KỲ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019 MÔN TIẾNG ANH(P6)
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64 câu hỏi
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Danh sách câu hỏi
Câu 1:
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
Đáp án : D
Promise kết thúc là âm /s/. Đuôi “ed” sau âm /s/ phát âm là /t/, sau âm /t/,/d/ phát âm là /id/
Câu 2:
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
Đáp án : C
“c” trong “ceremony” phát âm là /s/, trong các từ còn lại phát âm là /k/
Câu 3:
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.
Đáp án : D
Trọng âm của từ này rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1, các từ còn lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2
Câu 4:
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.
Đáp án : C
Trọng âm của từ này rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1, các từ còn lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2
Câu 5:
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.
Đáp án : A
Trọng âm của từ này rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3, các từ còn lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1
Câu 6:
Thank you for your compliment___________my achievements.
Đáp án : D
Compliment (somebody) on something/Ving = (lời) chúc mừng ai vì đã làm được gì
Câu 7:
I’m afraid a rise in salary is___________ just now.
Đáp án : B
Out of question = không thể xảy ra, không đáng bàn đến. Out of sight = ngoài tầm nhìn. Out of control = ngoài tầm kiểm soát. Out of date = hết hạn
Câu 8:
They laughed a lot last night. The film___________ have been very funny.
Đáp án : D
Must have + past participle = dự đoán chắc chắn một việc đã xảy ra trong quá khứ, dựa trên cơ sở rõ ràng
Câu 9:
After the test papers ___________to the students in class tomorrow, the students __________ their next assignment.
Đáp án : D
Sau khi bài kiểm tra được trả vào ngày mai, các sinh viên sẽ được giao bài tập tiếp theo -> việc được trả,và việc được giao bài là bị động; dùng: be + past participle. Mệnh đề sau after chỉ hành động sẽ xảy ra cũng chỉ được chia ở hiện tại đơn
Câu 10:
I have not found the book___________our teacher advised us to read.
Đáp án : B
Đại từ quan hệ bổ nghĩa cho vật (book) chỉ dùng “that” hoặc “which” -> chọn B
Câu 11:
If he had tried his best, he___________accepted to that university.
Đáp án : B
Câu điều kiện loại 3 giả định điều trái với quá khứ: If + S + had + past participle, S + would have + past participle
Câu 12:
He’d prefer______chicken soup rather than eel soup.
Đáp án : A
Would prefer + to V + O + rather than + O = thích cái gì hơn cái gì
Câu 13:
Barbara is motivated to study____she knows that a good education can improve her life.
Đáp án : C
Be motivated = được thúc đẩy, có động lực. Because = bởi vì. So that = để mà. Although = mặc dù. But = nhưng
Câu 14:
My family is the base from which we can go into the world with___________.
Đáp án : B
Sau with thường là danh từ. Confidence (N) = sự tự tin
Câu 15:
_________signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings.
Đáp án : B
Nonverbal (adj) = không bằng lời nói. Verbal = bằng lời nói. Visual = bằng hình ảnh, thuộc tầm nhìn. Oral = bằng miệng, bằng lời
Câu 16:
Air is___________mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.
Đáp án : C
Be composed of + N = được tạo thành bởi… = consist of N
Câu 17:
It is important to have someone you can confide___________.
Đáp án : C
Confide in somebody = tin tưởng ở ai (ở đây someone được đảo lên trước từ you)
Câu 18:
I admired the____________cars at the car show.
Đáp án : A
Quy tắc sắp xếp các tính từ: OPSACOM: Opinion – Price (expensive) – Shape/size – Age (new) – Color– Original (German) – Material => expensive new German
Câu 19:
A quick look would reveal that France has_____computers.
Đáp án : C
So sánh nhiều gấp 2 lần với danh từ: twice as + many + Ns/es + as; với tính từ: twice as + adj + as
Câu 20:
Your grades are coming down. You should try to________the other students in your class.
Đáp án : D
Come down = đi xuống, thấp xuống. Keep up with something/somebody = theo kịp với ai/cái gì
Câu 21:
Only when you become a parent___________what true responsibility is.
Đáp án : B
Đảo ngữ với thì tương lai: Only when + clause (thì hiện tại đơn), will + S + V (không chia) = chỉ khi… thì mới…
Câu 22:
It is essential that every student___________the exam before attending the course.
Đáp án : C
Cấu trúc giả định: It is + tính từ chỉ sự thiết yếu, cấp bách (important, necessary, essential…) + (that) + S + (should) + V không chia
Câu 23:
Mickey: “ ” Minnie: “Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday”
Đáp án : A
Mickey khen chiếc váy Minnie đang mặc rất đẹp; Minnie vui vẻ cám ơn, và nói mình mới mua hôm qua
Câu 24:
Teacher: “Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time.” Tom: “_________”A. Writing? Why? B. Thank you. It’s really encouraging.
C. You’re welcome. D. What did you say? I’m so shy.
Đáp án : B
Teacher khen bài luận của Tom lần này đã khá hơn. Tom cám ơn, và cho rằng lời khen thực sự rất có ý nghĩa động viên, khích lệ
Câu 25:
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.
Many education courses require both oral and written presentations before degrees are awarded.
Đáp án : B
Oral = bằng miệng, bằng lời
Câu 26:
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.
Although he is recognized as one of the most brilliant scientists in his field, Professor White cannot seem to make his ideas understood in class.
Đáp án : D
Make something understood = làm cho cái gì được hiểu. Get something across = diễn đạt được cái gì
Câu 27:
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.
Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
Đáp án : A
Diversity = sự đa dang variety
Câu 28:
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.
I would be happy to go along with the idea.
Đáp án : A
To go along with something = đồng ý với cái gì. Disagree = không đồng ý
Câu 29:
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.
He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
Đáp án : A
Discourtesy = sự bất lịch sự.
Câu 30:
The number of students attending the seminar are smaller than registration numbers.
Đáp án : C
Chủ ngữ là The number (= con số) -> động từ chia ở ngôi số ít. Sửa C -> is
Câu 31:
Preceding by four nice children, the bride and the groom entered the wedding hall.
Đáp án : A
Precede = đi trước. Cô dâu, chú rể được dẫn trước bởi 4 đứa trẻ xinh xắn -> Precede phải ở dạng phân từ 2 để trở thành hình thức rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ bị động. Sửa A -> preceded
Câu 32:
The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non-technical language, and writing correctly.
Đáp án : D
Trước “and” là to V (to understand, to read) để liệt kê các hành động, thì sau nó là “V”. Sửa D -> write
Câu 33:
The better the weather is, the most crowded the beaches get.
Đáp án : C
Cấu trúc so sánh tăng tiến: The + so sánh hơn + S + V/be, the + so sánh hơn + S + V/be = càng…thì càng… Sửa C -> more
Câu 34:
It’s about time you decide whether to enter university or get a job.
Đáp án : B
It is (about/high) + time + (that) S V-ed/ for somebody to V = đã đến lúc ai phải gấp rút làm gì
Câu 35:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 35
Đáp án : D
Way of Ving = cách thức làm gì đó
Câu 36:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 36
Đáp án : C
Understand = hiểu. Speak = nói. Talk = nói. Examine = kiểm tra
Câu 37:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 37
Đáp án : B
Sound = âm thanh. Language = ngôn ngữ. System = hệ thống.
Câu 38:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 38
Đáp án : B
Important = quan trọng. easy = dễ dàng. Simple = đơn giản. expensive = đắt đỏ
Câu 39:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 39
Đáp án : C
Vocabulary = từ vựng. grammar = ngữ pháp. Word = từ. structure = cấu trúc
Câu 40:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 40
Đáp án : D
Well (adv) = khá. Trạng từ (well) đứng sau động từ (speak) để bổ nghĩa cho động từ đó: speak well = nói tốt, thành thạo
Câu 41:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 41
Đáp án : C
Need = cần. grow = phát triển, trồng. express = diễn đạt, thể hiện. pass = trôi qua, vượt qua
Câu 42:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 42
Đáp án : A
Main = chính, chủ yếu. certain = chắc chắn. full = đầy đủ, no. most = hầu hết
Câu 43:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 43
Đáp án : B
Talk (something) to somebody = nói chuyện. Say = nói. Pass = vượt qua, trải qua. Send = gửi
Câu 44:
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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35)…… of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises . To talk and also (36)……. to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) …..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (38)……. The basic (39)…… of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) ……..But the more idea you can (41)……. the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (42)…….. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (43)…….. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) ……. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Điền vào ô 44
Đáp án : A
Show (v) = thể hiện. ask = hỏi. understand = hiểu. know = biết
Câu 45:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
Đáp án : D
Đoạn văn nói về các cách giao tiếp ngoài cách dùng ngôn ngữ (dòng đầu: there are many ways of communicating without using speech)
Câu 46:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
What does the author say about speech?
Đáp án : B
Ngay từ đầu tiên, tác giả có nói: Although speech is the most advanced form of communication
Câu 47:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
According to the passage, what is a signal?
Đáp án : A
Interrupt = làm ngắt quãng, xen vào ≈ impinge upon something . Dòng 3: basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention
Câu 48:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
The phrase “impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________
Đáp án : B
Intrude = xâm nhập vào, xen vào ≈ impinge upon something
Câu 49:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
The word “it” in paragraph refers to___________.
Đáp án : D
“it” chỉ danh từ chỉ vật số ít ở vế trước nó; đồng thời “it” có thể thu hút sự chú ý (attract attention) -> “it” là “signal”
Câu 50:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
The word “potential” in paragraph 1 could be replaced by_____________.
Đáp án : B
Potential (Adj) = tiềm năng. Potential (n) = khả năng tiềm tàng
Câu 51:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
The word “intricate” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by_________.
Đáp án : B
Intricate = phức tạp, tinh vi ≈ complicated
Câu 52:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
Applauding was cited as an example of______.
Đáp án : D
Dòng 2 đoạn 2: applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval
Câu 53:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented?
Đáp án : B
Từ dòng 3 đoạn cuối: means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet
Câu 54:
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 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
It may be concluded from this passage that_________ .
Đáp án : B
Dòng đầu đoạn cuối: Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication
Câu 55:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
The word remainder in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______
Đáp án : C
Remainder = người/vật còn sót lại
Câu 56:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
Although women think men should share the housework, those who don’t have paid job agree to share__________ of the chores.
Đáp án : D
Từ dòng 2 đoạn 2: Women who did not work outside the home (don’t have paid job) were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work (= the chores)
Câu 57:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
After getting married,___________.
Đáp án : B
Đầu đoạn 3: After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes -> sau khi kết hôn, người đàn ông dành thêm 90p làm việc nhà -> nhiều hơn một chút
Câu 58:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
Working women _____.
Đáp án : A
Từ dòng 1 đoạn 2: women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. -> muốn người đồng hành của mình chia sẻ lượng việc bằng nhau
Câu 59:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
Women who do not have a job become depressed_____.
Đáp án : C
Trong đoạn 2: Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant. -> nếu phải làm nhiều hơn 80% việc nhà, ít sự giúp đỡ của con trai hơn những người phụ nữ không đi làm sẽ thấy mệt mỏi,chán nản
Câu 60:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
The word norm in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________.
Đáp án : C
Norm = quy phạm, quy chuẩn thông dụng -> điều bình thường, đã thành thường lệ
Câu 61:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
According to the passage, a good relationship is the one in which____.
Đáp án : B
Dòng 2 đoạn cuối: The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share -> ít căng thẳng nhất khi chia sẻ lượng công việc bằng nhau -> mối quan hệ tốt đẹp
Câu 62:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
Objects of the survey were________.
Đáp án : A
Dòng 2 đoạn 1: In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65 -> cuộc điều tra với quy mô 1256 người khoảng 18 -65 tuổi -> phạm vi lứa tuổi rất rộng
Câu 63:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
The word estimated in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
Đáp án : D
Estimate = đánh giá, ước đoán
Câu 64:
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 55 to 64.
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research concludes “Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house”.
What is the most suitable heading for the passage?
Đáp án : B
Bài văn nói về việc phân chia công việc không đồng đều giữa phụ nữ và đàn ông trong gia đình (Ngay từ đầu: A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households)