Gross domestic product (GDP) increased 8.5 percent. Foreign direct (2)…..jumped to more than $20 billion this year, from $12 billion in 2006. The government is quite (3)….to its economic reforms.
Industry and construction account (4)….almost 42 percent of Vietnam’s GDP. Manufacturing grew 12.8 percent, construction increased 12 percent, and the hotel and restaurant (5)….expanded 12.7 percent, according to today’s release.
1. A. struggled B. organized C. held D. joined 2. A. invest B. investable C. investment D. investor 3. A. committed B. excited C. called D. encouraged 4. A. over B. for C. at D. in
5. A. role B. region C. sector D. section
T. The big issue for plane-makers for the future is size, not speed. With the skies already full of air traffic, and with worse to come, the important questions for the designers are how many passengers they can (1)….into the new super-planes and who will be able to build them first.
(2)…..yourself ten years from now in a packed airport departure lounge. Eight hundred passengers are waiting with you for their first flight on one of a remarkable range of super-planes, and the check-in time (3)…have been as much as four hours before take-off to (4)…for the extra people. Impossible?
Far from it. Designs for these planes are already stored on computer at the world’s top aircraft manufactures, waiting to be turned (5)….reality.
1. A. contain B. fit C. hold D. sit 2. A. Consider B. Suppose C. Imagine D. Regard 3. A. can B. need C. ought D. may 4. A. watch B. allow C. look D. permit 5. A. as B. by C. into D. for
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answer the questions about the passage:
I. The nuclear family, consisting of mother, father, and their children, may be more an American idea than an American reality. Of course, the so called traditional American family was always more varied than we had led to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class, and religious customs among American groups.
The most recent government statistic reveal that only about one third of all current American family fit the traditional mold and another third consists of married couples who either have no children or have none still living at home. Of the final one, about 20 percent of the total number of American households are single people, usually women over sixty- five years old. A small percentage, about three percent of the total, consists of unmarried people who choose to live together, and the rest, about 7 percent, are single, usually divorced parents, with at least one child. Today, these varied family types are typical, and therefore, normal. Apparently, many Americans are achieving supportive relationships in family forms other than the traditional one.
1. With what topic is the passage mainly concerned?
A. The traditional American family B. The nuclear family C. The current American family D. The ideal family 2. The author implies that
A. there have always been a wider variety of family arrangement in the United states B. racial, ethnic, and religious groups have presented the traditional family structure.
C. the ideal American family in the best structure D. fewer married couples are having children
3. The word “current” in the 2nd sentence of paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. typical B. present C. perfect D. traditional
4. According to the passage, married couples whose children have grown or who have no children represent
A. 33 percent of households B. 20 percent of households C. 7 percent of households D. 3 percent of households 5. Who generally constitutes a one- person household?
A. A single man in his twenty B. An elderly man C. A single woman in her late sixties D. A divorced woman
II.
John Fisher, a builder, and his wife Elizabeth wanted more living space, so they left their small flat for an old 40-metre-high castle tower. They have spend five years turning it into a beautiful home with six floor, winning three architectural prizes.
I love the space, and being private, Elizabeth says. “You feel separated from the world. If I am in the kitchen, which is twenty five meters above the ground floor, and the door bell rings, I don’t have to answer it because visitors can’t see I’m in!”
“ There are 142 steps to the top, so I go up and down five or six times a day , it’s very good exercise!
But having to carry heavy things to the top is terrible, so I never buy two bags of shopping from the supermarket at a time. Apart from that , It a brilliant place to live.”
“ When we first saw the place, I ask my father’s advice about buying it, because we couldn’t decide.
After paying for it, we were a bit worried because it looked awful. But we really love it, and knew how we wanted it to look.”
“ Living here can be difficult- Yesterday I climb a four meter ladder to clean the windows. But when you stand on the roof you can see all away out to sea on a clear day, and that a wonderful experience. I am really glad we move.”
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. describe how to turn an old tower into a house. B. recommend a particular builder.
C. describe what it is like to live in a tower. D. explain how to win prizes for building work.
2. From this text, a reader can find out
A. why visitors are not welcome at John and Elizabeth’s house B. why Elizabeth exercises every day.
C. why Elizabeth asked her father to buy a tower.
D. why John and Elizabeth left the flat.
3. Which of the following best describes Elizabeth’s feeling the tower?
A. She wanted it as soon as she saw it.
B. She likes most thing about it
C. She has been worried seen they paid for it.
D. She find it unsuitable to live in.
4. What problem does Elizabeth have with living in such a tall building?
A. Her visitors find it difficult to see if she is at home.
B. She feels separated from other people.
C. She cannot bring home lots of shopping at once.
D. It is impossible to clean any of the windows.
5. They were rather worried after paying for the castle because A. they really couldn’t afford it.
B. it was about to collapse.
C. it looked terrible at first.
D. They were unable to take care of such a large house III.
The United States has been criticized for its treatment of its elderly citizens. Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the close companionship of their children. This situation is sometimes blamed on “ selfishness”
of the younger generation but a closer look shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain their independent lives.
Research on the situation of the elderly in America has shown that while grandparents are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren, they prefer t continue living in the surrounding that they are familiar with. This suggests that children should permit their parents to live alone if they wish to, and should encourage them to maintain close ties to the rest of the family.
Another surprising result of the research on the elderly in the United States has been the very positive influence which best has been found to have on the elderly people that they live with. It has been shown that elderly people who care for small pets, such as cats or dogs, live longer, are healthier, and have better attitudes toward their lives than similar elderly people without these companions.
1. Many elderly Americans live---.
A. without satisfaction B. by themselves C. a lonely life D. a simple life 2. What do some people see as the cause of this situation?
A. The society of the USA treat its elderly people as troubles.
B. The young people usually trouble the elderly of their own.
C. The Government concerns hardly about the elderly people.
D. The young people are too selfish
3. Many of the elderly Americans want to ---.
A. keep living in their well-known places and condition B. remain with their grandchildren in their house
C. remove to their son’s or daughter’ home D. live with their friend in their home town
4. The author advises the young people to---.
A. keep close ties the elderly of their own
B. let the elderly of their families live by themselves C. respect the wishes of their elderly parents
D. permit their elderly relatives to raise some pets 5. The author’s main thought is that ---.
A. the elderly who care for some pets live longer
B. the social practice in the USA makes the elderly live alone
C. the elderly people should have better attitudes towards their lives
D. it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives
IV. Ordinary houses are full of hazardous waste. The most important hazardous waste in the homes is batteries. When you throw them out with your other garbage, they break open at the landfill. The poison inside them moves through rain water and other liquids to the bottom of the landfill. Then it can pollute the natural water in the ground . We should use rechargeable batteries. Another hazardous waste in homes is motor oil. Don’t throw motor oil on the ground or throw it on the garbage. It poisons the environment. We should recycle motor oil. Paint is another kind of hazardous waste in homes. Some cities have a “Paint Exchange Day “. If you bring open , unused blue paint and want red, they give you red. Sometimes they mix the paints together into strange colours. If you paint walls with them , you help save the environment.
1. What is the most important dangerous waste in the homes?
a. motor oil b. paint c. batteries d. garbage
2. How can batteries at the landfill pollute the underground water?
a. They break open at the landfill
b. Their poison moves to the bottom of the landfill.
c. They move to the underground water.
d. They combine with rain water and other liquids 3. Why should we use rechargeable batteries?
a. To protect the environment b. They are durable c. They less pollute the environment d. They are convenient
4. Which of the following is not mentioned as hazardous waste in the homes?
a. motor oil b. paint c. fumes d. batteries
5. If you paint walls with mixed paint from “ Paint Exchange Day” , you _______
a. help recycle the motor oil b. know how to use ‘ rechargeable batteries’
c. like strange colors d. help save the environment.
V. Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will . Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had more practical purposes.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other , weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the orient, people have for centuries, clasped their own in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom
developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas islands greet by rubbing noses.
Note: clasp (v) : nắm chặt, siết chặt.
1. At first the purpose of shaking hands was ____________
A. to show a good relationship with each other B. to show that there were no weapons in hands C. to show that both parties were ready for fight D. a gesture of good will
2. To show that one has no intention to fight _____________
A. shaking hands has been practised all over the world B. the oriental people kiss each other’s hand.
C. people laid aside their weapons
D. there have been various ways depending on different cultures 3. According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands _____________
A. was used to extend greetings
B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date C. is replaced by other customs in some countries D. is considered not to be polite
4. The word “ came on” in the second paragraph can be best replaced by _______
A. waited for B. visited C. attacked D. happened to meet 5. Which of the following is not true about the handshake?
A. It happened for the first time very long time ago. B. It is a gesture of goog will.
C. It is very popular all over the world D. It is one of the social customs.
VI. Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has gradually become smaller and smaller. First, it was banned on trains, buses and planes, then in public places such as theatres and airports. Now you can’t smoke in any workplace. Nonsmokers are definitely winning the battle. “ Why should we breathe their smoke ?”, they say.
If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette, but it may soon be banned there , too. Anti-smoking groups even think that smoking ought to be banned in people’s homes.
Under new plans you won’t be able to smoke where there are more than ten visitors in a week, or where there are children. In 1996, nicotine was classed as drug, like cocaine or heroin. In the country that gave tobacco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal.
1. Now you can smoke ___________ but in the future you can’t.
a. on trains b. in theatres c. on planes d. in bars
2. “ Why should we breathe their smoke?” The word “their” in this sentence means:
a. smokers’ b. other people’s c. nonsmokers’ d. visitors’
3. Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
a. The number of smokers has become smaller b. You can smoke in some bars and restaurants c. You can smoke in your office d. There are more places for people who want to smoke 4. “ Nonsmokers are winning the battle” means:
a. There are more nonsmokers.
b. There are more smokers
c. There are fewer places where people can smoke d. There are more places where people can smoke.
5. In the future, smoking in ____________ may soon be banned.
a. bars and restaurants. b. the country that gave tobacco to the world.
c. large family’s homes d. all of these places.
VII.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.
1. Not any other country has more highest-ranked universities and institutions than the US does.
a. True b. False c. No information
2. Higher education in the USA is the same as that in the China.
a. True b. False c. No information
3. Each student can apply only one college or university.
a. True b. False c. No information
4. Students can continue studying to get a more advanced degree after working for some years.
a. True b. False c. No information
5. After getting their bachelor's degree, most of US students continue their studies.
a. True b. False c. No information
VIII. .Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed.
So, practice your answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener;
sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within the specified time.
1. The pronoun it refers to ________.
a. the job b. the interview c. the interviewer d. the preparation 2. What does the writer advise you to practice?
a. Asking and answering questions related to the job.
b. Making products that the company produces.
c. Providing services that the company serves.
d. Meeting some customers and competitors.
3. Which should not be shown during your interview?