VIẾT TIẾNG ANH 6 EN41

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which of the following words and phrases help show causes (reasons)? Chọn một câu trả lời a as a result, for these reasons b for.

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Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which of the following words and phrases help show causes (reasons)?

Chọn một câu trả lời:

a as a result, for these reasons

b for this reason, consequently

c due to, one reason is Câu trả lời đúng

Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.

It is best to divide the cost of group dinners evenly.

a However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals Câu trả lời đúng

b On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school

c However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt

d However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones

Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing.

The writer’s opinion is …

a … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it Câu trả lời đúng

b … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s

c …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic

d … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion

Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing.

In the concluding sentence, …

a … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion

b … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it

c … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s

d …the writer can restate the main idea, offer a suggestion, or make a prediction about the topic Câu trả lời đúng

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which connectors show causes?

a first, second

b for example, for instance

c another reason is Câu trả lời đúng

Read the group of sentences Answer the question below.

Choose the writer’s opinion?

The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects

on viewers People who are against strict media control often point out that some

of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us

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and people have the right to know it Although it is undoubtedly true, this could hardly be justified To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may

gradually develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world

a People who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the right to know it

b The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative

effects on viewers Câu trả lời đúng

c …this could hardly be justified

To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense

of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous world

d Although it is undoubtedly true, …

If you are on a budget, you should shop at inexpensive clothing stores.

a On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more

b However, you should not use your credit card too often

c However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones Câu trả lời đúng

d On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school

Choose the counter argument?

Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as

hypochondria, as they do to physical illnesses However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems While hypochondria may take up

a physician’s time, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition

a However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable

consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems Câu trả lời đúng

b …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondriacan, in fact, develop into physical condition

c While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…

d Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as

hypochondria, as they do to physical illnesses

Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in

persuasive writing.

A counter argument is …

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a …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic.

b … the opinion, which is opposing to the writer’s Câu trả lời đúng

c … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it

d … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion

Using credit cards is easier than using cash.

a However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals

b However, you should not use credit cards too often Câu trả lời đúng

d On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more

It is important to take vacations to rest and relax.

a However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt Câu trả lời đúng

b However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals

c However, you should not use your credit card too often

d However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones

Choose the writer’s refutation?

a Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as

b While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…

c …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondriacan, in fact, develop into physical condition Câu trả lời đúng

d However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable

consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems

Staying home on weekends is a good way to save money.

a On the other hand, you could simply spend less on outside entertainment Câu trả lời đúng

b On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school

c On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too

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d However, you should not use your credit card too often.

Owning a house is better than renting an apartment.

a However, you should not use your credit card too often

b On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more Câu trả lời đúng

d On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too

Choose the writer’s concession?

a Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as

b …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondriacan, in fact, develop into physical condition

c While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… Câu trả lời đúng

d However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable

consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C.

Which sentence is an opinion?

a Travis and Hans have never worked together

b Travis and Hans have fun working together Câu trả lời đúng

c Travis and Hans work together every weekend

Which academic writing technique is used if …

… you want to include someone else’s ideas in your writing by selecting the main points of the original text and keeping the overall meaning You also include details about where the idea came from.

a Quotation

b Paraphrase

c Summary Câu trả lời đúng

d All are correct

Choose the best paraphrase.

Original: Adoption is a ubiquitous social institution in American society, creating invisible relationships with biological and adoptive kin that touch far more people than we imagine

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a In America, more people are adopted than was originally thought

b Adoption touches a surprising number of people throughout American society Câu trả lời đúng

c Because adoptees are “invisible,” their circumstances are hard to imagine

d Relationships between biological and adoptive kin have international scope

Which summary has changed the meaning of some of the original text?

Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy One reason is that people now understand privacy issues better Nevertheless, while people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Research shows that people of all ages worry about privacy However, compared to adults, young people are less informed about privacy issues Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the majority of adolescents do not fully understand these laws

Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online privacy

c Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues

d Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet Firstly, people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only a small

percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines

Choose the correct answer.

Some companies avoid phone interviews with job hunters These businesses want to see candidates face-to-face.

Which word in the first sentence is replaced by Businesses?

a interviews

b companies Câu trả lời đúng

c job hunters

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d candidates

Choose the correct answer

An acceptable paraphrase…

a … can change the meaning of the original sentence

b … can add information to the original sentence

c …does not change the meaning of the original Câu trả lời đúng

d …remove most of the details

Original: While raising a family is inherently stressful, adoption is filled with additional tensions that are unique to the adoptive relationship.

a Raising a family under stressful conditions can discourage potential adoptive parents

b The adoptive relationship is inherently stressful

c Families that adopt children can avoid some of the tensions inherent in

biological families

d Families with an adopted member face more challenges than biological families.Câu trả lời đúng

Read the original text and summaries Answer the question.

Which summary uses much of the same wording as the original text?

Original: A survey was conducted in China to determine people level of trust whenusing the Internet It indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites The survey also revealed that some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained from websites

inappropriately

a A countrywide survey in China indicated that people do not always trust

information find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information The majority of people also assume that

companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit

b A survey in China showed that many people do not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use

personal information obtained from websites inappropriately Câu trả lời đúng

c A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal

information obtained from websites inappropriately

d One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust

information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online

…you want to include someone else’s idea in your writing, you put the

person’s full idea in your own words by writing it in a different way You also include details about where the idea came from.

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a Summary

b Quotation

c All are correct

d Paraphrase Câu trả lời đúng

Which summary has changed the meaning of the original text and added information?

inappropriately

a A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal

b A countrywide survey in China indicated that people do not always trustinformation find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websitescontain misleading information The majority of people also assume thatcompanies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit Câu trả lời đúng

c A survey in China showed that many people do not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use

personal information obtained from websites inappropriately

information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence is a fact?

a Hans was not working very hard

b Hans started working 50 hours a week Câu trả lời đúng

c Hans was working too hard

…you want to include someone else’s idea in your writing You use the

person’s exact words, which are cited in quotation marks and you also include details about where you found the idea.

a Quotation Câu trả lời đúng

b All are correct

c Paraphrase

d Summary

Read the original sentence Choose the best paraphrase of this information: Water is frequently used resource that provides energy to 28 million people.

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a People frequently use water resource

b So many people use water resource that it is exhausting

c People don’t appreciate water as energy source because so many consumers use it

d Water is often used as a source of energy and gives power to almost 30 million people Câu trả lời đúng

Original: Third, in a nation that sanctifies blood kinship, adoptive families and adoptees are stigmatized because of their lack of biological relationship.

over-c Nations that sanctify blood relationships are often stigmatized

d In some nations, adoptees do not have the same legal relationship to their

adoptive parents as blood kin have to their birth parents

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence is a fact?

a Travis was very worried

b Travis is a kind and thoughtful person

c Travis asked Hans what was wrong Câu trả lời đúng

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C

Which word is often associated with facts used to support opinions?

a belief

b research Câu trả lời đúng

c style

Original: Opposing these adoptees, some birth mothers argued that they were promised secrecy when they relinquished their children for adoption and that abrogating that promise constituted an invasion of privacy

a Some adoptees support their birth mothers’ right to secrecy, even if it was promised to them when they gave their children for adoption

b In order to retain their privacy, some birth mothers refused to reveal their

identities when they relinquished their children for adoption

c Some birth mothers who were promised secrecy about their role felt that

breaking that promise was an invasion of their privacy Câu trả lời đúng

d Some birth mothers felt that their biological children’s pursuit of their identities should be abandoned based on the possibility that the birth mother requested privacy

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Which summary is the best?

inappropriately

a A survey in China indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites while some 62% believe companies use personal

b A countrywide survey in China indicated that people do not always trust

information find on the Internet They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain misleading information The majority of people also assume that

companies misuse personal information by selling it for a profit

c A survey in China showed that many people do not feel secure when using the Internet The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use

personal information obtained from websites inappropriately

information they find online They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal information collected online Câu trả lời đúng

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which tip can help a writer paraphrase?

a Memorize the original sentence

b Replace words from the original sentence with synonyms Câu trả lời đúng

c Never change the word order of the original sentence

Which sentence is true?

a Students who plagiarize will likely face serious consequences Câu trả lời đúng

b Plagiarism is an effective writing technique

c Plagiarism is using relevant information from outside sources

Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect

paragraph about How Students are Motivated to Succeed Choose one

supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.

Topic sentence: The teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students

to succeed.

Concluding sentence: In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.

a For this reason, most students continue to take classes at Linx Language School

b Students who are late are not respected Câu trả lời đúng

c In addition, new students also have positive feeling about continuing their

studies

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d Because the teachers often encourage students to do well in the real world, students often get better jobs when they finish school.

Which option is NOT a tip to help you summarize?

c Use synonyms and different sentence structures to avoid plagiarism

d Include the main points, but remove most of the details

Which summary is the best?

a Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues Câu trả lời đúng

b Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet Firstly, people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only a small

percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Also, old people are not as worried about privacy issues as younger age groups However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines

c Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet One reason is that people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only

14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age However, the majority

of adolescents do not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet

d Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues has increased Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online

Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online privacy

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C.

An opinion is something that…

a others may disagree with Câu trả lời đúng

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a Travis was very worried.

b Travis asked Hans what was wrong Câu trả lời đúng

c Travis is a kind and thoughtful person

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Which sentence is an opinion?

a Hans has worked there five years longer than Travis

b Hans has worked there since last summer

c Hans has worked there for a long time Câu trả lời đúng

Which summary copies much of the wording as the original text?

b Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues has increased Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online

Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law and online privacy Câu trả lời đúng

c Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues

d Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet One reason is that people now have a better understanding of privacy issues Still, only

14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age However, the majority

of adolescents do not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet

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Which option is NOT a tip to help you paraphrase?

a Do not include new information

b Leave out most of the details so that your writing is brief and concise Câu trả lời đúng

c Change the order of words in a piece of writing you are paraphrasing

d Substitute synonyms for key words and phrases

Read the original information and the paraphrase.

Which paraphrase is unacceptable?

a Original: Keeping your house cool or warm, driving cars and making things in factories all pollute the atmosphere

Paraphrase: Pollution comes from cars, factories, heating and air conditioning

b Original: Humans take away animal’s homes and their food by farming, when they cut down trees for wood, and when they look for oil

Paraphrase: Cutting down trees and looking for oil damages animals’ homes Câu trả lời đúng

c Original: One social networking site has been translated into over 70 languages.Paraphrase: More than 70 languages are used on a particular social networking site

d Original: This affects the world weather and makes it difficult for animals to find food and fresh water

Paraphrase: When the weather changes, animals can’t find water and food easily.

Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about Why People are Motivated.

Choose one sentence that DOES NOT support the main idea.

Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are motivated at work.

a If it is possible to ask a boss question, employees may want to work harder

b A third factor that motivates people at work is positive feedback

c People want to continue to do well when they are told they are doing a good job

d As a result, NowTech hires only highly educated managers Câu trả lời đúng

Read the topic sentences.

What is the most appropriate topic sentence for a cause-effect paragraph?

a People who do not eat genetically modified food are healthier and happier

b Genetically modified foods are tested in large labs with modern equipment

c As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain insects that are

important to the environment die Câu trả lời đúng

d Genetically modified rice and genetically modified corn both have features that protect them from insects

Read the four pairs of sentences Which pair has a connector showing a

reason?

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a When people are bargaining, they often walk away from the seller

Consequently, the seller thinks he may lose the customer, and he will lower the price

b Internet advertisements are often effective due to the fact that many people have access to computers Câu trả lời đúng

c Stores have sales to make more money Products are cheaper, so people often buy more items

d Bargaining is acceptable in India Therefore, storeowners often raise their prices.Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have

What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.

c A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like

regular food and how it looks different from regular food

d A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes Câu trả lời đúng

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the

reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food.

c A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like

d A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.Read the supporting sentence: This may have happened because the corn had been genetically modified

Which topic sentence does it support?

a People should support the development of genetically modify food

b The genetically modified vegetables grown on this farm are fresh and delicious

c In one study, butterflies died after eating one kind corn Câu trả lời đúng

d Depending on the weather, farmers grow different crops in different parts of the world

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about how genetically modified food is different from regular food?

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a A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.

b A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like

regular food and how it looks different from regular food Câu trả lời đúng

c A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food

d A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How Students are Motivated to Succeed Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea

Topic sentence: The teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students

to succeed.

Concluding sentence: In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.

a Unmotivated students may suffer from stress or depression Câu trả lời đúng

b The first example of this is that almost all students pass their final exams as a result of teacher encouragement

c Because of the encouragement to do well in the real world, students often get better jobs when they finish school

d Finally, teachers also motivate their students to succeed outside of school

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the

reasons why people should use genetically modified food.

a A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table Câu trả lời đúng

b A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like

c A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes

d A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food

Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used

to show causes?

Throughout the world, many people enjoy bargaining One reason is that people feel successful when they pay a lower price They feel a sense of accomplishment since they are able to achieve the goal of paying less than the ticketed price

Another reason many people enjoy bargaining is because they feel that they save money

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a very good substitute Câu trả lời đúng

b not very feasible

c good, but rarely available

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C The sun gives our planet heat and light.

Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?

a Our planet is warmed by the sun

b Sunlight is important to the earth for two reasons

c The earth receives both light and warmth from the sun Câu trả lời đúng

Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect

paragraph about What Motivates Children Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.

Topic sentence:

Children are motivated by many factors.

Concluding sentence: In conclusion, children are not always motivated for the same reasons.

a Homework completion makes them feel good at school

b For instance, some children want to do their homework

c Children can be motivated to save money by a variety of factors Câu trả lời đúng

d One reason is that many children work harder due to the promise of external rewards

Read the topic sentence: In one study, butterflies died after eating one kind corn.

Choose the correct supporting sentence.

a This food provides the best way to solve hunger problems throughout the world

b The bright red tomatoes are extremely juicy, and the corn has a sweet flavor

c This may have happened because the corn had been genetically modified Câu trả lời đúng

d For example, corn grows well in warm climates, but lettuce grows better in cool climates

All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing the reasons why genetically modified rice may be dangerous.

Which is the topic sentence?

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a One reason is that some people may be allergic to it Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick.

b Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two reasons Câu trả lời đúng

c Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks

d Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C What can help you rephrase an original text using your own words?

a replace words with synonyms and change sentence structures Câu trả lời đúng

b provide new examples to support your topic and add adjectives

c copy the statistics from the original and provide appropriate citation

Choose the sentence that does not change the meaning of this text: Laws dealing with Internet privacy vary in countries around the world.

a People worldwide have different concerns regarding Internet privacy

b Internet privacy laws are different in every state

c Internet privacy laws differ from one country to another Câu trả lời đúng

Read the cause-effect paragraph Choose the appropriate pattern of

organization.

Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two reasons One reason is that some people may be allergic to it Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the long-term effects

of golden rice on health, there are some risks Without further research, there are reasons to believe that golden rice may be harmful to human health

a not expensive and simple to use

b free and ready to use

c inexpensive and easy to obtain Câu trả lời đúng

All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing the reasons why

genetically modified rice may be dangerous

Which is the concluding sentence?

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dangerous is that it has not been tested enough.

d Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two reasons

Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used

to show effects / results?

Some people make purchases for emotional reasons, and this can have negative effects For instance, they may buy products so that they feel better when they are sad As a result, they may feel better, but the improvement in mood is likely to last for only a short period of time Sometimes people buy products to feel important Consequently, they may spend more money than they have

a should change the meaning of the original sentence significantly

b should not change the overall meaning of the original sentence Câu trả lời đúng

c should add interesting information to the original sentence

Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about What Motivates Children Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.

Topic sentence:

Children are motivated by many factors.

Concluding sentence: In conclusion, children are not always motivated for the same reasons.

a A final reason children are motivated is the possibility of internal rewards

b In addition, because of the fact that children are used to getting such rewards, they often expect them

c For example, children can be motivated to do chores of they receive money

d Mr Paul is a motivational teacher who was born in the 1960s Câu trả lời đúngRead the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about What Motivates Children Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea

Topic sentence:

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Children are motivated by many factors.

Concluding sentence: In conclusion, children are not always motivated for the same reasons

a For instance, some children want to do their homework Câu trả lời không đúng

b Children can be motivated to save money by a variety of factors

c One reason is that many children work harder due to the promise of external rewards

d Homework completion makes them feel good at school

One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are not renewable

Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?

a One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are not renewable

b An issue with fuels like oil and coal is that they will not always available

c Fossil fuels will have to be replaced with alternative fuels because they will not

be available Câu trả lời không đúng

Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence:

You might think life was better 100 years ago,…

a but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion

b or you think it is better today Câu trả lời đúng

c so humans have a greater impact on the environment

d because of recent medical advances

Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence:

People had more children in the past, …

b or you think it is better today

c so humans have a greater impact on the environment

d but children often did not live as long Câu trả lời đúng

Match the clause with the best half to make up a complete sentence:

Birthrates are declining in some countries,…,

a because of recent medical advances

b but they are increasing worldwide Câu trả lời đúng

c or you think it is better today

d but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion

Read the paragraph Decide which sentences show opinions

(1) Seri Sander works for a bank (2) She is a very hard worker (3) She is good at her job (4) Last week, one of her co-worker told a joke (5) The person who told the joke was rude (6) Seri said she was offended and left the room (7) The

employee apologized to Seri at 4.30 that afternoon (8) His apology was not

sincere (9) Now, Seri seems upset about the problem (10) She made an

appointment with her boss to ask for his advice

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b By not exercising enough, people may gain too much weight Câu trả lời đúng

c Some companies hold competitions to helps employees lose weight

d Shirley Blakely, a dietician, stresses that shoppers who understand what is in their food can more clearly see the connection between ingredients and health.Choose a sentence that gives a fact

a Fried food is extremely unhealthy and can lead to heart problems

b Americans should take better care of their hearts

c The Food and Drug Administration says that healthier choices include lean meats that are baked, boiled, or grilled Câu trả lời đúng

d Strenuous exercise is not beneficial for everyone

What is a fact?

a Câu trả lời đúng

b Information many people agree with

c Something one person believes

d The way a person feels about a topic

Choose a sentence that gives a fact

a Adults should help children learn about healthy eating habits

b Fruit is the best choice for dessert after a heavy meal

c All children love fruit

d According to a study of the U.S Department of Agriculture, adults should eat about two cups of vegetables a day Câu trả lời đúng

Choose a sentence that gives an opinion

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a so humans have a greater impact on the environment.

b because life expectancy is the average number of years a person lives

c but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion Câu trả lời đúng

d or you think it is better today

It is important to report unethical behavior, but the unethical behavior will

b Men’s language is often direct, honest, and factual

c Women’s language is sometimes not as direct as men’s

d Women often use language that is indirect, that is deferential, and their language

is nurturing Câu trả lời đúng

Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a persuasive paragraph

a Studies suggest that men tend to think of quick solutions to problems

b Most researchers agree that children and adults solve problems differently

c People should ask for advice when they have problems Câu trả lời đúng

Which sentence does not have parallel structure?

a Jobs offering flexible schedules and to help people may be appealing to some women Câu trả lời đúng

b Men tended to compliment women more than women complimented men

c Some women believe success at work is possible by acting more confidently, and by speaking more assertively

d At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or

psychology

Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: People who want to learn to speak Spanish should study in Latin America

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a People who are connected on the Internet are not truly friends Câu trả lời đúng

b According to one company, 77 percent of Internet users read blogs

c Over 12 billion online videos are viewed everyday in the United States

d The average user spends 5.3 hors per day on the social networking sites

Choose the sentence that expresses a fact

a Research shows that home-cooked meals usually include more fruits and

vegetables than meals in restaurants Câu trả lời đúng

b Green vegetables taste better than other vegetables

c Home-cooked meals are better than meals in restaurants

d Teenagers who do not do well at school are lazy

Choose a sentence that gives an opinion

c Event organizers should have relied on social networking sites to provide

information to guests Câu trả lời đúng

d More than 70 percent of visitors to the website live outside the United States, according to Singleton Research

Choose the sentence that expresses an opinion

d Less than Skinny was the most entertaining show on television Câu trả lời đúng

Choose the sentence that expresses a fact.

a Parents should eat at least one meal a day with their children

b People who participate in weight loss competitions are not serious about

changing their eating habits

c Playing team sports is a better way to exercise than working out in a gym

d One study showed that teenagers who ate meals with their families did well academically Câu trả lời đúng

Read the paragraph Decide how many sentences show opinions

Seri Sander works for a bank She is a very hard worker She is good at her job Last week, one of her co-worker told a joke The person who told the joke was rude Seri said she was offended and left the room The employee apologized to Seri at 4.30 that afternoon His apology was not sincere Now, Seri seems upset about the problem She made an appointment with her boss to ask for his advice.Chọn một câu trả lời:

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Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C.

Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: The bakery was filled with the scent of chocolate and the sound of noisy customers

a Cause-effect

b Descriptive Câu trả lời đúng

c Persuasive

Write a persuasive paragraph

a when you want to explain exactly how something looks or feels

b when you want to convince readers of an opinion Câu trả lời đúng

c when you want to entertain your readers

Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving an opinion.

a More than 100 employees attended the office party

b My boss is Mr Williams

c The company is on two floors

d Seri Sander, a bank clerk, is a hard worker Câu trả lời đúng

Choose a sentence that gives a fact.

a The U.S Department of Agriculture emphasizes that exercise is an important part of being healthy and reducing stress Câu trả lời đúng

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b People spend too much time looking at photos on social networking sites.

c Social networking sites are an effective way for companies to reach customers

d Looking at other users’ profiles can be come addictive since they contain

interesting information

Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving a fact.

a The joke Dave told was very funny

b Humor in the workplace offends everyone

c My boss moved here from Texas Câu trả lời đúng

d All the employees at the company are nice

Which sentence does not have parallel structure?

c Some people do not want to be thought of as too assertive, or aggressive

d Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Choose the best supporting sentence for this topic sentence for a persuasive paragraph: Brainstorming is a highly effective strategy for solving problems.

a This is the reason why brainstorming is a waste of time and people should not doit

b Brainstorming is a more effective way to think of solutions to problems

c It is a useful way to think of multiple solutions to a problem before choosing one Câu trả lời đúng

Which sentence has parallel structure?

a People give compliments on appearance, on possessions, on ability, or the way others behave

b Women give each other compliments to build relationships with friends,

relationships with coworkers, and with bosses

c Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively Câu trả lời đúng

d At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or earn adegree in psychology

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct

concluding sentence: Problem-solving workshops are a useful tool to help people learn to solve problems.

a For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems

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b Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills Câu trả lời đúng

c For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems

Read the sentences Choose the sentence giving an opinion.

a We finish work at 5.30 p.m

b This is a great company Câu trả lời đúng

c Talia has worked here for ten months

d I have two other jobs before this one

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: It is helpful to be flexible when solving problems.

a People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success

b In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future Câu trả lời đúng

c For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems

Which sentence does not have parallel structure?

Which option does not match the clause below:

Death rates are decreasing,….

b because of recent medical advances

c or you think it is better today Câu trả lời đúng

d because people are living longer

Read the questions and three answers Choose the best option A, B, or C Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct

concluding sentence: Brainstorming with others is the best tool for solving problems.

a Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills

b In conclusion, you should discuss many possible solutions when there are

problems Câu trả lời đúng

c In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future

Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence:

Tiêu đề	VIẾT TIẾNG ANH 6 EN41
Trường học	University of Vietnam
Chuyên ngành	English
Thể loại	essay
Năm xuất bản	2023
Thành phố	Hanoi

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