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

Ever since humans (26) _____ the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in (27) _____ motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. (28) _____ of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot. Body language (29) _____ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while sharking the head indicates a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille, signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. (30) _____ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Câu 34:

Ever since humans (26) _____ the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication

A. settled

B. inhabited

C. resided

D. lived

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Câu 35:

When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in (27) _____ motions stand for letters, words, and ideas.

A. where

B. which

C. that

D. whose

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Câu 36:

(28) _____ of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.

A. Many

B. Every

C. Each

D. Much

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Câu 37:

Body language (29) _____ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally.

A. transmits

B. translates

C. transforms

D. transacts

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Câu 38:

(30) _____ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

A. Despite

B. However

C. While

D. As

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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.

For recent graduates, internships may become a stepping stone to full-time, paid employment. Before accepting an offer to work as an intern you should get some information about the company's reputation of procuring their interns and decide accordingly. If they usually hire one intern but have tens of employees working day and night, it is better to look for other companies. The best place to have an internship position is an organization that gives you an opportunity to gain real work experience and develop your skills instead of using you as a cheap worker. Another thing that should be considered is the size of the company. Sometimes bigger and more established organizations are better as they have a clear hierarchy and therefore it gives you a clear idea of your position and the job description and most importantly, it will be easier to get a mentor. Startups with only five employees are usually more flexible in terms of job responsibilities and therefore it makes it harder to define your position and get mentors. After you choose a company, do a little research on the company including the people who work there. You can do a Google search and comb social media such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to dig deep about the company's hiring managers and what they expect from a new employee. Social media is also very useful to keep in touch with as many people as you can and build your network. Do not hesitate to maintain any personal connection you have because those connections could be the first ones who inform you about a new job opening or any vacant positions you can apply for. If you aim for a dream job, do not overlook an entry-level position just because it offers a mediocre salary. Entry-level employees are more likely to be given room to grow and learn from their mistakes. They will also be able to figure out the job routines and get used to them when they actually get the position they have been dreaming about.

Câu 39:

The word "procuring” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. dismissing

B. training

C. hiring

D. interviewing

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Câu 40:

What is the advantage of taking an entry-level position?

A. Getting mediocre salary

B. Understanding job routines.

C. Understanding company's policy

D. Getting promotion

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Câu 41:

The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _____ .

A. employees

B. job routines

C. positions

D. mistakes

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Câu 42:

Why is a more established organization a better place to work as an intern?

A. It has flexible work hours

B. It has clear job descriptions.

C. It offers higher salary.

D. It offers full-time position

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Câu 43:

Why is networking important for recent graduates?

A. To get information about job openings.

B. To maintain good relationship with fellow interns.

C. To keep in touch with an ex-employer.

D. To get information about job security.

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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 questions from 44 to 50.

Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability. On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace, or to boil a jug for a cup of coffee. Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted. It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires or conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances. To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal. Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation. Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.

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