ đang ở đỉnh cao của sự nghiệp.
Sự thành công của Pulitzer khiến ông trở nên rất giàu có, do đó ông muốn trao lại một thứ gì đấy cho nghề nghiệp của mình. Trong suốt những năm sau đó, ông ấy mở ra các chương trình đào tạo cho những nhà báo, và trao tặng rất nhiều học bổng cho sinh viên báo chí. Cuối cùng, ông muốn để lại một di sản cho những nhà báo để nhắc nhở họ về tầm quan trọng của chất lượng bài viết. Sau khi qua đời, ông để lại 2 triệu đô cho trường ĐH Columbia để họ trao tặng giải thưởng cho những nhà văn xuất sắc. Nhóm người được đề cử cho giải thưởng Pulitzer được tuyển chọn rất kĩ lưỡng. Đối với phần lớn bọn họ, giành được giải Pulitzer là một điểm sáng trong sự nghiệp. Nếu một nhà văn, nhà báo hay nhà soạn nhạc bạn biết đạt giải Pulitzer, bạn có thể chắc rằng họ đang ở đỉnh cao sự nghiệp.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Widespread forest destruction__________in this particular area.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Last Sunday was __________that we took a drive in the country.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (23)_________ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (24)_________ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (25)_________ in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (26)_________ at the most suitable level.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (27)_________ of situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures.
Điền vào ô trống 27
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike__________interested in them.
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.
The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (23)_________ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (24)_________ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (25)_________ in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (26)_________ at the most suitable level.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (27)_________ of situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures.
Điền vào ô trống 23
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (23)_________ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (24)_________ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (25)_________ in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (26)_________ at the most suitable level.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (27)_________ of situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures.
Điền vào ô trống 24
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Many people oppose corporal punishment when educating young children though several of them are naughty.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The people interviewed for the survey were randomly selected.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
- Duong. “ My first English test was not as good as I expected.”
- Thomas “ __________”
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (23)_________ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (24)_________ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (25)_________ in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (26)_________ at the most suitable level.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (27)_________ of situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures.
Điền vào ô trống 25
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (23)_________ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (24)_________ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (25)_________ in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (26)_________ at the most suitable level.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (27)_________ of situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures.
Điền vào ô trống 26
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.
Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about when you’re working and when you’re not. You’ll get your best work done and be most ready to transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours. Plus, if your role is collaborative, being on the same schedule as your coworkers makes everything much easier.
“The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you are in charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an employee,” Yurovsky says. This means holding yourself accountable, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just as a good manager might. “If you feel yourself extending your work hours because you are not doing anything in the evening...tell yourself it’s time to put work away, recharge, and start tomorrow with a fresh mind. The work will be there in the morning.”
If you live with other people, this separation is even more critical. Communicate with the people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention. Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life.
(Adapted from https://www.themuse.com/)
The word “whom” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
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.
Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about when you’re working and when you’re not. You’ll get your best work done and be most ready to transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours. Plus, if your role is collaborative, being on the same schedule as your coworkers makes everything much easier.
“The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you are in charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an employee,” Yurovsky says. This means holding yourself accountable, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just as a good manager might. “If you feel yourself extending your work hours because you are not doing anything in the evening...tell yourself it’s time to put work away, recharge, and start tomorrow with a fresh mind. The work will be there in the morning.”
If you live with other people, this separation is even more critical. Communicate with the people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention. Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life.
(Adapted from https://www.themuse.com/)
What is the useful advice for those who work from home at night?
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.
Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about when you’re working and when you’re not. You’ll get your best work done and be most ready to transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours. Plus, if your role is collaborative, being on the same schedule as your coworkers makes everything much easier.
“The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you are in charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an employee,” Yurovsky says. This means holding yourself accountable, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just as a good manager might. “If you feel yourself extending your work hours because you are not doing anything in the evening...tell yourself it’s time to put work away, recharge, and start tomorrow with a fresh mind. The work will be there in the morning.”
If you live with other people, this separation is even more critical. Communicate with the people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention. Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life.
(Adapted from https://www.themuse.com/)
According to paragraph 1, if you work on the same schedule as your co-workers, your work may be ______.
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.
Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about when you’re working and when you’re not. You’ll get your best work done and be most ready to transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours. Plus, if your role is collaborative, being on the same schedule as your coworkers makes everything much easier.
“The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you are in charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an employee,” Yurovsky says. This means holding yourself accountable, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just as a good manager might. “If you feel yourself extending your work hours because you are not doing anything in the evening...tell yourself it’s time to put work away, recharge, and start tomorrow with a fresh mind. The work will be there in the morning.”
If you live with other people, this separation is even more critical. Communicate with the people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention. Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life.
(Adapted from https://www.themuse.com/)
The word “accountable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
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.
Just as you designate and separate your physical workspace, you should be clear about when you’re working and when you’re not. You’ll get your best work done and be most ready to transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours. Plus, if your role is collaborative, being on the same schedule as your coworkers makes everything much easier.
“The biggest difference between working from home and working in the office is that you are in charge of your environment and have to treat yourself like an employee,” Yurovsky says. This means holding yourself accountable, but also recognizing when enough is enough, just as a good manager might. “If you feel yourself extending your work hours because you are not doing anything in the evening...tell yourself it’s time to put work away, recharge, and start tomorrow with a fresh mind. The work will be there in the morning.”
If you live with other people, this separation is even more critical. Communicate with the people whom you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention. Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life.
(Adapted from https://www.themuse.com/)
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of 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 discovery of the three laws of motion, (26) ______ 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 (28) ______ 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. (29)_______, this made no difference to Isaac, who 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)
Điền vào ô số 30
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of 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 discovery of the three laws of motion, (26) ______ 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 (28) ______ 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. (29)_______, this made no difference to Isaac, who 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)
Điền vào ô số 29
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of 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 discovery of the three laws of motion, (26) ______ 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 (28) ______ 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. (29)_______, this made no difference to Isaac, who 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)
Điền vào ô số 28
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of 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 discovery of the three laws of motion, (26) ______ 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 (28) ______ 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. (29)_______, this made no difference to Isaac, who 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)
Điền vào ô số 27
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of 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 discovery of the three laws of motion, (26) ______ 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 (28) ______ 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. (29)_______, this made no difference to Isaac, who 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)
Điền vào ô số 26