PASSAGE A In a Western society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious, and cultural differences, people highly value individualism - the differences among people - and independent thinking Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities that make each student special The educational systems in these countries show these values Students not often memorise information Instead, they work individually and find answers themselves, and they express their ideas in class discussion At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions B In most Asian societies, by contrast, the people have the same language, history, and culture Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of Asia reflects society's belief in group goals and traditions rather than individualism Children in China, Japan, and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments In the classroom, the teaching methods are often very formal The teacher lectures, and the students listen There is not much discussion Instead, the students recite rules or information that they have memorized C The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves They learn to take the initiative - to make a decision and take action without someone telling them what to The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas There is, however, a drawback, a disadvantage When students graduate from high school, they haven't studied as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have Question According to the passage, the educational system in a Western society such as the United States or Canada shows… A religious difference B the differences among people C independent thinking D B and C Question Thanks to the teaching methods that value individualism, students… A ften memorize information B form their own ideas at an early age C work together on assignments D listen to teachers and take notes Question …… are reflected in most Asian educational systems A Social belief and traditions B The differences among people C Class discussions D Specific ideas and opinions Question One advantage to the system of education in Japan is that students ……… A an be self-control B learn to show their own opinions C learn the social skills working together D express their ideas in class discussions Question The educational system in North America prepares students …… A for a modern society B for a society that values creative ideas C for a self-control society D for a cooperation society Question He wants to a phone call to his family A B make C have D put Question Daisy is living her aunt and uncle A to B by C with D from C fare D commission Question If you take a bus, you must pay a… A tip B fee Page Question I’m a bit shy I don’t friends easily A B win C take D make Question 10 We are waiting an answer to our letter A to B for C from D about Question 11 Please your hand if you want to ask the teacher a question A rise B pull C lift D raise ĐÁP ÁN 1-D 2-B 3-A 4-C 5-B 6-B 7-C 8-C 9-D 10-B 11-D LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: “In a Western society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious, and cultural differences, people highly value individualism - the differences among people - and independent thinking.” Question 2: “…At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.” Question 3: “…the educational system in much of Asia reflects society's belief in group goals and traditions rather than individualism” Question 4: “…Children in China, Japan, and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments.” Question 5: “…The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas.” Question 6: Cụm từ “ to make a phone call to sb”: gọi điện thoại cho Dịch nghĩa: Anh muốn gọi điện thoại cho gia đình anh Question 7: Chú ý giới từ với động từ “live” To live by: kiếm sống To live with sb: sống với Dịch nghĩa: Daisy sống với cô, cô Question 8: Các em cần ghi nhớ phân biệt từ dễ nhầm lẫn sau: Tip: thường sử dụng với nghĩa mà hay gọi “tiền boa” VD: nhà hàng, khách hàng hài lịng dịch vụ ăn boa thêm tiền cho nhân viên phục vụ => tiền boa/ tip Fee: tiền thù lao, phí, lệ phí Fare: tiền xe, tiền đị, tiền phà,…tiền vé Commission: tiền hoa hồng Page Dịch nghĩa: Nếu bạn xe buýt, bạn phải trả tiền vé xe buýt Question 9: Cụm từ “ to make friends with sb” : kết bạn với Dịch nghĩa: Tôi nhút nhát Tôi không dễ kết bạn với người khác Question 10: to wait for sb/ st: chờ đợi ai/ To wait about: đứng ngồi khơng n/ đứng chờ lâu Dịch nghĩa: Chúng chờ câu trả lời cho thư Question 11: Cụm từ “ to raise one’s hand”: giơ tay Dịch nghĩa: Vui lòng giơ tay bạn muốn đặt câu hỏi cho giáo viên Page ... Please your hand if you want to ask the teacher a question A rise B pull C lift D raise ĐÁP ÁN 1-D 2- B 3-A 4-C 5-B 6-B 7-C 8-C 9-D 10-B 11-D LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: “In a Western society such... highly value individualism - the differences among people - and independent thinking.” Question 2: “…At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.” Question 3: “…the educational