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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.
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grammar -
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damage -
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mammal -
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drama
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Câu 2:
Mã câu hỏi: 466001-
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switch -
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stomach -
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match -
D.
catch
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Câu 3:
Mã câu hỏi: 466002Mark 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
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nervous -
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active -
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patient -
D.
aware
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Câu 4:
Mã câu hỏi: 466003-
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candidate -
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holiday -
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experience -
D.
tourism
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Câu 5:
Mã câu hỏi: 466005Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Tommy is on the way to his friend’s birthday party, carrying a gift box _____ colourful paper.
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were wrapped -
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having wrapped -
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wrapped -
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wrapping
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Câu 6:
Mã câu hỏi: 466006Monkeys are_______learners than elephants.
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faster -
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very fast -
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more faster -
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more fast
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Câu 7:
Mã câu hỏi: 466009Richard will look for a job __________.
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after he had passed his exams -
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before he passed his exams -
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while he was passing his exams -
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as soon as he passes his exams
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Câu 8:
Mã câu hỏi: 466010His choice of future career is quite similar______mine.
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at -
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with -
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for -
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to
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Câu 9:
Mã câu hỏi: 466012Your sister seldom cooks meals,___________?
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did she -
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didn’t she -
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does she -
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doesn’t she
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Câu 10:
Mã câu hỏi: 466013Your sister seldom cooks meals,___________?
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did she -
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didn’t she -
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does she -
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doesn’t she
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Câu 11:
Mã câu hỏi: 466014Due to lacking ___________, they couldn’t open a new shop as scheduled.
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interest rates -
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expenses -
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shares -
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funds
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Câu 12:
Mã câu hỏi: 466017He’s a widower who _______ three children.
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takes after -
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makes off -
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cuts down -
D.
brings up
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Câu 13:
Mã câu hỏi: 466019Tom hopes __________a solution soon.
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to find -
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finding -
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find -
D.
found
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Câu 14:
Mã câu hỏi: 466021He’s really got the bit between his _______ so that he can pass the exam with flying colours.
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neck -
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eyes -
C.
teeth -
D.
hands
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Câu 15:
Mã câu hỏi: 466024When I returned from work, my dad _______ with his childhood friends.
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have played -
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was playing -
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will be playing -
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is playing
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Câu 16:
Mã câu hỏi: 466026He _______ sorry and we became friends again.
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paid -
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called -
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talked -
D.
said
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Câu 17:
Mã câu hỏi: 466028The river ________ with toxic waste from local factories for a long time.
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pollutes -
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has been polluted -
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are being polluted -
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is polluting
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Câu 18:
Mã câu hỏi: 466029You should ask for Henry’s advice; he is very _______ about gardening.
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know -
B.
knowledge -
C.
knowledgeable -
D.
knowledgeably
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Câu 19:
Mã câu hỏi: 466031They haven’t found a cure for the disease yet, but they are on the ________ track.
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right -
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exact -
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correct -
D.
precise
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Câu 20:
Mã câu hỏi: 466034Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Mary is talking to Linda over the phone.
– Mary: “Thank you for helping me prepare for the party.”
– Linda: ” ________ “
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My pleasure. -
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The meal was out of this world. -
C.
I’m afraid not. -
D.
Of course not.
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Câu 21:
Mã câu hỏi: 466036Tom and Susan are talking about their plan to help disadvantaged children.
Tom: “Why don’t we send them some textbooks and warm clothes?”
Susan: ” ________ “
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No, they are not available. -
B.
You should agree with us. -
C.
Great idea! What meaningful gifts! -
D.
I’m sorry to hear that.
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Câu 22:
Mã câu hỏi: 466038Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Hieu is writing an email to apply for the position of Sales Director.
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A.
situation -
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job -
C.
fund -
D.
partner
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Câu 23:
Mã câu hỏi: 466041Taking a year out to travel can broaden your experience and teach you new skills.
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A.
limit -
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produce -
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interest -
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increase
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Câu 24:
Mã câu hỏi: 466045Mark 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.
It’s very difficult to talk to our new classmate; she’s such a cold fish.
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a pleasant person -
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a person who is allergic to fish -
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a person who enjoy eating fish -
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an unfriendly person
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Câu 25:
Mã câu hỏi: 466050The company should allow flexible working hours so that its employees can avoid traffic congestion.
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careful -
B.
dangerous -
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fixed -
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changeable
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Câu 26:
Mã câu hỏi: 466052Mark 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.
It’s not a good idea for us to swim in this lake.
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We can swim in this lake. -
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We must swim in this lake. -
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We shouldn’t swim in this lake. -
D.
We wouldn’t swim in this lake.
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Câu 27:
Mã câu hỏi: 466056He began to drive a motorbike last year.
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He hasn’t driven a motorbike since last year. -
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He used to drive a motorbike last year. -
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He got used to driving a motorbike last year. -
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He has driven a motorbike since last year.
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Câu 28:
Mã câu hỏi: 466059“Did you pay for the tickets, Laura?”, Peter asked.
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Peter asked Laura if she paid for the tickets. -
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Peter asked Laura if she had paid for the tickets. -
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Peter asked Laura if she was paid for the tickets. -
D.
Peter asked Laura if she would pay for the tickets.
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Câu 29:
Mã câu hỏi: 466063Mark 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.
Some animals are in danger of extinction as humans are hunting it for meat.
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in -
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extinction -
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are -
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it
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Câu 30:
Mã câu hỏi: 466065There is a heavy storm hitting our village last Sunday evening.
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hitting -
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evening
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Câu 31:
Mã câu hỏi: 466067It is not advisory to make travel arrangements during this time when the Covid-19 pandemic is still spreading at an unprecedented rate.
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advisory -
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arrangements -
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spreading -
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unprecedented
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Câu 32:
Mã câu hỏi: 466069Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
I filled my glass. Then I noticed that it was broken.
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No sooner had I noticed that my glass was broken than I filled it. -
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Not until I filled my glass did I notice that it was broken. -
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Only when I filled my glass had I noticed that it was broken. -
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Hardly had I filled my glass then I noticed that it was broken.
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Câu 33:
Mã câu hỏi: 466070They cannot continue the work. They are too tired.
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If they are not too tired, they can continue the work. -
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If they hadn’t been too tired, they could continue the work. -
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If they hadn’t been too tired, they could have continued the work. -
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If they were not too tired, they could continue the work.
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Câu 34:
Mã câu hỏi: 466072Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
WHAT IS HAPPINESS?
People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (34) _______ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences. Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade. We get used to seeing our (35) _______ and our happiness loses its shine.
What’s more, we tend to compare ourselves to (36) _______ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we’ve bought, it can leave us down in the dumps. Life experiences, on the other hand, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness. Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories (37) _______ we keep our whole lifetime. Life experiences bring us closer to people, too. (38) _______ the next time you’re tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead. As you look back on your life, you’ll be grateful.
(Adapted from Gateway by David Spencer and Gill Hooley)
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climb -
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increase -
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lift -
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soar
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Câu 35:
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backgrounds -
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possessions -
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abilities -
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emotions
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Câu 36:
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others -
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each -
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a little -
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almost
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Câu 37:
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where -
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what -
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whose -
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that
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Câu 38:
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So -
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But -
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Therefore -
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Furthermore
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Câu 39:
Mã câu hỏi: 466110Read 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 39 to 42.
Many universities around the world are proud to have long histories and strong traditions. However, very few universities can claim to be among the oldest in the world.
Nalanda University, in Bihar, India, was established around 600 BC. It was most likely the world’s first university. In the past, scholars came from Europe, China, and all over India to learn about science, medicine, the Buddhist religion, and other subjects. The university is in ruins now, but at one time it was an impressive school with temples, classrooms, libraries, and dormitories.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the University of AI-Karaouine in Fes, Morocco, is the oldest surviving university in the world. It was probably founded in 859 and became a famous place to study natural sciences. The first university in Europe is definitely the University of Bologna, in Italy. It was one of the few universities in Europe that were not influenced by religion. Professors were forbidden from teaching outside the university, and so students came from all over Europe to study with its famous teachers.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Neil J Anderson)
What does the passage mainly discuss?
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The world’s oldest universities. -
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Subjects that are taught at universities. -
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Foreign students at ancient universities.
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Câu 40:
Mã câu hỏi: 466111The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
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religion -
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science -
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university
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Câu 41:
Mã câu hỏi: 466115According to paragraph 2, Nalanda University _______.
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only taught science subjects -
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was destroyed -
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invited scholars from different countries to teach
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Câu 42:
Mã câu hỏi: 466118The word founded in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
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damaged -
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created -
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recovered -
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renamed
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Câu 43:
Mã câu hỏi: 466120Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
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The University of AI-Karaouine still exists in the modern world. -
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Teachers at Bologna University weren’t allowed to teach outside. -
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Natural science subjects aren’t taught at the University of AI-Karaouine. -
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Students could learn religion at the University of Nalanda.
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Câu 44:
Mã câu hỏi: 466124Read 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 44 to 50.
Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly everyone went quiet. To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking their phones. Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring suggestion. What if they all put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had finished the meal? If anyone picked up their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill. And so, it is said, the game of ‘phone stacking’ was bom.
The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today’s society: our inability to disconnect from technology. But while Brian’s idea deals with the obsession in a social context, measures also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box the moment they arrive home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with. The fact that the phone cannot be heard – it is on silent – nor seen – the flashing lights are hidden by the box – means that they are no longer tempted to use it.
A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family is likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone, from teenagers desperate to text friends to parents unable to switch off from work. On a normal day, however, dinner takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions and anecdotes with the rest of the family certainly makes up for the time spent offline.
Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another. Time seems to stand still in the virtual world, and before you know it, you find that it is three o’clock in the morning. This is where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all devices must be put away. Evenings without technology are usually nice and peaceful and make a more agreeable end to the day.
And then it’s time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban electronic devices altogether from the bedroom. Lying next to a machine bursting with information is far from relaxing, and the sounds it emits during the night can easily wake you up. With technology out of the room, a line has been drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables us to switch off ourselves and drift off to sleep.
(Adapted from Solutions 3rd Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
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Too Much Dependence on Technology: Time for Change! -
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Getting Rid of Your Mobiles: For Better or Worse? -
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Shocking News: Technology Shapes Our Mind! -
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Addiction to Technology: Storm in a Teacup
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Câu 45:
Mã câu hỏi: 466127According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez was shocked to find that _______.
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people were willing to remove all their gadgets -
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the prices for food were too expensive -
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people were glued to their phones -
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everyone seemed quiet by nature
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Câu 46:
Mã câu hỏi: 466199The word highlights in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
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tackles -
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expects -
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proposes -
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emphasizes
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Câu 47:
Mã câu hỏi: 466203The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
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fact -
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phone -
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light -
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box
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Câu 48:
Mã câu hỏi: 466204The word drastic in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _______.
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simple -
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effective -
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important -
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severe
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Câu 49:
Mã câu hỏi: 466230Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
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People choose not to use their phones at home so that they can talk to other members. -
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Meal times are the most suitable for the whole family to use phones together. -
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Teenagers can find it easier to turn off their phones compared to their parents. -
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Brian’s idea is not new in terms of making people less dependent on technology.
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Câu 50:
Mã câu hỏi: 466235Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
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Having a conversation at dinner definitely strengthens the bonds among family members. -
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Using electronic gadgets at bedtime is likely to deprive yourself of having a good sleep. -
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People are more pleasant to talk with when they use technology in the evenings. -
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The line between daytime and sleep time has become increasingly blurred.
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