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PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO AUTHENTIC LISTENING 2019 Exercise 1: https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=713798977 In just a matter of hours, yesterday's fire 1) some of that history, but not nearly all of it The fire is out now The 2) is gone, but the recognizable bell towers remain, and many historic structures and artwork survived Because of the jetlag or because of some 3) , I woke up in the middle of the night, could not resist to check my phone And what's called behind the roof's a forest, which is a wooden support of the cathedral everything which has been put to 4) yesterday But it's also 5) to remember that it's not the first time that Notre Dame has to be rebuilt, actually And then the cathedral kind of 6) And that's because of Victor Hugo - created some, you know, 7) the cathedral in the early 19th century with his novel It must be hard to imagine this place ever truly being 8) I mean, there's just a 9) there that is incredible I think we are so lucky that the firemen - and I want to 10) their work - is that they have been capable of 11) the fire Something more than special - it's really the - that's where our 12) _ _, I think So I suspect investigation will be 13) _ _, and we'll try to see what exactly happens Well, I think compared to my 14) in the middle of the Shanghai night, I feel - I still feel 15) , but I'm quite hopeful PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO In just a matter of hours, yesterday's fire ravaged some of that history, but not nearly all of it The fire is out now The spire is gone, but the recognizable bell towers remain, and many historic structures and artwork survived And because of the jetlag or because of some premonition, I woke up in the middle of the night, could not resist to check my phone And what's called behind the roof's a forest, which is a wooden support of the cathedral everything which has been put to ashes yesterday But it's also weird to remember that it's not the first time that Notre Dame has to be rebuilt, actually And then the cathedral kind of fall apart And that's because of Victor Hugo - created some, you know, buzz around the cathedral in the early 19th century with his novel It must be hard to imagine this place ever truly being gone I mean, there's just a resilience there that is incredible I think we are so lucky that the firemen - and I want to pay tribute to their work - is that they have been capable of stoking the fire Something more than special - it's really the - that's where our heart beats, I think So I suspect investigation will be pursued, and we'll try to see what exactly happens Well, I think compared to my distress in the middle of the Shanghai night, I feel - I still feel immensely sad, but I'm quite hopeful stoke: to add fuel to a fire, make the fire more severe premonition: dự cảm Exercise 2: PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=716096377 Many of the bombs went off at churches during 1) Although no individual or group has 2) , the government is now blaming a little-known jihadist group Most of the areas were 3) to the public, and even the media was not allowed to enter into the location So what we saw from outside was complete devastation The first thing you see when you go to the churches is the glass 4) all over the ground And the walls have been 5) with ball bearings that were thrown across the room and the premises after the explosion Even the 6) have been riddled with small metal pieces In addition to these attacks on churches that targeted worshippers during Easter, there were also attacks on 7) Many of the people started 8) images of those who had died, images that they had put up right before the attack There were several occasions where the public was evacuated so that the police can conduct 9) It started off fine, but tension has grown And now it has come to a point that 10) has been imposed again for the second day There's been a social media 11) The police have not 12) information as to what their identities are or whether they belong to any organization What they're saying is any vital information can 13) their investigation PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Many of the bombs went off at churches during Easter Mass Although no individual or group has claimed responsibility, the government is now blaming a little-known jihadist group And most of the areas were cordoned off to the public, and even the media was not allowed to enter into the location So what we saw from outside was complete devastation The first thing you see when you go to the churches is the glass scattered all over the ground And the walls have been perforated with ball bearings that were thrown across the room and the premises after the explosion Even the altars have been riddled with small metal pieces In addition to these attacks on churches that targeted worshippers during Easter, there were also attacks on high-end hotels Many of the people started circulating images of those who had died, images that they had put up right before the attack There were several occasions where the public was evacuated so that the police can conduct search operations It started off fine, but tension has grown And now it has come to a point that curfew has been imposed again for the second day There's been a social media blackout The police have not divulged information as to what their identities are or whether they belong to any organization What they're saying is any vital information can impede their investigation perforate: thủng lỗ curfew: lệnh giới nghiêm PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 3: https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=701993420 An Ethiopian Airlines plane carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital The airline says all of the passengers and 1) _ are dead The accident took place at 2) _ The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines says that this was a 3) _ plane Pictures show a huge 4) _, and not much of the plane is left The last deadly crash was in 2010 It was 5) _ And just recently, the airport in Addis Ababa overtook Dubai as the No 6) _ into sub-Saharan Africa Pilots complained at the time that Boeing had not given them a 7) _ that some of the 8) _ had changed PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO An Ethiopian Airlines plane carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital The airline says all of the passengers and crew aboard are dead And the plane, which was a Boeing 737-8 MAX (ph) took off at 8:38 And by 8:44, so just a few minutes later, the plane had crashed The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines says that this was a brand new plane They show a huge crater, and not much of the plane is left The last deadly crash was in 2010 It was weather-related And just recently, the airport in Addis Ababa overtook Dubai as the No gateway into subSaharan Africa You know, but pilots complained at the time that Boeing had not given them a proper warning that some of the flight controls had changed crater: a large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by something large hitting it PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 4: https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=702735127 Dozens of people have been 1) _ in a college admissions 2) _ At least 50 people have been charged with participating in 3) _ that involve cheating on college entrance exams, like the SAT and ACT Some of their children were admitted to 4) _ colleges, including Yale, Stanford, UCLA and the University of Texas, by bribing coaches We're talking about 5) _- fake test scores, fake 6) _, fake photographs, bribed college officials Between 2011 and 2018, wealthy parents paid Rick Singer, the head of a foundation and a forprofit admissions 7) _, more than $25 million Singer's foundation 8) _ to be a charitable organization but was actually a front Singer used to 9) _ the money that parents paid him Joseph Bonavolonta says more than 30 parents 10) _ their wealth to cheat the system and set their children up with the best education their money could buy None of the schools named in the 11) _ are under investigation for fraud The U.S attorney's office says college admissions officers were tricked In federal court, Rick Singer pleaded guilty to 12) _, 13) _, 14) _ to defraud the United States and 15) _ UCLA says it has placed its men's soccer coach on leave for allegedly taking bribes and, in a statement, says the charges against him are 16) _ PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Dozens of people have been indicted in a college admissions cheating scam At least 50 people have been charged with participating in alleged conspiracy that involve cheating on college entrance exams, like the SAT and ACT Some of their children were admitted to elite colleges, including Yale, Stanford, UCLA and the University of Texas, by bribing coaches We're talking about deception and fraud - fake test scores, fake athletic credentials, fake photographs, bribed college officials Between 2011 and 2018, wealthy parents paid Rick Singer, the head of a foundation and a forprofit admissions consulting service, more than $25 million Singer's foundation purported to be a charitable organization but was actually a front Singer used to launder the money that parents paid him He says more than 30 parents flaunted their wealth to cheat the system and set their children up with the best education their money could buy None of the schools named in the court filings are under investigation for fraud In federal court, Rick Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering, conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of justice UCLA says it has placed its men's soccer coach on leave for allegedly taking bribes and, in a statement, says the charges against him are deeply disturbing Exercise 5: PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y70wCd8LdoI Facebook is now facing more 1) _ over its advertising policies Facebook spends a large amount of money on settling lawsuits, which forces the company to 2) _ demographic targeting in some areas Google has been hit by the EU with the third 3) _ 4) _ is mentioned as one of the key features to attract advertisers in the first place It’s been illegal under 5) _ to disclose homes that are for sale to specific group of people In other words, it can be deemed as a 6) _ against minority demographics fallout PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO axe: get rid of antitrust fine Micro-targeting fair housing laws censorship issue Exercise 6: PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Facebook announced today it's creating a currency that could be available next year to its billion-plus users worldwide People who use Facebook apps like WhatsApp and Messenger could make and receive payments with the new currency An estimated 1.7 billion adults on Earth not have a bank account When members of this global underclass try to send money to family or pay a bill, they can get slapped with huge fees They're creating a cryptocurrency Nothing like this has been tried on this scale Cryptocurrency is digital money not issued by a central bank or any country's government The most popular one to date is bitcoin The value of cryptocurrencies can fluctuate wildly by thousands of dollars in the span of months The Libra is different from bitcoin in one key respect The Libra will be backed by real assets - a basket of bank deposits and short-term securities from different governments In the U.S., the dollar is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S government, and the currency is widely trusted Williams says Facebook has been exposed repeatedly for failing to meet its promises The Libra is an ambitious experiment to make cryptocurrency mainstream No other cryptocreator has started with such a massive user base If Libra succeeds, the tech giant amasses a new kind of power - financial Facebook has also left the door open to data tracking Company statements indicate that if customers give consent, Facebook and other parties can collect and track Libra transactions, see how people spend, use that business intelligence against competitors and to target ads Again Facebook wins So is privacy maintained - no Is a new currency created - yes Does it benefit Facebook - yes So that doesn't sound very altruistic to me Facebook should halt development of this new cryptocurrency until Congress and regulators are able to conduct a review PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 54 https://www.npr.org/transcripts/719650709 For the first time, scientists have used genetically modified viruses to treat a patient fighting a 1. infection Isabelle Carnell-Holdaway was born with a lung disease called cystis 2. When she was 15, a 3. infection started spreading through her body after she got a double lung 4. in London Isabelle's doctors decided to try something 5. Viruses called phages they're 6. of bacteria Using genetic approaches with 7. , we're able to 8. this collection of three phages that we could then combine in a 9. to use for treatment People have been treated with phages before with 10. But no one had ever tried 11. genetically modified phages into someone's body It's kind of a 12. thing to go in and 13. a treatment like this, for which we're completely 14. And Isabelle, who's now 17, is living an almost 15. Doctors aren't sure exactly how the phages might have worked, and Isabelle isn't 16. She still needs to get phage 17. every day For them to be able to just have a little 18. around with these phages is 19. Phage therapy seems to be the most 20. to antibiotics that's on the 21. The most obvious one is 22. , which is caused by a related bacterium And there's very 23. that are very hard to treat PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO For the first time, scientists have used genetically modified viruses to treat a patient fighting a life-threatening superbug infection Isabelle Carnell-Holdaway was born with a lung disease called cystic fibrosis When she was 15, a nasty infection started spreading through her body after she got a double lung transplant in London Isabelle's doctors decided to try something out-of-the-box Viruses called phages - they're natural enemies of bacteria Using genetic approaches with genome engineering, we're able to assemble this collection of three phages that we could then combine in a cocktail to use for treatment People have been treated with phages before with mixed results But no one had ever tried infusing genetically modified phages into someone's body It's kind of a scary thing to go in and administer a treatment like this, for which we're completely on new ground And Isabelle, who's now 17, is living an almost completely normal life Doctors aren't sure exactly how the phages might have worked, and Isabelle isn't cured She still needs to get phage infusions every day For them to be able to just have a little fiddle around with these phages is mind-blowing Phage therapy seems to be the most promising alternative to antibiotics that's on the scene The most obvious one is tuberculosis, which is caused by a related bacterium And there's very prevalent drug-resistant strains that are very hard to treat cystic fibrosis: u xơ nang superbug: kháng thuốc kháng sinh mind-blowing: exciting or impressive infuse: truyền phage: trực khuẩn thể on the scene: có Exercise 55 PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDyQP5Ycgw For questions 6-10, listen to a report on five key global issues What does the speaker say about each of the issues? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-J, in the corresponding numbered boxes provided A Clashes between forces within a newly-formed country cause heavy death toll and looming starvation B Under a new zero-tolerance policy, children were forced to work in cages C A peace agreement was signed, ending years of civil war D The authority is reportedly detaining populations of an ethnic group in a bid to re-educate them E World powers help to resolve a civil conflict by backing Saudi Arabia’s campaign F An inhumane policy faced immense public opposition and political pressure G Military forces commit atrocities against a minority group, resulting in mass migration H The government attacks a religious minority group in an effort to crack down on freedom of speech I Some countries place travel restrictions on civilians to prevent them from fleeing across borders J A civil conflict broke out, followed by military intervention from neighbouring countries Global issues China’s internment camps Rohingya crisis South Sudan’s civil war Conflict in Yemen 10 U.S family separation PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO D G A J 10 F PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 56 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN9P8uHEtUg For questions 6-10, listen to a report on education in several countries worldwide What does the speaker say about these countries in relation to their education? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-J, in the corresponding numbered boxes provided A A decline in student performance on tests has been recorded B Approximately two-thirds of students aged nine and ten fail reading tests C Teachers tend to quit their jobs as their proposal to focus on standardized testing is turned down D Twenty percent of children complete school without a minimum level of education E There is an alarming trend in turnover among teachers, partly due to their perceived lack of support F Their GDP has risen nearly 40 times thanks to development goals in education G Intense competition is the main cause of a less effective education system H Universal basic skill targets have not yet been met I The attitudes and beliefs make an important contribution to high levels of academic achievement J A significant proportion of students in certain ages fail to meet their expected level in literacy K Sex education is going to receive greater attention in the future Countries The U.S and Western Countries The U.S only Finland East Asian countries 10 Ghana PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO E J A I 10 H PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 57 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiH0YJeDly4&t=113s For questions 6-10, listen to a talk about the richest places in the world What does the speaker say about these places? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-K, in the corresponding numbered boxes provided A A crash in an industry is closely linked to foreign affairs B Social gaps still persist in the projected wealthiest place worldwide C According to the IMF, this country is following unsustainable development pathways D Authorities need to carefully study the market data and assess the external conditions and risks E The boom in a lucrative industry originated from a discovery made around 50 years ago F With GDP per capita at nearly $80,000, this country is the richest place in Europe G There is a dark side to the obsession with economic growth targets H Nearly 40 per cent of the total proven natural gas reserves globally are located in this place I This is a success story of a formula implemented to overthrow an autonomous regime J Foreign companies that are seeking asylum from large corporate taxation move to this tax haven K Holding the largest natural gas reserves, this country claims the first spot of the richest nation's ranking Countries Ireland Singapore Luxembourg Macau 10 Qatar PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO G D J B 10 E A A crash in an industry is closely linked to foreign affairs (no link) C According to the IMF, this country is following unsustainable development pathways (the WEF not the IMF) D With GDP per capita at nearly $80,000, this country is the richest place in Europe (Ireland has GDP per capita nearly $80,000 but Luxembourg is the richest place in Europe) H Nearly 40 per cent of the total proven natural gas reserves globally are located in this place (14% not 40%) I This is a success story of a formula implemented to overthrow an autonomous regime ( to support rather than overthrow) K Holding the largest natural gas reserves, this country claims the first spot of the richest nation's ranking (the third largest) PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DngZEKg4CKI For questions 6-10, listen to a report about the reaction of a country after the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize and the following tasks Questions 6-7: Which TWO facts are mentioned about Ethiopia? Choose TWO letters A-E and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided A The victory celebration was in full swing in the capital Addis Ababa of Ethiopia B National pride has long been known as an intrinsic part of this country C Ethiopia established the long-standing democracy, which earned recognition from Western countries D A severe famine in the past was a source of Ethiopia’s prejudice towards Westerners E Ethnic tension is still a crippling burden in this country Questions 8-10: Which THREE facts are mentioned as achievements of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed? Choose THREE letters A-F and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided A resolved a long-running border conflict with a neighbouring country B welcomed home opposition groups and acknowledged past mistakes C granted amnesty to political leaders D set up a female-dominated cabinet E named a woman as head of the Supreme Court F got a firm grip on Ethiopia’s internal displacement problem PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO 6-7 B, E (in any order) A not in full swing (starting to filter through) C not long-standing (young and fledging democracy) D actually Western countries’ prejudice towards Ethiopia rather than the opposite 8-10 A, B, E (in any order) C released journalists, not political leaders D gender-balanced (50%), not female-dominated F internal displacement is still prevalent PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 59 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyG9noa9AFs For questions 6-10, listen to a talk about the best recent phone trends What does the speaker say about these trends? Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-K, in the corresponding numbered boxes provided A have been consistently diverse in style since their first launch B are of higher quality than flagship phones C witness a shortcoming being rectified properly D are more fad than forever devices E are a worthy successor to previous models in terms of camera quality F were initially monotonous in design G need improvements in both charging speed and compatibility with other devices H are supported by serious apps designed for average users I include cameras attached to phones J include sophisticated applications particularly suited for advanced uses K become more available with higher quality Phone trends Foldables Notch Fight Phones Wireless Charging Phones Low-light Phones 10 Cheaper Phones PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO J F C E 10 K PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO Exercise 60 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rH_W5PN8ns&t=111s - Google has been hit with a 16. $5 billion fine by EU regulators for breaking antitrust laws - Standard Oil and 17. are given as examples of well-known monopolies Google could be this century's Standard Oil, which was required to be 18. by The U.S Supreme Court - The European Commission says Google has abused its Android market 19. Google tied together different apps that smartphone manufacturers would have to 20. if they wanted to license its app store, making it difficult for competing apps to 21. - In 2017, European Union regulators slapped Google with a $2.7 billion antitrust fine for giving priority placement in 22. to its own shopping service In this case, Google is 23. innovation and competition, which is risky - The EU has 24. when it comes to regulating big tech While the EU fines are still small compared to Google’s revenue, the bills could add up if more regulators start 25. PAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO 16 record-breaking 21 gain traction 17 Microsoft 22 search results 18 broken up 23 stifling 19 dominance 24 taken a lead 20 pre-install 25 trust-busting