Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.

Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology. Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the limitations of her non-technical readers.

In 1962, Carson published Silence Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds, and contaminate human food. At that time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Câu 1

The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work _____________.

A. at college

B. at the US Fish and Wildlife Service

C. as a researcher

D. as a writer

Lời giải

Đáp án D

Bài đọc chủ yếu thảo luận về công việc của Rachel Carson ____________.

Dẫn chứng trong bài đọc: “Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941.” (câu đầu, đoạn 2)

“In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy” (câu đầu, đoạn 3)

ð Đáp án D (với tư cách là một nhà văn)

Câu 2

According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?

A. Oceanography

B. Zoology

C. Literature

D. History

Lời giải

Đáp án B

Theo bài đọc, Carson chủ yếu học gì ở Đại học Johns Hopkins?

Dẫn chứng trong bài đọc: “She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University”

Câu 3

When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of ________.

A. 26

B. 29

C. 34

D. 45

Lời giải

Đáp án C

Khi xuất bản cuốn sách đầu tiên thì Carson ở tuổi _______.

Dẫn chứng trong bài đọc: “Rachel Carson was born in 1907” (Rachel Carson sinh vào năm 1907)

“Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941.” (Cuốn sách đầu tiên của Carson “Under the Sea Wind” được xuất bản vào năm 1941) => lúc ấy, bà 34 tuổi

Câu 4

It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind

A. was outdated

B. became more popular than her other books

C. was praised by critics

D. sold many copies

Lời giải

Đáp án D

Có thể suy ra từ bài đọc rằng vào năm 1952, cuốn sách của Carson “Under the Sea Wind” __________.

A. lỗi thời

B. trở nên nổi tiếng hơn những cuốn sách khác của bà ấy

C. được các nhà phê bình khen ngợi

D. đã bán được nhiều bản

Dẫn chứng trong bài đọc: “It reiceved excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952” (Nó đã nhậ được lời bình rất tốt, nhưng doanh số bán hàng vẫn kém mãi cho đến khi nó được tái bản lại vào năm 1952)

Câu 5

Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us

A. Printed matter

B. Talks with experts

C. A research expedition

D. Letters from scientists

Lời giải

Đáp án C

Dẫn chứng trong bài đọc: “ Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field.”

(correspondence ~ letters) => chỉ có phương án C không được đề cập.

Câu 6

The word “reckless” is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. unnecessary

B. limited

C. continuous

D. irresponsible

Lời giải

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The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work _____________.

According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?

When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of ________.

It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind

Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us

The word “reckless” is closest in meaning to ____________.

The word “flawed” is closest in meaning to ___________.

Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?

Why does the writer mention “John F. Kennedy” in line 3?

According to the reading passage, why did Joseph Pulitzer invent the Pulitzer Prize?

The word “partial" in the passage is closest in meaning to......

According the passage, who receives the Pulitzer Prize?

According to the reading passage, how did Joseph Pulitzer appeal to the average reader?

Which sentece about Joseoph Pulitzer is true according to the reading passage?

Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is NOT true according to the reading passage?

According to paragraphs 1 to 3, people should be aware of their emotions so that they can ________.

Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?

All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT _________.

The word “critical” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to_______.

In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by ________.

The word “pursue” in paragraph 4 mostly means __________.

According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because they can _________.

According to the writer __________.

How many people travel abroad every year?

Which of the following NOT mentioned in the text?

There are many people travelling ________.

_______ are the most popular means of transport in the USA.

The word “It” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

In the USA, _________.

All the children come to the Camp have to __________.

How many kinds of sports can be played in the Camp?

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The tone of the passage could best be described as __________.

What should be the best title for the passage?

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Where is the camp located?

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Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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What does the passage mainly discuss?

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