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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 A
Phần A được phát âm là /d/, các phần còn lại là /t/
Cách phát âm đuôi –ed như sau:
- /id/ : Khi động từ có tận cùng là phụ âm /t/ hoặc /d/
- /t/:Khi động từ tận cùng bằng phụ âm vô thanh /p/, /f/, /k/, /s/, /∫/, /ʧ/
-/d/:Khi động từ tận cùng là các nguyên âm và các phụ âm còn lại
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 A
choir /'kwaiə[r]/
soil /sɔil/
noise /nɔiz/
choice /'t∫ɔis/
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 A
Phần A trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, còn lại là thứ nhất
canal /kə'næl/
limit /'limit/
mammal /'mæml/
elbow /’elbəʊ/
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
Phần C trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3, còn lại là thứ 2
informal /in'fɔ:ml/
supportive /sə'pɔ:tiv/
personnel /,pɜ:sə'nel/
apparent /ə'pærənt/
Câu 5:
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.
In studies (B) conducted on gazing behaviour, it (C) has been founded that listeners gaze at speakers (D) more than speakers gaze at listeners.
Đáp án C
“has been founded” => “has been found”
Ở đây ta dùng động từ find (quá khứ phân từ II là found) nghĩa là tìm thấy, tìm ra
Còn động từ được dùng trong câu gốc là found (quá khứ phân từ II là founded) nghĩa là xây dựng, dựng nên
Dịch câu:
Trong các nghiên cứu tiến hành về hành vi nhìn chằm chằm, người ta thấy rằng người nghe nhìn vào người nói nhiều hơn là người nói nhìn vào người nghe
Câu 6:
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.
Kelly reacts (A) like (B) a true professional and (C) keeps smiling as if her music is the only thing that matters (D) with her.
Đáp án D
“with” => “to”
Matter to sb: quan trọng đối với ai
Còn matter with: có chuyện gì, xảy ra chuyện gì với…
Dịch câu:
Kelly phản ứng như một chuyên gia thực thụ và tiếp tục mỉm cười như thể âm nhạc của cô là điều duy nhất mà quan trọng đối với cô
Câu 7:
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.
The village has 60 (A) historic buildings, (B) many of them were carefully (C) transported from various locations to (D) help recreate the seaport as it used to be.
Đáp án B
“many of them” => “many of which”
Ở đây ta cần một mệnh đề quan hệ để thay thế và gắn kết 2 vế của câu
Từ which ở đây được thay thế cho “buildings”
Dịch câu:
Ngôi làng có 60 tòa nhà lịch sử, nhiều trong số đó được vận chuyển cẩn thận từ các địa điểm khác nhau để giúp tái tạo cảng biển như trước đây.
Câu 8:
Therapists are currently using mental imagery in the hope that in the treatment of cancer.
Đáp án C
Ở đây ta cần một mệnh đề chủ vị đầy đủ => B và D loại (vì chỉ có chủ ngữ là cụm danh từ)
Câu A loại, bởi chủ ngữ ở đây là ‘it’ (mental imagery) là vật => do đó không thể sử dụng dạng chủ động với động từ use
Đáp án là C
Dịch câu:
Các nhà trị liệu hiện đang sử dụng hình ảnh tinh thần với hy vọng rằng nó có thể hữu ích trong điều trị ung thư.
Câu 9:
What you say is true, but you could have it more tactfully.
Đáp án A
Phrase: diễn đạt, phát biểu (bằng lời)
Talk: nói, nói chuyện
Observe: quan sát, theo dõi
Remark: nhận xét
Dịch câu:
Những gì bạn nói là đúng, nhưng bạn đã có thể diễn đạt nó khéo léo hơn.
Câu 10:
Researchers have discovered 2,000 types of new plants but also say are at risk.
Đáp án A
Much dùng với danh từ ko đếm được => loại
The other thường được dùng trong câu có 2 vật => loại
Variety thường được dùng trong cụm variety of …. => loại
Đáp án là A
Dịch câu:
Các nhà nghiên cứu đã phát hiện ra 2.000 loại cây mới nhưng cũng cho biết nhiều loại đang bị đe doạ
Câu 11:
With only two days of____________negotiating time left, hope of progress was quickly evaporating at the climate talks.
Đáp án A
Ở đây ta cần một tính từ để bổ sung ý nghĩa cho danh từ => danh từ ở B và trạng từ ở câu C loại
Official: chính thức
Officious: lăng xăng
Dịch câu:
Chỉ với hai ngày đàm phán chính thức còn lại, hy vọng tiến bộ đã nhanh chóng tan biến trong các cuộc đàm phán về khí hậu.
Câu 12:
Generic medications are just as ______________, and much less expensive.
Đáp án A
Cấu trúc so sánh bằng as + adj/adverb + as
Như vậy chỉ có đáp án A là chính xác
Dịch câu:
Thuốc generic có hiệu quả giống như các sản phẩm mang thương hiệu, và rẻ hơn nhiều.
Câu 13:
The report says that over five years up to 2013, the _____________of wild bees fell across almost a quarter of the US as land was converted to grow corn for ethanol.
Đáp án D
Crowd: đám đông, đám người
Diverse: đa dạng (tính từ)
Amount: số lượng (dùng với danh từ ko đếm được)
Abundance: sự phong phú, sự thừa thãi, sự ê hề
Dịch câu:
Báo cáo nói rằng trong 5 năm tới năm 2013, sự phong phú của ong rừng đã giảm xuống gần ¼ của Hoa Kỳ khi đất đai được chuyển thành trồng ngô cho ethanol.
Câu 14:
The production of different kinds of artificial materials ____________ essential to the conservation of our natural resources.
Đáp án A
Chủ ngữ trong câu này là The production (đây là danh từ ko đếm được) => được chia động từ to be như danh từ số ít => B, C và D loại
Đáp án là A
Dịch câu:
Việc sản xuất các loại vật liệu nhân tạo khác nhau rất cần thiết cho việc bảo tồn tài nguyên thiên nhiên của chúng ta.
Câu 15:
For people to be able to survive in groups, individuals had to cooperate with each other, rather than_________________.
Đáp án A
Cần phân biệt alone và lonely
Alone (tính từ & phó từ): một mình
Lonely (tính từ): cô đơn
Trong câu A, alone đóng vai trò là phó từ (trạng từ) bổ sung nghĩa cho động từ act
Dịch câu:
Để mọi người có thể tồn tại theo nhóm, cá nhân phải hợp tác với nhau, hơn là hành động một mình
Câu 16:
I_____________dinner. Just as it was ready, Chris and Jane phoned to say that they couldn’t come.
Đáp án C
needn’t cook: ko cần nấu
didn’t need to cook: đã ko cần nấu (diễn tả 1 hành động ko cần thiết phải làm trong qk)
needn’t have cooked: ko cần đã nấu (ko cần làm 1 hành động nào đó, nhưng thực tế là đã làm)
didn’t need cooking (đây là dạng bị động): ko cần được nấu
Dịch câu:
Tôi không cần (đã) nấu bữa tối. Vừa chuẩn bị xong, Chris và Jane gọi điện để nói rằng họ không thể đến.
Câu 17:
I think you need to ______________your ideas more clearly so that the reader doesn’t get confused.
Đáp án B
Dawn on: lóe lên trong trí, trở nên rõ (đối với ai)
set something out: sắp xếp, bày biện
get on with something: tiến tới trong công việc
give something in: nộp cho (trao cho) người được quyền nhận
dịch câu:
Tôi nghĩ rằng bạn cần phải sắp xếp những ý tưởng của bạn rõ ràng hơn để người đọc không bị lẫn lộn.
Câu 18:
Susie and Fran _____________us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.
Đáp án B
Turn up: tăng lên (tăng volume, nhiệt độ), xuất hiện
drop in on somebody: tạt vào (để thăm ai)
come across: gặp tình cờ
go through: được thông qua (dự luật…), xong; thành công
dịch câu:
Susie và Fran tạt vào thăm chúng tôi tối qua, vì vậy tôi phải nhanh chóng giã đông pizza
Câu 19:
Elephants ____________ the ecosystems they live in, and make it possible for a lot of other species to survive in those environments as well.
Đáp án C
Obtain: đạt được, giành được, thu được
Remain: còn lại, ở lại
Maintain: giữ, duy trì, bảo vệ
Attain: đạt, tới, đạt tới
Dịch câu:
Voi duy trì hệ sinh thái chúng sống, và làm cho nhiều loài khác có thể sống sót trong những môi trường đó.
Câu 20:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
- Diana: “Do you like the advanced training course you are taking, Anne?” - Anne: “ ______________”
Đáp án C
Dịch câu:
Diana: "Bạn có thích khóa huấn luyện tiên tiến mà bạn đang học không, Anne?"
Anne: “Nhìn chung, có. "
A: Không, cảm ơn
B: Không, không phải tất cả mọi người
D: Không phải tôi, tôi vẫn đang đợi
Câu 21:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
- “Hello. Could I speak to the manager, please?” – “___________________”
Đáp án C
Dịch câu:
- "Chào bạn. Tôi có thể nói chuyện với người quản lý không? "
- “Vâng, tôi đang nghe đây.”
A: Không, bạn ko thể
B: Xin chào. Nhưng bạn có thể?
D: Tôi sẽ trả lời bạn bây giờ
Câu 22:
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.
This special offer is exclusive to readers of this magazine.
Đáp án D
Exclusive: riêng biệt, duy nhất
Presentable: có thể bày ra trước công chúng được, tươm tất
Rewarding: đáng công, đáng đọc, đáng xem; có lợi
Attractive: thu hút, lôi cuốn; hấp dẫn
Limited: hạn chế, có hạn
=> từ gần nghĩa nhất là limited
Dịch câu: Ưu đãi đặc biệt này dành riêng cho độc giả của tạp chí này.
Câu 23:
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.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensive catalogue of the conservation status of species.
Đáp án A
Comprehensive: bao quát; toàn diện
Complete: đầy đủ, trọn vẹn
Rational: hợp lý, phải lẽ
Understandable: có thể hiểu được
Valuable: có giá trị lớn, quý báu
=> từ gần nghĩa nhất là complete
Dịch câu: Danh sách đỏ quốc tế về Bảo tồn Thiên nhiên là một danh mục toàn diện về tình trạng bảo tồn các loài.
Câu 24:
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.
We have to take on extra staff to deal with the increased workload.
Đáp án C
take somebody on : thuê người làm
approach: đến gần, lại gần, tới gần
employ: thuê làm, nhận vào làm
dismiss: sa thải, giải tán
meet: gặp mặt
=> từ trái nghĩa là dismiss
Dịch câu: Chúng ta phải thuê thêm nhân viên để đối phó với khối lượng công việc gia tăng
Câu 25:
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.
The president’s compassion for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of them.
Đáp án A
Compassion: lòng thương hại, lòng trắc ẩn
Hostility: sự thù địch, sự chống đối
Sympathy: sự thông cảm, sự đồng cảm
Friendship: tình bạn
Respect: tôn trọng, coi trọng
=> từ trái nghĩa là Hostility
Dịch câu:
Lòng trắc ẩn của tổng thống đối với người tị nạn đã khiến ông tiếp nhận một số lượng người rất lớn
Câu 26:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
We were late for the show by the time we had found a taxi.
Đáp án C
Dịch câu:
We were late for the show by the time we had found a taxi.
Chúng tôi đã bị trễ chương trình trước khi chúng tôi bắt được một chiếc taxi
= C.We eventually found a taxi to go to the show, which had already begun.
Chúng tôi cuối cùng đã tìm thấy một chiếc taxi để đi đến chương trình, cái mà đã bắt đầu rồi.
Câu 27:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
“ You should take more care of your health or you may regret it,” the doctor said to her.
Đáp án B
Dịch câu:
“ You should take more care of your health or you may regret it,” the doctor said to her.
"Bạn nên chăm sóc sức khoẻ nhiều hơn hoặc bạn có thể hối tiếc," bác sĩ nói với cô ấy.
= B. The doctor advised her to take more care of her health or she might regret it.
Bác sĩ khuyên cô nên chăm sóc sức khoẻ nhiều hơn hoặc cô ấy có thể hối tiếc.
Câu 28:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Now people believe that lifelong learning is the key to success. Today’s labour market is competitive and demanding
Đáp án B
Dịch câu:
Now people believe that lifelong learning is the key to success. Today’s labour market is competitive and demanding.
Bây giờ mọi người tin rằng học tập suốt đời là chìa khóa thành công. Thị trường lao động ngày nay có tính cạnh tranh cao.
B. Lifelong learning is believed to be the key to success in today’s competitive and demanding labour market.
Học tập suốt đời được coi là chìa khóa thành công trong thị trường lao động cạnh tranh và đòi hỏi ngày nay.
Câu 29:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged.
Đáp án A
Dịch câu:
He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged.
Anh ấy đã dành hầu hết tiền để làm từ thiện. Anh hy vọng sẽ giảm bớt đau đớn và đau khổ của những người thiệt thòi.
= A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged.
Cho đi hầu hết tiền của mình để làm từ thiện, anh hy vọng sẽ giảm bớt đau đớn và đau khổ của những người thiệt thòi.
Câu 30:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
You ask such a question because you didn’t pay enough attention.
Đáp án B
Dịch câu:
You ask such a question because you didn’t pay enough attention.
Bạn hỏi một câu hỏi như vậy bởi vì bạn đã không chú ý đủ.
= B. Had it not been for your inattention, you wouldn’t ask such a question.
Nếu không vì sự thiếu chú ý của bạn, bạn sẽ không hỏi một câu hỏi như vậy.
Câu 31:
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 31 to 35.
A TECH TEEN
Randomkid.org is a website that gives children advice on how to raise funds for charity. This site was the (31) __________of Talia Leman. Talia had been deeply affected by televised scenes of the destructions caused by Hurricane Katrina when it (32) __________New Orleans. Talia, who was 10 years old at the time, decided she had to do something to help. Her mother offered to give her (33) __________in setting up a website intended to raised money for victims of the disaster. The response (34) __________the site was incredible and after one year, over $10 million had been donated. Talia’s success made her realise she could use the site to help other children raise money for similar worthy (35) __________or charities. She does not brag about her achievements, but she believes that children shouldn’t be afraid to take on ambitious projects.
Điền vào ô 31.
Đáp án A
Brainchild: phát minh độc đáo; ý kiến độc đáo; sáng kiến
Brainstorm: (danh từ): khoảnh khắc quẫn trí
Offspring: con, con cái
Inspiration: cảm hứng
Dịch câu:
Randomkid.org là một trang web cung cấp cho trẻ những lời khuyên về cách huy động quỹ từ thiện. Trang web này là sản phẩm trí tuệ của Talia Leman.
Câu 32:
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 31 to 35.
A TECH TEEN
Randomkid.org is a website that gives children advice on how to raise funds for charity. This site was the (31) __________of Talia Leman. Talia had been deeply affected by televised scenes of the destructions caused by Hurricane Katrina when it (32) __________New Orleans. Talia, who was 10 years old at the time, decided she had to do something to help. Her mother offered to give her (33) __________in setting up a website intended to raised money for victims of the disaster. The response (34) __________the site was incredible and after one year, over $10 million had been donated. Talia’s success made her realise she could use the site to help other children raise money for similar worthy (35) __________or charities. She does not brag about her achievements, but she believes that children shouldn’t be afraid to take on ambitious projects.
Điền vào ô 32.
Đáp án B
Knock: đập, gõ, hạ gục
Strike: đánh, va, đập
Fight: đấu tranh, chiến đấu; đánh nhau
Stroke: chèo lái; đứng lái (con thuyền…), đánh (quả bóng), vuốt ve
Dịch câu:
Talia đã bị ảnh hưởng sâu sắc bởi những cảnh quay truyền hình về những tàn phá gây ra bởi cơn bão Katrina khi nó tấn công New Orleans
Câu 33:
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 31 to 35.
A TECH TEEN
Randomkid.org is a website that gives children advice on how to raise funds for charity. This site was the (31) __________of Talia Leman. Talia had been deeply affected by televised scenes of the destructions caused by Hurricane Katrina when it (32) __________New Orleans. Talia, who was 10 years old at the time, decided she had to do something to help. Her mother offered to give her (33) __________in setting up a website intended to raised money for victims of the disaster. The response (34) __________the site was incredible and after one year, over $10 million had been donated. Talia’s success made her realise she could use the site to help other children raise money for similar worthy (35) __________or charities. She does not brag about her achievements, but she believes that children shouldn’t be afraid to take on ambitious projects.
Điền vào ô 33.
Đáp án A
Cấu trúc give somebody a hand = help somebody: giúp đỡ ai
Dịch câu:
Mẹ cô đã đề nghị giúp cô thành lập một trang web nhằm gây quỹ cho các nạn nhân của thảm họa.
Câu 34:
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 31 to 35.
A TECH TEEN
Randomkid.org is a website that gives children advice on how to raise funds for charity. This site was the (31) __________of Talia Leman. Talia had been deeply affected by televised scenes of the destructions caused by Hurricane Katrina when it (32) __________New Orleans. Talia, who was 10 years old at the time, decided she had to do something to help. Her mother offered to give her (33) __________in setting up a website intended to raised money for victims of the disaster. The response (34) __________the site was incredible and after one year, over $10 million had been donated. Talia’s success made her realise she could use the site to help other children raise money for similar worthy (35) __________or charities. She does not brag about her achievements, but she believes that children shouldn’t be afraid to take on ambitious projects.
Điền vào ô 34.
Đáp án C
Response to (something): sự đáp lại; sự hưởng ứng; phản ứng đáp lại (cái gì)
Dịch câu:
Phản hồi cho trang web rất đáng kinh ngạc và sau một năm, hơn 10 triệu USD đã được quyên góp.
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 31 to 35.
A TECH TEEN
Randomkid.org is a website that gives children advice on how to raise funds for charity. This site was the (31) __________of Talia Leman. Talia had been deeply affected by televised scenes of the destructions caused by Hurricane Katrina when it (32) __________New Orleans. Talia, who was 10 years old at the time, decided she had to do something to help. Her mother offered to give her (33) __________in setting up a website intended to raised money for victims of the disaster. The response (34) __________the site was incredible and after one year, over $10 million had been donated. Talia’s success made her realise she could use the site to help other children raise money for similar worthy (35) __________or charities. She does not brag about her achievements, but she believes that children shouldn’t be afraid to take on ambitious projects.
Điền vào ô 35.
Đáp án A
Cause: nguyên nhân (gây ra…), sự nghiệp
Reason: lý do
Course: quá trình, tiến trình
Action: hành động
Dịch câu: Sự thành công của Talia đã khiến cô nhận ra rằng cô có thể sử dụng trang web này để giúp các trẻ khác gây quỹ cho các sự nghiệp hoặc tổ chức từ thiện tương tự.
Câu 36:
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
The text is mainly about __________.
Đáp án D
Văn bản chủ yếu là về.
A. một người đàn ông kỳ lạ
B. một bữa tiệc bất thường
C. cách người ta hưởng thụ bản thân ở thế kỷ 18
D. trượt băng bắt đầu như thế nào
Thông tin ở những câu đoạn 1:
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin.
Các câu trong bài là nói rõ hơn về quá trình trượt băng bắt đầu
Câu 37:
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
The word “astonished” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by__________.
Đáp án A
Từ " astonished " trong đoạn 4 có thể được thay thế tốt nhất bởi.
A. ngạc nhiên
B. mệt mỏi
C. lịch sự
D. xấu hổ
“astonished” ~ amazed: ngạc nhiên
Everyone was astonished to see him.
Mọi người kinh ngạc khi thấy anh ta.
Câu 38:
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to __________
Đáp án D
Merlin đặt bánh xe dưới đôi giày của mình để
A. đến bữa tiệc sớm hơn
B. thể hiện kỹ năng của mình trong việc đi bộ trên bánh xe
C. thử nghiệm phát minh của mình
D. gây ấn tượng với khách mời của bữa tiệc
Thông tin ở câu cuối đoạn 2:
He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Anh nghĩ rằng anh sẽ nhận được rất nhiều sự chú ý nếu anh có thể trượt vào phòng
Câu 39:
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
The word “ball” in paragraph 2 probably means .
Đáp án A
Từ "ball" trong đoạn 2 có thể có nghĩa là.
A. bữa tiệc
B. vật hình tròn
C. trận đấu
D. trò chơi
“ball” ~ party: bữa tiệc
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball
Một ngày Merlin nhận được lời mời tham dự một bữa tiệc ăn mặc kỳ lạ
Câu 40:
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he__________.
Đáp án D
Mọi người nghĩ rằng Merlin là một người mơ mộng bởi vì ông...
A. là một nhạc sĩ tài năng
B. thường cho người khác bất ngờ
C. phát minh ra giày trượt
D. đầy trí tưởng tượng
Thông tin ở 2 câu cuối đoạn 1:
Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
Joseph Merlin là một người có những ý tưởng và ước mơ. Mọi người gọi ông là một người mơ mộng.
Câu 41:
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?
Đáp án B
Điểm chính mà nhà văn đang cố gắng thực hiện trong đoạn cuối cùng là gì?
A. Merlin gặp rắc rối.
B. Merlin đã thành công ngoài mong đợi.
C. Các con lăn trượt cần được cải tiến hơn nữa.
D. khách mời của bữa tiệc coi Merlin là một kẻ ngốc.
Thông tin ở các câu trong đoạn cuối:
- Everyone was astonished to see him.
- Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
Câu 42:
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
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
The word “These” in paragraph 3 refers to__________
Đáp án C
Từ "these" trong đoạn 3 đề cập đến.
A. bánh xe
B. giày
C. giày trượt con lăn
D. những cách khác nhau
These ở đây được thay thế cho cả cụm “two wheels under each shoe” ở câu trước đó: Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe
Câu 43:
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
Which of the following has nothing to do with the isolation among Americans?
Đáp án B
Điều nào sau đây không liên quan gì đến sự cô lập giữa người Mỹ?
A. Màu da
B. Giới tính
C. Giáo dục
D. Tuổi
Màu da, giáo dục và tuổi tác đều được đề cập đến ở đoạn 2:
Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
Chỉ có giới tính là ko được nhắc đến
Câu 44:
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
What can be said about the mother and son in the passage?
Đáp án A
Có thể nói gì về người mẹ và con trai trong đoạn văn?
A. Không có nhiều sự giao tiếp giữa họ.
B. Họ đến để điều trị trong cùng một xe.
C. Họ đã rất thân thiết với nhau.
D. họ ưa thích nói chuyện với nhau trên điện thoại di động.
Thông tin ở đoạn cuối:
- After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end.
- They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
(Họ nói chuyện trên điện thoại chính mình, chứ ko giao tiếp với nhau)
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
The writer uses the phrase “On the other hand” in the last paragraph to .
Đáp án B
Người viết sử dụng cụm từ "Mặt khác" trong đoạn cuối để
A. thể hiện một cái gì đó tương tự
B. đưa ra ý kiến khác
C. giới thiệu một ý tưởng mới
D. chứng minh rằng có điều gì sai
On the other hand: Mặt khác => đưa ra ý kiến khác
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
Đáp án B
Từ "those" trong đoạn 2 đề cập đến.
A. mạng lưới
B. người Mỹ
C. người nói chung
D. bạn thân
Those ở đây đề cập đến người mỹ (Americans) trong câu trước đó: The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two.
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
What does the passage lead you to believe?
Đáp án B
Đoạn văn dẫn bạn tin điều gì?
A. Công nghệ đóng một vai trò lớn hơn trong xã hội Mỹ.
B. Ngày nay người Mỹ bị cô lập về xã hội hơn.
C. Người Mỹ không tận dụng công nghệ.
D. Người Mỹ ngày nay kết nối xã hội nhiều hơn.
Thông tin ở câu đầu đoạn 2:
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated.
Theo một nghiên cứu, người Mỹ đang ngày càng bị cô lập về mặt xã hội.
Và các câu tiếp theo là minh chứng: The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two.
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
Đáp án D
Câu nào dưới đây KHÔNG đúng, theo đoạn văn?
A. Người hiện đại liên kết với nhau thông qua viễn thông.
B. Người Mỹ dường như có ít bạn bè thân thiết hơn.
C. Người viết chưa bao giờ gặp các bạn bè quan trọng của mình.
D. Người sử dụng SUV thích nói chuyện với nhau trên điện thoại di động.
Thông tin ở 2 câu cuối:
They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
Cả hai đều vào chiếc SUV của họ, và khi tôi nhìn thấy họ lái xe, họ vẫn đang nói chuyện điện thoại di động của họ. Nhưng, than ôi, không phải với nhau.
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
The word “sustain” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________.
Đáp án A
Từ " sustain" trong đoạn 3 là gần nghĩa nhất với.
A. làm cho một cái gì đó tiếp tục tồn tại
B. cho ai đó phải chịu đựng rất nhiều
C. làm cho một cái gì đó vẫn an toàn
D. hỗ trợ ai đó về cảm xúc
Sustain: duy trì, giữ vững, làm cho một cái gì đó tiếp tục tồn tại
We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship.
Chúng tôi đã gặp mặt trực tiếp chỉ hai lần, nhưng sự tương tác điện tử và điện thoại di động thường xuyên của chúng tôi vẫn duy trì được tình bạn thân thiết của chúng tôi.
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.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones. But, alas, not to each other.
The writer himself __________ .
Đáp án A
Bản thân người viết.
A. có nhiều bạn bè vì công nghệ
B. đã không tận dụng được công nghệ
C. chỉ có thể tìm được tình bạn thật sự thông qua Internet
D. không thể kết bạn trong cuộc sống thực tế
Thông tin ở các câu của đoạn 3:
- One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship.