Đề thi Đánh giá năng lực Bộ Quốc phòng phần Tiếng Anh (có đáp án) - Đề số 1

Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank from 131 to 135.

    It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to (131) _______ them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are old-fashioned, possessive and dominant; (132) _______ to deal with obstacles; that they talk too much about certain problems and that they have no (133) _______ of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when they were young. 

    Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or (134) _______, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste. 

    If you plan (135) _______ your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially parents, into doing things the ways you want, and impress others with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do. 

Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 136 to 140. 

    International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8^th, is a time to honor women’s progress and advocate for real change towards gender equality. This day, rooted in a 1908 demonstration where 15,000 women in New York City stood united for equal rights, better pay, shorter hours, and voting rights, has grown into a worldwide movement. Clara Zetkin, at a meeting in 1910, suggested a special day each year to focus on women’s rights, leading to the first International Women’s Day in 1911.

    Despite some beliefs that women have equal chances as men, the reality often tells a different story. Girls worldwide face more household duties than boys and are more likely to miss out on school. In many countries, equal education for both genders is not guaranteed, and many girls are married off young, which can force them to end school early, lead to early pregnancy together with other health issues, and increase the chance of domestic violence.

    On International Women’s Day, people participate in activities that raise awareness and call for gender equality. Wearing purple, a color of women’s rights history, is common. It is also a day when women are celebrated with gifts and social recognition in some places.

    The journey towards full gender equality continues to face challenges. Yet, women’s groups across the globe remain strong and active, with younger women and teenagers adding their voices and energy to the cause. They are organizing, speaking out, and urging a shift in how we view and act towards each other regarding gender roles.

Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 141 to 145.

    Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don’t talk. Gestures are the “silent language” of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood. In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the other’s arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.

    Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say, “Pardon me.” or “Excuse me.” Americans like to look at the other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you are staring at someone, it is not polite. For Americans, thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well done. Thumbs down means the opposite. To call a waiter, raise one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your hands as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger. Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they admire them. Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.