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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 18 to 27.

The traditional wisdom "A Jack of all trades, a master of none" has long been held in high regard. However, in today's rapidly evolving world, a new breed of innovators is challenging this maxim. They are the polymaths, multi-talented individuals, also known as Renaissance men, who not only dip their toes into various fields but dive deep and come up with pearls of innovation. They are jacks of all trades, and masters of many. Take, for instance, the audacious genius of Elon Musk.

Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Musk-the man behind PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink-is the epitome of a modern-day Renaissance man. [I] Each of his ventures operates in entirely different sectors: digital payments, automotive, aerospace, and neurotechnology. [II] He disrupts, revolutionises, and masters each of them. [III] Without formal education in rocket science, he founded SpaceX, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station. Similarly, although he didn't start in the automotive industry, Tesla has become a leader in the electric vehicle market, heralding a new era of sustainable transportation. [IV]

Musk's secret weapon is a concept called 'first principles thinking,' a problem-solving method used by Aristotle and another renowned polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. This approach involves breaking down complex problems into their most fundamental parts and building up solutions from scratch. It enables Musk to venture into unknown territories, question assumptions, and come up with innovative solutions.

Musk's success substantiates the argument that in our complex and rapidly evolving world, being a specialist might limit the ability to innovate across boundaries. In contrast, a well-rounded, multi-disciplinary approach opens up endless avenues of creativity and innovation. Today's entrepreneurial landscape increasingly values generalists, who have a broad view of the world, understand various disciplines, and integrate their knowledge to come up with creative solutions. A jack-of-all-trades approach equips entrepreneurs with diverse skills, allowing them to see the bigger picture and navigate the complexities of the business world.

The word "audacious" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to __________.

A. determined        
B. approachable               
C. decisive             
D. adventurous

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Choose D

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Câu 2:

Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?

A. Elon Musk is the man behind the most innovative businesses.
B. Elon Musk is one of the greatest geniuses of all time.
C. Elon Musk is a living example of a Jack-of-all-trades.
D. Elon Musk is a massively successful entrepreneur.

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Choose C

Câu 3:

Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?

Yet, Musk doesn't just play around in these fields.

A. [I]                      
B. [II]                     
C. [III]                    
D. [IV]

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Choose B

Câu 4:

According to paragraph 2, which is NOT true about Elon Musk? 

A. He is the founder of a number of successful businesses. 
B. His businesses change the way things have been working. 
C. His ventures are the pioneers in their respective industries. 
D. He is involved in multiple industries, including digital payments and neurotechnology.

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Choose C

Câu 5:

The word "It" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

A. a secret weapon used by Elon Musk 
B. unpacking complex problems into fundamental elements 
C. developing a new solution from beginning 
D. problem-solving approach used by polymaths

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Choose D

Câu 6:

The word "innovative" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A. revolutionary    
B. original             
C. conventional      
D. abnormal

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Choose C

Câu 7:

What advantage does a jack-of-all-trade have over a specialist?

A. An entrepreneurial mindset that motivates him to cross boundaries.
B. An ability to narrow down his focus and solve problems more efficiently.
C. A good sense of navigation to avoid complexities of the business world.
D. A broad perspective that allows for developing out-of-the-box solutions.

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Choose B

Câu 8:

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. In contrast, insights from various areas makes it difficult to develop a comprehensive approach that unlocks potential for innovation. 
B. In contrast, a comprehensive approach that combines insights from various areas unlocks a huge potential for innovation. 
C. On the other hand, a huge potential for innovation is unlocked when insights from various disciplines are approached with an open mind. 
D. On the other hand, an approach that draws on deep insights from a discipline unlocks a huge potential for innovative solutions.

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Choose B

Câu 9:

According to the passage, what can be inferred about people like Elon Musk?

A. They don't take things for granted and always try to push boundaries. 
B. They don't value traditional wisdom and seek to prove them wrong. 
C. Their success is due to their exceptional mastery of only one skill.
D. Their success is an exception, and cannot be replicated by others.

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Choose D

Câu 10:

Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A. The key to success today might be to be a jack-of-all-trades 
B. The most successful people in history are jacks-of-all-trades. 
C. Jacks-of-all-trades are respected more today than in the past. 
D. Being a jack-of-all-trades likely puts people at a disadvantage.

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Choose A

CÂU HỎI HOT CÙNG CHỦ ĐỀ

Câu 1

A. cities                      
B. individuals             
C. homes                    
D. areas

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Choose B

Câu 2

A. the others 
B. others 
C. another
D. other

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Choose C

Câu 3

A. and leads to increased stress and fatigue 
B. led to increased stress and fatigue 
C. leading to increased stress and fatigue 
D. is led to increased stress and fatigue

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