35 CÂU HỎI
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation.
A. make
B. male
C. nag
D. same
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation.
A. illusion
B. lighting
C. crime
D. violence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress.
A. addicted
B. elderly
C. crisis
D. speculate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress.
A. exasperated
B. frustrated
C. hysterical
D. disappointed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers.
Neither of my cousins ________ my aunt at all.
A: look up
B. take after
C. talk into
D. turn to
Despite their different backgrounds, Jane and Mark see eye to eye on the importance of education, ________?
A. do they
B. don’t they
C. does she
D. doesn’t she
When ________ doubt about your own ability, talk to your mentor for advice and motivation.
A: in
B. beyond
C. off
D. under
The area of Italy is ________ as big as that of Canada.
A: near nowhere
B. by far
C. not just
D. nothing like
She’s keeping very calm—anyone else would be ____________ in this situation.
A: in two minds
B: losing face
C. over the moon
D. tearing their hair our
Whether you’re a movie buff or (10) ________ bookworm, we invite you to submit a review of your favorite film or book.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. 🗶 (no article)
Keep it under 250 words.
(11) ________ by next Friday.
A. Submission
B. Submissive
C. Submissively
D. Submit
Start watching or reading, and let the reviews roll (12) ________!
A. around
B. away
C. in
D. off
Struggling (13) ________ and afford good health services can really get on your nerves.
A. gets
B. to get
C. getting
D. got
Increases in crime can make you be on (14) ________ about safety.
A. edge
B. border
C. line
D. rink
Worrying more about global warming and natural disasters (15) ________ before.
A. as
B. of
C. than
D. that
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraphin each of the following questions.
a. I like my job, but it’s annoying that my commute to work takes an hour and a half each way and most of my work could really be done online from home.
b. It’s annoying that they feel the need to monitor what we do so closely instead of judging us based on our task performance.
c. Most companies allow working from home these days, but not mine.
d. But my boss doesn’t seem to trust that we will get any work done if we are left to our own devices, and everyone in the company has to clock in and out every day.
e. I work in a fairly traditional office environment doing a typical nine-to-five job.
A. e- a- d- b- c
B. a- e- c- d- b
C. e- a- c- d- b
D. c- a- e- d- b
a. Secondly, these forums can provide diverse perspectives and solutions that one might not have considered alone.
b. Importantly, many forums are moderated to ensure that advice is appropriate and constructive.
c. A teenager should consider seeking advice on an internet forum for several reasons.
d. Moreover, the anonymity of the internet allows for open and honest discussions without the fear of judgment from familiar faces.
e. However, it’s crucial to approach advice with caution and verify information with reliable sources or trusted adults.
f. Firstly, it offers a platform to connect with peers who may have faced similar issues, providing a sense of community and understanding.
A. c-a-f-d-b-e
B. d-f-e-a-b-c
C. a-b-e-d-f-c
D. c-f-a-d-b-e
The concept of time zones was invented to solve a pressing issue (18) ________ in the 19th century.
A. the burgeoning railroad industry was faced
B. the burgeoning railroad industry had faced
C. was faced by the burgeoning railroad industry
D. faced by the burgeoning railroad industry
(19) ________, each city operated on its own local time, usually set according to the position of the sun.
A. Before the establishment of time zones
B. Before the time zones are established
C. Having established time zones
D. After the time zones were established
This was practical for local scheduling but created chaos for scheduling trains (20) ________.
A. travelled across different cities and regions
B. that travelled across different cities and regions
C. and travelled across different cities and regions
D. while travelling across different cities and regions
His proposal divided the world into twenty-four hour-long segments, (21) ________.
A. each covered 15 degrees of longitude
B. each one covering 15 degrees of longitude
C. each of them covered 15 degrees of longitude
D. each of which covering 15 degrees of longitude
Initially, Fleming’s idea was met with resistance. (22) ________ as rail and telegraph networks expanded.
A. However, the growing need for standardization became evident
B. Despite that, the evidence of the growing need for standardization
C. In actual fact, the evidence of standardization need stopped growing
D. Consequently, the need for standardization continued to grow evident
As a result, the world's major countries agreed to use a single meridian, running through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, (23) ________.
A. being the reference point for calculating time
B. in reference to calculating time
C. as the reference point for calculating time
D. like the calculating time reference point
Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Social Media in Business
B. How to Dress for Success
C. The Art of Networking in the Professional World
D. The Benefits of Online Communication
The phrase break the ice is the opposite in meaning to _________.
A. worsen the situation
B. avoid interaction
C. establish rapport
D. create tension
The word rapport in the passage is closest in meaning to _________.
A. argument
B. agreement
C. relationship
D. disagreement
Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?
A. Face-to-face communication is essential in business relationships.
B. Social networking sites are the best way to build new relationships.
C. First impressions are important and can be influenced by appearance.
D. Networking requires maintaining contact with new connections.
The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. Social networking sites
B. Business cards
C. People around you
D. Professional goals
What should you do before moving on to the next person in a networking event?
A. Agree with everything they say
B. Swap contact information
C. Start a conversation with business
D. Dress less formally
It can be inferred about networking events arranged by private organizations that they are _________.
A. informal and require casual attire.
B. exclusive and target specific professionals.
C. open to the public and offer free admission.
D. focused on socializing rather than professional connections.
What was the speaker’s previous topic?
A. historical events
B. the evolution of styles
C. inter-generational learning
What is the first lesson the speaker mentions for younger generations?
A. how to overcome challenges
B. how to start a business
C. how to remain positive
Why does the speaker think younger people struggle with planning?
A. They haven’t done it enough.
B. They haven’t lived long enough.
C. They don’t see the benefit of it.
What is the last lesson the speaker says younger people can learn from older generations?
A. how to find life partners
B. how to make effective plans
C. how to maintain long-term relationships
How did the speaker describe the average length of marriages in older generations?
A. They were shorter than today’s.
B. They were about the same as today’s.
C. They were longer than today’s.