LTTN 01 Câu hỏi 1 Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about the benefit of a good night’s sleep? a Students who do not get enough sleep often fall asleep in class b Too little sleep c.
LTTN 01 Câu hỏi Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about the benefit of a good night’s sleep? a Students who not get enough sleep often fall asleep in class b Too little sleep can affect driving c Getting enough sleep will improve your mood Câu trả lời A and C are about negative effects of a lack of sleep B is a positive effect of getting enough sleep Câu hỏi Choose the concluding sentence for this topic sentence: Some scientists believe birds use magnetic fields to prevent them from getting lost a In conclusion, scientists have proved why birds not get lost b In conclusion, some birds travel thousands of miles per year c In conclusion, birds may not get lost because they use magnetic fields Câu trả lời Vì: A is a plain fact while B is a theory The word believe refers to a theory/ belief Câu hỏi Which topic sentence is the most appropriate for this paragraph: This is often referred to as sibling rivalry Siblings normally want to receive an equal amount of attention from their parents If children feel their siblings are receiving more attention, they may get angry a Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages b Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention Câu trả lời c 82% of people in the United States have siblings A is about attention B is about a gap in ages C is a detail Câu hỏi A topic sentence … a explains many ideas about the topic b comes after the concluding sentence c gives the main idea of the paragraph Câu trả lời Vì: To make readers know what the paragraph is about Câu hỏi A supporting sentence about snacks would likely be found in a paragraph about … a eating patterns Câu trả lời b caffeine c driving Snacks is what to eat, so the topic is C B is about drinks, and A is about driving Câu hỏi The main idea of a paragraph is often found in the… a middle b topic sentence Câu trả lời c details The topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph; it shows what the paragraph is about A shows supporting details B shows the position of details Câu hỏi Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about energy drinks and sleep? a Energy drinks are high in caffeine b An energy drink can help you stay awake c Energy drinks can be expensive Câu trả lời Caffeine can make you awake, thus A and C are relevant to sleep Câu hỏi Match the topic sentence with the appropriate supporting sentence: Firstborn children have an advantage in life a For example, some people think that children without siblings are not comfortable socializing with other children Câu trả lời không b They feel their parents pay more attention to their younger and older siblings than to them c For example, studies show that they have more successful careers than their younger siblings Câu hỏi Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about food and sleep? a Some doctors recommend sleeping in a comfortable bed b Some people believe a cool room is best for sleeping c Some experts claim that cherries can make you sleepy Câu trả lời C is correct since you can find key words, cherries and sleepy A and B are about places to sleep, not about food Câu hỏi 11 GBM planted trees that will help Kenya’s forest grow In this sentence, which word can replace that? a who b which Câu trả lời c where Which refers to things, and who refers to people Where is used to refer to places Therefore, A is correct Câu hỏi 12 Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about babies and sleep? a Babies grow quickly Câu trả lời b Babies need more sleep than adults c A baby can sleep 15 hours in a day B compares babies’ sleeping time and adults’ while C shows a baby’s daily sleeping time A is not related as it shows babies’ growth in general Câu hỏi 13 A supporting detail about coffee and tea would likely be found in a paragraph about… a international foods b caffeine in drinks Câu trả lời c babies Both tea and coffee are drinks that contain caffeine as a stimulant, thus B is the right topic Câu hỏi 14 A supporting detail that is not directly related to the main idea of a paragraph is… a necessary for understanding b irrelevant Câu trả lời c relevant A supporting detail is directly related to the main idea or relevant If not, it may confuse the reader Câu hỏi 15 People that work for GBM help people around the world In this sentence, which word can replace that? a which b what c who Câu trả lời Which refers to things, and who refers to people What is used in noun clauses Thus, who in B, referring to people, can replace that LTTN 02 Câu hỏi Narration … a …describes in colorful details the characteristics and traits of a person, place, or thing b …tells a vivid story, usually from one person’s viewpoint Câu trả lời c … gives factual information about various topics to the reader d …convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic A is exposition; B is description C is argument; D is narration Câu hỏi Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays a Narratives compare how two things or ideas are alike, and how they are different b The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally engaging the reader c The four basic components to all narratives are plot, character, conflict, and theme d A strong introduction is important to hook the reader Câu trả lời không Câu hỏi Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay What does the sentence in bold do? A janitor changed my life I was at a low point, ready to quit everything–even when I had it all I didn’t realize how lucky I was At foot nothing, 100 and nothing pounds, I was hardly your typical football player But, that didn’t stop me from believing that I could play for Notre Dame It turns out, the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in myself a To define the purpose b to give the reader some context for the story c to capture the attention of the readers Câu trả lời d To give factual information is correct because like other types of essay, the first paragraph often starts with a strong hook The sentence, “a janitor changed my life.” The goal is to make readers ask, “How did a janitor change your life? What happened?” and then continue reading the story Câu hỏi Read the paragraph title and the topic sentence Choose the best chronological order to arrange the steps in the instructions The Endo-Pat Topic sentence: The Endo-Pat can tell if you are at risk of a heart attack Third, a machine records the patient’s blood flow rate The doctor places a band around the patient’s arm Finally, the doctor looks at the result First, a doctor puts two clips on a patient’s fingers a 2-3-4-1 b 4-3-1-2 c 1-2-3-4 d 4-2-1-3 Câu trả lời D is correct, and this can be decided by the use of transition words: first, third, and finally Câu hỏi One way to keep events in order when you write a narrative is to… a Look in a family scrapbook for story ideas b Write about a real-life event c Use consistent verb tenses Câu trả lời d Choose an interesting place to write about Vì: Verb tense consistency sets a time frame for your story, which maintains a logical order for events happening in the story Câu hỏi A narrative answers the question… a What happened? b How you it? Câu trả lời không c What went wrong? d Who did it? Câu hỏi Choose the correct option to complete the definition for one of basic components of a narrative … is the struggle in the story, that builds their audience’s interest a Theme b Characters c Sequence of events d Conflict Câu trả lời B is correct Conflict is the obstacle, challenge, or problem, developing and then being solved to make the narrative gripping and thrilling Câu hỏi The story of a person’s life, written by someone else, is a ( n )… a primary source b autobiography Câu trả lời không c dialogue d biography Câu hỏi Which of the following sentences represents the best kind of narrative writing? a That day, I went to Wal-Mart with my sister I walked down one aisle, she walked down another, and I lost her I freaked out Câu trả lời không b The cool whoosh of air hit me as I walked through the automatic doors at Wal-Mart My sister whined, annoyed, beside me c One of the reasons this day was important to me was because I’ve never been so scared d I remember the time I lost my sister at Wal-Mart It was scary Câu hỏi 10 Read the first paragraph of a narrative essay What does the sentence in bold do? A janitor changed my life I was at a low point, ready to quit everything–even when I had it all I didn’t realize how lucky I was At foot nothing, 100 and nothing pounds, I was hardly your typical football player But, that didn’t stop me from believing that I could play for Notre Dame It turns out, the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in myself a to capture the attention of the readers Câu trả lời b to give the reader some context for the story c To define the purpose d To give factual information B is correct because like other types of essay, the first paragraph often starts with a strong hook The sentence, “a janitor changed my life.” The goal is to make readers ask, “How did a janitor change your life? What happened?” and then continue reading the story Câu hỏi 11 Read the point the writer is making in the introductory paragraph: “the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in myself Which option restates the point? a Thanks to the janitor’s wisdom, I eventually played my first – and only – game that season b I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I set my mind Câu trả lời c If I didn’t believe in myself… who would ever believe in me? d He had a point I had already proven myself to everyone except for me D is correct In the final paragraph, leave the reader with a clear restatement of the purpose IN the story, the purpose is to say: “The most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in myself.” The final paragraph restates this same point: “I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.” Câu hỏi 12 What is a personal narrative? a It could be any of the options, or any story about your life where you reflect on how you were changed Câu trả lời b It’s a paper where you write about a belief you have and the story behind how you got that belief c It’s a paper where you write about an event in your life and how it affected you d It’s a paper where you write about a person you know and how they’ve influenced your life All are correct because in a personal narrative, the writer narrates how his/her life is affected by a certain event, belief, or another person Câu hỏi 13 Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays a A narrative explains the reasons for, or results of, an event or situation Câu trả lời b A strong conclusion should add resolution to the conflict and evoke the narrative’s theme c Major narrative events are most often conveyed in chronological order d There are several reasons why all police departments should have faceprinting technology Câu trả lời C is correct because it tells what the rest of the essay will be about: reasons fro police departments to use face-printing technology Câu hỏi 15 The sentences from an introductory paragraph are in the wrong order Read them carefully and Choose the correct answer Which TWO options give background information about face-printing technology? a The disappearance of the child is tragic for parents, and finding the criminals who took the child can be nearly impossible for police b There are several reasons why all police departments should have face-printing technology c Even if there is a picture or a video of the person who took the child, police have to figure out who that person is Face printing is one example of a new technology police are using to find these criminals d Even if there is a picture or a video of the person who took the child, police have to figure out who that person is Face printing is one example of a new technology police are using to find these criminals, This new technology can use pictures or videos of the criminals to predict what they will look like in the future Câu trả lời A and D are correct because they provide the information related to the topic It is necessary for the reader to know the information in order to understand the thesis Câu A concluding paragraph can end with… a An unrelated idea b A suggestion Câu trả lời c A thesis statement Câu To conclude, more people will use motion capture exercise programs in the future This sentence from a concluding paragraph… a Summarizes important points b Makes a prediction Câu trả lời c Offers a suggestion Câu Read the introductory paragraph It is missing the hook Choose the best hook for this paragraph …Recently, scientists began to develop programs that can identify people by their ears They have developed a new technology called computer vision Computer vision can identify an ear using a digital picture However, there can be problems with ear identification Bad lighting can make the computer think it is seeing a different person Despite some current problems, computer vision will likely become a common way to identify people for a number of reasons a The ear consists of three parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear b Human ears continue to grow throughout a person’s life c Your ears may soon be used for things other than just listening d Biometrics refers to using data about physical appearance to identify people Câu Read the thesis statement and choose the correct topic sentence for a body paragraph from an essay entitled “Alternative Energy Sources.” Thesis Statement: There are many advantages to the use of electricity instead of gasoline to power cars a There are many kinds of vegetable oil fuel b The environment is cleaner if people use electric cars c Waves are also a source of energy d Electricity also powers computers Câu All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an essay Which is the topic sentence? a This renewable source of fuel is a much cheaper alternative than gasoline b Many people save money by switching to vegetable oil fuel c Perhaps, this money-saving value encourages many people to turn to the alternative source of fuel d For example, people may save $5 for every 10 miles if they fuel their car with vegetable oil instead of gasoline Câu Read the introductory paragraph and decide what the sentence in bold does Choose the correct answer Most people not realize that technology can tell who they are without a passport or even a name The science of biometrics uses people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them It uses information like the distance between the nose and the mouth, the pattern in the iris, or fingerprints This information is very personal If it gets into the wrong hands, the results can be terrible Biometrics can violate personal privacy in several serious ways Chọn câu trả lời: a It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about b It adds more words to the paragraph c It gets the reader’s attention Câu trả lời không d It provides general background information about the topic The science of biometrics uses people’s physical characteristics in order to identify them (It provides general background information about the topic) Biometrics can violate personal privacy in several serious ways.( It gives the overall topic of the essay, or what the rest of the essay will be about) Most people not realize that technology can tell who they are without a passport or even a name (It gets the reader’s attention) Câu The topic sentence is often the …………sentence in a paragraph a last b first Câu trả lời c fourth Câu Choose the topic sentence from a paragraph about problems a For example, if you are angry with a friend, talk to him or her about it b You should face your problems, not ignore them c As a result, you could create stress in your life Câu Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about caffeine and sleeping patterns? a Many teenagers like to sleep late on weekends b Caffeine may make it difficult to fall asleep c Feeling hungry can wake you up at night Câu hỏi Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example a Some people got scared and decided to buy an alarm b The ad showed a thief entering a home Câu trả lời c Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products A is the main supporting detail, and C is also a detail giving the reason for some people to buy alarms B is an example Câu hỏi Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is a supporting detail a Companies have different strategies to sell products b Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products Câu trả lời c It is clear that different strategies can help sell different products A is the topic sentence, and C is the concluding sentence Câu hỏi Choose a sentence with a relative clause a GBM is an abbreviation for the Green Belt Movement b Wangari Maathai is the Kenyan woman who started the Green Belt Movement c who started the Green Belt Movement in 1977 Câu trả lời không Câu hỏi Match the independent clause with the correct relative clause to make up a complete sentence: Corvallis is home to many people Chọn câu trả lời: a …that are raising our children to respect the environment Câu trả lời không b …who helped make his city green c …who work together to keep the city clean Our in A and his in C not agree with people in the given sentence Work in B is in agreement with people Câu hỏi 11 What is an independent clause? a a complete sentence Câu trả lời b an incomplete idea c a fragment that describes a noun An independent clause is a sentence by itself Thus, A is correct Câu hỏi 12 Choose an appropriate sentence to support this topic sentence: People who make interesting ads have many abilities a They are creative Câu trả lời b Emotions affect what consumers buy c Consumers understand advertising A and B are about consumers C is about people who make ads Câu hỏi 14 Which concluding sentence is the most appropriate for this paragraph: This is often referred to as sibling rivalry Siblings normally want to receive an equal amount of attention from their parents If children feel their siblings are receiving more attention, they may get angry a Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages Câu trả lời không b Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention c Although sibling rivalry is very common, it can have negative consequences Câu hỏi 15 Choose the independent clause a GBM is an organization in Kenya b A measure that protects the environment Câu trả lời không c Which began over 30 years ago An independent clause is a sentence by itself, thus A is correct B is a noun phrase, and C is a depend clause Câu Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays a Most narratives are composed of major events sequenced in chronological order b Narratives convince readers of an opinion c Narration is the art of storytelling d Narratives can be either factual or fictional In either case, narratives should emotionally engage the reader Câu Conflict is one of basic components of a narrative Choose the correct definition for conflict a The ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit b The events as they unfold in sequence c The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by the end of the narrative d The people who inhabit the story and move it forward Typically, there are minor and main characters The minor characters generally play supporting roles to the main character Câu Which option is NOT true about narratives? a In a narrative, the writer convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic b In a narrative, the writer writes chronologically c In a narrative, the writer can use dialogues d In a narrative, the writer uses vivid and appropriate details Câu nother word for narrative is… a A poem b A story c A play d Title Câu Character is one of basic components of a narrative Choose the correct definition for characters a The people who inhabit the story and move it forward Typically, there are minor and main characters The minor characters generally play supporting roles to the main character b The events as they unfold in sequence c The ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit d The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by the end of the narrative Câu Choose the correct answer: Narration … a …convinces the reader by demonstrating the truth or falsity of a topic b …tells a vivid story, usually from one person’s viewpoint c … gives factual information about various topics to the reader d …describes in colorful details the characteristics and traits of a person, place, or thing Câu All options below make a paragraph about medicine patches Choose the correct chronological order to arrange the steps in the instructions (1) Finally, you take off the patch Especially for older people, this invention is very helpful With these patch, they don't have to worry about forgetting to take medicine (2) Recently, a company invented a new patch The patch contains medicine Surprisingly, it is easy to use To begin, you need to get a prescription (3) The patch has small needles in it These needles go into the skin, and the medicine goes into the body Fortunately, the needles not hurt (4) After you get the patch at a local pharmacy, put the patch on your skin After that, you leave it alone a 3-4-2-1 b 2-4-3-1 c 4-1-3-2 d 1-4-3-2 Câu 13 Read the paragraph title and the topic sentence Choose the correct chronological order to arrange the steps in the instructions How to Use an Electric Toothbrush Topic sentence: Using an electric toothbrush is easy Finally, turn off the electric toothbrush and rinse it off Next, apply light pressure and move the toothbrush over all of your teeth To begin, put toothpaste on the toothbrush Then put the brush in your mouth and turn it on After you brush your teeth, move the toothbrush over your gums a 4-3-2-1 b 3-2-4-1 c 3-4-2-1 d 3-4-1-2 Câu 11 Câu hỏi 11 Choose the correct option to complete the definition for one of basic components of a narrative … are the person, people, sometimes the storyteller included, and the animals the story is about a Sequence of events b Details Câu trả lời không c Theme d Characters Câu 10 Choose the correct option for one of basic components of a narrative The component is descriptions that appeal to the senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste a Details Câu trả lời b Characters c Sequence of events d Theme B is correct Details are all necessary information, making the narrative clear, vivid, and imaginable Words related to the senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste are often used Câu What would be the best way to organize an essay describing events in a rescue worker’s life? a Time order Câu trả lời b Spatial order from left to right c Spatial order from top to bottom Câu Which type of organization would most likely to be used in a descriptive paragraph to tell how someone dresses? a bottom to top Câu trả lời b cause-effect c past to present Câu Rescue workers from Los Angeles were well prepared to help earthquake victims in Haiti Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay Which excerpt describes the conclusion? a The fire department then gathered a team of medical experts and rescuers Members of the team had trained for a year to deal with devastating events like this They learned how to find victims trapped under heavy rocks or falling buildings… b The team gathered special equipment right before they left on their trip In addition to heavy equipment for moving large objects, they also took rescue dogs… c The US government asked the Los Angeles County Fire Department to help They asked the fire department to put together an experienced team to help the victims in Haiti… d Teams organized by the fire department had been specially trained to help in disasters They had to make many preparations before they went to Haiti… Câu trả lời A shows what the fire department did first in preparing for the trip C shows the order from the U.S government for the lower government level, the Los Angeles County Fire Department D is what they did right before they left B reminds readers of the most important points; especially preparations is a general word Câu I was …when I saw the tornado a terrified Câu trả lời b afraid c worried Being terrified means being in extreme fear Câu All the excerpts make up body paragraphs and a concluding one in a descriptive essay Choose the concluding paragraph a A few days after April 14th, strong winds blew ash from E15 to several countries in Europe, causing more problems Airports in England, Finland, Sweden, and many other countries had to cancel flights, too The airports became crowded, noisy and chaotic People on cell phones frantically made calls to make other arrangements b A week later, many airports were still closed, but they became much quieter There were no flights in and out of airports in many European countries News of the disaster spread The airports were calmer and less crowded because more people avoided them Câu trả lời không c The eruption of E15 affected travellers around the world Clouds of ash from the volcano first caused problems with flights in Iceland As the wind got stronger, it blew ash to other countries, causing chaos and flight cancellations in airports across Europe for days Although the 2010 eruption E15 was disruptive, it was certainly memorable to many people d Ash from the volcano E15 started causing problems after the eruption on April 14, 2010 The eruption of the volcano E15 blew huge amounts of gray ash into the sky The ash was a thick, gray smoke, making it very difficult for pilots to see Pilots feared that the ash would damage the engines of their plane, leading to cancellations of flights into Iceland Câu What is a paragraph? a A group of sentences about one topic Câu trả lời b A group of sentences about different topics c A complete idea with one subject and one verb Vì: To ensure unity Câu Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example a The ad made many people laugh, so they were entertained and wanted to buy Câu trả lời không b One funny commercial for a video store shows a dancing baby c Some advertisers use humorous ads Câu A relevant detail is … a always in the topic sentence b not important to the main idea c directly related to the main idea Câu trả lời A supporting detail often follows the topic sentence, and it is directly related to the main idea Thus, A and C are wrong Câu All the given sentences make up a body paragraph of an essay Which is the topic sentence? a It means farmers can plant them over and over again b Unlike gasoline, vegetable oil is renewable c This makes vegetable oil a long-term solution for our energy needs d Vegetable oil comes from plants such as corn or soybeans A mentions an advantage of vegetable oil, being renewable C and D are explanations why vegetable oil is better than gasoline Câu This paragraph is from an essay entitled “Alternative Energy Sources.” What type of paragraph is it? Some experts claim that we will run out of energy in the future if we not start using more alternative energy sources Therefore, people in many countries are currently experimenting with alternative sources of energies In the essay, three of natural sources of energy, including sun, wind, and waves, will be mentioned a Any body paragraph, following the first body paragraph b The concluding paragraph c The introductory paragraph d The first body paragraph A is correct because it mentions three alternative energy sources as the key points of the essay ... eruption E 15 was disruptive, it was certainly memorable to many people d Ash from the volcano E 15 started causing problems after the eruption on April 14, 2010 The eruption of the volcano E 15 blew... cancellations of flights into Iceland b The eruption of the volcano E 15 blew huge amounts of gray ash into the sky c Ash from the volcano E 15 started causing problems after the eruption on April 14, 2010... 15 days However, she was rescued and miraculously recovered a Her story gave many people hope during a major catastrophe Câu trả lời không b Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15