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READING COMPREHENSION Millions of people are using cellphones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professional worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often 106 The most suitable title for the passage could be A Technological Innovations and Their Price B The Importance of Mobile Phones C Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time D The reasons why Mobile Phones are popular 107 According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with the youth because A they keep the users in alert all the time B they are integral in daily communication C they are the only effective means of communication D they make them look more stylish 108 According to the passage, the changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with A the smallest units of the brain B the central unit of the brain C the structure of the brain D the long-term memory 109 The words negative publicity in paragraph most likely means A information on the lethal effects of cellphones B the negative public use of cellphones C widespread opinion about bad effects of cellphones D constructive ideas about the effects of cellphones 110 The word their in the last paragraph refers to A mobile phone companies B mobile phones C high-tech machines D radiations Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 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! 118 Which sentence best explains the main idea of paragraph 1? A Culture shock, experienced by people living in a new culture, consists of five basic stages B People immigrate to other countries in search of better opportunities C Modern life is characterized by many technological advances and greater mobility D These major life changes are the causes of culture shock 119 It is stated that the "honeymoon stage” A is involved in developing healthy habits B is exciting with the new sights, sounds, language and foods C is the initial period of culture shock D got its name because everything is new and exciting for the newcomer 120 In paragraph 1, the word novelties probably means A things which are new or unusual B things which are difficult to deal with C things which have to with novels D things which are very young or recent in age 121 In paragraph 2, the word host probably means A the dominant country B the largest country C the newcomer's native country D the receiving country 122 Which of the following is NOT true according the passage? A At forth stage, newcomers have overcome all problems in the new culture B Immigrants may suffer from "reverse culture shock” when going back to native culture C New arrivals in the second stage, "reject” the new culture by returning to their country or binding even more with other people from their culture D The "rejection stage” is the most difficult stage in the process of cultural adjustment Lee Kuan Yew - the founding father of modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew was appointed as the first prime minister of Singapore in 1959 when the nation became a selfgoverning state At that time, Singapore per capita income was only about USD400 When Lee stepped down in 1990, the figure was USD11,000 and in 2014 it went up to over 56,000, even higher than that of its former colonizer, Great Britain In his memoirs published in 2000, he wrote 'They laughed at us, but I was confident that we would have the last laugh.' Born into a middle-class Chinese family in Singapore, Lee was influenced by the language and institutions of the British rulers He was destined to go to the UK to study law, but the Second World War broke out and he had to go to the local Raffles 10 College where he learnt some economics It was not until 1946 when he talked his way to Cambridge and graduated three years later with a starred first It was during this time that he nurtured ambitions beyond starting a legal career back home As a prime minister, he has always been described as an efficient and inventive person He was one of the greatest statesmen who proved to the whole world that 15 human ingenuity, not natural resources, is the essential element of prosperity Lee is also believed to be very forward-looking When Singapore gained independence in 1965, he decided to keep English as the main language to increase economic benefits Although many of his policies are still considered controversial, they helped Singapore to overcome many obstacles and become one of the most admired international business and financial centres around the world Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore's prime minister for A 31 years B 55 years C 41 years D 61 years The word 'destined' in line is closest in meaning to _ A ordered B scheduled C refused D made He did not go to Cambridge to study law until 1946 because A he had already been influenced by the British system B he had to study economics at Raffles College C Britain was at war D he did not want to pursue a legal career The word 'forward-looking' in line 16 is closest in meaning to A progressive B conservative C developing D distinguished According to the writer, Lee Kuan Yew's policies _ A were never subject to disagreement B promoted people's solidarity C transformed Singapore into a prosperous city D related to business and finance Advertising and the mass media Having the power to deliver information to large audiences at the same time, the mass media have naturally become ideal tools for advertising This huge industry has reached and dominated almost all types of the mass media Advertisements are everywhere, from broadcast media (the radio, television and films), Internet media (email, websites and blogs), print media (newspapers, magazines, books and comics), outdoor media (billboards, signs and placards) to digital media, which include Internet and mobile devices Advertising is beneficial to the mass media too Companies and businesses are willing to spend millions, even billions of dollars, to influence customers' attitudes towards their ideas, services and products Their advanced advertising methods and techniques are successful in persuading customers of all ages and genders, and turning luxuries into necessities Because of the easy access to all forms of the media, information can reach every corner of the world instantly and cost-effectively In addition, all media channels receive huge sums of money from advertisers, which allows them to make better and more interesting programmes and services for a large number of people worldwide Why have the mass media naturally become ideal tools for advertising? What are some kinds of advertisements? Why are companies and businesses willing to spend money on advertising? How advertisers persuade customers? What does the easy access to the media offer advertising? How beneficial is advertising to the mass media? READING COMPREHENSION READING Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage or post secondary education, is the non-compulsory educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school Tertiary education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training Colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary institutions Tertiary education generally results in the receipt of certificates, diplomas, or academic degrees Higher education includes teaching, research and social services activities of universities, and within the realm of teaching, it includes both the undergraduate level and the graduate level Higher education in that country generally involves work towards a degree-level or foundation degree qualification It is therefore very important to national economies, both as a significant industry in its own right, and as a source of trained and educated personnel for the rest of the economy What is ‘tertiary education’? A Primary education B higher education C Secondary education D children education Where can we find tertiary education? A Colleges and high schools B universities and institutes C Colleges and universities D high schools and universities The word ‘degree’ in paragraph refers to A a unit for measuring angles C the qualification How many kinds does higher education have? A One B two _is important to national economies A Qualification B Foundation B a unit for measuring temperature D a level in a scale of how serious something is C three D four C Schooling D Higher education READING University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics In addition to universities, there are professional secondary schools, and vocational month to 2-year courses Community colleges, art and technology institutes, schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-fewAccording to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of nonpublic universities to 30% by 2007 University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _ A interesting B stressful C free D easy The word those refers to _ A exam subjects B young people C universities D examinations 3 In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent A B 10 C 20 D 50 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination B Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination C Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects D There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose According to the passage, _ A the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year B the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities C the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities ... access to the media offer advertising? How beneficial is advertising to the mass media? READING COMPREHENSION READING Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage or post secondary education,... D a level in a scale of how serious something is C three D four C Schooling D Higher education READING University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High school graduates