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 30 to 34.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS

We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting

judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?

May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?

Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.

Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.

Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.

The author thinks that people will continue to rely on first impressions because_____.

A. people refuse to change

B. people like to deceive other people

C. it’s human nature

D. it’s easy to change them

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 30 to 34.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS

We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting

judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?

May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?

Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.

Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.

Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.

The phrase “to be wired" in paragraph 1 means_________.

A. to be connected

B. to be changed

C. to be charged

D. to be installed

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 30 to 34.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS

We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting

judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?

May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?

Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.

Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.

Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.

What is the passage mainly about?

A. the first impression has a great effect on people 

B. how people form first impression 

C. how to judge a book 

D. the first impression give people a better job.

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 30 to 34.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS

We have all heard the expression, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, it seems that is exactly what most people do. The human brain seems to be wired in such a way that we make very strong, lasting

judgments about the people we meet within the first 30 seconds. And it is true, you may be able learn a lot about a person by their first impression. But can you really learn all you need to know?

May be there is something affecting your first impression. Possibly the person is nervous or upset. Maybe you are in a bad mood or not feeling well. All of these factors and more could influence a first impression, so should people place so much weight on it?

Many people feel that a first impression is extremely important. Once those people form an idea of you, it is often difficult for them to get beyond it. If someone feels that you are something you really aren’t because of your first impression, then that is obviously not a good thing.

Yet many people really do still rely deeply on first impressions. One good example is the job interview. We dress nicely for job interviews for a very good reason: to make a good first impression. In addition to our outward appearance, many people tend to put on something of an act. By being extremely polite and showing interest, we feel that we will make a good first impression and have a better chance getting the job.

Is this the way things should be? Probably not. Will this situation ever change? The answer to that question is the same - probably not. It is just human nature to rely on a first impression. Everyone knows that they do it and most people know that it's not the right thing to do.

The word “it” in paragraph 3 means _________.

A. a good feeling

 B. a first impression

C. an influence

D. an idea of you

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.

Why do people often get uptight and worried before meeting someone for the first time? It is often said  that  (31)______a  good  first  impression  is  very  important,  and  according  to  recent  studies,  it appears that there is something to it. In his book, Blink, author Malcolm Gladwell says that we form an opinion of someone in the first 2 seconds after meeting them. In other words,  if  Gladwell is  right,  most of  us pass (32)______on people we meet almost immediately. It  makes (33)______that  we create a better first impression when we‟re friendly.  A  warm  smile  can  really  make  a  difference. 

And   then  if   we  have  interests   (34)______common,  the  other  person  may  feel  they  want  to get  t  know  us.  However,  when  we  meet  someone  from  abroad  who  (35)______a  foreign  language, there‟s  no  need  we  have  to  keep  our  distance  from  them.  If  we  decided  to  take  the  trouble  to communicate, we might make a new friend.

Điền ô số 34

A. in

B.  by

C.  with

D.  to

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.

Why do people often get uptight and worried before meeting someone for the first time? It is often said  that  (31)______a  good  first  impression  is  very  important,  and  according  to  recent  studies,  it appears that there is something to it. In his book, Blink, author Malcolm Gladwell says that we form an opinion of someone in the first 2 seconds after meeting them. In other words,  if  Gladwell is  right,  most of  us pass (32)______on people we meet almost immediately. It  makes (33)______that  we create a better first impression when we‟re friendly.  A  warm  smile  can  really  make  a  difference. 

And   then  if   we  have  interests   (34)______common,  the  other  person  may  feel  they  want  to get  t  know  us.  However,  when  we  meet  someone  from  abroad  who  (35)______a  foreign  language, there‟s  no  need  we  have  to  keep  our  distance  from  them.  If  we  decided  to  take  the  trouble  to communicate, we might make a new friend.

Điền ô số 31

A. doing

B.  making

C.  passing

D.  having

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.

Why do people often get uptight and worried before meeting someone for the first time? It is often said  that  (31)______a  good  first  impression  is  very  important,  and  according  to  recent  studies,  it appears that there is something to it. In his book, Blink, author Malcolm Gladwell says that we form an opinion of someone in the first 2 seconds after meeting them. In other words,  if  Gladwell is  right,  most of  us pass (32)______on people we meet almost immediately. It  makes (33)______that  we create a better first impression when we‟re friendly.  A  warm  smile  can  really  make  a  difference. 

And   then  if   we  have  interests   (34)______common,  the  other  person  may  feel  they  want  to get  t  know  us.  However,  when  we  meet  someone  from  abroad  who  (35)______a  foreign  language, there‟s  no  need  we  have  to  keep  our  distance  from  them.  If  we  decided  to  take  the  trouble  to communicate, we might make a new friend.

Điền ô số 33

A. logic

B.  sense

C.  interest

D.  friends

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.

Why do people often get uptight and worried before meeting someone for the first time? It is often said  that  (31)______a  good  first  impression  is  very  important,  and  according  to  recent  studies,  it appears that there is something to it. In his book, Blink, author Malcolm Gladwell says that we form an opinion of someone in the first 2 seconds after meeting them. In other words,  if  Gladwell is  right,  most of  us pass (32)______on people we meet almost immediately. It  makes (33)______that  we create a better first impression when we‟re friendly.  A  warm  smile  can  really  make  a  difference. 

And   then  if   we  have  interests   (34)______common,  the  other  person  may  feel  they  want  to get  t  know  us.  However,  when  we  meet  someone  from  abroad  who  (35)______a  foreign  language, there‟s  no  need  we  have  to  keep  our  distance  from  them.  If  we  decided  to  take  the  trouble  to communicate, we might make a new friend.

Điền ô số 32

A. prejudice

B.  judgement

C.  impression

D.  doubt

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.

Why do people often get uptight and worried before meeting someone for the first time? It is often said  that  (31)______a  good  first  impression  is  very  important,  and  according  to  recent  studies,  it appears that there is something to it. In his book, Blink, author Malcolm Gladwell says that we form an opinion of someone in the first 2 seconds after meeting them. In other words,  if  Gladwell is  right,  most of  us pass (32)______on people we meet almost immediately. It  makes (33)______that  we create a better first impression when we‟re friendly.  A  warm  smile  can  really  make  a  difference. 

And   then  if   we  have  interests   (34)______common,  the  other  person  may  feel  they  want  to get  t  know  us.  However,  when  we  meet  someone  from  abroad  who  (35)______a  foreign  language, there‟s  no  need  we  have  to  keep  our  distance  from  them.  If  we  decided  to  take  the  trouble  to communicate, we might make a new friend.

Điền ô số 35

A. speaks

B.  asks

C.  says

D.  talks