72 câu hỏi
In the past, _________.
Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage
Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family
getting married at an early age was not allowed
parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage
In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their engagement or marriage was _________.
surprising
popular
uncommon
strange
Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?
Most young people do not have their marriage based on love.
All marriages are arranged by parents and family.
Marriage is quite westernization.
Couples do not get married at quite young ages.
According to the passage, __________.
Oversea Vietnamese people do not like to organize a traditional wedding
There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding
Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding do not exist nowadays
Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the marriage ceremony
Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party?
dishes
firecrackers
guests
gifts
The main subject of the passage is_________.
A Melville’s travels
B: Moby Dick
C: Melville’s personal background
D: the popularity of Melville’s novels
The word “basis” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________.
A background
B: message
C: bottom
D: dissertation
According to the passage, Melville’s early novels were__________.
A published while he was traveling
B: completely fictional
C: all about his work on whaling ships
D: based on his travel experience
The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because____________.
A he had unofficially left his ship
B: he was on leave while his ship was in port
C: he had finished his term of duty
D: he had received permission to take a vacation in Tahiti
How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melville’s popularity?'
A His popularity remained as strong as ever.
B: It caused his popularity to decrease.
C: His popularity increased immediately.
D: It had no effect on his popularity.
According to the passage, Moby Dick is__________.'
A symbolic of humanity fighting the universe
B: a single-faceted work
C: a short story about a whale
D: a 47 adventure
In what year did Melville’s book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?
A 1849
B: 1837
C: 1847
D: 1841
The word “metamorphosis” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A descent
B: circle
C: mysticism
D: change
Which of the following can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A There was a high turnover of railway mail clerks.
B: The development of the mail roads during the second half of the 19thcentury enabled Post Office Department to focus on timeliness.
C: The Post Office Department was more concerned about speeding up mail delivery than the safety of its clerks.
D: Mail was often lost or damaged as it was exchanged on the mail crane.
The word “elite” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to___________.
A majority
B: superior
C: more capable
D: leader
What does the passage mainly discuss?
How the mail cranes exchanged the mail.
B: Improvements in mail handling and delivery.
C: How Post Office Trains handled the mail without stopping.
D: The skills of experienced clerks.
According to the passage, the Railway Mail Service commenced in_________.
A 1874
B: 1842
C: 1832
D: 1905
The word “glitches” in the third paragraph can be replaced by________.
A accidents
B: blames
C: advantages
D: problems
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A The clerk booted out the outgoing mailbag before snatching the incoming bag.
B: Clerks couldn’t often see what they were doing.
C: The Railway Mail clerk’s job was considered elite because it was safe and exciting.
D: Despite their success, railway mail clerks only handled a small proportion of all non-local mail.
The public expects the following three services in handling and delivery of mail except___________.
A safety
B: accuracy
C: confidentiality
D: timeliness
This article is mainly about ______
Human using sunlight to stay warm.
The need to develop new technology for solar power system.
How the energy of sunlight is used.
How solar energy can provide power for transportation systems.
In the first paragraph, the word “fossil fuels” in line 2 means ________
fuels formed millions of years from the remains of animals and plants
nuclear energy
solar power
fuel formed from the energy of the wind
The drawback of nuclear fission is that ________
it sends out energy in the form of rays that can be harmful.
it is costly.
it releases smoke.
it is time-consuming to be formed.
To help the readers understand some of the benefits of solar energy, the author ________
provides a list of solar energy projects.
lists in chronological order the invention of various systems that gather the energy of sunlight.
describes in detail how a PV system works.
briefly compares and contrasts the differences in using fossil fuels, nuclear fission and solar energy in electric power systems
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Fossil fuel supplies are unlimited.
Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun.
PV systems provide electricity for the International Space Station.
A CSP power plant can produce steam even at night.
In the third paragraph, the word “convert” is closest in meaning to _______
change form one religion to another
transform
exchange for something equal in value
converse
In the fourth paragraph, the word “which” refers to _______
water
steam
sunlight
solar power
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.
To describe cultural diversity.
To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.
To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs.
The word “deliberately” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
slowly
accurately
intentionally
randomly
The phrase “the tip of the iceberg” in paragraph 1 means that ___________.
most aspects of culture cannot be seen
we usually focus on the highest forms of culture
other cultures seem cold to us
visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?
How people express interest in what others are saying
How late is considered impolite
What topics to avoid in conversation
What food to eat in a courthouse
The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to__________.
invisible cultural assumptions
people from a different culture
topics that should be avoided in conversation
people who speak a different language
It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when ___________.
one culture is more invisible than another culture
people compete with those from other cultures
some people recognize more cultural differences than others
people think cultural differences are personal
The author implies that institutions such as schools and workplaces ________.
reinforce invisible cultural differences
are aware of cultural differences
share a common culture
teach their employees about cultural differences
Which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?
Strange behaviour from someone speaking a foreign language
Learning about our own culture in school
Strange behaviour from someone speaking our language
Unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A: The mass migration of ants
B: How ants mark and follow a chemical trail
C: Different species of ants around the world
D: The information contained in pheromones
The word “intermittently” in live 4 is closest in meaning to
A periodically
B: incorrectly
C: rapidly
D: roughly
The phrase “the one” in line 8 refers to a single
A message
B: dead ant
C: food trail
D: species
According to the passage, why do ants use different compounds as trail pheromones?
A To reduce their sensitivity to some chemicals
B: To attract different types of ants
C: To protect their trail from other species
D: To indicate how far away the food is
The author mentions the trail pheromone of the leafcutter ant in line 11 to point out
A how little pheromone is needed to mark a trail
B: the different types of pheromones ants can produce
C: a type of ant that is common in many parts of the world
D: that certain ants can produce up to one milligram of pheromone
According to the passage, how are ants guided by trail pheromones?
A They concentrate on the smell of food.
B: They follow an ant who is familiar with the trail.
C: They avoid the vapor spaces by moving in a straight line.
D: They sense the vapor through their antennae.
The word “oscillating“ in line 17 is closest in meaning to
A falling
B: depositing
C: swinging
D: starting
According to the passage, the highest amount of pheromone vapor is found
A in the receptors of the ants
B: just above the trail
C: in the source of food
D: under the soil along the trail
What is the passage mainly about?
A The prejudice that existed in Atlanta.
B: M.L.’s grandfather
C: Martin Luther King’s childhood.
D: The neighborhood King grew up in
When was M.L. born?
A in 1909
B: in 1929
C: in 1949
D: 20 years after his parents had met.
What is Martin Luthur King well- known for?
A His publications.
B: His neighborhood.
C: His childhood.
D: His work in civil rights.
According to the author, M.L. _______.
A had a difficult childhood.
B: was a good musician as a child
C: loved to listen to his grandfather speak.
D: grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A Auburn was a commercial areas.
B: M.L.’s grandfather built their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909.
C: M. L. grew up in a rich, black neighborhood.
D: M.L.’s childhood was uneventful.
From the passage we can infer that:
A M.L.’s father was a church member.
B: people gathered at M.L.’s to perform religious rituals.
C: M.L.’s father purchased their home on Auburn Avenue.
D: M.L. had a bitter childhood.
M.L. was _______ by the atmosphere in which he grew up.
A not affected at all
B: doubted
C: certainly influenced
D: prejudiced
The word “astounding” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
startling
disappointing
dubious
alternative
The three streets mentioned in this passage are different in that __________.
they are in different cities
the residents are of different ethnic backgrounds.
they have varying amounts of traffic.
the income levels of the residents vary considerably.
Approximately how many cars used Franklin Street daily?
2,000
8,000
16,000
20,000
All of the following are direct results of heavy traffic EXCEPT
increased amount of trash
greater danger to residents
more pollution
more vibrations
The author’s main purpose in the second paragraph is to __________.
discuss the problem of trash disposal
point out the disadvantage of heavy traffic
propose an alternate system of transportation
suggest ways to cope with traffic problems
Which of the following is NOT a statement you would expect from a resident of Gough Street?
People on this street are unhappy because the neighborhood is deteriorating.
People on this street think mostly of themselves.
People on this street have more and more space for which they feel responsible.
A number of people are preparing to leave this street.
In what order does the author present detailed discussions of the three streets?
LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY
HEAVY, MEDIUM, LIGHT
HEAVY, LIGHT, MEDIUM
LIGHT, HEAVY, MEDIUM
What is the writer’s attitude toward heavy traffic when he mentions the Appleyard’s study?
neutral
favorable
critical
doubtful
The word “ones” in the passage refers to __________
dinosaurs
millions
lizards
whales
The word “chilly” in the passage refers to _________
very hot
extremely cold
very cold
humid
What is the best title for this passage?
The Domination of the Land
The Metabolism of Dinosaurs
Earth’s Largest Reptiles
The History of Earth
It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about ______
200 million years
135 million years
80 million years
65 million years
The author uses the phrase “never to reemerge” to indicate the dinosaurs
became extinct
went into hiding
never died out
lost their way
According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?
It made them the largest creatures ever on earth.
It varied quite greatly.
It guaranteed their survival.
It was rather uniform.
Which of the following can be inferred about mammals and birds?
Most have either fur or feathers over their bodies.
They preceded the dinosaurs.
They were too large to hibernate.
They could not survive the chilly temperatures.
What does this passage mainly discuss?
Good nutrition
Food with fiber
Ways to keep your teeth healthy
Fluoridization and cavities
The word “it” refers to ___________.
dental floss
bacteria
removal of plaque
plaque
According to the passage, all of the following statements about plaque are true EXCEPT ___________.
It consists of acid producing bacteria
It is not affected by eating sweets
It can be removed from teeth by brushing and flossing
It reduces the positive effect of saliva
We can infer from the passage that one benefit of fluoride to healthy teeth is __________.
It strengthens tooth enamel
It stimulates saliva production
It makes teeth whiter
It is a replacement for brushing and flossing in dental care
What can be concluded from the passage about sweets?
All sweets should be avoided.
Sweets should be eaten with care.
It is better to eat sweets a little at a time throughout the day.
Sticky sweets are less harmful than other sweets.
The author of the passage states that the amount of acid produced by the bacteria in your saliva increases __________.
with the amount of sweets you eat
with the number of times you eat sweets
if you eat sweets with your meals
if you eat sticky sweets
The word "scrape off" is closest in meaning to
repel
rub together with
remove
dissolve