If you plan to live a highlysatisfying work life and enjoy your work, you should choose a careerthat 21 _______ you best.. If you play by your strengths,you’ll enjoy a great professional
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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.
(Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn đáp án đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống.)
Question 1-10
Technology is playing an important role in helping humans work moreeffectively Since automation has become a(n) (1) _ part of businessoperations, we can predict that robots are soon going to replace many jobsthat are today (2) _ by humans Let’s see what merits this technologyoffers our world
Increased efficiency
Industrial robots can complete certain tasks faster and (3) _efficiently than humans as they are designed and built to perform them withhigher accuracy This combined with the fact they are used toautomate (4) _ which previously might have taken significantly moretime and resource results in the use of industrial robots to (5) _ theefficiency of production lines
Improved quality
Given their higher levels of accuracy, industrial robots can be used
to (6) _ higher quality products which (7) _ the reduction oftime required for quality control and (8) _ that standards of quality areadhered to
Longer working hours
Robots can work 24/7 and keep working at 100% efficiency On average
a 40% increase in the output of a production line occurs when one key
person is (9) _ by a robot who (10) _ the same working hours.
1 A integral B certain C impressive D unimportant
2 A shown B presented C undergone D performed
4 A processes B processings C products D producing
5 A decrease B reduce C increase D take
Trang 27 A result B result from C result in D result to
8 A ensure B be ensured C ensuring D to ensure
9 A replace B replaced C replacing D to replace
10 A operates B does C completed D has
Question 11-20
A Heaithy Life
(11) _ health experts believe that children and young people todayare more (12) _ than they used to be So why has this happened?One reason is bad eating habits Lots of young people don’t have ahealthy (13) _ They eat too much fast food (14) _hamburgers and pizza and not enough fruit and vegetables In the US, manychildren (15) _ fast food regularly since they were very young Infact, almost one-third of American children aged four to nineteen have beeneating fast food (16) _ all the time They also don’t (17) _exercise and spend too much of their time watching TV, (18) _ theInternet or playing computer games
So how can you change your habits if you have been (19) _ an
unhealthy lifestyle for a long time? First, change your diet and eat more fruitand vegetables Next, find an activity you enjoy Why not try somethingdifferent like rock climbing, surfing or hiking? Many young people have
found that (20) _ fit and healthy can be a lot of fun.
11 A Lot of B Plenty C A great deal D Many
12 A healthful B craving C unhealthy D nutritious
15 A eat B have eaten C are eating D ate
18 A surfing B chatting C exploring D sweeping
19 A managing B controlling C monitoring D following
20 A become B became C have become D becoming
Question 21-30
English Opens New Career Opportunities
English is an important language for all kinds of (21) _ and personalgoals Whether you’re just starting out in English, or you need
Trang 3some (22) _ to keep going, understanding the importance of thelanguage will help you reach fluency and change your life.
Learning English can help you pursue and (23) _ more careeropportunities These days, the job market is global - many companies needemployees who can (24) _ with partners and clients all over theworld Very often, that means finding (25) _ who speak English.Are you job hunting? Are you looking for a (26) _ within yourcompany? Do you just want to keep your professional options open?Learning English is an important (27) _ forward to all of those goals.The global job market has even (28) _ new positions for bilingualpeople By learning English, you could become a translator, a languageteacher or an English marketing professional (29) _ a globalcompany
No matter what career path you decide to (30) _ learning English is a
valuable skill It’ll help you become a better, more sought-after employee as well as a more well-rounded person.
21 A practical B professional C critical D identical
24 A tell B talk C communicate D describe
25 A employment B employers C employees D employing
26 A boost B promotion C advance D innovation
27 A findings B platform C step D base
Trang 4promoting the cause of bamboo (36) _ “Until now, bamboo has beenperceived as a second-class plant.
When you talk about places such as the Amazon, everyone always
thinks (37) _ the hardwoods Of course, these are significant, but there is a tendency to overlook the plants they are associated (38) _ which are often bamboo species In many ways, it is the (39) _
important plant known to man I can’t think of another plant that is used somuch and is so commercially important in so many countries.” He believesthat the most important first step is to get scientists into the field “We need
to go out there, look at these plants and see how they (40) _ and then use
that information to conserve them for the future.”
31 A provided B threatened C protected D saved
34 A confront B address C deal D explore
35 A measures B procedures C processes D stages
36 A conservation B destruction C extinction D limitation
Question 41-50
The Olympic Games (41) _ in 776 B.C I Olympia, a small town
in Greece Participants in the first Olympiad are said to have run 200-yardrace, but as the Games (42) _ every four years, they expanded inscope Only Greek amateurs were (43) _ to participate in this festival
in honor of the God Zeus The event became a religious, patriotic, andathletic occasion (44) _ winners were honored with wreaths andspecial privileges
The modern Olympic Games (45) _ in Athens in 1896 as aresult (46) _ the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a Frencheducator (47) _ desire was to promote international understandingthrough athletics Nine nations (48) _ in the first Games; over 100nations currently compete
Trang 5Before the 1970s the Games were officially limited to (49) _ with amateur status, but in the 1980s many events were opened to (50) _
athletes Currently, the Games are open to all, even the top professional athletes in basketball and football (soccer).
41 A rooted B deprived C sent back D originated
42 A held B be held C were held D was held
43 A allowed B forced C agreed D considered
45.
beginning D would begin
48 A participated B took C enrolled D went
49 A competitors B competitions C competing D competitees
50 A famous B professional C personal D amateur
Question 51-60
Maintaining its position in the number one spot for the second year in arow, Vienna (51) _ the perfect blend of adventure, affordability, ease
of living, and safety
Vienna is a captivating (52) _ of old and new; Vienna isgastronomy: a cultural melting pot (53) _ you can find dishes fromevery world (54) _ complemented perfectly by delicious Austrianpastries and excellent coffee; Vienna is music, the home ofgreat (55) _ such as Strauss, Beethoven and Mozart and the host toworld-renowned opera; Vienna is culture, with (56) _ than 100museums to choose from
(57) _ its unique charm, Vienna will be the backdrop to many incredible memories (58) _will stay with you forever; spend a quiet evening at the opera, wander through its (59) _ centre under the watchful gaze of the cathedral or (60) a Viennese coffee
accompanied by a slice of delicious Sachertorte chocolate cake.
51 A is providing B providing C provides D has provided
54 A attractions B cuisine C desserts D appetizer
Trang 655 A composers B poets C artists D dancers
59 A history B historical C prehistory D historically
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Bạn hãy ghi lại những từ vựng cần nhớ sau khi hoàn thành bài tập trên.
Physical heath: Taking care of your body
Exercise regularly Teens (1) _ be physically active at least 60minutes of every day
Eat a healthy diet Healthy (2) _ is an important part of your growthand development Eat (3) _ of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, avariety of protein foods, and low-fat dairy products
Maintain a healthy weight Children and teenagers with obesity are morelikely to have obesity as an adult They are also at higher risk for otherchronic (4) depression, and bullying
Trang 7Get enough sleep Most teens need between 9 and 91/2(5) _ of sleepevery night The average amount of sleep that they get is only 7 hours Sleephas a strong effect (6) _ your ability to concentrate and
US should have at least one hobby, but here are the main advantages:
1 It makes you more interesting People who have hobbies have experiences
and stories that they can share (13) _ others They also havespecialized knowledge that they can teach to anyone who also has an interest
in the same topics (14) _ they do
2 It helps to (15) _ stress by keeping you engaged in somethingyou enjoy Hobbies give you a way to take your mind off the stresses ofeveryday life They let you (16) _ and seek pleasure in activities thataren’t associated with work, chores or other responsibilities
3 Hobbies help you become (17) _ patient In order to develop anew hobby, you have to learn how to do something that is brand new to you.The odds are there will be a learning curve, and you will need to be patient
in order to build your skills
4 Having a hobby can help your social life and create a bond with others A
hobby is something (18) _ you can frequently enjoy with otherpeople Whether you join a club, play in a league, or just gift others with thefruits of your labor, a hobby is a great way to meet and get closer to peoplewho have the same (19) _ as you do
5 It increases your confidence and self-esteem The odds are that if you
really enjoy an activity, you are usually pretty good at it Any activity that
Trang 8you can excel in is a(n) (20) _ for you to build your confidence anddevelop pride in your accomplishments.
Question 21-30
How much do you know about yourself? If you plan to live a highlysatisfying work life and enjoy your work, you should choose a careerthat (21) _ you best Unfortunately, there are a lot ofpeople (22) _ end up choosing the wrong career and frustratethemselves in the long run Being in the wrong line of work doesn’t onlyruin your professional life, but it harms your (23) _ life as well
But how do you choose the right career? Know Your Strengths
Every one of US has some strengths - and some (24) _ The point is
to find out what you are really good at Are you good
at (25) _ stories? Do you find it easy to coach other writers? Do youlove teaching students? There must be something that you feelpassionate (26) _ and are good at doing Create a list of skills thatyou have, and then pick (27) _ strongest skills from that list Consultyour friends or family for an outer perspective If you play by your strengths,you’ll enjoy a great professional life
Discover Your Personality Type
You might have heard about Myers-Briggs It’s an introspective self-reportquestionnaire which helps you (28) _ out what type ofpersonality you have Different people have (29) _ types ofpersonalities; someone could be an introvert and someone else could be anextrovert By (30) _your personality type, you’ll be able to find outwhat type of work environment will suit you best
Question 31-40
Surprising Benefits of Volunteering
With a busy student life, it can be hard to find time tovolunteer (31) _, if you want to boost your educational experienceand learn new skills, volunteering can be a rewarding option Sometimeseven more helpful than networking events or internship, itoffers (32) _ of surprising benefits to students
#1: Learn or Develop a New Skill
It is never too late to learn something new and volunteering is a great way todevelop a unique skill or discover something you are good (33) _ No
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to (34) _ the following skills: teamwork, self-motivation, planning,problem- solving, time management, goalsetting, persuasion, criticalthinking
#2: Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy
Volunteering is good both (35) _ your mind and body It has aprofound effect on your psychological well-being, (36) _stress and anxiety, combats depression and makes you happy.The (37) _ you feel about yourself, a more positive view you’ll have
on your life and future goals Moreover, as a volunteer, you’ll be morephysically active and fit, strengthen your bones and muscles and as a result,reduce the risk of many (38) _, including heart attack and diabetes
#3: Make New Friends
Volunteering provides a great (39) _ to develop your social skills asyou are regularly meeting with people who have the similar interests Even ifyou are shy and find it (40) _ to make new contacts, you’ll have achance to develop and practice your relationship skills
Question 41-50
Hue Festival is an international cultural event organized in Hue everytwo years to (41) _ the priceless heritages of Hue The first HueFestival (42) _ called Vietnamese-French Festival and celebrated in
1992 In 2000, the festival gained its official name “Hue Festival.”
One of the biggest festivals in Vietnam, Hue Festival reconstructs thewhole city with many community-based events (43) _ are organizedboth inside and outside of the city The city also re-organizesmany (44) _ festivals and recovers many traditional craft villages.Normally, there are more (45) _ 20 Vietnamese arts companiesand 20 international arts companies that participate (46) _ thefestival Thousands of artists from many places all over the world come toHue and (47) _ about 200 shows in as many as 40 venues throughoutthe city
Competitions, fairs, science conferences and exhibitions are hold duringthe festival time, attracting millions of (48) _ In 2006, there were 1.5million domestic visitors and 150 million international visitors
Trang 10There are a variety of arts performances during Hue Festival, reflecting thediversity of the nations (49) _ part in this wonderful event Carriedout by the artists from France, China, England, Italia, the US, Korea, Brazil,etc the performances embrace the typical cultural (50) _ of the 5continents There are also performances of artists from the sister cities ofThua Thien - Hue such as Quebec, Quanzhou, Hawaii, Nord Pas deCalais, Poitou Charentes, etc.
Question 51-60
Children and television
Television has been changing the way people live (51) _ thirtyyears It influences nearly every aspect of modern life Whereas televisioncould (52) _ used as an educational tool for children,programs with little or no educational value are shown more often
Experts are concerned (53) _ the view of the world thatyoungsters are learning from television Parents, schools, and churches havetraditionally been the social models and teachers for children (54) _because television influences children’s attitudes and behavior, its role insociety is becoming increasingly more powerful - it is much (55) _than a simple recreational activity The medium “has changed childhoodmore than any other social innovation in the history of the world,” declareschild psychologist Robert M Liebert
According to several studies, televised violence may cause children
to (57) _ more aggressive Also, because so much violence is seen bychildren on television, they become more used to it as the only solution todifficult situations, children (58) _ watch a great (59) _ ofviolence on television may become apathetic toward actual aggression
Educational experts believe that parents could help by discussing both thegood and (60) _ aspects of television with their children and byhelping them to select beneficial programs
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Ngày: …… /… /…… Điểm đạt được:
………
Kết quả:
0 - 30: Vốn từ vựng của bạn chưa tốt! Bạn cần ôn lại các chủ điểm từ vựng đã
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(Đọc đoạn văn và xác định xem mỗi câu là Đúng hay Sai.)
Question 1-5
The television is one of the most prominent inventions of the 20th century Inthe 1880s a German inventor created simplistic moving images using afiltered light viewed through a spinning disk, laying the foundations for themodern television During the 1920s, a number of scientists beganexperimenting with sending still images using radio waves However, it was
in 1928 that General Electric first combined the idea of a device that couldshow moving images with the technology to wirelessly broadcast them.During the 30s and 40s, the technology was gradually improved upon InAmerica, the first regular broadcasts began in 1939 though it was not untilafter the Second World War that the television as a standard home appliancebegan to really take off After 1945, television sales in America skyrocketed.The first colour broadcast was made in 1954
Throughout the rest of the world, television came years later, and it wasn’tuntil the late 1960s that television was commonplace in houses throughoutthe West By the 1970s, television had become the dominant media force it
is today, with 24-hour programming, mass advertising, and syndicatedshows
In the 1980s, satellite television shrunk the world, making live feeds from other countries and time zones possible The new millennium brought the advent of digital television, which is the future of television.
1. A French inventor laid the foundations for the modern
Trang 122. During the 1920s, some scientists try to send still images
3. In 1939, the television was considered as a standard home
4. After 1945, television sales in America increased sharply
5. In the 1980s, satellite television made live feeds from other
countries and time zones possible
Question 6-10
Modern consumers are attracted to online shopping by numerous advantages
it offers Experts say the overall revenue of online shopping willsignificantly increase in the coming years This is due to reduced prices andgreater choices Below are the main advantages you will get when shoppingonline:
The main advantage of online shopping is that it enables to reduce yourmonthly expenses Most online stores offer lower prices, as opposed tooffline stores, as well as offer various bargains that help save even moremoney The easiest way to pay less is to compare prices Online shoppingmakes price comparison simpler and quicker The Internet is crammed withwebsites which offer automated price comparison
Moreover, people buying goods via the Internet have an opportunity to payless with online coupons Online merchants offer various opportunitieswhich help save money Savvy shoppers know where to look for discountsand pay less If you want to economize with online shopping, simply do alittle online research and look for special offers and coupons
Last but not least, online shopping provides a greater diversity of products This means you can choose goods that suit your requirements and budget the most Besides, you check all available options with the comfort of your room Detailed research and decent price comparison will help you find the suitable product at the right price If you do not want to become disappointed with your purchase, never be in a hurry.
6. There will be a dramatic rise in the overall revenue of online
7. Reduced prices and greater choices result in higher demands
8. Most offline stores offer lower prices than online ones
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10. By purchasing things via the Internet, you can choose goods
that suit your requirements and budget the most
Question 11-15
Earthquakes in Japan
The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental andoceanic plates meet This is the cause of frequent earthquakes and thepresence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan If earthquakesoccur below or close to the ocean, they may trigger tidal waves (tsunami).Many parts of the country have experienced devastating earthquakes andtidal waves in the past The Great Kanto Earthquake, the worst in Japanesehistory, hit the Kanto plain around Tokyo in 1923 and resulted in the deaths
of over 100,000 people
In January 1995, a strong earthquake hit the city of Kobe and itssurroundings Known as the Southern Hyogo Earthquake or Great HanshinEarthquake, it killed 6,000 and injured 415,000 people 100,000 homes werecompletely destroyed and 185,000 were severely damaged
On March 11, 2011, the strongest ever recorded earthquake in Japan triggered a massive tsunami along the Pacific Coast of northeastern Japan Known as the Great East Japan Earthquake, the earthquake and particularly the ensuing tsunami killed nearly 20,000 people and caused a nuclear accident at a power plant in Fukushima Prefecture.
11. Earthquakes happen in Japan because this is the place where
several continental and oceanic plates meet
12. If there are earthquakes below or close to the mountains,
13. The Great Kanto Earthquake is the worst in Asian history
14. 100,000 homes were severely damaged in the Great Hanshin
Trang 14nearly primal for Homo sapiens Early humans quickly spread out of Africa
to every region on the planet, then came to speculate that the stars andplanets were yet other material places worthy of exploration The idea totravel to these other worlds was inevitable
However, for thousands of years, humans commonly drew fundamentaldistinctions between the Earth and non-Earth environments In theformulation of Aristotle taught that the laws of nature that applied on Earthdid not necessarily apply beyond the Earth, thus severely restricting the verypossibilities for human space exploration
During the great age of European exploration of the Earth, astronomers such as Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) and his contemporary, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), began the modern observational exploration of the heavens, in fact of space, using new techniques and instruments of science A result of this exploration of space was the scientific revolution itself Science was now seen as applicable to understanding the entire world,
to both heaven and Earth Civilization was transformed.
and associated launch vehicles to explore space
17. Early humans started the idea to travel to other worlds
18. The possibilities for human space exploration were
19. Galileo Galilei began the modern observational exploration
1 They accept everything about you, including your flaws.
Trang 15They don’t want to change you In fact, true friendships mean they embraceeverything about you, from your quirks and flaws to your best personalitytraits That doesn’t mean they have to particularly like or agree witheverything you say and do, but they don’t bash you or try to alter yourpersonality, either You feel like you can breathe a big sigh of relief aroundthem That’s because in a sea of billions of people, you’ve found one personwho sees the positive things about you even when you don’t see themyourself
2 They stick with you through both the good and bad times.
This one probably best distinguishes a fake friend from a real one; in hard times, a true friend would never dream of leaving you in the shadows alone Instead, they offer to help you however they can, and bring you back into the light, again Fake friends often bail on you because they only wanted to stick around when things went well for you, and felt like helping you through your problems was a burden for them.
22. You can entirely rely on the friends you meet in the cyber
23. True friends need to agree with everything you say and do
24. True friends can see good things about you even when you
25. Going through tough times can make you realize who your
Question 26-30
After traveling 1,000 miles from the north, the Zambezi River reaches theedge of one world and plummets 350 feet into another Victoria Falls,between the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is over a mile wide No otherwaterfall in the world can match her scale
The Zambezi is known as the “River of Life” across southern Africa, butsurviving by the river near Victoria Falls is not always easy During therainy season the Zambezi has a fierceness and a power that is deadly to bothanimals and humans At the peak of the rainy season, almost 300,000gallons of water cascade over the falls every second
Trang 16Despite the danger, many birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals call this areahome And a fisherman, known as Mr White, has lived in a nearby town for
74 years, spending almost every day by the falls
During the dry season, life gravitates to the river by Victoria Falls As thesun beats down and the water level lowers, grass-covered islands above thefalls are exposed Families of elephants from the surrounding savannah flock
to the Zambezi to make the river crossing Predator and prey rely on theriver for water, and pairs of bee-eaters and pied kingfishers dig nests in theexposed muddy banks Fish eagles raise their young and teach them to hunt,and hippos crowd the waters
Life flourishes, for a while And then, months later, clouds gather in the sky and rising waters force many animals to leave It is the rainy season, and Victoria Falls becomes magnificent again - her voice rising from a whisper to thunder.
26. Victoria Falls is the widest fall in the world
27. The Zambezi has a power that may cause deaths to animals
28. Many birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals stay away from the
29. As the sun beats down and the water level rises,
grass-covered islands above the falls are exposed
30. During the dry season, rising waters force many animals to
Question 31-35
Making Sushi at home
Danielle decided to make sushi with her brother Jonathan They both lovedsushi and cooking They thought this would be the perfect way to bond witheach other and have fun Sushi was something they never made Theyneeded to buy all the supplies to make the perfect sushi! They read recipesand watched videos on how to make sushi Even if it was not perfect,Danielle was sure it would taste good
Jonathan was in charge of buying the supplies He stopped by his localJapanese supermarket This was one of his favorite markets because of itscheap prices and quality products He started by looking for seaweed andrice He quickly found those in the same aisle He then began to pick theseafood they would use He decided on salmon, tuna, and eel Danielle’s
Trang 17favorite was salmon He also got some cucumbers, carrots, and avocados toadd extra flavor.
Jonathan brought back his supplies home They were ready to make the sushi They set everything up in the kitchen They were ready to roll They divided the tasks One person was in charge of preparing the sushi The other person was in charge of rolling the sushi and cutting nicely into pieces They needed to make enough for themselves and their parents They even made extras After all their hard work, they ate their delicious sushi and watched a movie together The sushi was delicious and tasted really fresh Their parents approved of their homemade sushi.
31. Danielle’s hooked on cooking but her brother isn’t
32. Danielle’s mother taught her to make sushi
33. Danielle loves going to the local Japanese market to buy
things because the products are very cheap but high-quality
here
35. Jonathan prepared, rolled, and cut the sushi nicely into
Question 36-40
The ever-evolving human desire drives the development of men and womenalike Over the past 60 years, we have witnessed a conspicuous change inwomen’s desire Women wish to be less and less involved in householdmanagement and child care and are increasingly expanding theirinvolvement in other areas of society
A woman’s character is much more responsible, stable, and consistent She
is capable of absorbing many changes and coping with long-term challenges
- a quality that comes from her natural ability to carry an embryo anddevelop life within her A man, on the other hand, is better at short-termmoves
A woman is capable of holding onto a large number of tasks as well as carrythem out successfully A man, on the other hand, is more successful in linearprocesses aimed at a narrow goal This is why most scientific breakthroughs,for example, manifest through the male brain
Men and women are also different in their attitude to failure in life.Figuratively speaking, a man can be as strong as iron - and yet one blow can
Trang 18much harder to break The mutual completion of each other’s qualities is thekey to building a healthy society in the new era.
The integration of women in the leadership of society and other systems of human life is becoming necessary The maternal qualities are expanding from the personal home to the global home The female nature and drive to create a supportive and embracing environment will be expressed in society in creating healthy and proper conditions for bonding between people.
36. Women desire to expand their involvement in other areas of
37. Women are good at linear processes aimed at a narrow goal
while men can hold onto a large number of tasks
38. Men and women have different attitudes toward failure in
40. The integration of women in the leadership of society and
other systems of human life is becoming essential
Question 41-45
To stay healthy, adults should try to be active every day and aim to achieve
at least 150 minutes of physical activity over a week through a variety ofactivities
For most people, the easiest way to get moving is to make activity part ofeveryday life, like walking or cycling instead of using the car to get around.However, the more you do, the better, and taking part in activities such assports and exercise will make you even healthier
For any type of activity to benefit your health, you need to be movingquickly enough to raise your heart rate, breathe faster, and feel warmer Thislevel of effort is called moderate intensity activity If you’re working at amoderate intensity you should still be able to talk but you won’t be able tosing the words to a song
An activity where you have to work even harder is called vigorous intensityactivity There is substantial evidence that vigorous activity can bring healthbenefits over and above that of moderate activity You can tell when it’svigorous activity because you’re breathing hard and fast, and your heart ratehas gone up quite a bit If you’re working at this level, you won’t be able tosay more than a few words without pausing for a breath People are less
Trang 19active nowadays, partly because technology has made our lives easier Wedrive cars or take public transport Machines wash our clothes We entertainourselves in front of a TV or computer screen Fewer people are doingmanual work, and most of US have jobs that involve little physical effort.Work, household chores, shopping, and other necessary activities are far lessdemanding than for previous generations.
We move around less and burn off less energy than people used to Research suggests that many adults spend more than 7 hours a day sitting down, at work, on transport or in their leisure time People aged over 65 spend 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down, making them the most sedentary age group.
41. Adults should try to achieve at least 2.5 hours of physical
activity over a week to stay healthy
42. Moderate intensity activity is the level of effort that makes
you breathe hard and fast and your heart rate go up quite a bit
43. When you do a vigorous intensity activity, you won’t be
able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath
44. People become more passive nowadays due to the
45. A lot of adults spend less than 7 hours a day sitting down, at
work, on transport or in their spare time
Question 46-50
Have you ever thought about going abroad to volunteer? Making adifference in a country less fortunate than your own is seen by most as areally positive thing to do However, not everyone is in favour of this so-called ‘voluntourism’
Volunteer tourism is a growing fashion - in 2015, it was estimated that
10 million volunteers helped on projects abroad These include buildinghouses or hospitals, teaching English in schools, helping locals get togrips with computers, installing water filters, looking after children inorphanages, and much more
However, there’s an argument that volunteers take away jobs fromlocals who would have otherwise done that work Yes, sometimesvolunteers have specific knowledge which can benefit communities, such
as IT skills or speaking English as a native language However, in some
Trang 20cases they are put to work on construction sites, for example, deprivinglocals of a job on that project Additionally, many young travellers areuntrained for the role This could become a health and safety problem onconstruction sites or when caring for children Furthermore, the boomingindustry is seen by some as just that - an industry, a way for companies tomake money It’s estimated that up to $2 billion was spent by volunteerslast year in 2015 Surely it would be better if this money were directlydonated to an established chanty, equipped to spend the money where it isneeded the most? Instead, most of the money is going to profit-seekingtourism companies, while local communities only see a fraction of it.
Finally, volunteering abroad also helps you develop as a person, and is a shining addition
to a cv I think volunteer projects are usually very valuable for communities, but often benefit the participant just as much, if not more, than those they are helping.
46. It was estimated that 1 million volunteers worked on
47. Helping locals get to grips with computers and installing
water filters are some voluntary activities you can do abroad
48. A health and safety problem may occur when you work on
49. Sometimes, voluntourism is regarded as a way for
50. Experiencing volunteering abroad can be a plus point in
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Teenagers from a dysfunctional home life where abuse or alcoholism areproblems can suffer from extreme stress Teenagers need to feel safe andcared for at home When they do not receive this from their safe place, theymay take the stress of home, bring it to school, and act out
Getting along with friends or getting into the “in” crowd can be verystressful for teenagers, according to a recent survey A teen’s social groupmeans everything to some teens When arguments happen or a teen feelsawkward around peers, it’s normal to feel sad or anxious
Popular teens experience just as much stress They need to keep up a certain
image within their social group It’s hard to make it into the “in” group, but it can be even harder to stay in it.
1. Why do many teenagers feel stressed?
A Because their teachers and parents treat them badly.
B Because their teachers and parents expect too much from them as far as
their grades at school
C Because they get bad marks at school.
D Because no one plays with them.
2. What do teens feel when they study hard for an exam but get bad marks?
A They feel normal.
B They feel exhausted.
C They feel tired.
D They feel hopeless.