Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks 34 to 38

THE GENERATION GAP

People talk about the generation gap as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It is something (34)_______ is generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results in complaints on both sides. Parents,(35)_______, can often be heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient and in addition, tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don't (36)_______ the value of money. Adolescents, on the other hand, complain that their parents don't understand them. What has gone wrong? One explanation lies in how society has changed. In the past, children would typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today's world, parents are very (37)_______ for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is that the children often don't agree with their parents' plans. Teenagers also reach maturity at an earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner. The resulting conflict is painful to (38)_______ sides.

Câu 34:

It is something (34)_______ is generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results in complaints on both sides.

A. whom

B. who

C. where

D. which

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Câu 35:

Parents,(35)_, can often be heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient and in addition, tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don't (36)_ the value of money.

A. however

B. for example

C. therefore

D. moreover

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Câu 36:

Parents,(35)_, can often be heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient and in addition, tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don't (36)_ the value of money.

A. admire

B. award

C. appreciate

D. praise

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Câu 37:

In today's world, parents are very (37)_______ for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did.

A. loyal

B. sympathetic

C. grateful

D. ambitious

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Câu 38:

The resulting conflict is painful to (38)_______ sides.

A. both

B. neither

C. much

D. each

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Đoạn văn 1

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 39 to 43.

The cost and benefits of global warming will vary greatly from area to area. For moderate climate change, the balance can be difficult to assess. But the larger the change in climate, the more negative the consequences will become. Global warming will probably make life harder, not easier, for most people. This is mainly because we have already built enormous infrastructure based on the climate we now have. People in some temperate zones may benefit from milder winters, more abundant rainfall, and expanding crop production zones. But people in other areas will suffer from increased heat waves, coastal erosion, rising sea level, more erratic rainfall, and droughts. The crops, natural vegetation, and domesticated and wild animals (including seafood) that sustain people in a given area may be unable to adapt to local or regional changes in climate. The ranges of diseases and insect pests that are limited by temperature may expand, if other environmental conditions are also favorable. In its summary report on the impacts of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated, “Taken as a whole, the range of published evidence indicates that the net damage costs of climate change are likely to be significant and to increase over time.”

Câu 39:

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Reasons why low-lying areas are flooded.

B. Reasons why global warming is a problem

C. Solutions to global warming.

D. Environment pollution is real

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Câu 40:

Which of the following is TRUE as the result of global warming?

A. Life is easier for most people

B. All people suffer from global warming

C. All people benefit from global warming

D. Life is more difficult for the majority of people

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Câu 41:

In paragraph 1, the word “this” refers to _______

A. harder life as a result of global warming

B. easier life as a result of global warming

C. flood in low-lying areas

D. climate change on global scale

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Câu 42:

In paragraph 2, the word “erratic” is closest in meaning to ______.

A. predictable

B. unpredictable

C. unchangeable

D. changeable

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Câu 43:

What may happen to diseases and insect pests as a result of global warming?

A. They will become extinct

B. They will increase in number

C. They will be under good control

D. They will not harm our planet

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Đoạn văn 2

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 44 to 50

Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person. Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods. Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly. At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance. After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop. Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways. Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems. You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression. The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes. Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months. Breast milk also tends to be protective. Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate. Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!). Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin. Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets. A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes. This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book “Why your Child is Hyperactive”. Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective.

Câu 44: