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 1 to 10.

Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and medieval worlds, while during the fifteenth century the term "reading" undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace.

One should be wary, however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others. Examinations of factors related to the historical development of silent reading have revealed that it became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character.

The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers. As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers.

Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening. Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education. However, whatever its virtues, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership on the other.

By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader. The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term "reading" implied.

Question 1: Reading aloud was more common in the medieval world because:

A. people relied on reading for entertainment

B. silent reading had not been discovered

C. there were few places available for private reading

D. few people could read to themselves

Question 2: The word "commonplace" in the first paragraph mostly means:

A. for everybody's use B. most preferable

C. attracting attention D. widely used

Question 3: The development of silent reading during the last century indicated

A. an increase in the average age of readers

B. an increase in the number of books

C. a change in the nature of reading

D. a change in the status of literate people

Question 4: Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of:

A. the decreasing need to read aloud

B. the development of libraries

C. the increase in literacy

D. the decreasing number of listeners

Question 5 It can be inferred that the emergence of the mass media and specialized reading materials was an indication of .

A. a decline of standards of literacy

B. a change in the readers' interest

C. an alteration in educationalists ’attitudes

D. an improvement of printing techniques.

Question 6: The phrase "a specialized readership" in paragraph 4 mostly means:

A. a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge

B. a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge

C. a reading volume for particular professionals

D. a status for readers specialized in mass media

Question 7: The phrase “oral reader" in the last paragraph mostly means a person who:

A. is good at public speaking

B. practices reading to an audience

C. takes part in an audition

D. is interested in spoken language

Question 8: All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT .

A. the inappropriate reading skills B. the specialized readership

C. the diversity of reading materials D. the printed mass media

Question 9: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Reading aloud was more common in the past than it is today.

B. Not all printed mass media was appropriate for reading aloud.

C. The decline of reading aloud was wholly due to its distracting effect.

D. The change in reading habits was partly due to the social, cultural and technological changes.

Question 10: The writer of this passage is attempting to .

A. explain how reading habits have developed

B. change people's attitudes to reading

C. show how reading methods have improved

D. encourage the growth of reading.

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.

Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of resources, or from both. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certainnumber of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food.
In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe, overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people in metropolitan areas.
A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147 persons per sq km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These countries practice mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of living.
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide
little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population growth.

From "Poverty" by Thomas J. Corbett

Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?

• A. Poverty
• B. Population density
• C. Overpopulation
• D. Simple farming

• Câu 2:

  What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?

  • A. Available resources
  • B. Farming methods
  • C. Land area
  • D. Skilled labor

• Câu 3:

  The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of ______.

  • A. resources
  • B. countries
  • C. people
  • D. densities

• Câu 4:

  In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because ______.

  • A. there is an abundance of resources
  • B. there is no shortage of skilled labor
  • C. there are small numbers of laborers
  • D. there is lack of mechanization

• Câu 5:

  Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on ______.

  • A. population density in metropolitan areas
  • B. both population density and agricultural productivity
  • C. its population density only
  • D. its high agricultural productivity

• Câu 6:

  The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

  • A. escape from
  • B. look into
  • C. give up
  • D. participate in

• Câu 7:

  The word “ infertile ” in paragraph 4 probably means ______.

  • A. impossible
  • B. unproductive
  • C. disused
  • D. inaccessible

• Câu 8:

  Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

  • A. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology.
  • B. There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation.
  • C. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.
  • D. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.

• Câu 9:

  Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries?

  • A. High-tech facilities
  • B. High birth rates
  • C. Economic resources
  • D. Sufficient financial support

• Câu 10:

  Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

  • A. High Birth Rate and its Consequences
  • B. Poverty in Developing Countries
  • C. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem
  • D. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty

Giúp mình làm các câu hỏi này nha: (càng nhiều càng tốt!)

1. Tiffany and Ryan deposit some amount in a joint bank account such that total balance remains 500. If  amount deposited by Tiffany and Ryan are plotted as a linear graph on xy plane, find the area between this graph and the coordinate axis.

2.A group of workers is paving a road. If they pave 200m of the road a day, they will need 3 more days. to finish the work. If they pave 240m of the road a day, they will finish the work 2 days in advance. How long is the road, in meter?

3. Mrs. Darlie has a silver ring, a golden ring and a diamond ring. She put them on her left hand. Each ring can be on any of the five fingers. When there are two or three rings on the same finger, if the order in which they are put is different, that couunt as a different way. How many different ways for Lea to put these rings?

4. Let P(x) be a polynomial with degree 3 such that P(1)=3, P(2)=3, P(3)=7, P(4)=21. Find the value of P(5).

Giúp mình làm các câu hỏi này nha: (càng nhiều càng tốt!)

1. Tiffany and Ryan deposit some amount in a joint bank account such that total balance remains 500. If  amount deposited by Tiffany and Ryan are plotted as a linear graph on xy plane, find the area between this graph and the coordinate axis.

2.A group of workers is paving a road. If they pave 200m of the road a day, they will need 3 more days. to finish the work. If they pave 240m of the road a day, they will finish the work 2 days in advance. How long is the road, in meter?

3. Mrs. Darlie has a silver ring, a golden ring and a diamond ring. She put them on her left hand. Each ring can be on any of the five fingers. When there are two or three rings on the same finger, if the order in which they are put is different, that couunt as a different way. How many different ways for Lea to put these rings?

4. Let P(x) be a polynomial with degree 3 such that P(1)=3, P(2)=3, P(3)=7, P(4)=21. Find the value of P(5).

Choose the correct word marked A,B, or C to fill each blank in the following passage.(Why)

There are many reasons (1) ____ it is important to have a hobby. First of all, a hobby can be a remedy for your (2) ____. Because it is the activity you choose for yourself, it will always give you pleasure and (3) ____ you relax. Even if you just spend a little time enjoying your hobby, you can see the difference (4) ____ your spirit. Second, some hobbies can also (5) ____ you financially. Many old people enjoy gardening. They grow a lot of trees and vegertable, so they can sell them for some money. In (6) ____, a hobby can help you connect with other people. If you like colecting stamps, you can (7) ____ a stamp club to share your albums with other collectors. If your hobby is caving eggshells, you can give your products to your friends (8) ____ gifts.

1. A.for B. why C.because

2. A.happiness B.pain C.tiredness

3. A.help B. have C. do

4. A. for B. in C. on

5. A.harm B.give C.benefit

6. A. addition B. general C.conclusion

7. A.take part B.go C. join

8. A. like B.as C.for

Giup mik vs cac bn

I use the correct form of the word given in parentheses to fill in the blank in each sentence.

1. Too much use of...........can do harm to the health of people. (INSECT)

2. We can stop by that Chinese.............and get some food for the children. (TOOK)

3. The printed instruction are quite.............; there's no need for me to futher explain anything. (EXPLAIN)

4. It's just too late; the problem is now.............(REMEDY)

5. Those corrupt officials tried to establish a..............for their shameful transaction with the Mafia. (COVERAGE)

6. The accused said he had made the confession under...............(COERCE)

7. The............of the national airline has shown the government's flexibility in its economic policy. (PRIVACY)

8. Three pilots were.............on the plane when it crashed. (SUPPOSITION)

9. Kettles are sold in the............goods department. (HOUSE)

11. The teenagers aren’t buying that model these days.

A. That model isn’t being bought by the teenagers these days.

B. That model isn’t bought these days by the teenagers.

C. On these days that model isn’t being bought due to the teenagers.

D. Because of that model isn’t being bought these days by the teenagers

12. People say that he is the most experienced teacher of English.

A. He is said to be the most experienced teacher of English.

B. He is said the most experienced teacher of English.

C. He said the teacher of English is most experienced.

D. That he is the most experienced teacher of English is said by people.

13. People believe that he is a good teacher.

A. It is believed that he was a good teacher. B. He is believed to be a good teacher.

C. They were really believed he is a good teacher. D. He is believed to have been a good teacher.

14. It is thought that he has died a natural death.

A. He is thought to have died a natural death. B. He is thought to be dying a natural death.

C. He is thought to have been dying a natural death. D. He is thought to die a natural death.

15. The coach said, “It’s time for you to go home, boys!”

A. The coach told the boys that it was time for you to go home.

B. The coach tells the boys that it was time for them to go home.

C. The coach told the boys that it is time for them to go home.

D. The coach told the boys that it was time for them to go home.

16.“Why don’t you go with me?” she asked me.

A. He asked me why I don’t go with him. B. He asked me why didn’t I go with him.

C. He asked me why I didn’t go with him. D. He asked me why he didn’t go with me.

17. Why don’t we recycle bottles and cans?

A. We must recycle bottles and cans, mustn’t we? B. What do we recycle bottles and cans for?

C. Shall we recycle bottles and cans? D. How can we recycle bottles and cans?

18. “Why don’t you use the new car, Mr Son?” said Nam.

A. Nam made Mr Son to use the new car. B. Nam asked Mr Son not to use the new car.

C. Nam suggested that Mr Son use the new car. D. Nam suggested that Mr Son uses the new car.

19“Why don’t you use the new car, Mr. Son?” said Nam

A. Nam made Mr. Son to use the new car. B. Nam asked Mr. Son not to use the new car.

C. Nam suggested that Mr. Son use the new car. D. Nam suggested that Mr. Son uses the new car.

20.“You should not lend Susan any more money, Linda” said Nancy.

A. Nancy advised Susan not to borrow any more money from Linda.

B. Nancy advised Linda not to lend Susan any more money.

C. Linda advised Susan not to lend Linda any more money.

D. Nancy advised Linda to lend Susan some more money.

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Ta her mother

In our family, because I was the youngest, so everyone loves you run out of ink, but she was close, take care of you most.

This year, her mother nearly forty-one years old. With a slim, slender, has highlighted the beauty of mother with maternal gentle, silky black hair that was long lumbar mother tucked up neatly when the road. His eyes watched her mother pick with eyes always affectionately close. Mother oval face with a white skin. Thin lips red under high nose looks delicate making increasingly seen as beautiful. When mother laugh look florid, just blooming roses morning. Mother hands plump, fair had raised, mentoring children from an early age they just womb. The voice of a passionate mother, while smoothly as ru language, such as birds chirped at robins morning. Her mother sewing and embroidery is very beautiful, especially the long dress, casual or dressed mother of neat, as a high school teacher mother wore a long coat and sew by her mother looks graceful, elegant.

At home, she was in charge of housework. Mother handed to me the light work such as sweeping, folding clothes ... And three, the mother extra laundry, cleaning the house clean, occasionally she bought flowers for distillation at the beautiful lounge. Each arrival mother always warmly welcomed, invited guests fruit plate and cool water. Morning wake up early mother to prepare the breakfast for the entire family, to the two brothers went to school on time to school. When you sick mother to wake during the night to take care of. In the evening, she spends about thirty minutes to lecture me, then she sits down to marking, lesson plans to prepare for tomorrow's class at school ... Mother is merciful, compassionate, mother of her class watch students like his children, also coached loving mother toner should be a lot of students love. When you foul, I just remind, not scolded and has not hit me ever.

Her mother is worth you, I always loved the proud mother and a son-mother. Whenever mother hugging, lying in the womb I feel warm. In my heart, she was all, she is the most wonderful fairy in my life ... I was looking forward to their big hurry to make wise harder. I promise to keep working hard and trying to do well to repay his mother and teachers were taught, so who raised children. Mom, I love you too!

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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 32 to 41.

Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate to ward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.

From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea an d Stephen H. Schneider

Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to ______.

• A. bloom earlier
• B. die instantly
• C. become lighter
• D. lose color

• Câu 2:

  According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ______.

  • A. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
  • B. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
  • C. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
  • D. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations

• Câu 3:

  The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

  • A. areas
  • B. habitats
  • C. species
  • D. ecosystems

• Câu 4:

  The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

  • A. the cold ice in the Arctic
  • B. the violent Arctic Ocean
  • C. the melting ice in the Arctic
  • D. the frozen water in the Arctic

• Câu 5:

  It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees, ______.

  • A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded
  • B. water supply would decrease by 50 percent
  • C. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
  • D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct

• Câu 6:

  According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer temperatures, ______.

  • A. they will certainly need water
  • B. they can begin to develop
  • C. they may be endangered
  • D. they move to tropical forests

• Câu 7:

  The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.

  • A. pretty hard
  • B. easily damaged
  • C. rather strong
  • D. very large

• Câu 8:

  The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ______.

  • A. the slow death of coral reefs
  • B. the blooming phase of sea weeds
  • C. the quick growth of marine mammals
  • D. the water absorption of coral reefs

• Câu 9:

  The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by ______.

  • A. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth
  • B. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters
  • C. the extinction of species in coastal areas
  • D. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean

• Câu 10:

  What does the passage mainly discuss?

  • A. Global warming and possible solutions
  • B. Global warming and species migration
  • C. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles
  • D. Effects of global warming on animals and plants