56 câu hỏi
According to a leading business consultancy, 3–14% of the global workforce will need to switch to a different occupation within the next 10-15 years, and all workers will need to adapt as their occupations (1) _______ alongside increasingly capable machines.
unfold
evolve
enlarge
advance
Dr Stella Pachidi from Cambridge Judge Business School believes that some of the most fundamental changes are happening as a result of the 'algorithmication' of jobs (2) _______ are dependent on data rather than on production - the so-called knowledge economy.
who
where
whom
that
Algorithms are capable of learning from data to (3) _______ tasks that previously needed human judgement, such as reading legal contracts, analysing medical scans and gathering market intelligence.
conform
undertake
deal
adhere
'In (4) _______ cases, they can outperform humans,' says Pachidi.
many
every
all of
much
'(5) _______ these enhancements are not without consequences,' says Pachidi.
And
So
Nor
But
. It is for this reason that younger generations find it (6) _______ impossible to envision a future devoid of the convenience and comfort they provide us with.
virtually
fully
potentially
greatly
Small wonder then that when asked to forecast what life will be like in the future, they come up with something (7) _______ sounds as if it's been taken out of a science-fiction book.
what
it
that
who
(8) _______ this description is actually not the product of an unbridled imagination.
So
But
And
Till
It looks as if technology will have the upper hand and that fully automated systems will (9) _______ for people in all areas.
emulate
devise
substitute
duplicate
Perhaps a case of too (10) _______ of a good thing.
a few
every
almost
much
Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child’s baby teeth fall out. In Korea, for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for the child. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses.
(Trích từ đề thi THPT Quốc gia 2017)
What is the passage mainly about?
Presents for young children’s lost teeth
Customs concerning children’s new teeth
Animals eating children’s lost teeth
Traditions concerning children’s lost teeth
We get great pleasure from reading. The more advanced a man is, the greater delight he will find in reading. The ordinary man may think that subjects like philosophy or science are very difficult and that if philosophers and scientists read these subjects, it is not for pleasure. But this is not true. The mathematician finds the same pleasure in his mathematics as the school boy in an adventure story. For both, it is a play of the imagination, a mental recreation and exercise.
(Trích đề minh họa 2018)
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Different types of books
Different kinds of reading
Reading as an exercise for the brain
Reading as a pleasurable activity
Birds aren’t the only animals thought to take lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money. However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture and are considered guardian angels of the people. Tradition says that the new tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly, parents in Mongolia will put their child’s lost tooth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog.
(Trích từ đề thi THPTQG 2017)
According to the passage, where is a child’s lost tooth thought to be taken away by a mouse?
In Mongolia
In Korea
In Japan and Vietnam
In Mexico and Spain
Marriage was not so much a romantic love story but a business transaction, or deal. Most marriages were arranged between parents while their children were still very young. It was the custom that the fathers made the decision on whom their children were going to marry. The mothers had little say in it since they rarely made any decisions outside the household. The fathers would meet to arrange the wedding date and the money given for the bride on her wedding date. The more money and land a girl had, the more chances she had to marry well. Therefore, it was important that her father choose the bridegroom very well. Usually, it was someone who came from a good family or who was rich too. It was very unlikely that people married outside their social class.
(Trích từ đề minh họa lần 3 năm 2017)
The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT _______ .
People tended to marry outside their social class
Men made almost all decisions inside the family
Marriage used to be a deal between two families
The wedding date was decided by the fathers
“Marriage nowadays is a choice people make on their own, but this has not always been the case in society. Thousands of years ago, the average lifespan was shorter than it is today. A man usually lived until he was about 40 years old, while women died even sooner because of childbirth. There were many wars and illnesses, and people had to protect themselves by having more children while they were still young. The parents lived through their children.”
(Trích từ đề minh họa lần 3, 2017)
The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
marriage
a choice
society
the average lifespan
Which could be the best title for the passage?
Moving away from ‘Massi’ journalism.
Who can you trust?
Media Wars: Social vs Traditional.
It’s all about the reader.
The word ‘speculating’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
confirming
emphasizing
guessing
exaggerating
According to paragraph 2, which aspect was it that the Times newspaper got wrong about Masal Bugduv?
His nickname was not actually ‘Massi’.
He had not really been linked with a move to Arsenal.
He hadn’t actually starred for his national team.
He did not even really exist.
The word ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
dangers
social media
practices
journalists
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
Traditional media outlets often have a conflict of interest when posting about safety concerns with social media.
Sports journalists prefer to publish stories about talented foreigners over domestic stars because they gain more interest.
Most stories surrounding football transfers are products of lazy journalism.
Many more traditional news journalists have been exposed for their unprofessional practices since the ‘Masal Budguv’ story
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Famous Cities in Scotland
A Description of Scotland
The future of Edinburgh
A Destination Guide to Edinburgh
The word “mix” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
mess
mood
combination
action
The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
the area
a visit
the castle
the city
According to paragraph 4, what is a ‘ceilidh’?
It is a kind of Scottish music
It is a traditional Scottish dance
It is the first Scottish cinema
It is the name of a Scottish pub.
According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about the Edinburgh Festival?
It attracts thousands of visitors
It takes place in winter
It offers arts performances
It is a famous event
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Dubai: Things to do for everyone
Dubai: An Ancient City in the Desert
Dubai: Things to Avoid
Dubai: Present and Future.
The word “offers” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_____________
receives
exchanges
attends
provides
According to paragraph 2, why is Dubai a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions?
Because it has world-famous artists.
Because it provides new business opportunities.
Because it has excellent hotels and facilities.
Because it offers new and exciting holidays.
The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to____.
visitors
falcons
sand dunes
holiday experiences
According to the paragraph 5, what is NOT true about shopping in Dubai?
Visitors can shop in both modern malls and traditional markets.
Many products are cheaper than in other countries.
Most shopkeepers can’t speak English
Bur Juman and Al Ghurair are popular shopping centers.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A better robot.
Snakes up in space.
The latest invention of robots: Unreliable!
The demise of the future.
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
scientists
problems
newest robots
usual robots
According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor which prompted the development of a new robot?
Conventional robots cannot be trusted.
Traditional robots’ prices are not cheap.
Traditional robots are hard to operate
Usual robots can be broken easily.
The word “versatility” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______
efficiency
flexibility
value
fascination
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
The snakebot design is more complex than that of the conventional robot.
Snakebots take less time to construct than their predecessors.
Some modules make snakebots difficult to move.
Snakebots may well play a future role in space exploration.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Fewer people travelling on the road: Nothing to look at.
Generation Z – A possible explanation.
The great environmental reset.
The end of the road for motormania.
The word “cruising” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______
voyaging
speeding
driving slowly
travelling aggressively
According to paragraph 3, what is stated regarding decline in motorization?
People have decided to use their cars frequently because of the addition of parking lots.
Surges in petrol prices and other fees may have contributed.
Pensioners in Japan have no access to a car.
The number of people working remotely have been on the decline.
The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to _______
studies
neighbourhoods
youngsters
changes
The word “profound” in paragraph 5 mostly means _______
slim
adverse
serious
negative
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
The Japanese witnessed a decline in motorisation prior to other Western nations.
Public transport usage has risen considerably as a result of congestion pricing.
Virtual commuters prefer to live in inner-city apartments rather than the cities’ outskirts.
People today enjoy using social media more than visiting friends and family face to face.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The environment may benefit should the current trends in motorisation continue.
The elderly no longer show any interest in using cars.
The younger generation are more cautious with their money than previous generations.
More people still travel by car though there is an economic downturn.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Poor children are falling victim.
I want less choice, not more.
The cons of consumerism.
A message to my mother.
The word “deprived” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
negative
disappointed
disadvantaged
affluent
According to paragraph 2, what is the major concern surrounding poor children being exposed to the television?
They are less likely to spend time in the garden.
They are less likely to buy clothes and electronic games.
They will become addicted to cartoons and fantasy stories.
They will see a lot of television commercials.
The word ‘gratification’ in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.
satisfaction
boredom
interest
assumption
The word ‘them’ in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
adverts
parents
children
bouts
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
The materialistic culture we live in is wholly responsible for the rise in mental illness among children.
Children from impoverished backgrounds are less likely to feel the negative effects of consumerism.
Television contributes more to creating consumer pressure than other media outlets.
Content on television portrays an unrealistic view of the world we live in.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Having a great amount of choice is not always beneficial.
Buying children a new toy can free them from the pressure of consumerism.
Children are more spoilt today than they were ten years ago.
Most six year olds receive too many gifts during Christmas time.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The vicious cycle in full swing.
The power of advertising.
Are we really a healthy society?
The psychology behind what we look at.
According to paragraph 2, what is the purpose of advertising?
It creates an intense desire to own a particular product.
It tries to promote products endorsed by top celebrities.
It creates a misleading impression on products.
It encourages ordinary people to promote products like their idols.
The word ‘inferiority’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
competence
prestige
deficiency
disagreement
The word ‘they’ in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
adverts
parents
children
values
The phrase ‘a far cry’ in paragraph 5 mostly means _______.
absent
free
protected
different
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
Most savvy brands use attractive looking celebrities in commercials to endorse their products.
What we see and what we hear on adverts can influence purchase behaviour.
Only children fall victim to increased rates of advertising in modern society.
Some adverts try to give an honest view of reality for a certain age group.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The generations of tomorrow may be vulnerable to the materialistic ethos which exists today.
Their life satisfaction will certainly rise if consumers buy products advertised by celebrities.
There are only three ways in which advertising can impact the psychology of the consumer.
Producers of adverts don’t necessarily possess a high level of intelligence.