When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not fully understand. Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess. (18) ________. If you are the sort of person who tends to turn the dictionary frequently, it is worth remembering that every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after (19) ________. It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa. (20) ________, it is usually far safer to consult an EnglishEnglish dictionary. In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. Even if you are allowed to use on, it is very timeconsuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, therefore, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. When (21) ________ come across unknown words in an exam text, it its very easy to panic. However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will overcome a number of possible problems and (22) ________ far more of the text than you at first thought likely. 5 Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of (23) ________.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A. social B. cloning C. online D. emotion
2 A. study B. upgrade C. capture D. chunk
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions
3 A heritage B cultivate C safari D holiday
4 A complete B promise C design D expect
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Read the following notice/ brochure and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15
Coming Soon: The Best of PBQ Radio During the week of April 21-27, PBQ Radio will be hosting (10) best-of-the-decade
program The most popular tunes by recording artists from the past decade will be played all day long Both well-known and lesser-known recording artists will be featured We plan to showcase each artist’s top works
In addition to featuring the best music of the decade, we would like to highlight our region’s businesses Advertising time is available for purchase Let our listeners know that your business
is one of the best in the community! You can request a shout-out for your company (11)
a program host, or our (12) marketing team can write and record a 30-second
advertisement
Visit www.pbqradio.com/advertise for details and pricing
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11 A from B for C in D about
12 A professor B professionally C professional D profession
Modern Salon Academy www.modernsalonacademy.ca (13) more than twenty years ago, Modern Salon Academy is Toronto’s most recognized beauty school The school offers (14) training, small class sizes, and individualized
instruction from leading industry professionals in the following programs
Modern Salon Academy is a winner of the International Cosmetology Society’s prestigious Award
of Excellence It is no surprise, (15) , that over 95 percent of our graduates have gone on to
successful careers in both the beauty and fashion industries
13 A Establish B Being established C Establishing D Established
14 A hands-on B hands-free C hands-in D hands-over
15 A however B therefore C then D when
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Trang 4f Secondly, the men who decide to raise their children at home can play good role models Taught
by their fathers, the children learn a lot of family values
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of the numberedd blanks from 18 to 23
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you
do not fully understand Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you
guess (18)
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn the dictionary frequently, it is worth remembering that every dictionary has its limitations Each definition is only an approximation
and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after (19) It is also
important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your
native language and vice versa (20) , it is usually far safer to consult an English-English
dictionary
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary Even if you are allowed to use
on, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are, therefore, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
When (21) come across unknown words in an exam text, it its very easy to panic
However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will overcome a
number of possible problems and (22) far more of the text than you at first thought likely
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clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of (23)
18
time at your disposal
time at your disposal
time at your disposal
the time at your disposal
20 A Using a dictionary B If you must use a dictionary
21 A you B yours C everyone D someone
22 A to help yourself to understand B to help yourself understand
23 A clues derived from the formation of the word
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As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to
pursue In this world of diversity, (24) such a choice is not easy for both children and
parents In the old days, it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many diverse learning areas to choose from Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor, engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher,etc to think about Most higher learning
usually led to a financially successful life (25) , the cost of education was not so high Today’s world is entirely different from the things (26) have just been described The job market is constantly changing due to innovative technology and new (27) Meanwhile, most
teenagers have difficulty in identifying their own interests There are a variety of well- organized
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to take Furthermore, psychological tests are also used Certain instruments such as surveys, interviews and computer software can help to find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of the students
24 A taking B making C giving D having
25 A In addition B Otherwise C For example D Therefore
26 A when B that C where D what
27 A competitively B competition C compete D competitive
28 A employ B study C decide D apply
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Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities These major life
changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of
culture shock Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to life in their new environment
Culture shock begins with the “honeymoon stage” This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting Unfortunately, the second stage “rejection stage” can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking) This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native language The third stage of culture shock is called the “adjustment stage”
This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture You are becoming
stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last” Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings You can cope with most problems that occur You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them The last stage of culture shock, which many people don’t know about,
is called “reverse culture shock” Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home Life is a struggle!
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blinding even more with other people from their culture
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In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years
In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
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in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they
do not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chines
cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social
matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, howerver, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in
Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between
the East and the West
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture
is worth a thousand words.”
their _
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A doubt B debt C bomber D tablet
2 A postage B listen C fasten D castle
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions
3 A conserve B litter C exotic D recycle
4 A environment B deforest C rainforest D container
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measures
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15
Halls will come to Life with Music
Albert Hall and Royal Hall have disclosed their schedules for the upcoming season, with
everything (10) classical music to stand up comedy acts and lots in between
The Smiths are set to make their debut at 100-year-old Albert Hall on Jan 25, 2007 The venerable
venue will (11) host Bruce Thornton on January 17, Ron Ghanem on January 3, Terry
Lightfoot on January 9, and fold superstar Judith Bachman on February 12, 13 and 14
At Royal Hall, in its classical series, American soprano Rosemary, Canadian Voigt, Soprano
Lonathon Pierre, Canadian baritone Mel Finley, and Polish contralto Ceorge Podles (12)
on the bill
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11 A besides B also C of D either
12 A is B was C are D were
Movies in the Park
This fall Glenwood Springs Park will host a weekly Movies in the Park night for residents of Glenwood Springs In cooperation with various local business sponsors including Paxton, Inc, and
GS-Mall, family-friendly movies (13) every Friday night at the center of the park Tickets are not (14) for these events because they are free to the public
Running from September through November, Movies in the Park promises a wonderful line-up of
fun and touching movies for the whole family You are encouraged (15) blankets and
chairs as well as picnic snacks Movie starting times depend on sunset times, so it is advised to
www.glenwoodsprings.org/movies to see a schedule of upcoming films and a list of our local sponsors
13 A will show B will be shown C was shown D is shown
14 A necessary B unavailable C various D valuable
15 A bring B brought C bringing D to bring
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Question 16:
a Firstly, it is more convenient for Vietnam to promote its culture and learn about other countries
b Secondly, this has created more educational opportunities for both Vietnamese and foreign students
c Viet Nam has gained three main benefits since it joined different international organisations
d Finally, joining these organizations has also helped Vietnam increase local and international tourism
e For example, various cultural exchanges help visitors know more about our country, and Vietnamese people have a better chance of experiencing different cultures
f Because Vietnam has become one of the most popular destinations, many foreign tourists are attracted by its scenic beauty
Trang 13b Finally, various career choices are also open to teenagers these days
c This gives teenagers opportunities to get access to advanced knowledge or exchange education programmes in other countries
d They may choose to work for global, local or private companies, depending on their abilities and preferences
e First, they get better health care now UNICEF, for example, has a lot of programmes to make sure all children get vaccinated to avoid some diseases
f Young Vietnamese people have gained three main benefits of Viet Nam becoming a member of different international organisations
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of the numberedd blanks from 18 to 23
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for
a peaceful, prosperous and (18) _
(19) _ Unfortunately, at the current time, 1 in 5 women and girls between the
ages of 15-49 have reported experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within
a 12-month period and 49 countries currently have no laws (20) _ This type of violence doesn’t just harm individual women and girls, it also undermines (21) _ and hinders their
active involvement in society Progress is occurring regarding harmful practices such as child
marriage and FGM (Female Genital Mutilation), (22) _, but there is still much work to be
done to complete eliminate such practices
Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and
(23) _ will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large
Implementing new legal frameworks regarding female equality in the workplace and the eradication of harmful practices targeted at women is crucial to ending the gender-based discrimination prevalent in many countries around the world
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19 A While women and girls represent half of the world’s population
20 A protecting women from domestic violence
21 A they overall quality of life B our overall quality of life
22 A has declined by 30% in the past decade
23 A to represent in political and economic decision-making processes
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Carefully conducted (24) that have followed the children of working mothers have not been able to show any long- term problems, compared with children (25)
mothers stayed at home My personal view is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish Whether we like it or not, there are a number of the mothers who just have to work There are those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot afford to
see it lost Then there are many who must work out of pure economic necessity Many mothers are not cut out to be full-time parents After (26) months at home a much loved infant, they
feed trapped and isolated
There are a number of options when it comes to choosing childcare These range from
child minders and nannies though to Granny or the kind of lady across the street In reality, (27)
, many parents do not have not any choice; they have to accept anything they can get Be
Trang 15prepared! No matter how good the childcare maybe, some children are going to protect wildly if they are left This is a perfectly normal stage of child development Babies separate in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family members Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to have your child settle in
All children are different Some are independent, while others are more attached to their mothers Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time
you spend with them, it’s the (28) that matters
24 A researchers B interviews C studies D questionnaires
25 A whose B whom C who D which
26 A little B few C a few D much
27 A therefore B in addition C hence D however
28 A manner B attitude C behavior D quality
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In today's competitive world, what responsible parent would not want to give their children the best possible start in life? For this reason, many parents want their children, often as young as ten months old, to become familiar with computers They seem to think that if their children grow up with computers, they will be better equipped to face the challenges of the future
No one has proved that computers make children more creative or more intelligent The truth may even be the opposite Educational psychologists claim that too much exposure to computers, especially for the very young, may negatively affect normal brain development Children gain valuable experience of the world from their interaction with physical objects Ten-month-old babies
may benefit more from bumping their heads or putting various objects in their mouths than they
will from staring at eye-catching cartoons A four-year-old child can improve hand-eye coordination and understand cause and effect better by experimenting with a crayon than by moving a cursor around a computer screen So, as educational psychologists suggest, instead of government funding going to more and more computer classes, it might be better to devote resources to music and art
programs.It is ludicrous to think that children will fall behind if they are not exposed to computers
from an early age Time is too precious to spend with a "mouse" Now is the time when they should
be out there learning to ride a bike There will be time later on for them to start banging away at keyboards
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Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they grow up Today, equality of the sexes is largely mandated by public policy and law However, old- fashioned ideas and a lot of prejudice are still part of our culture and present challenging questions for parents
Gender stereotypes are rigid ideas about how boys and girls should behave We all know what these stereotypes are: A "feminine" girls should be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking A "masculine" boy should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive How are children exposed to these stereotypes? According to the researchers David and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, D.C., boys and girls are often treated differently in the classroom They found out that when boys speak, teachers usually offer constructive comments, when girls speech, teachers tend to focus on the behavior It's more important how the girls act rather than what they say
The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood For example, few people would give pink baby's clothes to a boy or a blue blanket to a girl Later, many
of us give girls dolls and miniature kitchenware, while boys receive action figures and construction
sets There's nothing wrong with that The problem arises when certain activities are deemed
appropriate for one sex but not the other According to Heather J Nicholson, Ph.D., director of the
Trang 17National Resource Center for Girls, Inc., this kind of practice prevents boys and girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives
"The fact is," says Nicholson, "that society functions as a kind of sorting machine regarding gender In a recent survey, fifty-eight percent of eighth-grade girls but only six percent of boys earned money caring for younger children On the other hand, twenty-seven percent of boys but
only three percent of girls earned money doing lawn work" If we are serious about educating a
generation to be good workers and parents, we need to eliminate such stereotypes as those mentioned previously
Gender stereotypes inevitably are passed to our children However, by becoming aware
of the messages our children receive, we can help them develop ways to overcome these incorrect
ideas To counteract these ideas, parents can look for ways to challenge and support their children,
and to encourage confidence in ways that go beyond what society's fixed ideas about differences of sext are
Washington, D.C found that _
aggressive, and competitive
construction sets when they were born
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A camcorder B camera C radio D ceramic
2 A copper B golden C profile D headphone
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions
3 A earbud B rubber C leather D attach
4 A microphone B develop C vehicle D company
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to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15
Notice: Innovative Learning Event by the May Club
Hey there, fellow students!
Get ready to revolutionize the way you learn! The May Club is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event: "Futuristic Learning - Embrace New Ways To Learn!
Date: Jan 24th, 2024; Venue: Fame; Time: 3pm
We're diving into the world of modern learning techniques (10) promise to make your study sessions more (11) and fun Whether you're a visual learner, an audio enthusiast,
or a hands-on practitioner, there's something new for everyone to discover
Expect interactive workshops, engaging presentations, and some exciting guest speakers who are
pioneers in educational technology This is your chance to get hands-on experience with the (12)
learning apps, gadgets, and strategies that can take your academic game to the next level
10 A what B whom C who D which
11 A effective B effect C affect D affecting
12 A later B latest C sooner D earliest
Introducing the Ultimate Self-Study Companion: LearnMate Pro!
Are you on a quest for knowledge, looking for the (13) to learn at your own pace and
on your own terms? Say hello to LearnMate Pro, the groundbreaking tool that's about to redefine self-study!
Features:
- AI-Powered learning assistant
- 24/7 accessibility on any device
- Real-time progress feedback
- Offline mode for (14) learning
Don't just study - study smart with LearnMate Pro Prepare (15) your education and
become the master of your learning journey
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14 A blend B blending C blended D to blend
15 A with B for C about D along
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Question 16:
a First, learners have to depend on the Internet to search for information or look up new words Access to Wi-Fi is not always stable and available
b For example, students may use mobile phones to play games, text and chat during lessons
c Using electronic devices in education is becoming more and more popular, but this can bring some disadvantages
d Third, there are some viruses that can attack students' devices This may lead to the loss of personal data and documents
e Second, electronic devices can easily distract students from their studies There are too many types of entertainment programmes on the Internet
f In short, to avoid these problems, it is necessary for schools and parents to consider and set certain rules for using electronic devices to study
e First, I can use it to search for the information of any subject easily and quickly
f Dear Lucy; I hope you are well I am thinking about computer connected to the Internet is a huge source of information that the learners can exploit to enrich knowledge and improve study performance
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Young Vietnamese people have gained three main benefits of Viet Nam becoming a member of different International organisations
First, (18) _ UNICEF, for example, has a lot of programmes to make sure all children get vaccinated (19) _ Second, the quality in education has also improved Now Viet Nam has a lot of education programmes (20) _ This gives teenagers opportunities
to get access to advanced knowledge or exchange education programmes In other countries Finally, various career choices are also open to teenagers these days They are no longer limited to
only state-owned organisations or (21) _ Instead, they may choose to work for global, local or private companies, depending on (22) _ and preferences (23) _,
International organisations have definitely brought more advantages to young people in Viet Nam
18 A. getting better health care now B. they get better health care now
19 A to avoid some diseases B avoiding some diseases
20 A this is as good as regional and International ones
21 A owned-family businesses B family- owning businesses
22 A his abilities B her abilities C their abilities D our abilities
23 A In short B In contrast C In conclusion D Both A& C
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Why is culture important and how does it answer the question "What is cultural identity?"? Culture is the underlying foundation of traditions and beliefs that help a person relate
to the world around them It is the basis for any superstitions they may have It is the aversion to
(24) types of meat, or which days you can work on Culture gives us a definite starting point
Trang 24when beginning to search for our roots Knowing (25) _ a person comes from will help to
define how they look at their family obligations as well as how they celebrate important milestones
in life
As a person has given up their cultural identity, they can (26) identify themselves with the things that were (27) the most important things in their lives They lose direction As time (28) _ by and they continue to forget about their past and their natural
traditions, their identity becomes less and less pronounced
(Source: http://nobullying com/ cultural-identity)
24 A typical B especial C special D specific
25 A how B when C where D by which
26 A no more B any more C no longer D any longer
27 A once B at once C for once D one time
28 A goes B flies C passes D walks
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Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world’s universities, came from very inauspicious and humble beginning
This oldest of American universities was founded in 1636, just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Included in the Puritan emigrants to the Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England’s prestigious Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these universities graduates in the New Word were determined that their sons
would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had had Because of this
support in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a parcel of land for the school; this land was in an area called Newetowne which was later renamed Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university
When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of Charlestowne, died from tuberculosis in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the
fledgling college In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General
Court named the college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done The amount of the bequest may not have been large, particularly by today’s standard, but it was more than the General Court had found it necessary to appropriate in order to open the college
Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that in addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering
Trang 25freshmen class of four students Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors
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How long will a baby born today live? 100 years? 120 years? Scientists are studying genes that could mean long life for us all
There are already many, many people who have passed the landmark age of 100 In fact, there are now so many healthy, elderly people that there’s a name for them: the wellderly These are people over the age of eighty who have no major illnesses, such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes
There are many scientific studies of communities where healthy old age is typical These include places like Calabria in southern Italy and the island of Okinawa in Japan In Calabria, the small village of Molochio has about 2,000 inhabitants And of these, there are at least eight people over a hundred years old When researchers ask people like this the secret of their long life, the
Trang 26answer is almost always about food and is almost always the same: ‘I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.’ ‘I eat a little bit of everything.’ ‘ I neither smoke nor drink.’
In the past, scientists looked at things such as diet and lifestyle for an explanation of long
life, these days they are also looking at genetics Researcher Eric Topol says that there must be
genes that explain why people are protected from the effects of aging process The new research
into long life did scrutinize groups of people who have a genetic connection One interesting group
lives in Ecuador In one area of the country there are a number of people with the same genetic condition It’s called Laron syndrome These people don’t grow very tall – just over one metre But Laron syndrome also give them protection against cancer and diabetes As a result, they live longer than other people in their families Meanwhile, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, there’s another group of long-lived men, Japanese-Americans They have a similar gene to the Laron syndrome group
Back in Calabria, researchers constructed the family trees of the 100-year-old people They looked at family information from the 19th century to today It is concluded that there are genetic factors that give health benefits to the men This is a surprising result because generally in Europe, women live longer than men So what really makes people live longer? It seems likely that
it is an interaction of genes, the environment and probably a third factor – luck
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A leather B teaser C cheating D neatly
2 A customer B circular C umbrella D currency
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions
3 A cathedral B museum C aquarium D national
4 A crowded B castle C remote D ruin
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Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15
Love has the language of its (10) _ sweet and full of secret meanings for each lover’s heart
It speaks in the moutain and the sun, in buds and in the wondrous lights of an engagement
diamond (11) _ while its voice may somedayfade from the moutains, sun and buds, it
lingers clarion clear in the diamonds’s joyful flames, repeating the dreams of lovers down their
married lifetime and (12) _
Trang 3010 A self B own C side D time
11 A And B But C So D Or
12 A beneath B beside C beyond D behind
ANNOUCEMENT OF THE MID-TERM TESTS
The school administrators would like to announce
All students (13) _ present by 7:30, from Dec 26 upto Dec 29
(14) _ cheating during your test
Bringing along mobile devices (15) _ stopping your tests
13 A must B required C have to be D receive
14 A Without B Not C No D Hardly
15 A means B equal C requires D refers
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a Have you ever thought about how music influences our mood and productivity? It's fascinating
to delve into the psychology behind it
b Hey there, I wanted to share with you the latest album I've been listening to non-stop; it's been such a mood lifter during these challenging times
c Isn't it incredible how music has this unique ability to evoke emotions and memories with just a few chords or lyrics? It's like a universal language that speaks to the soul
d I'm looking forward to exchanging playlists and discovering new artists with you Music truly brings people together in the most beautiful way
e Take care,
f I've been exploring different genres lately, and I stumbled upon some hidden gems that I think you'd enjoy too Let's plan a jam session soon; there's nothing quite like making music together to bond and unwind
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of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23
Dear Trizzie,
(18) your invitation It (19) great way to celebrate the start of the school holidays Unfortunately, (20) because I’m going to be in Japan with my parents (21) 02 July
It would be nice to meet up (22) Can you suggest the place? (23) some coffee at Cao
Nguyen Legends? I hope you enjoy your party
Cyan
18 A I’m sorry for B Thank you for C Apologising for D Thanks to
19 A seems to B looks like a C sounds like a D seems to be alike
20 A I can’t get it B I can’t know it C I can’t use it D I can’t make it
21 A Arriving on B We get back on C Return on D To get back on
22 A at times B sometimes C at time D sometime
23 A Let’s have B Shall we C I suggest having D Why don’t we have
Trang 32Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed in time for school? According to a new report, today's
generation of children are in danger of getting so (24) _ sleep that they are putting their
mental and physical health at risk Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night,
(25) _ teenagers require nine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five
youngsters gets anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age
This (26) _ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's
ability to concentrate at school The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory,
impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (27) _ Research has shown that
losing as little as half an hour's sleep a night can have profound effects on how children perform the next day A good night's sleep is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep
(28) _ they release a hormone that is essential for their 'growth spurt' (the period during
teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate) It's true that they can, to some extent, catch up
on sleep at weekends, but that won't help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon
24 A less B little C few D much
25 A because B so C or D whereas
26 A rises B comes C raises D results
27 A organized B established C acquired D arranged
28 A where B that C which D at which
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Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries
to keep them loyal to it Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make
repeated purchases The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect
advertising
Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country dwellers? Such questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be
Trang 33played By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics, an advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars
Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for a product in the public’s mind Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers
In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non- working mother, and two children Research now reveals that only about
6 percent of American households fit this stereotype Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group
Advertising is also making use of new technologies Computer graphics are used to grab
the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light The use of computer
graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can
Trang 3433 The word “this” in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to
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Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical considerations Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument In combination with the larger and deeper- sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra
The violin has been in existence since about 1550 Its importance as an instrument in its
own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras Its
stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established
at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King’s 24 Violins), which
was to become widely famous later in the century
In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were think and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-
violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and
more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension Small changes had to be made to the violin’s internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms
of both facility and interpretation Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes
violin music EXCEPT _
Trang 3535 According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced
by a violin?
_
world
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A education B communication C prediction D question
2 A alarm B suitcase C breakfast D island
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions
3 A packaging B obvious C awareness D energy
4 A fasten B network C private D invent
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Read the following advertisement/ memo and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Online Learning App
Introducing our revolutionary new learning application designed to transform the way you learn With an intuitive interface and personalized learning paths, mastering new skills has never been
easier Explore (10) _ vast library of courses covering everything from programming to photography, all taught (11) _ industry experts Our interactive quizzes and assessments ensure you retain knowledge (12) _ Join our community of learners today and unlock your
full potential with our innovative learning app
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11 A with B. about C by D from
12 A effective B effectively C affect D effect
Meeting Memo - Quarterly Review
Dear Team,
In light of our upcoming quarterly review, scheduled for next Wednesday at 10:00 AM, I'd like to
(11) everyone of the importance of thorough preparation (12) any team member
have concerns or suggestions regarding the agenda, please share them with me by end of day
Monday During the meeting, we'll delve into key performance metrics and (13) strategies
for optimizing our processes moving forward Your active participation and input are invaluable
to our success, so I encourage everyone to come prepared to contribute constructively Let's use this opportunity to align our efforts and drive progress together
Best regards,
13 A remind B require C recall D receive
14 A If B Were C Should D Unless
15 A discussed B discuss C to discuss D discussing
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Trang 39e It's inspiring to see how they're making a positive impact, and I thought you might be interested
in getting involved too
f For example, they organize after-school tutoring sessions and provide school supplies to those
in need
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of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23
Gender equality is essential for creating a fair and just society where everyone has equal
opportunities regardless (18) their gender In workplaces, both men and women should receive equal pay for equal work, ensuring fairness and (19) (20) Education plays a vital role in promoting gender equality; boys and girls should have access to the same (21)
and resources By empowering women and girls through education, societies can break the cycle of poverty and promote economic growth Additionally, gender equality means
challenging harmful stereotypes and norms that limit individuals based on (22) It involves creating a culture where everyone is treated with (23) , regardless of gender
identity or expression Ultimately, achieving gender equality requires collective effort and commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all
18 A in B on C of D about
19 A eliminate discrimination B elimination discrimination
Trang 4020 A This ensures that everyone has the chance to contribute to the workforce and economy
21 A education opportunities B educational opportunity
22 A their gender B our gender C his gender D her gender
23 A dignify and respect B dignity and respective
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Testing games
How lucky can you be? Twelve-year-old Eloise Noakes has got the best job in the world
– (24) _ out new games A leading company held a competition to find young testers and Eloise was selected to test games (25) _ are about to be launched onto the market Each week
she is given a different game to play before recording her thoughts on a form designed by the company As the company director said, “What better way to find out about games than to put
them in the hands of the customers who will make most use of them?” Eloise is (26) _ with
her new job but she also takes it very seriously She is allowed to keep the games after testing them
(27) _, she has decided instead to give them away to children less fortunate than herself
“I’ve got (28) _ of games and some children don’t have any,” she explained
24 A. doing B. trying C. carrying D. finding
25 A. whom B. whose C. which D. who
26 A. amused B. proud C. thankful D. delighted
27 A. However B. Although C. Otherwise D. Moreover
28 A. many B. plenty C. several D. much
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Ostriches
Ostriches are the largest and heaviest birds on earth They can grow to be as tall as 9 feet and can weigh as much as 250 pounds Even though they have wings, they cannot fly Instead,