CHƯƠNG TRÌNH HỖ TRỢ 2K1,2K2,2K3 (CHỦ ĐỀ EDUCATION) Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh Facebook: Mrstranganh87 Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer As Chinese society changes, higher education is undergoing major transformations The university model of the United States and other Western countries has a powerful influence New trends in Chinese higher education are attracting the attention of global educators Since the establishment of Western-oriented modern universities at the end of nineteenth century, Chinese higher education has continued to evolve Over the past two decades, however, tremendous economic development in China has stimulated reforms in higher education that have resulted in some remarkable changes The first modern institution, Peiyang University, was founded in Tianjin The university changed its name to Tianjin University in 1951 and became one of the leading universities in China: Next, Jiaotong University was founded in Shanghai in 1896 In the 1950s, most of this university was moved to Xi'an, an ancient capital city in northwest China, and became Xi'an Jiaotong University; the part of the university remaining in Shanghai was renamed Shanghai Jiaotong University Tianjin University celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 1995, followed by Xi'an Jiaotong and Shanghai Jiaotong Universities in 1996 Other leading universities, such as Zhejiang University (1897), Beijing University (1898), and Nanjing University (1902) also recently celebrated their hundredth anniversaries, one after another These celebrations marked the beginning of a new chapter in Chinese higher education The text is about _ a Chinese education system b some famous universities in China c the western influences on Chinese education d application for a university in China Chinese higher education _ a is not affected by any others b has not really well-developed c has developed since the end of nineteenth century d is not paid any attention by global educators Chinese higher education _ a has been stable since nineteenth century b has decreased over the past two decades c has not got any changes d has been affected by the country's economic development Tianjin University was founded in _ a 1895 b 1896 c 1950 d 1951 Which university celebrated the hundredth anniversaries in 2002? a Nanjing University b Shanghai Jiaotong University c Xi'an Jiaotong University d Beijing University Full in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Since China adopted its open-door (1) _ approximately twenty-five years ago, Chinese higher education has begun once again to draw closer to the (2) _ Western world China's (3) _ to send scholars and students to the United States at the end of the 1970s, after thirty years of hostility between the two countries, marked a dramatic turning (4) _ in the nation's educational history Today, about 50,000 Chinese students, are studying in the United States, accounting (5) _ 10 percent of the total international students in the country More and (6) _ Chinese students have gone to other countries to study According to statistics from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), China (7) _ more students than any other country to study abroad In the other direction, many students from the United States and (8) _ are going to China to study language, culture, history, traditional Chinese medicine, science, engineering, and other (9) The increasing number of international students worldwide demonstrates a relatively quick change in the (10) _ of global education a way b law c rule d policy a progress b advanced c head d reach a decide b decisive c decision d decider a point b spot c top d stain 10 a for b to c up d over 11 a as b more c than d much 12 a regards b mails c posts d sends 13 a elsewhere b wherever c where d whereas 14 a matters b things c fields d items 15 a interfere b integration c exchange d mixture Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer University Entrance Examination is very important in 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, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses According 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 non-public universities to 30% by 2007 University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very _ a interesting b stressful c free d easy 2.The word those refers to _ a exam subjects b young people c universities d examinations In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent a b 10 c 20 d 50 4.Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? a Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination b Math 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 establishing of non-public universities d Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (1) in the city of Oxford, in England, is (2) oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (3) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, (4) the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open (5) overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (6) _ in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (7) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (8) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (9) 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel (10) winners have studied or taught at Oxford a put b placed c located d stood a a b an c the d Ø a learning b academic c graduating d scholar a although b because c since d if a to b for c from d up a write b name c enroll d require a that b where c whose d which a postgraduates b postgraduated c postgraduation d postgraduating a last b least c late d lately 10.a present b gift c medal d prize Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, more than 30 of the highest-ranked 45 institutions are in the United States, as measured by awards and research output Public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges all have a significant role in higher education in the United States An even stronger pattern is shown by the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities with 103 US universities in the World's Top 200 universities The 2006 American Community Survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau found that 19.5 percent of the population had attended college but had no degree, 7.4 percent held an associate's degree, 17.1 percent held a bachelor's degree, and 9.9 percent held a graduate or professional degree Educational attainment in the United States is similar to that of other developed countries Colleges and universities in the U.S vary in terms of goals: some may emphasize a vocational, business, engineering, or technical curriculum while others may emphasize a liberal arts curriculum Many combine some or all of the above Students can apply to some colleges using the Common Application There is no limit to the number of colleges or universities to which a student may apply, though an application must be submitted for each.' Graduate study, conducted after obtaining an initial degree and sometimes after several years of professional work, leads to a more advanced degree such as a master's degree After additional years of study and sometimes in conjunction with the completion of a master's degree, students may earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.d.) or other doctoral degree Only 8.9 percent of US students ever receive postgraduate degrees, and most, after obtaining their bachelor's degree, proceed directly into the workforce Not any other country has more highest-ranked universities and institutions than the US does a True b False c No information Higher education in the USA is the same as that in the China a True b False c No information Each student can apply only one college or university a True b False c No information Students can continue studying to get a more advanced degree after working for some years a True b False c No information After getting their bachelor's degree, most of US students continue their studies a True b False c No information Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Here's some advice for trying to find the university that works for you You need to examine (1) _ and your reasons for going to university before you start your search Why are you going? What are your abilities and strengths? What are your weaknesses? What you want out of life? Are you socially self-sufficient (2) _ you need warm, familial (3) _? Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions The people (4) _ know you best can help you the most with these important issues Very few high-school students have enough information or (5) _ to choose a major You need to be well (6) _ to determine your interest and aptitude Many students (7) _ their minds two or three times before they settle on a major If you not have to go to university right (8) _ it is never too late There is no such thing as the perfect time to start university Some students benefit from a year off to work, study or travel, and these experiences (9) _ them to be better, more engaged students Some students choose to apply to university and gain admission and then defer their entrance, while others wait to apply until after they have had (10) _ alternative experience a you b your c yours d yourself 2.a or b but c nor d either 3.a support b bringing c feeding d growth 4.a which b whom c who d whose 5.a expenditure b experience c experiment d expert 6.a prepare b prepared c preparation d preparative 7.a transform b translate c change d convert 8.a for b up c over d away 9.a allow b make c let d advise 10a a b an c the d Ø Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college This may be accomplished either at public or government-operated schools, or at private schools These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world! The expression government-operated could best be replaced by _ a independent b state c vocational d boarding According to the text, students in the USA _ a are made to take primary and secondary education in the country b are not necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country c spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education d needn't take primary and secondary education 3.The writer _ the US education a appreciates b underestimates c overstates d dislikes 4.Which is true? a The US education is not good enough for foreign students b Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US: c There are not many foreign students in the US d Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US 5.What is the writer's advice? a International students should not invest their future education in the US b International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school c Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the right academic choices d International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education system works before going there to study Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Children in (1) _ Netherlands must be at least four years old to (2) _ primary education Almost all 4-year-olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, (3) _ this is not compulsory until children reach the age (4) _ Primary school is free of charge In most schools, children are grouped by (5) _ in mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects Primary school (6) _ of groups, thus schooling (7) _ for years During the first two years, which (8) _ kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours of (9) _, during the last years children receive an average of 25 hours per week Schools are open days a week, but children are free on Wednesday afternoon At the end of primary school, or in group 8, schools advice on secondary school choice Most schools use a national test to support this advice, for instance the 'Citotoets’, a test (10) by the Central Institute for Test development a a b an c the d Ø a afford b enter c come d run a although b despite c in spite d due to a of b on c in d for a old b elderly c aging d age a includes b contains c consists d composes a spends b lasts c lengthens d takes a also called b is also called c is called also d is also calling a educate b educative c educator d education 10 a develop b to develop c developed d developing Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests [assessment: đánh giá] Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they not take exams in these subjects At the age of 16, pupils can leave school If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications) It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but not take the A-level German Literature exam GNVQs are vocational qualifications Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels Britain began to have a National Curriculum _ A one hundred years ago B in the nineteenth century C in 1898 D in 1988 Which of the following subjects British students NOT take exams in? A Science B Physical Education C Maths D English Language Pupils need _A levels to continue to study at university A one or two B two or three C four or five D five or six Which of the following subjects pupils NOT take on GNVQ in? A German Literature B Business C Art and Design D Manufacturing Pupils normally study for their GCSE between the ages of _ A 12 and 14 B 14 and 16 C 15 and 17 D 16 and 18 Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage A tiny village school is soon to celebrate its 110 birthday - against all expectations Five years ago it seemed certain to close but parents and other villagers fought the local education authority and raised funds to keep it (46) _ It is now ending its first term as a school (47) _by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement They were furious when education chiefs tried to make them send the village children to other schools further away because the number of pupils at the village school was too (48) _ The villagers started a huge campaign to (49) _money They collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school cleaning, lunch supervision and lessons Now the school is doing well and it seems (50) it will continue to run in the future A open B opened C to opening D for opening A run B running C has run D to run A little B less C few D small A rise B raise C pay D deal A in case B even though C as if D if only Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying In the afternoon they go out and a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants are available A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help “I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said ''You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like During the summer holidays my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister." To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work What is the writer trying to in the text? A give an opinion about a particular student B give an opinion about a special type of education C describe the activities the students in their free time D describe his own experience of education What can a reader find out from this text? A how to become a student at Atlantic College B what kind of programme Atlantic College offers C what the British education system is like D how to get along better with other people What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College? A It doesn't allow students enough study time B Its students are taught to like each other C It doesn’t give good value for money D Its way of teaching is successful How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College? A She knows a lot about other countries B She is more confident than her sister now C She finds it easier to get on with other people D She prefers her new friends to her family The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A quarreled B respected C admired D regarded Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage The relationship between students and teachers is (1) _formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level American college students not stand up when their teacher enters the room Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professor's of lice for extra help, and to phone if they are absent and need a(n) (2) _ Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates When students want to ask questions, they usually (3) a hand and wait to be called on When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it is rude to begin whispering (4) _another classmate When a test is being given, talking to' a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (5) _a test are cheating A much B most C a little D less A assignment B homework C information D housework A raise B hold C hang D rise A with B for C to D at A at B during C by D for