15000 bài tập tách từ đề thi thử môn Tiếng Anh có đáp án (Phần 4)
75 câu hỏi
The number of parents who want to teach their own children in the U.S. is _____.
remaining unchanged
remaining the same
going up
going down
The past participle “homeschooled” in the first paragraph is best equivalent to “_ at home”.
be taught
self-learned
untaught
self-studied
This estimated number was presented by _____.
a government office
school teachers
the parents
homeschooled children
According to some experts, the exact number of homeschooled children in the US in the last year of the 20th century must be _____.
1,600,000
850,000
1,900,000
1,700,000
More parents teach their children because they completely _ the current educational system.
please with
object to
appeal to
approve of
The noun “dissatisfaction” in this paragraph is best equivalent to “_____”.
disappointment
disagreement
discrimination
discouragement
Many parents stop their children from going to school because it is now too __ for them.
explosive
expensive
dangerous
humorous
The attitude of the author towards homeschooling can be best described as _____.
acceptable
favorable
remarkable
unfavorable
Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
Standard speech
Idiomatic phrases
Different types of vocabulary
Dictionary usage
How is slang defined by the author?
Words and phrases accepted by the majority of formal usage.
Words or phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries.
Words or phrases that are understood by a restricted group of speakers.
Words or phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage.
The word “appropriate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
old
large
correct
important
The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
words
slang phrases
memories
the majority
What does the author mean by the statement in paragraph 2: “Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations.”?
Familiar words and phrases are found in both speech and writing in formal settings.
Familiar situations that are experienced by most people are called colloquialisms.
Informal language contains colloquialisms, which are not found in more formal language.
Most of the speakers of a language can used both formal and informal speech in their appropriate situations.
Which of the following is true of standard usage?
It can be used in formal and informal settings.
It is limited to written language.
It is only understood by the upper classes.
It is constantly changing.
The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT _____.
new situations
a new generation
interaction among diverse groups
a number of linguists
The word “conceal” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
hide
create
erode
contain
The passage implies that guyots were first detected by means of _____.
a deep-sea diving expedition
computer analysis
research submarines
a fathometer
What does the passage say about the Arctic Ocean?
The first guyot was discovered there.
It is impossible that guyots were ever formed there.
There are more guyots there than in any other ocean.
No guyots have ever been found there.
The author states that offshore canyons and guyots have which of the following characteristics in common?
Both are found on the ocean floor near continental shelves.
Both were formed by volcanic activity.
Both were, at one time, above the surface of the sea.
Both present oceanographers with a mystery.
According to the passage, most guyots are found at a depth of _____.
between 600 and 3,200 feet
more than 8,200 feet
less than 600 feet
between 3,200 and 6,500 feet
According to the passage, which of the following two processes were involved in the submersion of guyots?
Erosion and volcanic activity.
The sinking of the sea floor and the rising of sea level.
High tides and earthquakes.
Mountain building and the action of ocean currents.
According to the passage, when did sea level significantly rise?
From 8,000 to 11,000 years
In the nineteenth century
In 1946
80 million years ago
What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?
To describe feature of the undersea world.
To trace the career of Arnold Guyot
To present the results of recent geologic research.
To discuss underwater ridges and volcano chains.
The author’s perspective toward Andrew Jackson could be best described as _____.
critical
emotional
personal
historical
The author suggests that Jackson’s election and inauguration _____.
destroyed the White House
brought a new style to the presidency
made a lot of common people angry
put a military man in the White House for the first time
The word “institution” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
the presidency of the United States
American society
The Bank of the United States
democracy
According to the passage, why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
He thought it benefited only rich people.
It started a war.
It opposed electing him “King Andrew”.
It opposed giving common people the right to vote
According to the passage, Jackson’s policy toward American Indians was _____.
developed during the War of 1812
forceful and cruel
considered his greatest achievement
considered progressive at the time
The word “brutal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
tearful
abrupt
humane
harsh
Which of the following could NOT be inferred about Andrew Jackson?
He served his country throughout his life
He supported democratic reforms
He inspired populist politics
He was president during a violent war
When the the farming communities developed, women worked _____.
critical
emotional
personal
historical
The author suggests that Jackson’s election and inauguration _____.
destroyed the White House
brought a new style to the presidency.
made a lot of common people angry
put a military man in the White House for the first time.
The word “institution” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
the presidency of the United States
American society
The Bank of the United States
democracy
According to the passage, why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
He thought it benefited only rich people
It started a war.
It opposed electing him “King Andrew”.
It opposed giving common people the right to vote.
According to the passage, Jackson’s policy toward American Indians was _____.
developed during the War of 1812
forceful and cruel
considered his greatest achievement
considered progressive at the time
The word “brutal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
tearful
abrupt
humane
harsh
Which of the following could NOT be inferred about Andrew Jackson?
He served his country throughout his life
He supported democratic reforms.
He inspired populist politics
He was president during a violent war.
What women have done for the economic development have changed over time due to _____.
their role in the home
their marital status and their husbands
the different factors of the society
the Industrial Revolution
Ambient divers are ones who_____
can descend to extreme depths
use submersible vehicles
use no equipment
are exposed to the surrounding water
According to the passage, a free diver may use any of the following EXCEPT______
a rebreather
a snorkel
foot fins
a mask
According to the passage, the maximum depth for free divers is around ______
40 feet
100 feet
200 feet
1,000 feet
When using closed-circuit devices, divers_______
exhale air into the water
hold their breath
breathe the same air over and over
receive air from the surface
What does the word “descend” in the paragraph probably mean?
move to a lower level
climb to a higher place
swim on the river bed
go up and down slowly
The word “This” in bold in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
filtering out carbon dioxide
adding oxygen
exhaling air into the water
filtering out harmful gases and adding oxygen.
What are the helmets that surface-supplied divers use today made from, according to the passage?
glass
copper
plastic
canvas
Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?
A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake.
The most severe type of natural disaster is an earthquake.
Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis.
Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis do.
The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to_____
The core
The crust
The Earth
The mantle
What is the passage mainly about?
When earthquakes are the most likely to happen.
What kind of damage natural disasters can cause.
How earthquakes and tsunamis occur.
Why tsunamis are deadlier than earthquakes.
The word “adjoining” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________.
residing
approaching
bordering
appearing
The word “perceive” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
detect
prevent
comprehend
locate
Which of the following is true regarding the crust?
It is the smallest of the Earth’s three layers
It is thicker on land than it is under the water.
There many separate pieces that make it up
The mantle beneath it keeps it from moving too
Based on the passage, what is probably true about tsunamis?
They kill more people each year than earthquakes.
They are able to move as fast as the speed of sound.
They cannot damage ships sailing on the ocean.
They can be deadly to people standing near shore.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 about earthquakes?
How severe the majority of them are
What kind of damage they can cause
How often powerful ones take place
How many people they typically kill
How many years did it take the world years to use the first one trillion barrels of
oil?
100 years
125 years
30 years
7 years
The word “consumption” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
development
usage
population
increase
According to the passage, which of these activities Does NOT contribute to climate change in some way?
food production
energy usage
wild animals hunting
natural resources consumption
According to the passage, how does food production contribute to global warming?
Producing more food leads to growth in the world population.
Food production uses many chemicals which add to global warming.
Food production requires that the forests be cleared to create farmland.
Food production decreases the ability of the air to release heat..
The word “others” in the passage refers to ________.
problems of global warming in the modern world
examples of the environmental consequences of population growth
ways in which our usage of oil will affect the world climate.
the reasons why trees are essential in controlling global warming
According to the passage, how does the standard of living affect global warming?
First world nations create less population than developing nations.
First world nations create less population than developing nations.
The use of natural resources is directly related to the standard of living.
High standards of living lead to increases in world population.
Why does the author discuss China, Japan, and the United States?
To compare the standard of their citizens.
To explain why China will not be able to become a first world nation.
To better illustrate the effects of an increase in standards of living.
To explain why the world's use of energy will need to double soon
This passage is mainly about ________.
changes to Carnegie Hall
the appearance of Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall’s history during the Great Depression
damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall
The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to_____
Carnegie Hall
New York City
a restoration.
a plan
What major change happened to the hall in 1946?
The acoustic dome was damaged.
Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses.
The walls were damaged in an earthquake.
The stage was renovated.
Who was Andrew Carnegie?
A violinist.
An architect.
A steel mill owner.
Mayor of New York City.
What was Isaac Stern’s relationship to Carnegie Hall?
He made the movie “Carnegie Hall” in 1946.
He performed on opening night in 1891.
He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960.
He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression.
What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation?
Restoring the outer wall.
Expanding the lobby.
Restoring the plaster trim.
Repairing the ceiling.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “unveiled” in paragraph 3?
Announced.
Restricted.
Overshadowed.
Located.
How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?
Ambiguous.
Guarded.
Optimistic
Negative.
The phrase “round the clock” in the second paragraph is similar in meaning to______.
surrounded with clocks
all day and night
during the daytime
having a round clock
The writer mentions the Internet in the passage as______.
a temptation that prevents us from sleeping
an easy solution to sleep deprivation
an ineffective means of communication
a factor that is not related to sleep deprivation
According to the third paragraph, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
Our social life has no influence on our hours of sleep.
The sun obviously determined our daily routines.
The electric light was invented in the 19th century.
The electric light has changed our daily cycle of sleep.
The word “which” in the third paragraph refers to______.
reaching a point
masking the symptoms
the world’s population
caffeine consumption
Which of the following would the writer of the passage approve of?
Our world would be a much safer place without drinkers.
Both drunken drivers and sleep-deprived people should be criticized.
There is no point in criticizing irresponsible people in our society.
We certainly can function well even when we hardly sleep.
All of the following are mentioned as those whose performance is affected by ‘sleep debt’ EXCEPT_____.
doctors
drivers
biologists
engineers
Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
Accident Prevention: Urgent!
Sleep Deprivation: Causes and Effects
A Society of Sleepless People
A Well-known Biologist
