Câu 1
Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
Đáp án và lời giải
Đáp án: D
Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: A
A week into their camping holiday, the kids _______ in the open air.
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: B
Neither the students nor the teacher _______ prepared for the surprise inspection.
Đáp án: C
The company’s technology is widely regarded as superior _______ that of its rivals.
Đáp án: B
The new president said she would dedicate herself to _______ the rights of the sick and the homeless.
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: B
Synonym: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.
There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
Đáp án: D
He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
Đáp án: B
Antonym: Choose A, B, C or D that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.
The new regulations are meant to clamp down on illegal data collection.
Đáp án: C
When she started school, she became cautious, quiet and introverted.
Đáp án: D
Dialogue completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each dialogue.
Liam: Do you think you’ll get the job?
Medusa: _______________
Đáp án: D
Lucy: Would you mind lending me your bike?
Tom: _______________
Đáp án: B
Derek: _______________
Paul: I know but there is nothing better to buy.
Đáp án: D
Joan: I accidentally deleted the entire report! All those hours of work - gone!
Lucas: _______________
Đáp án: A
Dialogue arrangement: Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.
a. Oh, I don’t really like that.
b. Did you happen to hear that Thai Binh and Hung Yen are about to merge?
c. I’m absolutely sure. I heard it on the 7 PM news.
d. That can’t be. Are you certain?
Đáp án: B
a. I’m thinking of learning to play the guitar.
b. Go for it! I’ve heard it’s very relaxing.
c. Yeah, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.
d. Oh really? What made you decide that?
Đáp án: C
a. Have you ever seen one of the natural wonders of the world?
b. I went last year when I was visiting my aunt and uncle in Las Vegas.
c. Yes, I’ve visited the Grand Canyon before.
d. What was it like?
e. Really? When did you go there?
f. It was amazing. It’s the best experience I’ve ever had.
Đáp án: A
a. Oh, come on. Have some more.
b. No, thank you. I’m already full.
c. That would be nice.
d. Would you like anything else? You haven’t eaten very much.
e. Have some coffee then.
f. No, I really can’t. I’ve never been much of an eater.
Đáp án: D
Sentence rewriting: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: A
Sentence combination: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.
Skiing and surfing would be very exciting for me. I have never done them before.
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: A
Cloze text: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to fill in each blank from 631 to 635.
The “sandwich generation” refers to a demographic group, primarily middle-aged individuals aged 40 to 60, who are (631) ____________ caring for both elderly parents and young children. The term underscores the unique challenges faced by those “sandwiched” between two generations requiring financial, physical, and emotional support. First (632) _____________ in the 1980s, the sandwich generation is not defined by birth years but by current living circumstances, allowing individuals to enter and exit this category (633) ____________.
Modern-day members of the sandwich generation often face increasing pressure due to the demands of caring for elderly parents with chronic health issues while also parenting young children. (634) ____________ by societal shifts, such as later childbearing and economic factors that have resulted in more adult children living at home. Research indicates that a significant percentage of adults in this age range are taking on caregiver roles, and many of them are experiencing negative emotions such as stress and sadness. Women in this group often report higher stress levels compared to their male counterparts. Experts suggest coping strategies, such as nurturing personal relationships and seeking professional support, to help to manage the emotional and practical (635) ____________ of being part of the sandwich generation.
(Adapted from https://www.ebsco.com)
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: A
Reading comprehension 1: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 636 to 640.
The way people communicate with one another differs greatly across cultures. Edward T. Hall, an American anthropologist and cross-cultural researcher, developed a very useful framework for understanding these different communication styles, creating a distinction between high-context and low-context cultures. Understanding these two communication styles is crucial as it helps us to see how people from different cultures share and interpret messages.
Every culture has a dominant communication style shaped by specific values, social norms, and standards. The high and low context cultures in this concept refers to how important contextual cues are in interpreting a message. High context cultures typically have a communication style based on body language, tone of voice, and overall context, whereas low context cultures are more direct and explicit in their communication.
In low context cultures, the exact meaning of words is important, in comparison to high context cultures which put the focus not just on what people say, but when, where, and how they say it, and even what they do not say at all. A lot of meaning is implicit, while the social setting and personal impressions play a vital role in building trust and understanding. To put it simply, people from high context cultures tend to leave some things unsaid, while people from low context cultures are quite straightforward and mean what they say as they say it.
People from different cultural backgrounds and communication styles working together on a project may face misunderstandings and even conflict. To someone from a high context culture, low context communicators may be perceived as impersonal, distant, or untrustworthy. Vice versa, high context communicators may be seen as intrusive or even impolite. These differences pose a risk to collaboration, creativity and efficiency of the team, which is why recognizing and adapting to social settings and communication styles is necessary.
(Adapted from https://www.countrynavigator.com)
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: B
What is “intrusive” in paragraph 4 opposite in meaning to?
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: D
Reading comprehension 2: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 641 to 645.
When one stops and thinks about it, there are few more important jobs than building homes for people to live in. However, in many developed countries, the construction industry offers low wages and thus struggles to attract young people. This means that there are not enough workers, a situation known as a labor shortage. In the coming years, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) look set to transform the industry. Some argue that this will see even lower wages and less employment, but the opposite may be true.
Automation has the potential to take over some practical building tasks, such as laying bricks. In fact, Fastbrick Robotics is developing a robot, Hadrian X, that can lay up to 200 bricks an hour, and CEO Mike Pivac says Fastbrick aims to increase that number to 1,000. This sounds bad news for human bricklayers, who might expect to lay 600 bricks in a whole day. However, humans would still be required to move robots like Hadrian X into position and set them up. Robots are also likely to take on some of the more dangerous jobs on site, keeping humans safer.
And as 3D printing becomes cheaper and more efficient, it is likely to be used to produce many of the components needed for home construction, like windows, doors, and fireplaces. 3D printers require skilled operators, and the components they produce will need to be transported and installed by humans. Finally, AI will improve the speed at which construction projects are planned, designed, and managed.
Faster construction means more projects and more profit, and may also mean more jobs across the industry as a whole. Those unable to afford homes also stand to benefit as they become cheaper to build and, therefore, to buy.
(Adapted from Reading for the Real World 2)
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: B
What does “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: C
Logical thinking and problem solving: Choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.
Đáp án: A
During a meeting, the team is debating the cause of a sudden drop in website traffic. One member suggests it’s due to a recent algorithm change by a major search engine, while another believes it’s due to a recent website redesign. What should be the team’s first step in identifying the real cause?
Đáp án: B
Following are some translations of artificial language: krekinblaf means workforce; dritakrekin means groundwork; krekinalti means workplace. Which word could mean “someplace”?
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: B