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Câu 8:

Solar power is ____________________ to become the world's largest source of electricity by 2050

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Câu 9:

The contract includes a 35-cent per hour increase in night shift ____________ pay.

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Câu 16:

_________ to withdraw from the tournament surprised us all.

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Câu 31:

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.

Long gone but not forgotten are those carefree student days of shared showers, derelict rental properties and parties where the booze always ran out before midnight. Being a student was quite a privilege in the good old days when local authorities and the government footed the bill and there was almost certainly a job at the end of it.

In the early 1960s, only 4% of school leavers went to university, rising to around 14% by the end of the 1970s. Nowadays, more than 40% of young people start undergraduate degrees – but it comes at a cost. Today’s students leave with debts of £40,000 and upwards to pay back over their working lives.

So how has the student experience changed over the years? Parents looking back on their university lives are amazed at the luxuries their sons and daughters enjoy, such as en suite bathrooms, flatscreen TVs and leather sofas. Student accommodation has improved but rents have soared and take up a bigger whack of the living cost loans, leaving today’s undergraduates little better off than their parents.

They still party and have a good time, but students are working harder and more consistently, their parents believe. Partly, it is the move away from “big bang” finals to continuous assessment, they say, but also the pressure to get that all-important 2:1 or above degree classification. One-third of students were awarded firsts or 2:1s in 1970. Last year it was over two-thirds: 70%.

Today’s students are more career-orientated and under pressure to take on extracurricular activities, more responsibilities and work experience to compete in the graduate jobs market. Meeting people, making friends for life and discovering new interests: these are the things that have not changed for students who are following the same route to independence as their parents.

(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com/)

What does the passage mainly discuss?

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Câu 32:

The phrase “footed the bill” in the first paragraph mostly means ______________.

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Câu 33:

Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

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Câu 34:

What does the word “they” in paragraph 4 refer to?

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Câu 36:

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.

If you’ve done any traveling at all, you’re likely quite aware that customs and etiquette differ from one culture to another: what may be perfectly innocuous in one place may be hideously offensive in another, and vice-versa. Granted, even if you haven’t traveled at all, you’re probably aware of the fact that certain types of behavior aren’t exactly acceptable in other countries: belching at the table may be a sign of gratitude in some places, but in most areas of North America and Europe, such a display will earn you a fair bit of ire. Whether you plan on traveling to any of the places listed below or just doing business with a foreign client, it’s important to educate yourself on the standards of politesse and etiquette beforehand—the last thing you want to do is offend someone with any ignorant, boorish behavior. Here’s how to be polite in different countries.

When dealing with Japanese clients, be sure to dress fairly conservatively, and make sure that you bow lower than they do upon meeting them. Accept gifts with both hands and open them later, not in front of the giver, and never blow your nose at the dining table. Avoid asking and answering direct questions: it’s better to imply rather than ask, and to answer with vagueness during conversations.

In Mexico, when meeting others, women should initiate handshakes with men, but all people should avoid making too much eye contact; that can be seen as aggressive and belligerent behavior. If sharing a meal with others, keep your elbows off the table and try to avoid burping at all costs. Keep your hands off your hips, and make sure you never make the “okay” sign with your hand: it’s vulgar.

In Kenya, when greeting someone older or of a higher status than yourself, grip their right wrist with your left hand while shaking it; it’s a sign of respect and deference. Do ask questions about their health, family, business etc. before getting to major topics, as skipping these niceties is seen as impolite. If sharing meals, do not begin eating until the eldest male has been served and starts to eat.

Turning down an alcoholic drink is considered terribly offensive in Russia, so it’s a good idea to fortify yourself with some greasy food before heading out for a meal with Russian or Ukrainian clients. Don’t smile at strangers or they’ll think you’re deranged, and when paying for items, place your money on the counter rather than trying to hand it directly to the cashier.

(Adapted from https://www.lifehack.org/)

Which of the following could be served as the best title of the passage?

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Câu 39:

According to the passage, which of the following behavior should be avoided when sharing meals with others?

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Câu 40:

What does the word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?

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Câu 42:

According to the last paragraph, what behavior is often seen in Russia?

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Câu 43:

What can be inferred from the passage?

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Câu 44:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

You should not have come to class late.

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Câu 45:

It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.

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Câu 46:

My father likes reading newspaper more than watching TV.

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Câu 48:

- A: “______________” - B: "You have to obtain the high school diploma."

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Câu 49:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

He was very tired. He agreed to play tennis.

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Câu 50:

Tina does not want to become a lawyer. She wants to become a counselor.

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