Viết Tiếng anh 6 EHOU Choose a sentence that gives a fact. Chọn một câu trả lời: a. Adults should help children learn about healthy eating habits. b. According to a study of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, adults should eat about two cups of vegetables a day. Câu trả lời đúng c. Fruit is the best choice for dessert after a heavy meal. d. All children love fruit. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: According to a study of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, adults should eat about two cups of vegetables a day. The sentences A, C and D show opinions because the words best, all and should may make others disagree with the ideas. Choose a sentence that gives a fact. Chọn một câu trả lời: a. Americans should take better care of their hearts. b. Fried food is extremely unhealthy and can lead to heart problems. c. The Food and Drug Administration says that healthier choices include lean meats that are baked, boiled, or grilled. Câu trả lời đúng d. Strenuous exercise is not beneficial for everyone. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: The Food and Drug Administration says that healthier choices include lean meats that are baked, boiled, or grilled. The sentences A, B and C show opinions because the words better, beneficial and unhealthy may make others disagree with the ideas. Chọn một câu trả lời: a. Over 12 billion online videos are viewed everyday in the United States. b. According to one company, 77 percent of Internet users read blogs. c. People who are connected on the Internet are not truly friends. Câu trả lời đúng d. The average user spends 5.3 hors per day on the social networking sites. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: People who are connected on the Internet are not truly friends The words not truly in B may make others disagree with the idea. Read the sentences. Choose the sentence giving a fact. Chọn một câu trả lời: a. All the employees at the company are nice. b. My boss moved here from Texas. Câu trả lời đúng c. The joke Dave told was very funny. d. Humor in the workplace offends everyone. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: My boss moved here from Texas. The three sentences, A, B, and D show opinions. Words like funny, offends, everyone, and nice show personal opinions, which others may disagree with. Chọn một câu trả lời: a. Some companies hold competitions to helps employees lose weight. b. Shirley Blakely, a dietician, stresses that shoppers who understand what is in their food can more clearly see the connection between ingredients and health. c. By not exercising enough, people may gain too much weight. Câu trả lời đúng d. The U.S. Department of Agriculture advices most people to exercise for 60 minutes a day to prevent weight gain. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: By not exercising enough, people may gain too much weight. The word may gain in B may make others disagree with the idea. Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: Birthrates are declining,… Chọn một câu trả lời: a. because life expectancy is the average number of years a person lives. b. but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion. Câu trả lời đúng c. so humans have a greater impact on the environment. d. or you think it is better today. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion. A denotes a cause; C reveals a result. D shows a choice. All of the choices A, C, and D are irrelevant to the given sentence. B expresses a contrast, which makes the whole sentence logical. Which sentence does not have parallel structure? Chọn một câu trả lời: a. At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or psychology. b. Jobs offering flexible schedules and to help people may be appealing to some women. Câu trả lời đúng c. Men tended to compliment women more than women complimented men. d. Some women believe success at work is possible by acting more confidently, and by speaking more assertively. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: Jobs offering flexible schedules and to help people may be appealing to some women. D shows a lack of parallelism in … offering flexible schedules and to help people Which sentence has parallel structure? Chọn một câu trả lời: a. People give compliments on appearance, on possessions, on ability, or the way others behave. b. At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or earn a degree in psychology. c. Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively. d. Women give each other compliments to build relationships with friends, relationships with coworkers, and with bosses. Câu trả lời không đúng Choose the sentence that expresses a fact. Chọn một câu trả lời: a. Homecooked meals are better than meals in restaurants. b. Research shows that homecooked meals usually include more fruits and vegetables than meals in restaurants. Câu trả lời đúng c. Teenagers who do not do well at school are lazy. d. Green vegetables taste better than other vegetables. Phản hồi Đáp án đúng là: Research shows that homecooked meals usually include more fruits and vegetables than meals in restaurants. The sentences A, C and D show opinions because the words better and lazy may make others disagree with the ideas.
Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C What is the purpose of a cause-effect essay? a to show the order of importance of points Câu trả lời không b to show results or effects c to give readers opinion about two topics Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence gives a result of a company paying people fair salaries? a The company pays people more if they work hard b Therefore, employees are dedicated to the company Câu trả lời c People who are late are not respected Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: Bargaining is common in Cairo a Since they can get low prices, tourists often visit this city Câu trả lời b As a result, one company moved its headquarters to another city c Therefore, no one bargains in Canada Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C In a paragraph with a topic sentence about effects of an event, the supporting sentences should… a show the results of the event Câu trả lời b show the reasons the event happened c compare the event to another event Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which of the following words and phrases help show causes (reasons)? a for this reason, consequently b as a result, for these reasons Câu trả lời không c due to, one reason is Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: When people are tired, they are likely to buy less a Therefore, many companies advertise on TV during the day instead of at night Câu trả lời b One reason is that people often need more than eight hours of sleep c Consequently, people typically not buy new beds very often Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence gives a reason for some people’s lack of motivation? a Consequently, unmotivated people often not get promoted at work b Some people are unmotivated due to suffering from depression Câu trả lời c People may be unmotivated for several reasons Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: The company advertised their product successfully a As a result, their sales figure increased Câu trả lời b One reason is to decrease the cause of advertising c For these reasons, they also advertised on the television Which connectors show effects? a next, finally b one reason is, because of c therefore, consequently Câu trả lời What connectors in an essay? a link ideas Câu trả lời b state the topic c support the topic sentence What can help you rephrase an original text using your own words? Chọn câu trả lời: a replace words with synonyms and change sentence structures b provide new examples to support your topic and add adjectives c copy the statistics from the original and provide appropriate citation Câu trả lời không Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C What can help you rephrase an original text using your own words? a replace words with synonyms and change sentence structures b provide new examples to support your topic and add adjectives Câu trả lời không c copy the statistics from the original and provide appropriate citation Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are not renewable Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence? a An issue with fuels like oil and coal is that they will not always available b One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are not renewable Câu trả lời không c Fossil fuels will have to be replaced with alternative fuels because they will not be available Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C The sun gives our planet heat and light Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence? a The earth receives both light and warmth from the sun Câu trả lời b Sunlight is important to the earth for two reasons c Our planet is warmed by the sun Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence is true? a Students who plagiarize will likely face serious consequences Câu trả lời b Plagiarism is using relevant information from outside sources c Plagiarism is an effective writing technique Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How Students are Motivated to Succeed Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea Topic sentence: The teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students to succeed Concluding sentence: In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational Chọn câu trả lời: a Unmotivated students may suffer from stress or depression Câu trả lời b Because of the encouragement to well in the real world, students often get better jobs when they finish school c The first example of this is that almost all students pass their final exams as a result of teacher encouragement d Finally, teachers also motivate their students to succeed outside of school Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Electric vehicles are faster than many people may think Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence? a People think that cars with gasoline energies are faster than electric vehicles b Electric vehicles are faster than many people think c The majority of people may not realize how fast electric cars are Câu trả lời Choose the sentence that does not change the meaning of this text: Laws dealing with Internet privacy vary in countries around the world a Internet privacy laws are different in every state b People worldwide have different concerns regarding Internet privacy c Internet privacy laws differ from one country to another Câu trả lời The United States receives imported oil from Canada and Mexico Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence? a Canada and Mexico provide oil to the United States Câu trả lời b Imported oil comes from only two countries c Canada imports oil from the United States and Mexico An acceptable paraphrase Chọn câu trả lời: a should not change the overall meaning of the original sentence Câu trả lời b should change the meaning of the original sentence significantly c should add interesting information to the original sentence Choose the sentence that gives a fact a The best job for a dietician is working for the USDA b The USDA is an agency that advises Americans about food Câu trả lời c The USDA’s website is nicely designed and easy to use Which sentence is a fact? a Travis is a kind and thoughtful person Câu trả lời không b Travis was very worried ? c Travis asked Hans what was wrong Which sentence is a fact? a Travis and Hans are coworkers b Travis and Hans are busy c Travis and Hans work well together Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence is a fact? a Travis and Hans work well together b Travis and Hans are busy c Travis and Hans are coworkers Câu trả lời A fact … a is impossible b can be invented c can be proven Câu trả lời Which sentence is an opinion? a Travis and Hans work together every weekend b Travis and Hans have never worked together c Travis and Hans have fun working together Câu trả lời Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence is an opinion? a Hans has worked there five years longer than Travis b Hans has worked there for a long time Câu trả lời c Hans has worked there since last summer Beacause: That a period is believed to be long or short depends on each person’s view Which sentence is an opinion? a Hans has worked there since last summer b Hans has worked there for a long time c Hans has worked there five years longer than Travis Câu trả lời không Choose the sentence that expresses an opinion a Teenagers need more milk than children, according to many studies b A few tablespoons of chocolate syrup improve the taste of milk significantly Câu trả lời c Milk and cheeses are products available in most grocery stores Which sentence is a fact? a Hans started working 50 hours a week Câu trả lời b Hans was not working very hard c Hans was working too hard What is an opinion? a something that can be proven with data b one person’s belief about a topic Câu trả lời c common knowledge or a general truth An opinion is something that… a is always true b can be counted c others may disagree with Câu trả lời What is one reason to include facts in an essay? a Facts help support the opinions you include Câu trả lời b Facts make your writing personal c Facts make your sentences longer Which word is often associated with facts used to support opinions? a style b research Câu trả lời c belief Which summary has changed the meaning of some of the original text? Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy One reason is that people now understand privacy issues better Nevertheless, while people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Research shows that people of all ages worry about privacy However, compared to adults, young people are less informed about privacy issues Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the majority of adolescents not fully understand these laws Chọn câu trả lời: a Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues has increased Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online privacy Câu trả lời b Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues Câu trả lời không c Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet One reason is that people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age However, the majority of adolescents not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet Câu trả lời không d Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet Firstly, people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines Câu trả lời không Which summary copies much of the wording as the original text? Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy One reason is that people now understand privacy issues better Nevertheless, while people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Research shows that people of all ages worry about privacy However, compared to adults, young people are less informed about privacy issues Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the majority of adolescents not fully understand these laws Chọn câu trả lời: a Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues has increased Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online privacy Câu trả lời b Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet Firstly, people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines c Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet One reason is that people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age However, the majority of adolescents not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet Câu trả lời không d Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues Câu trả lời không Choose the best supporting sentence for this topic sentence for a persuasive paragraph: Brainstorming is a highly effective strategy for solving problems a This is the reason why brainstorming is a waste of time and people should not it b It is a useful way to think of multiple solutions to a problem before choosing one Câu trả lời c Brainstorming is a more effective way to think of solutions to problems Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: It is rarely a good idea to solve problems for other people a For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems b In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future Câu trả lời không c People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: It is helpful to be flexible when solving problems a People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success b For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems c In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: Brainstorming with others is the best tool for solving problems a In conclusion, you should discuss many possible solutions when there are problems Câu trả lời b In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future c Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: There are many new useful ways to solve problems a For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems b In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future Câu trả lời không c People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success Write a persuasive paragraph a when you want to entertain your readers b when you want to convince readers of an opinion Câu trả lời c when you want to explain exactly how something looks or feels Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: People who want to learn to speak Spanish should study in Latin America a Comparison b Descriptive c Persuasive Câu trả lời What is the most appropriate type of paragraph for this topic sentence: As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain insects that are important to the environment may die a comparison b persuasive c cause-effect Câu trả lời Human body heat is cheap and readily available Which of these could best replace the underlined words? a inexpensive and easy to obtain Câu trả lời b free and ready to use c not expensive and simple to use Which sentence has parallel structure? a Teenage boys communicate differently than teenage girls Câu trả lời b Teenage boys communicate differently than girls who are teens c Teenage boys communicate differently talking to girls Which phrase describes a complex sentence? a two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent clause, a dependent clause Câu trả lời b one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause c two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses Which sentence has parallel structure? a Teenage girls often communicate through notes and sending text messages Câu trả lời không b Teenage girls often communicate by writing notes and to send text messages c Teenage girls often communicate through notes and through text messages Which words can help you identify sentences that need to have parallel structure? a conjunctions in lists and comparison words Câu trả lời b objects and prepositions c subjects and verbs Managers need to listen to people if there is a problem How many independent clauses does this sentence have? a one b zero c two Câu trả lời không Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: Problem-solving workshops are a useful tool to help people learn to solve problems a For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems b For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems c Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills Câu trả lời Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: People who want to learn to speak Spanish should study in Latin America a Comparison b Descriptive c Persuasive Câu trả lời What is the most appropriate type of paragraph for this topic sentence: As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain insects that are important to the environment may die a comparison b persuasive c cause-effect Câu trả lời Which option does not match the clause below: Death rates are decreasing,… Chọn câu trả lời: a because of recent medical advances Câu trả lời không b because people are living longer c but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion ĐÚNG d or you think it is better today Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: The bakery was filled with the scent of chocolate and the sound of noisy customers Chọn câu trả lời: a Cause-effect b Persuasive c Descriptive Câu trả lời Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: There are more people in the world today,… Chọn câu trả lời: a so humans have a greater impact on the environment Câu trả lời b because of recent medical advances c but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion d or you think it is better today Which sentence does not have parallel structure? Chọn câu trả lời: a Both men and women in China are more likely to respond to a compliment by giving another compliment than by saying thank you Câu trả lời không b Some women believe success at work is possible with less shy behavior, acting more confidently, and by speaking more assertively Câu trả lời c Some students may get more attention in class because they raise their hands frequently, enjoy speaking in front of others, and demonstrate greater confidence d Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: It is helpful to be flexible when solving problems Chọn câu trả lời: a In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future ĐÚNG b People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success Câu trả lời không c For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems Phản hồi The correct answer is: In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future Beacause: The word FLEXIBLE in the topic sentence matches TRYING ONE OF THESE METHODS in A Câu trả lời là: Câu hỏi Câu trả lời khơng Điểm 0,00 ngồi khoảng 1,00 Khơng gắn cờĐánh dấu để làm sau Mô tả câu hỏi Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: Birthrates are declining,… Chọn câu trả lời: a because life expectancy is the average number of years a person lives Câu trả lời không b or you think it is better today c but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion d so humans have a greater impact on the environment Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: You might think life was better 100 years ago,… Chọn câu trả lời: a so humans have a greater impact on the environment Câu trả lời không b or you think it is better today Câu trả lời c but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion d because of recent medical advances Which sentence does not have parallel structure? Chọn câu trả lời: a At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or psychology b Men tended to compliment women more than women complimented men c Jobs offering flexible schedules and to help people may be appealing to some women Câu trả lời d Some women believe success at work is possible by acting more confidently, and by speaking more assertively Nestor’s company is a nice place to work, it has good conditions This sentence needs… Chọn câu trả lời: a a conjunction Câu trả lời b a clause c a preposition d a comma Which sentence does not have parallel structure? Chọn câu trả lời: a Getting a higher salary may be more difficult for some women than getting an advanced degree b Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively c Some students may get more attention in class because they raise their hands frequently, enjoy speaking in front of others, and demonstrate greater confidence d Some researchers believe that girls learn better at all- girls schools because the schools may help improve cooperation, focus, and girls feeling good about themselves Câu trả lời Human body heat is cheap and readily available Which of these could best replace the underlined words? a inexpensive and easy to obtain Câu trả lời b free and ready to use c not expensive and simple to use Which sentence has parallel structure? a Teenage boys communicate differently than teenage girls Câu trả lời b Teenage boys communicate differently than girls who are teens c Teenage boys communicate differently talking to girls Which phrase describes a complex sentence? a two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent clause, a dependent clause Câu trả lời b one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause c two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses Which sentence has parallel structure? a Teenage girls often communicate through notes and sending text messages Câu trả lời không b Teenage girls often communicate by writing notes and to send text messages c Teenage girls often communicate through notes and through text messages Which words can help you identify sentences that need to have parallel structure? a conjunctions in lists and comparison words Câu trả lời b objects and prepositions c subjects and verbs Managers need to listen to people if there is a problem How many independent clauses does this sentence have? a one b zero c two Câu trả lời không Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: Problem-solving workshops are a useful tool to help people learn to solve problems a For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems b For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems c Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills Câu trả lời Which sentence does not have parallel structure? Chọn câu trả lời: a Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively Câu trả lời không b Some researchers believe that girls learn better at all- girls schools because the schools may help improve cooperation, focus, and self confidence c At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or earn a degree in psychology d Some people not want to be thought of as too assertive, or aggressive Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: Chinese speech may sound like singing to someone who is not a native speaker Chọn câu trả lời: a Persuasive b Cause-effect c Comparison Câu trả lời Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence: People had more children in the past, … Chọn câu trả lời: a but children often did not live as long Câu trả lời b so humans have a greater impact on the environment c or you think it is better today d but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion Sai bét Câu hỏi Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: Bargaining is common in Cairo a Since they can get low prices, tourists often visit this city Câu trả lời b Therefore, no one bargains in Canada c As a result, one company moved its headquarters to another city Beacause: shows the effect of the cause given Câu hỏi Match the opinion with the correct counter argument Staying home on weekends is a good way to save money a On the other hand, you could simply spend less on outside entertainment Câu trả lời b On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too c However, you should not use your credit card too often d On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school Câu hỏi Match the opinion with the correct counter argument People should not take out loans a On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too b On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more c On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school ? d However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones Câu trả lời không Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing A counter argument is … Chọn câu trả lời: a … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion Câu trả lời không b … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it c …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic d … the opinion, which is opposing to the writer’s Câu trả lời Câu hỏi Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing In the concluding sentence, … a … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it b …the writer can restate the main idea, offer a suggestion, or make a prediction about the topic Câu trả lời c … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s d … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing A refutation is … a … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s b … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion Câu trả lời c … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it d …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic Phản hồi C is correct because in persuasive writing, it is important for the writer to respond to the counter argument to prove why the counter argument is weak and how convincing his/her opinion is Match the opinion with the correct counter argument It is best to divide the cost of group dinners evenly Chọn câu trả lời: a On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school b However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals ĐÚNG c However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt d However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones Câu trả lời không Match the opinion with the correct counter argument It is important to take vacations to rest and relax Chọn câu trả lời: a However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals b However, you should not use your credit card too often c However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones d However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt Câu trả lời Match the opinion with the correct counter argument Owning a house is better than renting an apartment a On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more Câu trả lời b However, you should not use your credit card too often c On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too d However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt Read the group of sentences Answer the question below Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition Choose the counter argument? a While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… b …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition c However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems Câu trả lời a All are correct Câu trả lời không b Summary ĐÚNG c Paraphrase Câu trả lời không d Quotation Choose the correct answer An acceptable paraphrase… Chọn câu trả lời: a …does not change the meaning of the original Câu trả lời b …remove most of the details c … can change the meaning of the original sentence d … can add information to the original sentence Which option is NOT a tip to help you summarize? Chọn câu trả lời: a Include the main points, but remove most of the details b Use synonyms and different sentence structures to avoid plagiarism Sai c Substitute synonyms for key words, key phrases and all of the details Câu trả lời d Make sure you did not change the writer’s original meaning or add new information Read the original text and summaries Answer the question Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy One reason is that people now understand privacy issues better Nevertheless, while people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Research shows that people of all ages worry about privacy However, compared to adults, young people are less informed about privacy issues Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the majority of adolescents not fully understand these laws Which summary is the best? a Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues has increased Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online privacy Câu trả lời không b Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet One reason is that people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age However, the majority of adolescents not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet c Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues Câu trả lời d Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet Firstly, people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines Read the original text and summaries Answer the question Original: A survey was conducted in China to determine people level of trust when using the Internet It indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites The survey also revealed that some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately Which summary is the best? a A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately b One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online Câu trả lời c A countrywide survey in China indicated that people not always trust information find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information The majority of people also assume that companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit d A survey in China showed that many people not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately Which summary uses much of the same wording as the original text? a A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately b One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online c A countrywide survey in China indicated that people not always trust information find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information The majority of people also assume that companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit d A survey in China showed that many people not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately.Câu trả lời Which summary has changed the meaning of the original text and added information ? a A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately b One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online c A countrywide survey in China indicated that people not always trust information find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information The majority of people also assume that companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit Câu trả lời d A survey in China showed that many people not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately Choose the best paraphrase Original: Third, in a nation that sanctifies blood kinship, adoptive families and adoptees are stigmatized because of their lack of biological relationship Chọn câu trả lời: a In some nations, adoptees not have the same legal relationship to their adoptive parents as blood kin have to their birth parents Câu trả lời không b Adoptive families and adoptees are treated like criminals in nations that over-value blood relationships c Nations that sanctify blood relationships are often stigmatized d Where blood kinship is excessively valued, adoption is considered inferior Câu trả lời Which academic writing technique is used if … …you want to include someone else’s idea in your writing, you put the person’s full idea in your own words by writing it in a different way You also include details about where the idea came from a Paraphrase Câu trả lời b Quotation c All are correct d Summary Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show effects / results? Some people make purchases for emotional reasons, and this can have negative effects For instance, they may buy products so that they feel better when they are sad As a result, they may feel better, but the improvement in mood is likely to last for only a short period of time Sometimes people buy products to feel important Consequently, they may spend more money than they have a b c Câu trả lời không d Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which connectors show causes? a first, second Câu trả lời không b for example, for instance ? c another reason is Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: The bakery was filled with the scent of chocolate and the sound of noisy customers a Descriptive b Persuasive c Cause-effect Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a persuasive paragraph a People should ask for advice when they have problems Câu trả lời b Most researchers agree that children and adults solve problems differently c Studies suggest that men tend to think of quick solutions to problems Match the clause with the best half to make up a complete sentence: Birthrates are declining in some countries,…, Chọn câu trả lời: a or you think it is better today b but they are increasing worldwide Câu trả lời c but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion d because of recent medical advances Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: Chinese speech may sound like singing to someone who is not a native speaker a Persuasive b Cause-effect c Comparison Choose the correct answer Some companies avoid phone interviews with job hunters These businesses want to see candidates face-to-face Which word in the first sentence is replaced by Businesses? Chọn câu trả lời: a job hunters b candidates c companies Câu trả lời d interviews Read the original information and the paraphrase Which paraphrase is unacceptable? Chọn câu trả lời: a Original: Keeping your house cool or warm, driving cars and making things in factories all pollute the atmosphere Paraphrase: Pollution comes from cars, factories, heating and air conditioning b Original: One social networking site has been translated into over 70 languages Paraphrase: More than 70 languages are used on a particular social networking site c Original: Humans take away animal’s homes and their food by farming, when they cut down trees for wood, and when they look for oil Paraphrase: Cutting down trees and looking for oil damages animals’ homes Câu trả lời d Original: This affects the world weather and makes it difficult for animals to find food and fresh water Paraphrase: When the weather changes, animals can’t find water and food easily Read the original sentence Choose the best paraphrase of this information: Water is frequently used resource that provides energy to 28 million people a Water is often used as a source of energy and gives power to almost 30 million people Câu trả lời b People don’t appreciate water as energy source because so many consumers use it c So many people use water resource that it is exhausting d People frequently use water resource Choose the best paraphrase Original: While raising a family is inherently stressful, adoption is filled with additional tensions that are unique to the adoptive relationship a The adoptive relationship is inherently stressful b Raising a family under stressful conditions can discourage potential adoptive parents c Families with an adopted member face more challenges than biological families d Families that adopt children can avoid some of the tensions inherent in biological families Choose the best paraphrase Original: Adoption is a ubiquitous social institution in American society, creating invisible relationships with biological and adoptive kin that touch far more people than we imagine Chọn câu trả lời: a Adoption touches a surprising number of people throughout American society Câu trả lời b Relationships between biological and adoptive kin have international scope c In America, more people are adopted than was originally thought d Because adoptees are “invisible,” their circumstances are hard to imagine Đáp án là: Adoption touches a surprising number of people throughout American society B retains the meaning of the original by changing the word order and synonyms A and C remove much of the important information in the original while D changes the original meaning Choose the most appropriate paraphrase of this information: The most important factor in the group’s success was the way they motivated team members – Tech News a Tech News reported that a key reason this group was successful was that they inspired other members of the team Câu trả lời b Tech News reports that this group won, and everyone who participated won something c According to Tech News, the most important factor in the group’s success was the way they motivated team members d According to Tech News, one factor in the group’s success was the way they increased team motivation Câu trả lời không Choose the best paraphrase Original: Opposing these adoptees, some birth mothers argued that they were promised secrecy when they relinquished their children for adoption and that abrogating that promise constituted an invasion of privacy a Some birth mothers who were promised secrecy about their role felt that breaking that promise was an invasion of their privacy.Câu trả lời b Some birth mothers felt that their biological children’s pursuit of their identities should be abandoned based on the possibility that the birth mother requested privacy c In order to retain their privacy, some birth mothers refused to reveal their identities when they relinquished their children for adoption d Some adoptees support their birth mothers’ right to secrecy, even if it was promised to them when they gave their children for adoption Phản hồi Đáp án là: Some birth mothers who were promised secrecy about their role felt that breaking that promise was an invasion of their privacy A retains the meaning of the original by using synonyms B, C and D change the meaning of the original Which option is NOT a tip to help you paraphrase? a Leave out most of the details so that your writing is brief and concise Câu trả lời b Do not include new information Câu trả lời không c Change the order of words in a piece of writing you are paraphrasing Câu trả lời không d Substitute synonyms for key words and phrases Read the group of sentences Answer the question below Choose the writer’s refutation? Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition Chọn câu trả lời: a Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they to physical illnesses Câu trả lời không b However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems c While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… d …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition ĐÚNG Read the group of sentences Answer the question below Choose the opposing opinion? The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it Although it is undoubtedly true, this could hardly be justified To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world Chọn câu trả lời: a People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it ĐÚNG b Although it is undoubtedly true, … c The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers d ….this could hardly be justified To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world Câu trả lời không Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about What Motivates Children Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea Topic sentence: Children are motivated by many factors Concluding sentence: In conclusion, children are not always motivated for the same reasons Chọn câu trả lời: a Mr Paul is a motivational teacher who was born in the 1960s Câu trả lời b In addition, because of the fact that children are used to getting such rewards, they often expect them Câu trả lời không c For example, children can be motivated to chores of they receive money Câu trả lời không d A final reason children are motivated is the possibility of internal rewards Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show causes? Throughout the world, many people enjoy bargaining One reason is that people feel successful when they pay a lower price They feel a sense of accomplishment since they are able to achieve the goal of paying less than the ticketed price Another reason many people enjoy bargaining is because they feel that they save money Chọn câu trả lời: a.5 b.2 Câu trả lời không c.4 d.3 Read the topic sentences What is the most appropriate topic sentence for a cause-effect paragraph? Chọn câu trả lời: a People who not eat genetically modified food are healthier and happier b Genetically modified foods are tested in large labs with modern equipment c As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain insects that are important to the environment die Câu trả lời d Genetically modified rice and genetically modified corn both have features that protect them from insects Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show effects / results?