50 CÂU HỎI
This fascinating information (1) ________ to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University
A. came
B. went
C. reached
D. been
You see, going to the doctor fills most people (2) _________ anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment.
A. in
B. up
C. with
D. into
Here are some good tips to (3)______ in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information
A. bring
B. take
C. get
D. keep
What would be even better is if your doctor agreed, to record your (4)___________.
A. consultation
B. judgment
C. diagnosis
D. check-up
Just ask them to (5)_________ you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do.
A. company
B. cooperate
C. accompany
D. negotiate
After quite some time spent waiting, their is no sign of your bags and you begin to consider the possibility that they may have gone (1) _________. What should you do?
A. lost
B. missing
C. absent
D. misplaced
The most likely (2) _________ is that your bags simply didn’t make it onto the flight, perhaps because they were mislaid at the departure airport
A. example
B. understanding
C. clarification
D. explanation
or perhaps because the aircraft had already (3) _________ its weight allowance.
A. surpassed
B. overtaken
C. exceeded
D. outdone
Recovering your luggage should be no problems, (4) ______ you’ve kept hold of your baggage checks – those little barcodes stuck to the back of your tickets at check-in
A. as soon as
B. provided
C. so that
D. already
Go to the handling agent’s desk and complete a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) form, (5) _________ describes the checked bag and its contents.
A. that
B. what
C. which
D. how
Thai meals are always (1)________ ‘family style’ – that is, from common serving platters, with the plates appearing in whatever order the kitchen can prepare them.
A. provided
B. supplied
C. served
D. prepared
When serving yourself from a common platter, put no more than one spoonful (2) _______ your plate at a time.
A. onto
B. over
C. across
D. into
Another important factor in a Thai meal is (3) _______ a balance of flavours and textures.
A. achieved
B. achieving
C. achievement
D. achievable
Traditionally the party orders a curry, a steamed or fried fish, a stir-fried vegetable dish and a soup, taking great care to (4) _____ cool and hot, sour and sweet, salty and plain.
A. mixture
B. balance
C. combination
D. equality
To use these tools the Thai way, use a serving spoon, or alternatively your own, to take a (5) ________ mouthful of food from a central dish and ladle it over a portion of your rice.
A. individual
B. only
C. sole
D. single
Scientists from Harvard University and Harvard Medical School say that replacing and unhealthy snack with half a daily _____ (1) of nuts could slow weight gain in people as they get older.
A. service
B. servant
C. serving
D. serve
Walnuts ____________ (2) particular appeared to offer good results and were linked to a 15% lower risk of obesity.
A. by
B. for
C. at
D. in
Participants had their weight ____________ (3) every four years and were asked how often they had eaten nuts.
A. being measured
B. to be measured
C. measured
D. be measured
The findings, ___________________ (4) in the online journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, showed that increasing nut consumption was associated with less risk of putting on two or more kilos over a four-year period.
A. that is published
B. which published
C. published
D. was published
However, the researchers say the study is ________ (5) and therefore cannot establish a definite cause.
A. observant
B. observational
C. observatory
D. observe
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The best diet to increase life expectancy.
B. Beverage proven to increase life expectancy.
C. Ageing populations invest in their health.
D. The perfect longevity recipe does not exist.
The word “attributed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. appointed
B. endorsed
C. licensed
D. ascribed
According to paragraph 2, what does intermittent fasting involve?
A. It involves weekly abandonment of all intake of sugar.
B. It involves a month-long abstinence from alcoholic drinks.
C. It involves alternating periods of restriction and normal eating.
D. It involves elimination of all kinds of meat and animal products.
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. snacks
B. Americans
C. studies
D. meals
According to paragraph 3, how can practicing intermittent fasting benefit a person’s health?
A. Though the effect of our metabolism syncing with circadian rhythm.
B. Through metabolic switch from ready sources to fat storage.
C. Through the physiological responses of major organ systems.
D. Through the enzymes responsible for breaking down food in our guts.
Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Playing basketball may help you prepare better for a test.
B. Doing exercise is a good way to make the brain work more effectively.
C. Exercising everyday may help us to have a good heart.
D. The connection between blood vessels and brain is apparent.
What does the word “those” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. blood vessels
B. exercises
C. researchers
D. physical changes
The following are true about the influence of exercise in babies, EXCEPT _____________.
A. The more physical activity they have, the greater the brain develops.
B. The children’s senses can be developed when they move.
C. The improvement in study of children may be the results of shortage of movement as babies.
D. To study well in elementary or high school, babies need to learn how to connect motion and memory.
The phrase “beef up” in the last paragraph mostly means ___________.
A. worsen
B. deteriorate
C. depreciate
D. improve
According to the last paragraph, the elderly should do some exercise that ___________.
A. is simple first, then more difficult after a week.
B. includes some complicated movements.
C. helps to increase their life expectancy.
D. they haven’t used for a long time.
What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. to compare the different forms of transport Ricardo uses
B. to explain how Ricardo improved his canoeing technique
C. to describe recent change to Ricardo’s way of life
D. to discuss Ricardo’s ideas on how architects can protect the environment
The phrase "setting off" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. start
B. cancel
C. break
D. continue
How does Ricardo say he feels about canoeing?
A. He enjoys the challenges that it offers.
B. He worries that it is not safe.
C. He is surprised that it is so difficult.
D. He is confident that he won’t make any mistakes.
Which of the following is NOT the benefit of canoeing according to the passage?
A. Avoiding congestion
B. Making people healthier
C. Being faster than other ways of travelling
D. Protecting the environment
What would Ricardo write in an email to a friend?
A. I really like my work although I wish I could get there more quickly. I hope I don’t fall in the river.
B. I found a great way of travelling to work, and think I might go and live on a boat in the future.
C. I’ve changed my life completely and I’ve sold my car and my bicycle. I’m also growing my own vegetables now.
D. I don’t regret my decision to start canoeing to work and I’d like other people to make a similar choice.
What is this passage mainly about?
A. Our addiction to sugar
B. Illnesses caused by sugar
C. Good sugar versus bad sugar
D. Ways to avoid sugar
The word "culprit" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________ .
A. disease
B. unknown thing
C. sweet food
D. cause of the problem
What does the phrase "the very thing" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the amount of sugar in our food
B. having enough food to survive
C. our ability to store sugar as fat
D. early humans’ lack of food
According to the passage, why is it so hard to avoid sugar?
A. We like candy too much.
B. It gives us needed energy.
C. It’s in so many foods and drinks.
D. We get used to eating it at school.
Which of the following statements about sugar is NOT true?
A. Sugar makes us feel good.
B. Our bodies store sugar as fat.
C. We need very little to survive.
D. Only adults need to stop eatin
Which of the followings best replaces the word "meek" in the first paragraph?
A. average
B. assertive
C. passive
D. potential
According to Dr. Jacobson, most restaurants _____________.
A. are ready to prepare food in the way you ask for
B. will cooperate to add your food on the menu
C. hate customers ordering food out of the menu
D. will ask customers for changes on the menu
What does the word “those" in the third paragraph refer to?
A. Scientists
B. Calories
C. University students
D. Some volunteers
It can be inferred from the passage that foods in restaurants are often __________ .
A. cheap
B. expensive
C. tasteless
D. unhealthy
Which of the followings is the best title for the passage?
A. Eating in a restaurant: Do’s and don’ts
B. Tips for eating healthy while dining out
C. Ways to order food beyond the menu
D. Tricks for cooking better than restaurants
The passage mainly discusses _________.
A. The science of aging and lifespan.
B. Biomarkers of longevity being discovered.
C. Links between optimism and life expectancy.
D. Human longing for longevity.
According to paragraph 2, what approach did the scientists take to uncover the genetic mystery?
A. They employed mice as the experimenting subjects for faster and more reliable results.
B. They identified the causes of short lifespan in rodents to compare with those of huma
C. They tried to pinpoint the determining genes through examination of several factors.
D. They combined different findings to learn the functionality of gap genes.
According to paragraph 3, what is the most decisive information obtained from the experiment?
A. There were no changes happening in the presence of lifespan-extending agents.
B. A group of gene produced a specific type of chemical in reaction to outside elements.
C. The effects of different interventions on gene activity were diversified and noticeable.
D. A gene cluster shared the same reaction towards various life-prolonging influences.
The word “their” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. biomarkers
B. scientists
C. interventions
D. mice
The word “validating” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. disproving
B. verifying
C. countering
D. accepting