Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is really great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some culture, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also convey certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is really great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some culture, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also convey certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Gestures
B. Signs and signals
C. Speech
D. Communication
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Trả lời:

Đáp án D
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Câu 2:
What does the author say about the speech?
A. It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors.
B. It is the most advanced form of communication.
C. It is necessary for communication to occur.
D. It is the only true form of communication.

Đáp án B
Câu 3:
All of the following are true EXCEPT............
A. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are found in every culture.
B. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are very useful.
C. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures also have some disadvantage.
D. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are only used for long distance contact.

Đáp án D
Câu 4:
The phrase “impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.........
A. prohibit
B. affect
C. vary
D. improve

Đáp án B
Impinge upon something: Ảnh hướng đến cái gì
Affect (v): ảnh hưởng
Prohibit (v): cấm
Vary (v): đa dạng
Improve (v): tiến bộ
Câu 5:
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to...........
A. way
B. environment
C. speech
D. signal

Đáp án D
Câu 6:
Applauding was cited as an example of..........
A. a signal
B. a sign
C. a gesture
D. a symbol

Đáp án D
Câu 7:
Why were the telephone, radio, and the television invented?
A. Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, and symbols.
B. Because people wanted to communicate across long distances.
C. Because people believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete.
D. Because people wanted new forms of communication.

Đáp án B
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A. The best school teach a wide variety of subjects.
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D. The more years students go to school, the better their education is.
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A. finished
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A. need each other
B. are close to each other
C. have very close relationship with each other
D. are polite to each other
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A. John said that he was late because he had spent a lot of time finding a parking place.
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C. John apologized for being late because it took them much time to find a parking place.
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A. be confident
B. be smart
C. be optimistic
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