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Đáp án câu hỏi tiếng anh (đoạn văn) thi công chức tỉnh quảng nam năm 2016 All spiders spin webs. Thats because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catchfood. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe.Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. Butspider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it cant. It is trapped Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. Thats because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug.As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to surviveTất cả nhện quay mạng nhện. Đó là bởi vì mạng nhện giúp nhện. Mạng nhện giúp nhện làm ba việc. Mạng nhện giúp nhện giữ trứng. Mạng nhện giúp nhện ẩn. Và súc giúp nhện catchfood. Mạng nhện giúp nhện giữ trứng. Nhiều người nhện thích để đẻ trứng trong mạng nhện. Lưới giúp giữ cho trứng với nhau. Mạng nhện giúp nhện giữ trứng của họ an toàn. Mạng nhện giúp nhện ẩn. Hầu hết các loài nhện có màu. Chúng có màu nâu, xám hoặc đen. Butspider mạng nhện là ánh sáng. Chúng có màu trắng và mây. Khi nhện ẩn trong mạng nhện của họ, họ là khó nhìn thấy. Mạng nhện giúp nhện bắt mồi. Mạng nhện là dính. Khi một lỗi bay vào mạng nhện, nó bị mắc kẹt. Nó di chuyển xung quanh. Nó cố gắng để có được ra ngoài. Nhưng nó không thể. Nó bị mắc kẹt Nhện có thể nói rằng lỗi là bị mắc kẹt. Đó là bởi vì nhện cảm thấy di chuyển web. Và con nhện đói. Con nhện đi để có được những lỗi. Như bạn có thể thấy, mạng nhện giúp giữ trứng. Mạng nhện giúp nhện ẩn. Và súc giúp nhện bắt mồi. Nếu không có mạng nhện, nhện sẽ không thể sống như họ làm. Spiders cần mạng nhện để tồn tại
C1: Spiders Webs All spiders spin webs That's because webs help spiders Webs help spiders three things Webs help spiders hold eggs Webs help spiders hide And webs help spiders catchfood Webs help spiders hold eggs Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs The webs help keep the eggs together Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe Webs help spiders hide Most spiders are dark They are brown, grey, or black Butspider webs are light They are white and cloudy When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see Webs help spiders catch food Spider webs are sticky When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck It moves around It tries to get out But it can't It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped That's because spiders feel the web move And the spider is hungry The spider goes to get the bug As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs Webs help spiders hide And webs help spiders catch food Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they Spiders need their webs to survive! Tất nhện quay mạng nhện Đó mạng nhện giúp nhện Mạng nhện giúp nhện làm ba việc Mạng nhện giúp nhện giữ trứng Mạng nhện giúp nhện ẩn Và súc giúp nhện catchfood Mạng nhện giúp nhện giữ trứng Nhiều người nhện thích để đẻ trứng mạng nhện Lưới giúp giữ cho trứng với Mạng nhện giúp nhện giữ trứng họ an toàn Mạng nhện giúp nhện ẩn Hầu hết loài nhện có màu Chúng có màu nâu, xám đen Butspider mạng nhện ánh sáng Chúng có màu trắng mây Khi nhện ẩn mạng nhện họ, họ khó nhìn thấy Mạng nhện giúp nhện bắt mồi Mạng nhện dính Khi lỗi bay vào mạng nhện, bị mắc kẹt Nó di chuyển xung quanh Nó cố gắng để có Nhưng Nó bị mắc kẹt! Nhện nói lỗi bị mắc kẹt Đó nhện cảm thấy di chuyển web Và nhện đói Con nhện để có lỗi Như bạn thấy, mạng nhện giúp giữ trứng Mạng nhện giúp nhện ẩn Và súc giúp nhện bắt mồi Nếu mạng nhện, nhện sống họ làm Spiders cần mạng nhện để tồn tại! 1) This passage is mostly about A spider colors B spider webs C spider eggs 2) Spider webs help spiders I hold eggs II catch food III find water A I only B I and II only C I, II, and III 3) As used in paragraph 4, the word trapped most nearly means A stuck B hidden C eaten 4) How can spiders tell when something is trapped in their web? A They hear it B They smell it C They feel it 5) As used in the last sentence of the passage, the word survive means to stay A alive B hidden C caught 6) The passage lists three reasons why spiders spin webs (paragraph 1) Of these reasons, which you think is the most important? Why? For me the three reasons are important but it is much more essential to weave their webs to catch food because in the midst of nature other predator might remove them their food and they could even die because no food consiguirian easily as they with their networks But as it is important that networks hold the spider eggs as well are better care and predatory need food you could get caught in the web 7) Are the spider webs good? Do spiders need them? Why or why not? Yes, spider webs are good and very important for spiders as these will be easy tasks much of these predators hunting in the middle of nature as they are looking for food or tending their eggs already in the midst of nature any animal could cause them harm could also hide in their webs C2 Most human beings are awake during the day and sleep all night Owls live the opposite way Owls are nocturnal This means that they sleep all day and stay awake at night Because owls are nocturnal, this means they must eat at night But finding food in the dark is difficult To help them, they have special eyes and ears Owls have very large eyes These eyes absorb more light than normal Since there is little light during the night, it is helpful to be able to absorb more of it This helps owls find food in the dark Owls also have very good hearing Even when owls are in the trees, they can hear small animals moving in the grass below This helps owls catch their prey even when it is very dark Like owls, mice are also nocturnal animals Mice have an excellent sense of smell This helps them find food in the dark Being nocturnal helps mice to hide from the many different animals that want to eat them Most of the birds, snakes, and lizards that like to eat mice sleep at night—except, of course, owls! Some animals are nocturnal This means they are active at night The owl and the mouse are good examples of nocturnal animals that use their senses to find food in the dark Hầu hết người tỉnh táo ngày ngủ đêm Cú sống đối diệncách Cú ban đêm Điều có nghĩa họ ngủ tất ngày lại tỉnh táo vào ban đêm Bởi vìcú ăn đêm, điều có nghĩa họ phải ăn vào ban đêm Nhưng việc tìm kiếm thực phẩm bóng tối khó khăn Để giúp họ, họ có đặc biệt đôi mắt tai Cú có đôi mắt lớn Đôi mắt hấp thụ ánh sáng so với bình thường Kể từ cóít ánh sáng vào ban đêm, hữu ích để hấp thụ Điều giúp cú tìmthực phẩm bóng tối Cú có điều trần tốt Ngay cú cây, họ nghe thấyđộng vật nhỏ di chuyển bãi cỏ bên Điều giúp cú bắt mồi họ làrất tối Như cú, chuột động vật ăn đêm Con chuột có cảm giác tuyệt vời mùi Điều giúp họ tìm thấy thực phẩm bóng tối Được ban đêm giúp chuột để ẩn từ nhiềuđộng vật khác mà muốn ăn chúng Hầu hết loài chim, rắn, thằn lằn thích ănchuột ngủ vào ban đêm-ngoại trừ, tất nhiên, cú! A Are the following statements true (T) or false (F): (2 marks) 1) Owls can find food in the dark using their senses of sight and smell 2) Small eyes can absorb light 3) Finding food at night is difficult for all animals except nocturnal ones 4) Most snakes and lizards prefer owls to mice B Choose the correct answer Only one choice is correct: (5 marks) 1) The word diurnal is the opposite of the word nocturnal Using information in the passage as a guide, we can understand that an animal that is diurnal A sleeps at night and is awake during the day B hunts during the day and is awake at night C sleeps every other night and is awake during the day D doesn’t sleep at night or day 2) Based on paragraph 2, it can be understood that an animal with small eyes A must be diurnal B has trouble seeing in the dark C can see very well at night D has poor eyesight 3) In paragraph 3, the author writes, "This helps owls catch their prey even when it is very dark." What is prey? A a noise that an animal makes during the night B a small animal such as a pet dog or cat C an animal that is hunted by other animals D an animal that hunts other animals 4) According to the passage, mice sleep during the day in order to _ A find food that other animals can not B keep themselves safe C store energy for night time activities D protect themselves from the humidity of the day 5) Using information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that _ A owls hunt mice B mice can hide from owls C mice and owls both hide from birds, snakes, and lizards D owls are smarter than mice Questions 1) 2) 3) In paragraph 1, we learn that "Owls are nocturnal." The word diurnal is the opposite of the word nocturnal Using information in the passage as a guide, we can understand that an animal that is diurnal A sleeps at night and is awake during the day B hunts during the day and is awake at night C sleeps every other night and is awake during the day D hunts during the day and night Based on information in paragraph 2, it can be understood that an animal with small eyes A must be diurnal B has trouble seeing in the dark C can see very well at night D is likely to be eaten by an owl According to the passage, owls can find food in the dark using their sense of 4) 5) 6) 7) I sight II sound III smell A l only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III In paragraph the author writes, "This helps owls catch their prey even when it is very dark." Based on its use in the passage, we can understand that prey is A a noise that an animal makes during the night B a small animal such as a pet dog or cat C an animal that is hunted by other animals D an animals that hunts other animals Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that mice sleep during the day in order to A find food that other animals can not B keep themselves safe C store energy for night time activities D release stress Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that A owls hunt mice B mice can hide from owls C mice and owls both hide from birds, snakes, and lizards D birds and snakes often hunt lizards If added to the end of this passage, which of the following conclusions would fit best? A The owl is a nocturnal animal This means it is active at night The owl's excellent sense of sight and sound enable it to find food in the dark B Mice are nocturnal animals This means they are active at night Similar to the owl, mice use their excellent sense of smell to find food in the dark C Both mice and owls are nocturnal This means they are active at night Because these animals are active at night, they must sleep during the day This makes them especially vulnerable to attack from diurnal animals D Some animals are nocturnal This means they are active at night The owl and the mouse are good examples of nocturnal animals that use their senses to find food in the dark Answers and Explanations 1) A nocturnal (adjective): active by night, happening during the night diurnal (adjective): active by day, happening during the day In paragraph the author writes, "Owls are nocturnal This means that they sleep all day and stay awake at night." If diurnal is the opposite of nocturnal, then a diurnal animal would sleep all night and stay awake during the day Choice (A) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (B), (C), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 2) B In paragraph we learn that "Owls have very large eyes These eyes absorb more light than normal Since there is little light during the night, it is helpful to be able to absorb more of it." Using this information, we can understand that an animal that has small eyes has trouble seeing in the dark This is because small eyes are able to absorb less light than large ones Choice (B) is correct (A) is incorrect because animals like mice not have large eyes Nonetheless, they are nocturnal They are still able to find food in the dark using their sense of smell (C) is incorrect because small eyes not absorb as much light, making it harder to see at night Therefore an animal with small eyes probably does not see well at night If an animal has small eyes, this does not necessarily mean that it is likely to be eaten by an owl After all, many animals that have small eyes (like fish, birds, etc.) are not likely to be eaten by an owl Therefore choice (D) is incorrect 3) B In paragraph we learn that "Owls have very large eyes." This helps them "find food in the dark." This supports option (I) In paragraph we learn that "Owls also have very good hearing." This helps them "catch their prey even when it is very dark." This supports option (II) In paragraph we learn that "Like owls, mice are also nocturnal animals Mice have an excellent sense of smell." This helps them "find food in the dark." However, the question asks about owls, not mice The passage does not provide information to support the idea that owls can find food in the dark using their sense of smell This eliminates option (III) Therefore (B) is correct 4) C prey (noun): an animal that is hunted by other animals To answer this question correctly, it helps to use context In paragraph 2, the author writes that the owl's large eyes helps it “find food in the dark.” In paragraph 3, the author gives more information about how owls find food in the dark The author says that an owl's sense of hearing helps it to hear “small animals” moving around in the night This hearing “helps owls catch their prey even when it is very dark.” Owls have to find food in the dark This food is the “small animals” moving beneath them Owls use their eyesight and hearing to catch their prey, which is another word for an animal that is hunted by other animals Choice (C) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choice (A) Therefore, it is incorrect Although the passage does say that the owl hunts "small animals," this does not necessary mean that only small animals are prey Small animals are the prey of owls, but not necessarily of other animals The prey of a lion, for example, could be a large animal, such as an elephant Therefore (B) is incorrect (D) is incorrect because this defines a predator, which is the opposite of prey 5) B In the final paragraph, the author writes: “Being nocturnal helps mice to hide from the many different animals that want to eat them.” In other words, sleeping during the day helps mice to keep themselves safe This means choice (B) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (C),and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 6) A In the final paragraph, the author writes: “Being nocturnal helps mice to hide from the many different animals that want to eat them Most of the birds, snakes, and lizards that like to eat mice sleep at night—except, of course, owls!” Because mice are nocturnal, they can hide from most animals that sleep at night Owls, however, not sleep at night For this reason, it is likely that owls hunt mice This means (A) is correct (B) is incorrect because mice cannot hide from owls because, like mice, owls are awake during the night The owls can use their excellent senses of sight and sound to find the mice Although the author says that mice hide from birds, snakes, and lizards, this does not necessarily mean an owl needs to hide from these animals as well After all, an owl is not likely to be eaten by a snake or a lizard This means (C) is incorrect The passage does not provide information to support choice (D) Therefore it is incorrect 7) D A good conclusion restates the main ideas or points of the passage In paragraph 1, the author introduces the fact that some animals are nocturnal In paragraphs and 3, the author describes how the owl is nocturnal, and uses its senses to find food at night In paragraphs and 5, the author describes another nocturnal animal, the mouse, and how it uses its senses to find food at night Using this information, it can be understood that (D) provides the best conclusion because it accurately restates the main ideas or points of the passage Although the passage discusses owls, it also talks about mice The conclusion in (A) fails to mention this, and is therefore incorrect Although the passage discusses mice, this is not the main idea Rather, this is used as an example of another animal (in addition to the owl) that is nocturnal, and how that animal uses its sense to find food in the dark Therefore (B) is incorrect While the passage does say that both mice and owls are nocturnal, it does not conclude that this makes them especially vulnerable to attack from diurnal animals In fact, the final paragraph contains information that states the opposite: "Being nocturnal helps mice to hide from the many different animals that want to eat them." This means (C) is incorrect C3 When we are young, we learn that tigers and sharks are dangerous animals We might be scared of them because they are big and powerful As we get older; however, we learn that sometimes the most dangerous animals are also the smallest animals In fact, the animal that kills the most people every year is one that you have probably killed yourself many times: the mosquito While it may seem that all mosquitoes are biters, this is not actually the case Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood They need this blood to live and produce eggs When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount of saliva into the blood This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease The result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death Because a mosquito can bite many people in the course of its life, it can carry diseases from one person to another very easily Two of the most deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are malaria and yellow fever Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like bats, birds, dragonflies, and certain kinds of fish Bringing more of these animals into places where mosquitoes live might help to cut down the amount of mosquitoes in that area This is a natural solution, but it does not always work very well Mosquitoes can also be killed with poisons or sprays Even though these sprays kill mosquitoes, they may also harm other plants or animals Khi trẻ, biết hổ cá mập loài động vật nguy hiểm Chúng sợ hãi họ họ lớn mạnh mẽ Khi già; Tuy nhiên, biết loài động vật nguy hiểm sinh vật nhỏ Trong thực tế, vật mà giết chết hầu hết người năm bạn giết chết nhiều lần: muỗi Trong tất muỗi biters, thực trường hợp muỗi đực ăn mật hoa thực vật Mặt khác, muỗi ăn máu động vật Họ cần máu để sống sản xuất trứng Khi muỗi cắn người, truyền tải lượng nhỏ nước bọt vào máu nước bọt chứa bệnh chết người Kết vết cắn nhỏ vết sưng ngứa nghiêm trọng tử vong Bởi muỗi cắn nhiều người trình sống nó, mang bệnh từ người sang người khác dễ dàng Hai số bệnh chết người thực muỗi sốt rét sốt vàng da Muỗi có nhiều kẻ thù tự nhiên dơi, chim, chuồn chuồn, số loại cá Đưa nhiều động vật vào nơi muỗi sinh sống giúp cắt giảm số lượng muỗi khu vực Đây giải pháp tự nhiên, không luôn làm việc tốt Muỗi bị giết với chất độc thuốc xịt Mặc dù thuốc xịt diệt muỗi, họ gây tổn hại cho thực vật động vật khác According to the author, some people are more afraid of tigers and sharks than mosquitoes because tigers and sharks a Kill more people than mosquitoes b Are big and powerful c Are found all over the world d Have no natural enemies Based on the information in paragraph 2, we can understand that i Male mosquitoes and female mosquitoes have different eating habits ii Male mosquitoes are harmless to humans iii Female mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases to humans a I only b I and II only c II and III only d I, II, and III In paragraph the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." The purpose of this statement is to a Oppose a previous argument b Question an upcoming conclusion c Confirm a hypothesis d Support a later statement a Which of the following best summarizes the information in paragraph 4? Mosquito nets provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes b Poisons and sprays provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes c The introduction of the mosquito's natural enemies provides adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes d There is no perfect solution to the mosquito problem Questions 1) According to the author, some people are more afraid of tigers and sharks than mosquitoes because tigers and sharks A kill more people than mosquitoes B are big and powerful C are found all over the world D have no natural enemies 2) Based on the information in paragraph 2, we can understand that I.male mosquitoes and female mosquitoes have different eating habits II male mosquitoes are harmless to humans III female mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases to humans A I only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III 3) In paragraph the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." The purpose of this statement is to A oppose a previous argument B question an upcoming conclusion C confirm a hypothesis D support a later statement 4) As used in paragraph 2, minor most nearly means A insignificant B deadly C frustrating D dangerous 5) Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that if you get sick with malaria or yellow fever, your chances of survival are A terrible B mediocre C good D excellent 6) It can be understood that the introduction of dragonflies might reduce the number of flies in a given area because dragonflies A work together with mosquitoes B kill mosquitoes C cannot be killed by poisons or sprays D attract bats 7) Which of the following best summarizes the information in paragraph 4? A Mosquito nets provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes B Poisons and sprays provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes C The introduction of the mosquito's natural enemies provides adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes D There is no perfect solution to the mosquito problem 8) Which of the following words best describes the author's overall attitude towards the prospect of solving the mosquito problem? A despondent, meaning hopeless or dejected B exasperated, meaning extremely irritated or annoyed C equivocal, meaning doubtful or uncertain D optimistic, meaning hopeful or taking a favorable view Answers and Explanations 1) B In the first paragraph the author says, "We might be scared of them because they are big and powerful." In the last paragraph, the author says that we might be more afraid of tigers and sharks than we are of mosquitoes because tigers and sharks are "larger, and more powerful." This lets us know that (B) is correct In paragraph 1, the author tells us that of all animals, the mosquito "kills the most people every year." This eliminates (A) The passage does not contain information to support choices (C) and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 2) D In paragraph the author writes, "Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood." Using this information, we can understand that male mosquitoes and female mosquitoes have different eating habits This supports option (I) In paragraph the author writes, "Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood They need this blood to live and produce eggs When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount of saliva into the blood This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." Since male mosquitoes eat plant nectar (and not animal blood), and it is the bite that causes the transmission of diseases, we can understand that male mosquitoes not bite humans Therefore they are harmless to humans This supports option (II) In paragraph the author writes, "Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood They need this blood to live and produce eggs When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount of saliva into the blood This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." Since male mosquitoes eat plant nectar (and not animal blood), and it is the bite that causes the transmission of diseases, we can understand that female mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases to humans This supports option (III) Therefore (D) is correct 3) D To answer this question correctly, it helps to use context At the end of paragraph the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." In the next sentence the author writes, "The result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death." Using this information, we can understand that the reason why the result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death is because the mosquito's saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease This lets us know that the purpose of the statement in question is to support a later statement, which, in this case, is the next sentence Choice (D) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (B) and (C) Therefore they are incorrect 4) A minor (adjective): relatively small in size, quantity, or degree In paragraph 2, the author says that when a mosquito bites a person, “The result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death.” Here, the author contrasts an itchy bump with death An itchy bump is not very serious when compared to death An itchy bump is a small, insignificant problem, while death is aptly described as "serious." This makes (A) the correct choice Although itchy bumps can be frustrating, this is not as good a contrast for "serious" as insignificant Therefore (C) is incorrect (B) and (D) are incorrect because the author contrasts the itchy bumps with deadly ones The author means to show that an itchy bump is harmless, not deadly or dangerous 5) D 2) B complicated (adjective): difficult to explain, understand, or analyze In paragraph 1, the author says, “Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are lots of ways for you to make a more basic version at home.” Given that making pizza at home can be complicated or difficult, the author wants to explain a way that is more basic So, the author wants to explain a way to make pizza that is basic, or not complicated Simple is the only choice that means something similar to basic, or not complicated Therefore (B) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (C), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 3) B purchase (verb): to acquire through the payment of money or its equivalent; to buy The question asks us to find the best synonym Synonyms are words that have nearly the same meanings The author tells us that if making homemade tomato sauce sounds like too much work, we can “purchase jarred sauce from the store.” Using context, we can understand that another word for purchase is buy If you are unfamiliar with the word “purchase,” you might still be able to guess that people usually go to a store in order to buy things Choice (B) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (C), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 4) C To answer this question correctly, it helps to use context At the end of paragraph the author writes, "If this sounds like too much work, you can also purchase jarred sauce from the store Many jarred sauces taste almost as good as the kind you make at home." The author tells us that as a substitute for something that takes too much work, we can purchase jarred sauce This may seem like a poor substitute, but the author explains that this is not necessarily the case; many jarred sauces taste almost as good as the kind you make at home Using this information, we can understand that the purpose of the statement in question is to clarify an earlier statement Choice (C) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (B), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 5) A In paragraph 4, the author asks the reader, "Do you have a cow in your backyard? Do you know how to milk the cow? Do you know how to turn that milk into cheese?" The author thinks that he or she knows the answer to these questions The author thinks that you probably not have a cow in your backyard, not know how to milk a cow, and not know how to turn milk in cheese After all, not many people would answer these questions positively Given that the author expects that most people would not answer positively to these questions, then it is fair to assume that most people are unable to make home-made cheese The author’s question is intended to be rhetorical, or perhaps even sarcastic This means choice (A) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (B), (C), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 6) A customize (verb): to build according to personal preferences or tastes In order to answer this question correctly, it helps to use context In paragraph 5, the author says, “The best part of making a pizza at home is that you can customize it by adding your favorite ingredients.” After the author says this, he or she continues to give examples: some people like to add vegetables, meat, or even pineapple Since the author tells us that different people like different things on their pizza, we can understand that the choice of toppings is personal, or special for each person Therefore, you can customize things to make them personal This lets us know that (A) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (B), (C), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 7) D In paragraph 2, the author says, "When you make pizza, you must begin with the crust." This comes before the author instructs you to add the toppings This supports option (I) In paragraph 3, the author says, "After you have chosen your crust, you must then add the sauce." This comes before the author instructs you to add the toppings This supports option (II) In paragraph 4, the author says, " Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese." This comes before the author instructs you to add the toppings This supports option (III) Therefore (D) is correct 8) D In paragraph the author writes, "If you want to make the crust yourself, you will have to make dough using flour, water, and yeast You will have to knead the dough with your hands " In paragraph the author writes, "Making your own sauce from scratch can take a long time You have to buy tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices." In paragraph the author writes, "Do you have a cow in your backyard? Do you know how to milk the cow? Do you know how to turn that milk into cheese?" In all of these quotations, the author talks about how hard it is to make a pizza from scratch The author uses negative language to highlight this difficulty This lets us know that the author is feels negative about making pizza from scratch Choice (D) is correct Choices (A), (B), and (C) all contain positive words However, the author is negative about making a pizza from scratch Therefore these choices are incorrect 9) D A good conclusion restates the main idea and the basic points (or thesis) of the passage In paragraph the author introduces the idea of making a pizza at home In paragraph the author talks about the crust In paragraph the author talks about the sauce In paragraph the author talks about the cheese In paragraph the author talks about the toppings Using this information, we can understand that (D) is correct (A) is incorrect because the passage does not provide information to support the idea that cheese is the most important ingredient in pizza Although the author does advise against making your own ingredients, this is not the main idea of the passage Therefore (B) is incorrect The author does not talk about the cost of making pizza in this passage Therefore (C) is incorrect C16 When you imagine the desert, you probably think of a very hot place covered with sand Although this is a good description for many deserts, Earth’s largest desert is actually a very cold place covered with ice: Antarctica In order for an area to be considered a desert, it must receive very little rainfall More specifically, it must receive an average of less than ten inches of precipitation—which can be rain, sleet, hail, or snow—on the ground every year Antarctica, the coldest place on earth, has an average temperature that usually falls below the freezing point And because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the air in Antarctica does not hold much moisture at all This is evident in the low precipitation statistics recorded for Antarctica For example, the central part of Antarctica receives an average of less than inches of snow every year The coastline of Antarctica receives a little bit more—between seven and eight inches a year Because Antarctica gets so little precipitation every year, it is considered a desert.When precipitation falls in hot deserts, it quickly evaporates back into the atmosphere The air over Antarctica is too cold to hold water vapor, so there is very little evaporation Due to this low rate of evaporation, most of the snow that falls to the ground remains there permanently, eventually building up into thick ice sheets Any snow that does not freeze into ice sheets becomes caught up in the strong winds that constantly blow over Antarctica These snow-filled winds can make it look as if it is snowing Even though snowfall is very rare there, blizzards are actually very common on Antarctica Khi bạn tưởng tượng sa mạc, bạn nghĩ nơi nóng đầy cát Mặc dù mô tả tốt cho nhiều sa mạc, sa mạc lớn Trái đất thực nơi lạnh bao phủ băng: Nam Cực Để cho khu vực coi sa mạc, phải nhận lượng mưa Cụ thể hơn, phải nhận trung bình mười inch mưa, mà mưa, mưa đá, mưa đá, tuyết mặt đất năm Nam Cực, nơi lạnh trái đất, có nhiệt độ trung bình thường giảm xuống mức đóng băng Và không khí lạnh chứa ẩm không khí ấm áp, không khí Nam Cực không nắm giữ nhiều độ ẩm tất Điều thể rõ số liệu thống kê lượng mưa thấp ghi nhận cho Nam Cực Ví dụ, phần trung tâm Nam Cực nhận trung bình inches tuyết năm Đường bờ biển Nam Cực nhận chút nữa, từ bảy đến tám inch năm Bởi Nam Cực mưa năm, coi kết tủa desert.When rơi sa mạc nóng, nhanh chóng bốc trở lại vào bầu khí Không khí Nam Cực lạnh để giữ nước, có bay Do tỷ lệ thấp bốc hơi, hầu hết tuyết rơi xuống đất vĩnh viễn, chí tạo thành tảng băng dày Bất kỳ tuyết mà không đóng băng vào tảng băng bị bắt gió mạnh liên tục thổi Nam Cực Những gió tuyết đầy làm cho trông thể có tuyết rơi Mặc dù tuyết rơi có, trận bão tuyết thực phổ biến Nam Cực Questions 1) 2) The main purpose of paragraph is to A accept a conclusion B introduce an argument C provide a brief history D deny a common belief The best title for this passage would be A Earth’s Many Deserts B Antarctica: The Coldest Place on Earth C A Desert of Ice D Unusual Blizzards Africa’s Sahara Desert is the second-largest desert on earth Based on the information in the passage, what characteristic must the Sahara share with Antarctica? 3) A low temperatures B high temperatures C frequent blizzards D 4) low precipitation As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for precipitation? A moisture in the air that falls to the ground B any type of weather event C weather events that only happen in very cold areas D a blizzard that occurs in areas with limited snowfall In paragraph the author writes, "And because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the air in Antarctica does not hold much moisture at all." Using this information, it can be understood that 5) A air in Africa holds more moisture than the air in Antarctica B air surrounding a tropical island holds less moisture than the air in Antarctica air in the second floor of a house is typically warmer than air on the first floor D air at the mountains is typically colder than the air at the beach C 6) According to the final paragraph, any snow that falls over Antarctica I becomes part of the Antarctic ice sheet II is blown around by strong winds III evaporates back into the atmosphere A l only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III Based on the information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that blizzards in Antarctica are mainly the result of 7) A freezing cold temperatures B large amounts of snowfall C low amounts of precipitation D strong winds Answers and Explanations 1) D In paragraph the author writes, "When you imagine the desert, you probably think of a very hot place covered with sand." This lets us know that the author thinks that deserts are commonly believed to be very hot places covered with sand However, as the author continues to explain, this is not actually the case, stating "Many other deserts, like Antarctica, are just the opposite." Using this information, we can understand that the main purpose of paragraph is to deny a common belief This means (D) is correct The author does not mention any conclusion Therefore (A) is incorrect The author does not argue the idea that Antarctica is a desert This is factual information that is documented to be true Choice (B) is incorrect The author does not provide any history This means (C) incorrect 2) C A good title summarizes the main idea of a passage and lets the reader know what to expect should he or she read further This passage is mostly devoted to explaining why Antarctica is a desert of ice, which most people may find surprising, because deserts are stereotypically hot and sandy This idea is introduced in the first paragraph The subsequent paragraphs are devoted to explaining this idea Therefore (C) is correct In this passage, the author presents information about Antarctica only It does not discuss any other of earth's deserts The title in (A) is too general for a passage that is just about Antarctica, making this choice incorrect Although the passage does mention the fact that Antarctica is the coldest place on earth, and discusses Antarctica’s blizzards, these are details The main idea of the passage involves the fact that Antarctica is a desert Therefore (B) and (D) are incorrect 3) D In paragraph 2, the author writes: “In order for an area to be considered a desert, it must receive very little precipitation More specifically, it must receive an average of less than ten inches of precipitation—which can be rain, sleet, hail, or snow—on the ground every year." Like Antarctica, the Sahara is a desert Therefore, it must also have low precipitation This means (D) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (B), and (C) Therefore they are incorrect 4) A precipitation (noun): moisture in the air that falls to the ground In paragraph 2, the author states that precipitation “can be rain, sleet, hail, or snow.” All of these are forms of air moisture that falls to the ground Using this information, we can understand that (A) is the correct choice Although rain, sleet, hail, and snow are all types of weather events, the phrase “any type of weather” is too general, as it may include other types of weather such as high wind, clouds, heat, humidity, etc Therefore (B) is incorrect Even though it is very cold in Antarctica, rain can fall in any climate This means precipitation isn’t specific to very cold areas This eliminates (C) (D) is incorrect because a blizzard that occurs in areas with limited snowfall is only something that happens in extremely cold, windy places like Antarctica, and is not representative of precipitation in general 5) A In paragraph the author writes, "And because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the air in Antarctica does not hold much moisture at all." Because Africa is widely known to have a warm, if not hot, climate, we can understand that the air in Africa holds more moisture than the freezing cold air in Antarctica Therefore (A) is correct (B) is incorrect because a tropical island has hot climate This means it should hold more moisture than the air in Antarctica Although choices (C) and (D) may provide accurate information, they are incorrect because the quote from paragraph does not discuss how air temperature is related to geographical location 6) B In the final paragraph, the authors tells us that any snow that falls over Antarctica either “remains there permanently, eventually building up into thick ice sheets.” or “becomes caught up in the strong winds." This supports options (I) and (II) In the beginning of this paragraph, the author says “the air over Antarctica is too cold to hold water vapor, so there is very little evaporation.” This eliminates option (III) Therefore (B) is correct 7) D In the final paragraph, the author informs us that the blizzards in Antarctica are caused when strong winds blow snow around Although there is a very low amount of precipitation that falls over Antarctica, some of the snow that does fall “becomes caught up in the strong winds that constantly blow over Antarctica.” Because of these high winds, “even though snowfall is very rare there, blizzards are actually very common on Antarctica.” Using this information, we can understand that (D) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (B), and (C) Therefore they are incorrect C17 A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and not leave any curtains wide open The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more ‘imaginative’ could soon be uncovered by the intruder But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar’s dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home Windows, no matter how small, are usually the first point of entry for many intruders For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window Một khảo sát gần số liệu thống kê tội phạm cho thấy có tất nhiều khả burgled 20 năm trước cảnh sát tư vấn cho tất người để có vài biện pháp phòng ngừa đơn giản để bảo vệ nhà họ Việc kẻ trộm kẻ xâm nhập khác thích dễ dàng hội, giống nhà mà rõ ràng sản phẩm Điều nhiều thách thức nhà bị chiếm đóng, bảo vệ tốt Một tên trộm tự hỏi giá trị bận tâm.Có số lời khuyên chung làm để tránh nhà bạn trở thành thống kê tội phạm Tránh để lại dấu hiệu nhà bạn có sản phẩm Khi bạn phải ngoài, để lại ánh sáng đài phát truyền hình, không để lại cửa rộng mở Tầm nhìn Trung tâm âm nhạc máy tính bạn đủ để cám dỗ tên trộm.Không để lại phím rảnh rỗi nơi trú ẩn tiện lợi Nơi tên trộm xem xét theo đệm chùi chân nồi Hoa chí nơi 'tưởng tượng' sớm phát kẻ xâm nhập Nó an toàn nhiều để lại chìa khóa cho người hàng xóm, bạn tin tưởng Nhưng nhà bạn khu vực yên tĩnh hoang vắng nhận thức tên trộm ước mơ, ngăn chặn tội phạm tiềm từ tiếp cận nhà bạn cách trang bị an ninh đèn để bên nhà bạn.Nhưng xảy nếu, biện pháp phòng ngừa nói trên, tên trộm kẻ xâm nhập định để nhắm mục tiêu trang chủ bạn Windows thường điểm mục nhập cho kẻ xâm nhập nhiều Ở tầng cửa sổ cung cấp truy cập dễ dàng cửa sổ tầng đến với thang cách leo lên thoát nước Trước ngủ, bạn nên kiểm tra tất cửa sổ cửa chớp bị khóa Không có vấn đề nhỏ windows bạn là, đáng ngạc nhiên khoảng cách hẹp tên trộm xác định quản lý để có thông qua Để bảo mật hơn, phù hợp với cửa sổ ổ khóa vào bên cửa sổ.Điều mục nhập qua cửa? Của bạn trở lại cửa cửa hàng Hiên, dễ dàng buộc mở, cần phải có chất lượng hàng đầu gaäp xuoáng trang bị Mặc dù đắt tiền, tiền chi tiêu Cài đặt máy báo động trộm bạn đủ khả dòng quốc phòng chống lại kẻ xâm nhập.Một thực tế sobering tất kẻ xâm nhập có để phá vỡ tham gia vào tài sản Tại rắc rối phá vỡ bạn cần gõ mời trong? Hãy cẩn thận quan chức thật người thợ, đặc biệt bạn người cao tuổi, phù hợp với chuỗi hố mắt bạn scrutinise người gọi lúc giải trí bạn Khi bạn có người gọi không vào nhà bạn trừ bạn hoàn toàn chắn họ hãng Yêu cầu để xem thẻ nhận dạng, ví dụ.Nếu bạn vị trí đáng sợ thức dậy vào đêm nghĩ bạn nghe thấy người lạ, sau ngày tài khoản nên bạn tiếp cận kẻ xâm nhập Nó tốt nhiều để điện thoại cảnh sát chờ đợi để giúp đỡ Question 45: A well-protected house _ A is less likely to be burgled B is regarded as a challenge by most criminals C is a lot of bother to maintain D is very unlikely to be burgled Question 46: According to the writer, we should A avoid leaving our house empty B only go out when we have to C always keep the curtains closed D give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out Question 47: The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot A.is predictable B is useful C.is imaginative D is where you always find a spare key Question 48: What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4? A isolated B populous C dissatisfying D depressing Question 49: What word best replaces “aforementioned” in paragraph 5? A foreseen B predicted C foresaid D forethought Question 50: Gaining entry to a house through a small window _ A is surprisingly difficult B is not as difficult as people think C is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door D is tried only by very determined burglars Question 51: According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms A cost a lot of money but are worth it B are good value for money C are luxury items D are absolutely essential items Question 52: The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole _ A will prevent your home being burgled B avoids you having to invite people into your home C is only necessary for elderly people D gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine Question 53: What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7? A glance B gaze C search D examine Question 54: The best title for the text is _ A Increasing household crime B Protecting your home from intruders C What to if a burglar breaks into your home D Burglary statistics 11 A well-protected house ………… A is less likely to be burgled B is regarded as a challenge by most criminals C is a lot of bother to maintain D is very unlikely to be burgled 12 According to the writer, we should ………… A avoid leaving our house empty B only go out when we have to C always keep the curtains closed D give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out 13 The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot ………… A is predictable B is useful C is imaginative D is where you always find a spare key 14 What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4? A isolated depressing B populous C dissatisfying D 15 The 'aforementioned precautions' refer to steps that ………… A will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not B are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe C will stop a potential burglar D will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home 16 Gaining entry to a house through a small window ………… A is surprisingly difficult B is not as difficult as people think C is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door D is tried only by very determined burglars 17 According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ………… A cost a lot of money but are worth it B are good value for money C are luxury items D are absolutely essential items 18 The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole………… A will prevent your home being burgled B avoids you having to invite people into your home C is only necessary for elderly people D gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine 19 What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7? A glance B gaze C search D examine 20 The best title for the text is ………… A Increasing household crime from intruders B Protecting your home C What to if a burglar breaks into your home D Burglary statistics C18 Today, Mike and his mom are going to the library Mike wants to find a book to read His mom wants to use a computer there When they get to the library, Mike finds a book about detectives He also finds a book with chapters about a friendly ghost Finally, he finds a book about a man who lives in the woods without food or water He puts the books on the front desk and waits for his mom Mike's mom sits at one of the computers in the library She checks her email and looks at pictures of flowers on the internet Then she reads a news article on a website Mike's mom leaves the computer and walks over to Mike, holding up something out for him Mike looks at her quizzically It takes him a moment to recognize what she is holding “I got that movie for us to watch tonight," says Mike's mom “Are you ready to leave?” "Sure," Mike says, now holding the movie out in front of him He reads the cover while walking back to the library entrance He puts his books and the movie on the front desk to check out A librarian stands behind the counter holding an electronic scanner "How long can we keep them?" Mike asks her "Three weeks," says the librarian "Cool," says Mike Suddenly, Mike is surprised His mother is checking out something else that is too big to put on the desk It’s a picture of the ocean "What is that for?" Mike asks "To put on our wall at home," says Mike's mom "You can that?" Mike asks Mike's mom smiles at the librarian "Yes," she says, "but we have to return it in three months" Hôm nay, Mike mẹ đến thư viện Mike muốn tìm sách để đọc Mẹ anh muốn sử dụng máy tính Khi họ nhận vào thư viện, Mike tìm thấy sách thám tử Ông tìm thấy sách với chương ma thân thiện Cuối cùng, ông tìm thấy sách người đàn ông sống rừng mà thức ăn nước Ông đặt sách bàn trước mặt đợi cho mẹ Mẹ Mike ngồi máy tính thư viện Cô kiểm tra email nhìn vào hình ảnh hoa internet Sau cô đọc báo trang web Mẹ Mike rời khỏi máy tính qua để Mike, tay cầm cho Mike nhìn cô giễu cợt Nó đưa chút thời gian để nhận cô nắm giữ "Tôi nhận phim mà cho để xem tối nay," mẹ Mike nói "Bạn sẵn sàng để lại?" "Chắc chắn," Mike nói, giữ phim trước mặt anh Anh đọc bìa trở lại lối vào thư viện Ông đặt sách ông phim bàn phía trước để kiểm tra thư viện đứng sau quầy giữ máy quét điện tử "chúng ta giữ chúng bao lâu?" Mike hỏi cô "Ba tuần," nói thư viện "Cool", ông Mike Đột nhiên, Mike ngạc nhiên mẹ anh việc kiểm tra khác mà lớn để đặt bàn làm việc hình ảnh đại dương "là vậy?" Mike hỏi " để đặt tường nhà, "mẹ Mike nói." Bạn làm điều đó? "Mike hỏi mẹ Mike mỉm cười với thủ thư." Vâng, "cô nói," phải quay trở lại ba tháng " Questions 1) 2) Based on the books Mike finds to check out, we can tell that he is interested in A science B nature C mystery D adventure While at the computer, Mike's mom I checks her mail II looks at pictures III reads an article A I only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III According to the passage, how long can Mike and his mother use the books and the movie before they must return them to the library? 3) A one week B two weeks C three weeks D four weeks Based on its use in paragraph 4, it can understood that quizzically belongs to which of the following word groups? 4) A abnormally, strangely, weirdly B casually, carelessly, indifferently C passionately, keenly, intensely D inquisitively, questioningly, curiously 5) 6) As used in paragraph 5, the phrase "check out" most nearly means A to see B to rent C to find D to buy What does Mike's mom want to with the picture of the ocean? A She wants to buy it B She wants to hang it on her wall C She wants to give it to her friend as a gift D She wants to donate it to the library Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that you can check out which of the following things from the library? 7) 8) I pictures II furniture III computers A I only B I and II only C II and III only D I, II, and III Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A Mike's Mom B A Picture of the Ocean C At the Library D Books, Computers, Movies, and Pictures Answers and Explanations 1) C In paragraph 2, the passage talks about the books that Mike finds It says, "Mike finds a book about detectives He also finds a book with chapters about a friendly ghost Finally, he finds a book about a man who lives in the woods without food or water." The first book is about detectives Detectives solve mysteries The second book is about ghosts Ghosts are mysterious The third book is about a man who lives without food or water This is also mysterious Using this information, we can tell that Mike is interested in mystery Choice (C) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (B), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 2) D In paragraph 3, the passage says that Mike's mom "sits at one of the computers in the library She checks her email and looks at pictures of flowers on the internet " This supports option (I) and option (II) At the end of paragraph 3, the passage says that Mike's mom "reads a news article on a website." This supports option (III) Therefore (D) is correct 3) C In the middle of the passage, Mike puts the books and the movie on the front desk to check out Then he asks the librarian how long he can keep them The librarian tells him that he can keep them for three weeks Choice (C) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (B), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 4) D quizzically (adverb): in a questioning or puzzled manner In paragraph 4, the passage says, "Mike's mom leaves the computer and walks over to Mike, holding up something out for him Mike looks at her quizzically It takes him a moment to recognize what she is holding." Given that it takes Mike a moment to recognize what his mother is holding, we can understand that he must be looking at it inquisitively, questioningly, or curiously Therefore, we can understand that quizzically belongs to the word group in (D) The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (B), and (C) Therefore they are incorrect 5) B check out (idiom): to itemize or sort to obtain the amount due for purchase or record Both Mike and his mom go to the librarian in order to check out things from the library We know that Mike has to return the books and the movie to the library in three weeks We also know that Mike's mom has to return the picture to the library in three months Using this information, we can understand that if you check out something, you must return it later Similarly, if you rent something, you must return it later Therefore, check out means rent Choice (B) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (C), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 6) B At the end of the passage, Mike asks his mom what the picture is for She says that it is "to put on our wall at home." This lets us know that (B) is correct The passage does not provide information to support choices (A), (C), and (D) Therefore they are incorrect 7) A In the end of the passage, it says that Mike's mother "is checking out something else that is too big to put on the desk It’s a picture of the ocean." This lets us know that you can check out pictures from the library This supports option (I) Although Mike's mother does check out a picture from the library, the passage does not provide information to support the idea that you can check out furniture from the library Pictures are not commonly considered articles of furniture This eliminates option (II) Although Mike's mother uses a computer at the library, the passage does not provide information to support the idea that you can check out computers from the library This eliminates option (III) Therefore (A) is correct 8) C A good title describes the main idea of the passage In this passage, Mike and his mom go to the library There, they read books, use the computer, check out a movie and a picture Using this information, the reader can understand what happens at the library Since the passage concentrates on Mike and his mother's experience at the library, this is the main idea Choice (C) is correct (A) is incorrect because Mike's mom is just one of the characters in the passage She is not the main idea Although Mike's mom checks out a picture of the ocean, this is only a detail of the passage It is not the main idea Therefore (B) is incorrect While the passage does involve books, computers, movies, and pictures, this is not the main idea of the passage Rather, these are just details that are part of the overall theme of the passage, which involves a description of things you can at the library This means (D) is incorrect C19 Although Edgar Allan Poe is recognized as the originator of the mystery story genre and as a master of the short story, literary critics and the general public have debated the extent of both his genius and his madness since his death in 1849 Poe rose from destitute beginnings as an orphan to a childhood of relative comfort when a wealthy businessman took him in As a young man, however, he descended through poverty and mental illness to an early death at the age of forty In his short career, he produced dozens of poems, stories, and critical essays that reflect his brilliant creative intellect At twenty, Poe moved to Baltimore to live with his impoverished aunt and her daughter, where he eventually married his fourteen-year-old cousin, Virginia Poe was obviously devoted to his young wife, and idealized images of her appear in many of his female characters It is difficult to suppose, however, that they had a close relationship, since she was many years younger than he was and chronically ill with tuberculosis Although Poe wrote for various newspapers and magazines during this time, making great strides in literary criticism and developing his short-story style, he achieved no monetary success His sensitive personality and a hereditary tendency to neurosis contributed to a tragic mental decline; however, this only seems to have reinforced the brilliant imagery and fascinating morbidity that he achieved in his tales Many critics speculate that Poe also suffered from alcoholism and opium addiction The fantastical quality of his work earned him a devoted posthumous following in France, but he was generally disparaged by his American contemporaries Mặc dù Edgar Allan Poe công nhận người khởi thể loại câu chuyện bí ẩn bậc thầy truyện ngắn, phê bình văn học công chúng nói chung tranh luận mức độ hai thiên tài ông điên rồ ông kể từ ông qua đời vào năm 1849 Poe tăng từ nghèo khó khởi đầu đứa trẻ mồ côi đến thời thơ ấu tương đối thoải mái doanh nhân giàu có đưa anh vào người đàn ông trẻ tuổi, nhiên, ông hậu duệ qua nghèo đói bệnh tâm thần để chết sớm tuổi bốn mươi Trong nghiệp ngắn ngủi mình, ông sản xuất hàng chục thơ, câu chuyện, tiểu luận phê bình phản ánh trí tuệ sáng tạo tuyệt vời Ở tuổi hai mươi, Poe chuyển tới Baltimore để sống với dì nghèo khó gái bà, nơi cuối ông cưới người em họ mười bốn tuổi mình, Virginia Poe rõ ràng dành cho người vợ trẻ, hình ảnh lý tưởng cô xuất nhiều nhân vật nữ Thật khó để giả, nhiên, họ có mối quan hệ gần gũi, kể từ cô nhỏ, nhiều năm ông bệnh mãn tính với bệnh lao Mặc dù Poe viết cho báo khác tạp chí thời gian này, làm cho bước tiến lớn phê bình văn học phát triển phong cách truyện ngắn ông, ông đạt thành công không tiền tệ tính cách nhạy cảm có xu hướng di truyền thần kinh góp phần làm giảm tinh thần bi thảm; Tuy nhiên, điều dường để củng cố hình ảnh rực rỡ bệnh tật hấp dẫn mà anh đạt câu chuyện Nhiều nhà phê bình cho Poe bị nghiện rượu nghiện thuốc phiện Chất lượng fantastical công việc mang lại cho ông sau di cảo tận tụy Pháp, ông thường bị coi thường người đương thời người Mỹ According to the passage, some of the women in Poe’s works were inspired by his A daughter B mother C cousin D aunt What does the author claim strengthened the imagery of Poe’s tales? A his mental deterioration B his interest in literary criticism C his alcoholism and opium addiction D his posthumous following in France According to the author, critics disagree about A Poe's relationship with his wife B the degree of Poe’s talent C whether Poe was a better as a critic than as a poet D the meaning of the fantastic imases in Poe’s work When Poe-wrote for masazines he _ A became ill with tuberculosis B became popular in France C was financially successful D improved his writing technique Just after Poe’s death, his reputation as a writer was better A in France than in the U.S B in the U.S than in France C than it is now D amongst critics than the general public C20 I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and played the funny man I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences It made me sure of myself I like being liked and I love making everyone smile I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott - who’s still playing, by the way My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge - it’s good practice for my TV series I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really I don’t like going to the pub but we go out to eat about twice a month There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children I rarely go to bed before midnight Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping! Tôi luôn chút ca sĩ chơi người đàn ông hài hước.Tôi diễn viên hài bán thời gian năm, đó, học làm để đứng phía trước khán giả Nó làm cho chắn thân Tôi thích thích thích làm cho tất người cười.Tôi sống London tất sống có cần di chuyển đến nhà lớn với vợ Clare hai trẻ em chúng tôi, Jimmy Madeleine Chúng dành nhiều thời gian ca hát nhảy múa xung quanh nhà Tôi lớn lên với âm nhạc, cha nghệ sĩ dương cầm, Chester Harriott - người chơi, cách Ngày làm việc chia truyền hình viết nấu sách, TV có hầu hết thời gian Tôi dành khoảng năm ngày hai tuần làm việc chương trình nấu ăn xuất Tôi ăn tất loại vật nhà mua chất lượng thực phẩm Khi nấu ăn, thử nghiệm với điều tủ lạnh - thực hành tốt cho loạt phim truyền hình tôi.Tôi fan hâm mộ bóng đá thưởng thức đến trận đấu, người home¬loving thực Tôi không thích đến quán rượu để ăn hai lần tháng Không có tốt so với đêm nhà chơi với trẻ em Tôi ngủ trước nửa đêm Vào cuối buổi tối suy nghĩ tươi nấu ăn thường đến với tôi, thường viết kế hoạch chương trình sau Khi cuối nhận ngủ, có khó ngủ! 16 What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text? A to describe how he lives B to say what makes him laugh C to talk about his cooking ideas D to explain how he started in TV 17 What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text? A He is a very good musician B He likes to plan the family meals C He is nervous about performing on stage D He enjoys spending time with his family 18 What does the writer say about himself? A He loves going out and meeting people C He enjoys being popular B He is very similar to his father D He should go to bed earlier 19 What does he say about his working life? A He would like to appear less on TV B He gets his best ideas at certain times C He prefers being a comedian D He should practise cooking more 20 Which of the following is the best description of the writer? A The popular TV comedian who enjoys cooking, watching football, and having a busy social life B The TV cook who loves making people laugh, watching football and above all, having a happy family life C The singing TV cook who likes making jokes, playing with his children, and having an early nigh D The cook and comedian who takes great care about the way he cooks his food and enjoys listening to music more than anything