Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 38 to 42.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth - friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the us alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale.
What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
B. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
C. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
Đáp án B
Câu hỏi: Nội dung/ Chủ để chính của bài là gì?
A. Những ích lợi vượt trội hơn của năng lượng mặt trời và năng lượng gió so với các nguồn năng lượng truyền thống.
B. Hai nguồn năng lượng sạch nên được khai thác nhiều hơn nữa.
C. Cách mà những nguồn năng lượng được lấy ra từ tự nhiên.
D. Các ví dụ về cách sử dụng các nguồn năng lượng trên khắp thế giới.
Nhìn vào cấu trúc bài viết, nội dung bài xoay quanh việc phân tích ích lợi khi sử dụng 2 nguồn năng lượng sạch và cách thức khai thác chúng. Đáp án B.
Không chọn A do trong bài không nêu rõ việc so sánh này.
Không chọn C do đây chỉ là một ý của bài mà thôi.
Không chọn D do bài chỉ nêu ra ít ví dụ về khai thác năng lượng mặt trời và địa nhiệt.
Chú ý: Với câu hỏi chủ đề chính của bài, đáp án đúng phải nếu được nội dung xuyên suốt của toàn bài, các phương án chỉ nêu một ý nhỏ hay một ý nào đó xuất hiện ở từng đoạn đơn lẻ không phải là đáp án đúng. Có thể để lại câu hỏi này làm sau cùng, khi đã đọc bài nhiều lần và hiểu rõ nội dung của bài.If I___________a wallet in the street, I’d take it to the police.
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 from 43 to 50.
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family, traditional cultural patterns confer leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of selection. In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.
Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of “natural leaders.” It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common; rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that particular group.
Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, research suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things” done. Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the collective well¬being of a social group’s member. Expressive leader are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing emotional support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them. Group members expect expressive leaders to maintain stable relationships within the group and provide support to individual members. Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members. They give orders and may discipline group members who inhibit attainment of the groups goals. Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to others in the group. They offer sympathy when someone experiences difficulties or is subjected to discipline, are quick to lighten a serious moment with humor, and try to resolve issues that threaten to divide the group. As the differences in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal affection from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
The passage mentions all of the following ways by which people can become leaders EXCEPT___________
Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Higher education also provides a competitive edge in the career market. We all know that in the economic times we are living in today, finding jobs is not guaranteed. The number of people unemployed is still relatively high, and the number of new career (33) ___________ isn’t nearly enough to put people in jobs they are seeking. As a job seeker, you’re competing with a high number of experienced workers (34) ___________ have been out of the workforce for a while and are also seeking work. (35) ___________, when you have a higher education, it generally equips you for better job security. Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (36) ___________a higher education. Furthermore, some companies even go so far as to pay your tuition because they consider an educated (37) ___________to be valuable to their organization. A college education is an investment that doesn’t just provide you with substantial rewards. It benefits the hiring company as well.
Jimmy’s low examination scores kept him from___________to the university
She had so many luggage that there was not enough room in the car for it.
He___________only three letters to his parents since he joined the army.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is___________honest person.
After the fire, the government pledged to implement a program of___________all over the devastated national park.
The word “resolve” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to___________
___________his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.