Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Facebook users spend an average of more than 15 hours a month on the social networking site. While there are plenty who caution against such intensive use — and there are a number of studies detailing the harm Facebook could potentially cause — there also are lots of reports extolling the site's virtues. As the social media giant prepares for its upcoming initial public offering, here are some ways Facebook just might be good for you.
Spending time on Facebook can help people relax, slow down their heart rate and decrease stress levels, according to researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Milan. In a study published earlier this year, researchers studied 30 students and found that a natural high was sparked when they were on the social media network that led to the relaxed heart rates and lower levels of stress and tension. In the study, the students were monitored in three situations: looking at panoramic landscapes, performing complicated mathematical equations and using Facebook. While the first situation was the most relaxing to students and the math problems were the most stressful, the time on Facebook uncovered high levels of attractiveness and arousal. The findings support the researchers' hypothesis that Facebook's success, as well as that of other social media networks, correlates to the specific positive mental and physical state users experience.
While many may argue that social media networks only distract employees, research shows the opposite may be true. Research from Keas.com found that a 10-minute Facebook break makes employees happier, healthier and more productive. The study examined workers in three groups: one that was allowed no breaks, one that was allowed to do anything but use the Internet and one that was allowed 10 minutes to use the Internet and Facebook. The Facebook group was found to be 16 percent more productive than the group that was not allowed to use the Internet and nearly 40 percent more productive than the group that was allowed no breaks. "Short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf on the Internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher net total concentration for a day's work, and as a result, increased productivity," said Brent Coker of the department of management and marketing at the University of Melbourne in Australia.
Facebook is also in the business of matchmaking. Research shows that nearly 60 percent of singles will friend someone new on Facebook after meeting them in person. If they like what they see, 25 percent are likely to contact their new love interest via Facebook. Once the courting is over, nearly 40 percent of those social networking adults will update their relationship status on Facebook, with just 24 percent telling their friends first. Facebook use between couples will continue through the dating process, the research shows. Throughout the day, 79 percent of couples said they send partners Facebook messages or chat on the social network. In addition, more than 60 percent would post romantic messages on their significant other’s Facebook wall. When the relationship ends, more than half of those surveyed immediately update their status to single, which automatically sends out a notification to their friend list to start the dating cycle over again.
(Source: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/)
Câu 36. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. The benefits that Facebook might bring you.
B. The disadvantages that Facebook causes in the modern life.
C. The classes are most influenced by Facebook.
Đáp án A
Câu nào trong các câu sau có thể là ý chính của đoạn văn?
A. Những lợi ích mà Facebook có thể mang lại cho bạn.
B. Những bất lợi mà Facebook gây ra trong cuộc sống hiện đại.
C. Những tầng lớp bị ảnh hưởng nhiều nhất bởi Facebook.
D. Những chức năng được sử dụng nhiều nhất trên Facebook.
Căn cứ vào thông tin đoạn 1:
There also are lots of reports extolling the site's virtues. As the social media giant prepares for its upcoming initial public offering, here are some ways Facebook just might be good for you. (Có rất nhiều báo cáo đã làm nổi bật được các lợi ích của trang web này. Vì mạng xã hội khổng lồ này chuẩn bị cho đợt chào bán công khai ban đầu sắp tới, dưới đây là 1 số lợi ích mà Facebook có thể mang lại cho bạn).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.
Câu 21. Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.
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.
According to research conducted in the US, adult learners are the fastest growing segment of the population (23) ______ lifelong learning. The reason behind this trend is the fact that many professionals are beginning to realize that to remain competitive in the ever-changing world of business they need to stay current and (24) ________.
The markets and the economy are changing at a fast pace, and this means that anyone interested (25) ____ career development needs to be able to keep up. This is especially important since recent graduates will constantly (26) ____ your position as they will be more up-to-date with the changes in the industry.
And it's not as simple as learning a few computer skills here and there. For professionals across all industries to remain current they should closely follow trends and seek to provide depth in their industry knowledge. (27) ____, according to Scott Brinker, a marketing expert, marketers should have started learning to program since the turn of the decade.
It is an ideal opportunity to make yourself memorable with employers for the right reasons by asking sensible questions.
Since, at that time, his name ________ secret, we all addressed him “Uncle Roy”.
As the students who had taken the university entrance exam were waiting for the results_________, they seemed_________ more and more nervous.
Could you give me a rough_______ of what the decoration job might cost?
The letter he received this morning said that his application had rejected.
Mary wants to be a career woman; she doesn’t want to be a housewife, __________ does she want to be a mother.
I really have to _________ my brains to remember the answers to even the simplest questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 28. I have never had much of a/an ability for languages, unfortunately.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. Two young men were arrested on suspicion of setting fire ____________a police van.
My mother was coming across a ring that she had lost months ago when she was cleaning the attic.
One of the best ways to understand what a job is like, is to do it. Work experience is a great way to get a feel for what a job is all about.
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.
Câu 19. The floor was so rotten that it almost gave way under his weight.