20 câu trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh 12 Unit 1. Life Stories - Reading and Writing - iLearn Smart World có đáp án

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the options that best complete the letter.

Hi Michelle,

How are things? I’m going to make (1) _______ important decision on my future career, but I’m not sure (2) _______ job is suitable for me. I hope you can give me some advice. I’m considering working as a software developer because I’ve always been interested in (3) _______ and coding. What do you think?

Write back soon,

David

I’m going to make (1) _______ important decision on my future career, ...

... but I’m not sure (2) _______ job is suitable for me.

I’m considering working as a software developer because I’ve always been interested in (3) _______ and coding.

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the options that best complete the passage.

Learning how to swim can be an exciting and frightening experience for teenagers. (4) _______, here are some do’s and don’ts for teenagers who want to take up swimming.

- Follow the swimming pool safety rules carefully because beginners might drown (5) _______.

- Wear appropriate swimwear and use flotation tools like buoys when necessary.

- Listen to (6) _______.

- Stay calm and avoid swimming (7) _______.

- (8) _______, and if the water comes into your nose or mouth by accident, stay calm to control your breathing.

- Be patient (9) _______ and master each skill before moving on to more advanced techniques.

(4) _______, here are some do’s and don’ts for teenagers who want to take up swimming.

Follow the swimming pool safety rules carefully because beginners might drown (5) _______.

Listen to (6) _______.

Stay calm and avoid swimming (7) _______.

(8) _______, and if the water comes into your nose or mouth by accident, stay calm to control your breathing.

Be patient (9) _______ and master each skill before moving on to more advanced techniques.

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.

Nellie Bly’s real name was Elizabeth Cochran Seaman, and she was an American journalist and writer, known for her great contributions to investigative journalism and advocacy for women’s rights. She was also famous for completing the fastest trip around the world.

Born in 1864, Nellie Bly started her career in 1885. She was once rejected from jobs just because she was a female journalist. However, Bly didn’t give up. Finally, she got a job in the New York World by pretending to be suffering from serious mental issues to enter a mental asylum for investigation. Her series of articles exposed the harsh conditions and the mistreatment of patients. Her work helped create significant improvements in mental health care.

Inspired by Jules Verne’s famous novel Around the World in Eighty Days, in 1889, Bly was determined to travel around the world. Many people thought it was impossible for a woman to do it, but she finally beat the fictional record of 80 days and accomplished her feat in just 72 days, which set a new world record.

Throughout her career, Bly tackled various social issues, including the different kinds of hardship faced by female factory workers and their daily struggles. She utilized her writing as a platform to fight for women’s rights.

Nellie Bly’s contributions revolutionized investigative journalism and left an enduring impact on the field. Her fearless determination and commitment to exposing the truth continue to inspire future generations of reporters. Bly’s work not only brought attention to the mistreatment of the mentally ill and led to reform but also proved the power of storytelling to cause crucial social change.

Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

The word “rejected” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

The word “pretending” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.

The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

The word “hardship” in paragraph 4 is opposite in meaning to _______.

According to paragraph 3, when Bly decided to travel around the world, lots of people believed _______.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

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a. His mom taught him all the recipes she knew by the time he was 12 years old.

b. At the age of 31, he decided to move to another town and open his own restaurant successfully.

c. When he finished high school, he started working in a local restaurant until he became a chef six years later.

d. As a young boy, Luke Brown had a strong interest in food and management.

e. Today, with his ambition and excellent talents, Brown is the owner of 5 excellent restaurants in five cities.

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.

a. In 2009, Harvey was invited to work as a martial art director in an action movie.

b. After graduating from high school, Harvey dreamed of becoming a Karate Master.

c. Harvey Quin is a popular American actor and martial artist.

d. He trained lots of people to be physically fit and able to protect themselves.

e. Then, he moved on to acting in some action TV shows and became popular nationwide.

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.

a. Men didn’t treat her well, but she worked hard and discovered great things about radioactivity.

b. She worked as a scientist when very few women chose that job at the end of the 19^th century.

c. Her entire life proved that people should always improve themselves to achieve great things.

d. Born in Poland, Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize twice.

e. Curie also contributed to finding treatments for cancer.

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.

a. Thanks to her teacher Anne Sullivan, she learned how to read, write, and even speak.

b. Her story has inspired millions of people to overcome difficulties and never give up.

c. Despite being both deaf and blind from the age of 19 months, Helen Keller didn’t give up on learning.

d. She became the first deaf-blind person to earn a college degree.

e. Helen Keller’s life was a remarkable journey of courage and determination.