Đây là tài liệu tiếng Anh học thuật giúp mọi người trau dồi kỹ năng sử dụng ngoại ngữ cũng như phản xạ tiếng Anh ngoài đời thực. Tài liệu này hoàn toàn có thể tự học tại nhà, thêm vào đó là rất dễ hiểu có thể tiếp thu nhanh trong quá trình học, tài liệu đa phần là do những tác giả nổi tiếng biên soạn và có chỉnh sửa để phù hợp với sự thay đổi của mỗi năm.
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Lab 2, Reading Passage 1: Answers and Suggestions
Quest
Number Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
1 True • It is mentioned that ‘after the remarkable achievements of last
year’
• Remarkable means outstanding, i.e great
• Achievements refer to success
2 False • The text states that this year’s route is slightly shorter, which
means it is a little shorter than last year’s route
Given • It is mentioned that large commercial companies are invited to donate
• Whether larger donations are expected from them or not is not given
4 True • The text states that there is 'no minimum donation amount' for
individual sponsors
5 False • It is mentioned that the participants are invited to attend a
‘post-rally’ press conference This means the press conference will
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6 False • It is mentioned that for the remote areas (i.e isolated areas) all
emergency assistance (i.e support) will be on standby (i.e ready)
Given • It is mentioned that the Support Book will be forwarded to (i.e will be sent to) government officials
• Whether or not any government officials will be present at the end-point of the rally is not mentioned
8 E • It is mentioned that the film is based on a novel, which is a
book
9 C, G • Film C review states, "the story cleverly highlights the intrigue
of pre-history meeting modern history" Things that are intriguing are mysterious
• Film G review states, "from beginning to end, unexplained occurrances keep the viewer guessing to the end." This is the definition of a mystery
10 B • Film B is about a fantasy, which means it is imaginary
11 D • Film D is about somebody’s commitment to keep his word (i.e
to keep promise.)
12 F • Film F is all about global warming and its effect on animals
• These are environmental issues
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and material need and want on another’
• This puts forward options to choose from
• The young couple needs to choose between the two options
14 A, B • Film A has a lot of laughs to entertain a fun-loving audience
• Film B contains some hilarious scenarios; this means the situations are very funny
Lab 2, Reading Passage 2: Answers and Suggestions
Quest
Number Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
15 independent
assessments •
The first paragraph states, “Nurse Assistants work with
registered nurses and nursing practitioners to promote
health, prevent disease and to manage public health needs Nurse Assistants do not make independent assessments.”
• This means that only registered nurses and nursing practitioners are qualified to make independent nursing assessments
16 qualified • The first paragraph states, “…there has been an
increased demand for Nurse Assistants in child and aged care and mental and public health Qualified men and women are encouraged to consider this career
opportunity.”
Trang 4• This means that only those qualified can work in this area/participate in this career opportunity
17 character
references • The third paragraph states, “…must be presented along with the usual character references required for all
applicants.”
• Character references must be supplied by all applicants
18 emotional
The fourth paragraph states, “As the relationship develops between the residents and their caregivers, Nurse Assistants often find that providing emotional support becomes another important aspect of their occupation.”
• In other words, after a period of time, patients require
emotional support
19 24-hour care • The fifth paragraph states: “Because hospitals and
nursing homes must provide 24-hour care, Nurse Assistants employed in these institutions can often be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
and must be available for shift work
• Note: 24-hour care = two (2) words!
20 educational
institution •
The final paragraph states: “Additional information, pertaining to careers as a Nurse Assistant, can be obtained from the nearest, relevant educational institution.”
21 fire drills • The second paragraph states, “United States Fire
Regulations requires employers to conduct regular fire drills to familiarise employees with what to do should a fire break out.”
• This means that fire drills help staff to prepare in the event of a fire
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prepared • The text states: “Studies have proven that people who plan and rehearse how they will get out of the building
in a crisis are better prepared than those who do not have
an exit strategy
• Planning and rehearsing (going over) a fire drill means people are better prepared for what may come
23 evacuation
The text states: The first step employers at Monoton Electronics undertake, in conjunction with their employees, is to develop an evacuation plan The objective of the plan is to provide a set of procedures in the event of an emergency.”
• This means the aim of staff (employers and employees)
is to develop (i.e work out) an evacuation plan
24 assembly site • The fourth paragraph states, “Other information in the
evacuation plan would include…where the assembly site
is located, who has been appointed to account for the
evacuated workers, visitors and customers as they arrive
at this area…”
• Evacuated people (i.e people who are outside the building) meet at an assembly site
25 fire
extinguishers •
The text states that if a person, “Employers should also ensure that workers know where the emergency exits are and how to use fire extinguishers.”
• All staff must know how to use fire extinguishers (plural) Only the plural form will fit the grammar of the sentence
26 incidents
register • The sixth paragraph states: “During the fire drill the supervisors should note in the incidents register… If any
doorways or fire escapes are obstructed this must also be recorded.”
Trang 6• This means problems with blocked doorways or fire escapes must be written down (i.e recorded) in the incidents register
The final paragraph states, “All staff are encouraged to contact the Warden Attendant if they have any queries regarding evacuation procedures and general fire safety issues
Lab 2, Reading Passage 3: Answers and Suggestions
Quest
Number Answer Scott’s Tips for Answering the Questions
28 C • It is mentioned in Section C that a peaceful agreement took
place, which refers to agreement between two groups of people (the new king and the Viking) not to war
29 G • Section G mentions that London is going to host 2012 Summer
Olympic, which is an upcoming big event
• Upcoming means something that is going to happen
30 B • Section B states that London was made an abandon city, which
means a deserted city
31 A • Section A specifies that it is commonly believed (i.e most
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32 E • Section E mentions about plague, which refers to a fast
spreading disease affecting people at large i.e the mass people
33 E • Section E mentions that due to fire 70,000 out of city’s 80,000
inhabitants (i.e dwellers) lost their homes (i.e dwelling place)
34 D • Section D mentions that primarily (i.e mainly) due to the
administration through the Corporation of London, London was made the centre of trade and commerce and also the capital of England
35 B • Section B mentions about assumptions made by researchers
who study history that there was no evidence of existence of any city before Romans
• Conclusion refers to such assumptions
It is mentioned that the Romans named the city as Londinium, not London Who changed the name to London is not given
37 True • The First London was occupied by Romans who were stormed
(suddenly attacked) by the Iceni tribe who burnt it to the ground
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Given • It is mentioned that Early Roman London was also called the First London, but whether that joins with Modern-day London
or not is not given
39 True • It is mentioned that the Tower of London was built to better
keep a watchful eye on its inhabitants
• This means to control the people of London more effectively
It is mentioned that 70,000 people lost their homes due to the fire
• Whether 70,000 houses were burnt or not is not given