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 35 to 42.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel”.
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, thought starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: · Marry an intelligent person.
· Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
· Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
· Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician.
The remark: “to have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel’’ in the passage means that in order to become a genius, ________.
A. You need to have good health and good nourishment
B. You need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. You should try to move quickly and efficiently
D. You must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Đáp án B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích:
Nhận xét: “Để có một chiếc xe nhanh, bạn cần cả một động cơ tốt và nhiên liệu tốt” trong đoạn văn có nghĩa là để trở thành một thiên tài, _______.
A. Bạn cần có một sức khỏe tốt và nhận được sự nuôi dưỡng tốt
B. Bạn cần có trí thông minh và bạn cần phát triển nó
C. Bạn nên cố gắng di chuyển nhanh và hiệu quả
D. Bạn phải nuôi dưỡng bộ não và rèn luyện cơ bắp của mình cho cứng cáp
Thông tin: However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Tạm dịch: Tuy nhiên, khả năng này sẽ được nhận ra đầy đủ chỉ khi có sự giáo dục và cơ hội phù hợp. Như một nhà tâm lý học đã nói, để có một chiếc xe chạy nhanh, bạn cần cả một động cơ tốt và nhiên liệu tốt.
Dịch bài đọc:
Các nhà tâm lý học đã tranh luận một thời gian dài về việc liệu sự nuôi dạy một đứa trẻ có thể mang lại khả năng xuất sắc hay không. Một số nhà tâm lý học nghĩ rằng không thể phát triển một thiên tài và nói rằng đó đơn giản là thứ mà một người được thiên phú. Tuy nhiên, những nhà tâm lý học khác cho rằng tiềm năng đạt được thành tựu lớn có thể được phát triển. Sự thật nằm ở đâu đó giữa hai thái cực này.
Có vẻ như rất rõ ràng rằng được sinh ra với những phẩm chất di truyền những người cha mẹ có tài năng sẽ làm tăng khả năng của đứa trẻ. Tuy nhiên, khả năng này sẽ được nhận ra đầy đủ chỉ khi có sự giáo dục và cơ hội phù hợp. Như một nhà tâm lý học đã nói, để có một chiếc xe chạy nhanh, bạn cần cả một động cơ tốt và nhiên liệu tốt.
Các nhà khoa học gần đây đã đánh giá trí thông minh, thành tựu và khả năng trong 50 bộ sinh đôi giống hệt nhau được tách ra ngay sau khi được sinh ra và được nuôi dưỡng bởi các bậc cha mẹ khác nhau. Họ thấy rằng thành tựu này dựa trên trí thông minh, và sau đó bị ảnh hưởng bởi môi trường sinh sống của đứa trẻ.
Một trường hợp liên quan đến cặp song sinh rất thông minh đã được viện dẫn. Một trong hai đứa trẻ song sinh nhận được sự giáo dục bình thường và thể hiện tốt. Tuy nhiên, đứa bé còn lại được nuôi dưỡng bởi
những bậc cha mẹ cực kỳ hỗ trợ và được trao mọi cơ hội có thể để phát triển khả năng của nó. Đứa trẻ này, mặc dù bắt đầu ở mức độ thông minh giống như đứa trẻ song sinh còn lại, thể hiện thậm chí còn tốt hơn.
Trường hợp này phản ánh nguyên tắc chung của trí thông minh và khả năng. Môi trường càng thuận lợi, trí thông minh và khả năng của trẻ càng được phát triển. Tuy nhiên, không có mối liên hệ nào giữa trí thông minh và mức độ kinh tế xã hội của gia đình của đứa trẻ. Nói cách khác, không quan trọng là gia đình nghèo hay giàu, vì điều này không ảnh hưởng đến trí thông minh.
Những người có năng khiếu không thể được sinh ra bởi cha mẹ biết khuyến khích con cái, nhưng họ có thể được phát triển bởi những người cha mẹ này. Một giáo sư âm nhạc nói rằng các nhạc sĩ xuất sắc thường bắt đầu sớm hơn hai hoặc ba năm so với những người biểu diễn bình thường, thường là vì cha mẹ đã nhận ra khả năng của họ. Những nhạc sĩ này sau đó cần ít nhất mười năm làm việc và luyện tập chăm chỉ để đạt đến trình độ mà họ có khả năng đạt được.
Những người muốn sinh ra những đứa trẻ thông minh được cho những lời khuyên sau:
• Kết hôn với một người thông minh.
• Cho phép trẻ em đi theo sở thích riêng của chúng thay vì sở thích của cha mẹ.
• Bắt đầu giáo dục trẻ từ sớm nhưng tránh thúc ép chúng.
• Khuyến khích trẻ vui chơi; ví dụ, chơi với nhạc cụ là điều cần thiết cho một đứa trẻ muốn trở thành một nhạc sĩ xuất sắc.
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.
Chandler was shocked (A) when his entire class (B) seemed to come down with (C) the same imaginative disease (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
She spent her free time _______ the crossword puzzles in the newspapers.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I supposed she ______ I was coming.
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.
If (A) the maid comes (B) today, please have her washed (C) all of (D) my shirts.
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.
For most of their (A) history, especially (B) since the 1860’s (C), New York City has been undergoing (D) major population changes.
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.
This is a difficult topic. Please, explain it in plain language.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
He didn’t want to risk ______ late for the interview
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I ______ on this project for many consecutive days without success.
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The taxi was so late reaching the airport that I ______ missed the plane.
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My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
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It is essential that he __________. His illness seems worse.
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“Don’t stay up late any longer, ___________?”
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It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the ______ of life on the earth.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I found the lecture about environment very ______ .
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
______ she could not say anything.
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