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Câu 1:
Pick out the word whose underlined part has different pronunciation from the others
Choose the word whose underlined part has different pronunciation from the others: who, wheel, whale, wine
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who -
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wheel -
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whale -
D.
wine
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Câu 2:
Choose the word whose underlined part has different pronunciation from the others: yellow, uniform, unfortunate, university
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yellow -
B.
uniform -
C.
unfortunate -
D.
university
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Câu 3:
Choose the word that contains the stressed syllable different form the ones in the other words
Choose the word that contains the stressed syllable different form the ones: different, important, impressive, attractive
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different -
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important -
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impressive -
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attractive
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Câu 4:
Choose the word that contains the stressed syllable different form the ones: sincerely, cinema, discussion, compulsory
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sincerely -
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cinema -
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discussion -
D.
compulsory
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Câu 5:
Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C or D
There are many ……………… organizations in Ho Chi Minh City.
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A.
volunteer -
B.
voluntarily -
C.
volunteers -
D.
voluntary
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Câu 6:
Peter apologized for ……………… noise in the class.
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A.
making -
B.
make -
C.
not make -
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to make
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Câu 7:
……………… by his work, he threw himself on his bed.
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Being exhausted -
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Having been exhausted -
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Exhausted -
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Exhausting
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Câu 8:
Education in Vietnam has improved since the government started a programme of educational ………………
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experience -
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reform -
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system -
D.
resources
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Câu 9:
You will have to ……………… if you want to pass the final exam.
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put up your socks -
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work miracles -
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take the trouble -
D.
keep your hand in
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Câu 10:
They have considered ali the 100 applications, ……………… seem suitable for the position.
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none of them -
B.
none of these -
C.
none of which -
D.
none of whom
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Câu 11:
Elizabeth explained during the meeting that it was a ……………… of what should have priority.
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A.
belief -
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fact -
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possibility -
D.
question
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Câu 12:
The effects of literacy often extend ……………… personal benefits.
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after -
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beneath -
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over -
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beyond
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Câu 13:
– I have gone to the doctor’s to have a check up.
– You ……………………………..You just had your check-up last week!
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didn’t need to go -
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needn’t have gone -
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needn’t go -
D.
don’t need to go
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Câu 14:
The song ……………… by our listeners as their favourite of the week is “Goodbye Baby” by the Tunesmiths.
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is chosen -
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having chosen -
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chosen -
D.
was chosen
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Câu 15:
I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep ………………
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falling off -
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falling back -
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falling over -
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falling out
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Câu 16:
The British and the American share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as ………….
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cats and dogs -
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chalk and cheese -
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salt and pepper -
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here and there
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Câu 17:
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
” ……………… ” “No, that would be fine.”
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Are you closing the window? -
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Could you close the window? -
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Would you mind if I close the window? -
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Would you close the window?
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Câu 18:
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?”
Mary: “ ……………… .”
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Not a chance. -
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That’s very kind of you. -
C.
I can’t agree more. -
D.
What a pity!
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Câu 19:
Mark the letter A, B,C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction
Find the mistake: A lot needs be done to the house before anyone can start living in.
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needs -
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be done -
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before -
D.
start living
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Câu 20:
Find the mistake: It is of great importance that he prepares very carefully before taking part in the National examination for GCSE.
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of -
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importance -
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prepares -
D.
taking part
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Câu 21:
Find the mistake: Having lived here for seven years, my friend is used to speak English with all her classmate.
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Having lived -
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for -
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speak -
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all her
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Câu 22:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Some high school students take part in helping disadvantaged or handicapped children.
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hosting -
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participating -
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achieving -
D.
succeeding
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Câu 23:
Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
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Being efficient -
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Being courteous -
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Being on time -
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Being cheerful
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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
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): An optimistic person always sees things on the bright sides.
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intelligent -
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pessimistic -
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confortable -
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difficult
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Câu 25:
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
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casual -
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indifferent -
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inadequate -
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superficial
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Câu 26:
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Just as more English is being taught in primary schools worldwide, so there are a growing number of language schools in English-speaking countries that are (26) ……………… courses for younger learners. In Britain most young learners’ courses are (27) ……………… to 11-year-olds and upwards, with a few that cater for children as young as seven. But what is a sensible age to start sending children abroad to study?
(28) ………………, even adult learners find the experience of travelling to a strange country and encountering people who speak an incomprehensible language challenging? A great deal depends on how a child has been (29) ……………… up. For example, if they have been exposed to new things and have already started to learn independence, then they are likely to prosper. Further on, children who have previously travelled abroad with their parents are usually more prepared for a study (30) ……………… in an English-speaking country on their own than those who have not.
(26) …………….
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granting -
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setting -
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offering -
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studying
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Câu 27:
(27) …………….
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open -
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fit -
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suit -
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access
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Câu 28:
(28) …………….
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At last -
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At the end -
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After all -
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Finally
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Câu 29:
(29) …………….
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turned -
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brought -
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put -
D.
grown
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Câu 30:
(30) …………….
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travel -
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journey -
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voyage -
D.
trip
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Câu 31:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students. High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics.
In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses.
According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007.
University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very ………………
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interesting -
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free -
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easy
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Câu 32:
The word those refers to ………………
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exam subjects -
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young people -
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universities -
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examinations
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Câu 33:
In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about ……………… percent.
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5 -
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10 -
C.
20 -
D.
50
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Câu 34:
Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
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Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination. -
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Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination. -
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Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects. -
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There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose.
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Câu 35:
According to the passage, ……………… ?
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the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year. -
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the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities -
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the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities. -
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Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities.
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Câu 36:
How many students took the University Entrance Examination in 2004 in Viet Nam?
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one million -
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over one million -
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one billion -
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nearly one million
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Câu 37:
How many exam subjects do students have to take in University Entrance Examination?
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one -
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three -
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four -
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five
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Câu 38:
According to the passage, ………………
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There are currently 23 non-public universities. -
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The government is planning to decrease the number of non-public universities. -
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Vocational schools offer degrees or certificates from 2-month to 2-year courses. -
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Normally, candidates take 4 exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose.
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Câu 39:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
ARE HUMAN BEINGS GETTING SMARTER?
Do you think you’re smarter than your parents and grandparents? According to James Flynn, a professor at a New Zealand university, you are! Over the course of the last century, people who have taken IQ tests have gotten increasingly better scores-on average, three points better for every decade that has passed. This improvement is known as “the Flynn effect,” and scientists want to know what is behind it.
IQ tests and other similar tests are designed to measure general intelligence rather than knowledge. Flynn knew that intelligence is partly inherited from our parents and partly the result of our environment and experiences, but the improvement in test scores was happening too quickly to be explained by heredity. So what was happening in the 20th century that was helping people achieve higher scores on intelligence tests?
Scientists have proposed several explanations for the Flynn effect. Some suggest that the improved test scores simply reflect an increased exposure to tests in general. Because we take so many tests, we learn test-taking techniques that help us perform better on any test. Others have pointed to better nutrition since it results in babies being bom larger, healthier, and with more brain development than in the past. Another possible explanation is a change in educational styles, with teachers encouraging children to learn by discovering things for themselves rather than just memorizing information. This could prepare people to do the kind of problem solving that intelligence tests require.
Flynn limited the possible explanations when he looked carefully at the test data and discovered that the improvement in scores was only on certain parts of the IQ test. Test takers didn’t do better on the arithmetic or vocabulary sections of the test; they did better on sections that required a special kind of reasoning and problem solving. For example, one part of the test shows a set of abstract shapes, and test- takers must look for patterns and connections between them and decide which shape should be added to the set.
According to Flynn, this visual intelligence improves as the amount of technology in our lives increases. Every time you play a computer game or figure out how to program a new cell phone, you are exercising exactly the kind of thinking and problem solving that helps you do well on one kind of intelligence test, So are you really smarter than your parents? In one very specific way, you may be.
The Flynn effect is ……………… .
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used to measure intelligent -
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an increase in IQ test scores over time -
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unknown in some parts of the world -
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not connected to our experiences
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Câu 40:
The Flynn effect must be the result of ……………… .
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heredity -
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our environment and experiences -
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taking fewer tests -
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memorizing information
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Câu 41:
IQ tests evaluate ………………
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our knowledge -
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our environment -
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our intelligence -
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our memories
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Câu 42:
Which sentence from the article gives a main idea?
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Scientists have proposed several explanations for the Flynn effect. -
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Because we take so many tests in our lives, we learn test-taking techniques that help us perform better on any test. -
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Test-takers didn’t do better on the arithmetic or vocabulary sections of the test. -
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For example, one part of the test shows a set of abstract shapes, and test-takers must look for pattern and connections between them and decide which shape should be added to the set.
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Câu 43:
According to the article, newer education techniques include ………………
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exposure to many tests -
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children finding things out themselves -
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memorizing information -
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improved test scores
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Câu 44:
Why does the author mention computer games?
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to give an example of technology that improve our visual intelligence. -
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to explain why young people have poor vocabularies. -
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to encourage the reader to exercise. -
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to show that young people are not getting more intelligent.
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Câu 45:
Which statement would Professor Flynn agree with?
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People today are more intelligent than in the past in every way. -
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People today have fewer problems to solve. -
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People today are taking easier tests. -
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People today have more visual intelligence.
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Câu 46:
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 have just got a promotion, haven’t you? Congratulations!” Peter said to his friend.
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Peter dream of getting promotion. -
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Peter told his friend if his friend getting a promotion. -
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Peter asked his friend on getting a promotion. -
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Peter congratulated his friend on getting a promotion.
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Câu 47:
He couldn’t retake the exam because he missed too many lessons.
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He would retake the exam if he didn’t miss too many lessons. -
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He could have retaken the exam if he hadn’t missed too many lessons. -
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If he missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t retake the exam. -
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If he had missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t have retaken the exam.
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Câu 48:
People say tortoises live longer than elephants.
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Tortoises are said to be lived longer than elephants. -
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It’s said that tortoises are lived longer than elephants. -
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Elephants are said to live longer than Tortoises. -
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Tortoises are said to live longer than elephants.
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Câu 49:
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in thefollowing questions
On the one hand, I’d love to study Japanese. On the other hand, I really haven’t got the time.
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Nevertheless I would love to study Japanese, I really haven’t got the time. -
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I really haven’t got the time; as a result, I would love to study Japanese. -
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Because I haven’t got the time, I would love to study Japanese. -
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I haven’t got the time; therefore I would not love to study Japanese.
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Câu 50:
I ate the soup. After that I remembered that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of it.
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It was not until I ate the soup did I remember that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of it. -
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As soon as I remembered that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of soup I ate it. -
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Only after eating the soup did I remember that I had forgotten to give my little sister some of it. -
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Hardly had I forgotten to give my little sister some of it when I ate the soup.
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