in spite of ĐỀ LUYỆN THI THPT QG – CÔ HOÀNG XUÂN – ĐỀ 2 Exercise 3: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phra
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Exercise 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
Scuba diving is a sport in (1) you swim underwater for extended (2) using special
equipment The word Scuba is actually an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.Scuba diving is an excellent way to see some very beautiful sites: coral diving sites with their colorful sea
life are the most famous but other scuba diving (3) include shipwrecks and caverns
Scuba diving can also be a very relaxing sport and in many places it’s very beginner friendly Many dive
sites are (4) (under the care of an instructor) after a short briefing and training dive You can learn
to dive far more quickly than you learn snow sports, for example It’s also suitable for people with a
number of physical disabilities (5) _you can use the breathing equipment and are able to successfully
propel yourself underwater you may be able to dive
Question 3: A impressions B amusements C recreations D attractions Question 4: A available B approaching C accessible D manageable
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Exercise 2: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
NOISE POLLUTION
Noise is more than a mere nuisance At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause physical
damage to the eardrum, and (1) _ in temporary or permanent hearing loss In addition to causing hearing loss, (2) noise exposure can also (3) _ blood pressure and pulse
rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep, recreation, and personal
communication Noise pollution control is, (4) _, of importance in the workplace and in the
community
Noise effects can be (5) _ by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the distance or
blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise level at the source, and protecting recipients with earplugs or earmuffs
Question 2: A exceedingly B excess C excessively D excessive
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Exercise 3: 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
Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for
reading, study, or reference The word library comes from liber, the Latin word for “book” (1) ,
library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, but also audio-visual and online databases In addition to maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access
to information at remote sites
The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be
passed down to (2) generations Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the
past, present, and future Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats,
libraries ensure (3) the record is preserved and made available for later use
People use library resources to gain information about personal interests or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom
experiences, to learn (4) in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and
study habits Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues One of the most
valued of all cultural institutions, the library (5) information and services that are essential to
learning and progress
Question 2: A succeeding B succeed C successful D success
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Exercise 4: 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
Trang 3Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are slightly more than toddlers This is fine if the child chows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready Wise parents will have a hopeful attitude and take the lead from their child
(1) _ they should provide is a selection of stimulating toys, books and other activities
Nowadays there is plenty of good material available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use them to read
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information There is also a huge
range of videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (2)
_ helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programmes not
intended for their age (3) Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult (4) , discriminating viewing of
programmes designed for young children can be useful Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it
serialised on television, so children will pounce on books which (5) their favourite television
characters and videos can add a new dimension to a story known from a book
Question 4: A Therefore B However C Consequently D Although
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Exercise 5: 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
The United States has many different types of families (1) most American families are
traditional, consisting of a father, a mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families
in 1998 were headed by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no
children These (2) _ couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from responsibilities of childbearing; or, perhaps they are not (3) _ able to have
children Other families in the United States have one adult who is a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or a mother
Americans (4) _ and accept these different types of families In the United States people have right to privacy and Americans do not believe in telling other Americans (5) type of family group
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Question 2: A childish B childlike C childless D childhood Question 3: A physically B mentally C spiritually D regularly
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Exercise 6: 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
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1) _ Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (2) _ if we do not make an effort to protect
them There are many reasons for this In some cases animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable
parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (3) _, and sold as pets For many
animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats-the place where they live-is disappearing More land
is used for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers
use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (4) these chemicals pollute the
environment and harm wildlife The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the
only ones (4) _ unless we can solve this problem
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Exercise 7:
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
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and
influenced every aspect of our lives The issue is whether this technological innovation has (1)
more harm than good In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers
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phones for them to track their whereabouts We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones
to avoid missing out on social contact In this context, the advantages are clear (3) , we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students There is also (4)
evidence that texting has affected literacy skills
The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too What employee,
on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18%
of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office
Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one Personally
speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (5)
_ They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations
Question 4: A indisputable B arguable C doubtless D unhesitating
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Exercise 8: 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
The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus
teaching people how to (1) their way through different systems It therefore brings people into
touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future
Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to
others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (2) they do have many skills
that can help others And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be
harnessed for the benefit (3) their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (4)
Employers will generally look favorably on people (5) have shown an ability to work as part of a
team It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable qualities
in any employee
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Question 4: A impassable B unattainable C undetectable D immeasurable
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Exercise 9: 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
Polar bears are in danger of dying out Unlike some other endangered animals, it's not hunters that are the problem, it's climate change Since 1979, the ice cap at the Arctic Circle where the polar bears live has
reduced in size (1) _ about 30 per cent The temperature in the Arctic has slowly been rising and this is (2) _ the sea ice to melt, endangering the polar bears' home The polar bears' main sources
of food are the different types of seals found in the Arctic They catch them by waiting next to the air
holes seals have made in the ice (3) _ the bears are very strong swimmers, they could never
catch seals in water This means that the bears really do rely on the ice to hunt
Polar bears also need sea ice to travel They can cover a huge territory and often swim from one part of
the ice to another They have been (4) _ to swim up to 100 km, but when there is less ice, they may have to swim further and this can (5) _ fatal to the bears A number of bears have drown in
the last few years and scientists believe that it is because they were not able to reach more ice before they became too tired and couldn't swim any further
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Exercise 10: 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
Left-handers are the odd ones out Sure, lefties (1) up about 10 percent of the population -
but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them Just consider all of the right-handed gadgets,
awkwardly designed desks, and cooking tools that fit comfortably only in your right hand What (2)
someone to become a lefthander? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex
(3) between genes and environment While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered,
Trang 7people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members And researchers
have found different brain wirings in righties vs lefties But no matter (4) it is that drives someone
to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have So for all of you lefties, leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there - it’s
time to brush up on your left-handed knowledge and help (5) an end to leftie discrimination once
and for all
Question 3: A collaborate B collaboration C collaborating D collaborated
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Exercise 11: 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
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information
about yourself Think about how you want to present your (1) , experiences, education, work style,
skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make
It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and identify areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult questions
(2) and positively, while keeping each answer brief An interview gives the employer a (3) _ to
get to know you While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always
think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (4) If you
are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview You can also (5) interest by asking questions about the job, the
organization, and its services and products
Question 1: A pressures B practices C promotions D strengths
Question 4: A enthusiasm B enthusiastic C enthusiast D enthusiastically
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Exercise 12: 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
It is true that keeping fit will benefit a person’s health in many ways It has become clear in recent years, that a large number of people are doing less and less exercise and this is now causing many serious illnesses, putting a strain on doctors and hospitals However, some experts believe that too much exercise
can do just as much (1)
Although it is true that moderate exercise such as walking can be very beneficial to a person’s health, it is
not the only one factor (2) _ keeps us healthy Diet is also extremely important and I would argue
that it is probably even more important than exercise, although the ideal is for both of these factors to work together It seems to me that many people are unwilling to put in the effort required to become fitter
3) _, too much exercise can also cause problems So people are urged to take moderate exercise
and eat moderately healthily rather than embarking on extreme diets and training In too many instances, ultra-fit people have had heart attacks or dropped down dead
In all, governments need to find ways of (4) people to take responsibility for their own health People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a (5) , nor is it difficult to
prepare healthy meals themselves People need to be better educated about their health
Question 3 A For example B However C Therefore D In fact
Question 4 A motivating B motivational C motivate D motivation
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Exercise 13: 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
VIRTUAL DOCTORS
Clare Harrison rarely falls ill and hates going to the doctor’s when she does So when she recently
(1) _ out in a painful rash down one side of her body she emailed her symptoms, (2) _ also included a (3) _ fever, to e-doc, the internet medical service Two hours later she was
diagnosed as having shingles (Herpes Zoster) by her online doctor, who prescribed a special cleansing
solution for the rash and analgesics to help relieve the pain
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clearly (4) _ a demand from people who are too busy or, in some cases, too embarrassed to discuss their medical (5) _ with their GP
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Exercise 14: 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
In many countries of Northern Europe, including Scandinavia, Finland, Northern Russia, and the
Baltic states, ice swimming is closely connected with the tradition of sauna, (1) has led to the creation of a new activity where stays in the sauna are (2) with quick 'pauses' in ice water In Russia, ice swimmers are called what can be literally translated as 'walruses ' The north of Europe, (3)
, is not the only place where winter swimming is practised regularly A large ice swimming movement exists in the UK, based in a famous location: the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park in London In Harbin, Northern China, about 200,000 people ice-swim in the Songhua River every winter The oldest ice swimming club in the United States, the Coney Island Polar Bear Club of New York, organises an
annual (4) on New Year's Day In Canada, 'Polar Bear Swims; 'Plunges' or 'Dips' are a New Year's Day tradition in (5) communities as well, the biggest one taking place in Vancouver since
1920
Question 2: A interdependent B intermingled C interactive D interrelated
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Exercise 15: 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
Trang 10When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations, among
which the financial one is by far the most important The costs of hosting the Olympics can (1) _tens
of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple In addition to the direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes’ village, security, etc.,), cities
often must build expensive new venues (2) _lesser-known sports Once constructed, sports venues
often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended
While costs are the (3) _concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider For one, an
Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) actually made a large profit from the
Games they hosted (4) _, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country,
which can lead to increased trade and tourism The Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects
(5) _ improve the city’s quality of life, such as new transportation systems
Question 3 A supplementary B influential C instrumental D primary Question 4 A In addition B However C For example D Otherwise
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Exercise 16: 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
The warming of the Pacific Ocean has created weather patterns (1) _ strongly affect the
world When the water is warm, the amount of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions
decreases Australia could (2) _ experience a drought in many parts On the other hand, Chile (which borders the Pacific Ocean) is preparing for (3) _ rainstorms In Pakistan and northwestern
India, the weather pattern makes the rainy season weaker and makes the area much drier
This happening is called El Nino and is used by weather forecasters to make long-range weather predictions They also know that El Nino will unusually bring heavy rains to the southwestern part of the United States and make the central part of the country drier at the same time
According to research, weather forecasters used to know about the coming weather with certainty Now everything has become completely different
El Nino itself used to be (4) It would occur every two to seven years But now, this
weather pattern is becoming more frequent We cannot say when and how often tornadoes or cyclones
occur Scientists are unsure of the reason for this (5) _ on a global scale either
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Question 4 A incredible B remarkable C predictable D notable
Question 5 A transfer B transformation C shift D change
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Exercise 17: 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
someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of work There are many famous
novelists (5) _ made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on
approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive
Question 3 A influence B influential C influent D influentially
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ĐÁP ÁN BÀI TẬP ĐIỀN TỪ Exercise 1:
Trang 12Giới từ + what + S + V
Ta dùng mệnh đề quan hệ “in which” thay thế cho nơi chốn, địa điểm,… và được dịch là “trong đó”
Scuba diving is a sport in (1) which you swim underwater…
Tạm dịch: Lặn bằng bình khí là một môn thể thao trong đó bạn bơi dưới nước
Chọn A
Question 2 C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
stage (n): chặng, giai đoạn round (n): hiệp, vòng đấu
period (n): thời kỳ, thời gian term (n): hạn, kỳ hạn
Scuba diving is a sport in which you swim underwater for extended (2) periods using special equipment Tạm dịch: Lặn bằng bình khí là một môn thể thao trong đó bạn bơi dưới nước trong thời gian dài bằng
amusement (n): sự vui chơi; trò giải trí
recreation (n): sự giải lao, sự tiêu khiển
attraction (n): sự lôi cuốn, sự hấp dẫn, địa điểm thu hút
Scuba diving is an excellent way to see some very beautiful sites: coral diving sites with their colorful sea
life are the most famous but other scuba diving (3) attractions include shipwrecks and caverns
Tạm dịch: Lặn bằng bình khí là một cách tuyệt vời để ngắm một số địa điểm rất đẹp: các địa điểm lặn
san hô với cuộc sống biển đầy màu sắc của chúng là nổi tiếng nhất ngoài các điểm lặn khác bao gồm xác tàu đắm và hang động
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Many dive sites are (3) accessible (under the care of an instructor) after a short briefing and training dive Tạm dịch: Nhiều địa điểm lặn có thể tới được (dưới sự quan tâm của một người hướng dẫn) sau một
cuộc đào tạo lặn ngắn
Chọn C
Question 4 C
Kiến thức: Liên từ
Giải thích:
(5) As long as you can use the breathing equipment and are able to successfully propel yourself
underwater you may be able to dive
Tạm dịch: Miễn là bạn có thể sử dụng thiết bị thở và có thể tự đẩy mình thành công dưới nước, bạn có
dụ như tuyết Nó cũng thích hợp cho những người có một số khuyết tật về thể chất Miễn là bạn có thể sử dụng thiết bị thở và có thể tự đẩy mình thành công dưới nước, bạn có thể lặn
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result from = as a result of sth (nguyên nhân)
At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause physical damage to the eardrum, and (1) result in
temporary or permanent hearing loss
Tạm dịch: Ở một số mức độ và thời gian tiếp xúc nhất định, nó có thể gây tổn thương thực thể cho màng
nhĩ và dẫn đến mất thính giác tạm thời hoặc vĩnh viễn
Chọn B
Question 2 D
Kiến thức: Từ vựng, từ loại
Giải thích:
exceedingly (adv): quá mức excess (n): sự quá mức
excessively (adv): quá đáng excessive (adj): quá mức
Trước danh từ “noise” cần một tính từ
In addition to causing hearing loss, (2) excessive noise exposure can also …
Tạm dịch: Ngoài việc gây mất thính lực, tiếp xúc với tiếng ồn quá mức cũng có thể …
Chọn D
Question 3 C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
enlarge (v): mở rộng maximize (v): tối đa hóa
raise + O (v): nâng lên rise (v): tăng lên
In addition to causing hearing loss, (2) excessive noise exposure can also (3) raise blood pressure and
pulse rate, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with sleep, recreation, and personal communication
Tạm dịch: Ngoài việc gây mất thính lực, tiếp xúc với tiếng ồn quá mức cũng có thể tăng áp lực và nhịp
tim, gây khó chịu, lo lắng và mệt mỏi về tinh thần, và cản trở giấc ngủ, giải trí và giao tiếp cá nhân
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Meanwhile:
- while something else is happening
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own
- in the period of time between two times or two events
The doctor will see you again next week Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible
- used to compare two aspects of a situation
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects
Noise pollution control is, (4) therefore, of importance in the workplace and in the community
Tạm dịch: Do đó, kiểm soát ô nhiễm tiếng ồn có tầm quan trọng tại nơi làm việc và trong cộng đồng Chọn A
Noise effects can be (5) minimized by a number of techniques …
Tạm dịch: Hiệu ứng tiếng ồn có thể được giảm thiểu bằng một số kỹ thuật
và mệt mỏi về tinh thần, và cản trở giấc ngủ, giải trí và giao tiếp cá nhân Do đó, kiểm soát ô nhiễm tiếng
ồn có tầm quan trọng tại nơi làm việc và trong cộng đồng
Hiệu ứng tiếng ồn có thể được giảm thiểu bằng một số kỹ thuật, ví dụ, tăng khoảng cách hoặc chặn đường
đi giữa nguồn tiếng ồn và người nhận, giảm độ ồn tại nguồn và bảo vệ người nhận bằng nút tai hoặc nút bịt tai
Exercise 3:
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Kiến thức: Liên từ
Giải thích:
(1) However, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials
Tạm dịch: Tuy nhiên, các bộ sưu tập thư viện hầu như luôn chứa nhiều loại tài liệu
Chọn B
Question 2 C
Kiến thức: Từ loại
Giải thích:
A succeeding (v-ing): kế tiếp B succeed (v): thành công
C successful (adj): thành công D success (n): sự thành công
In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (2)
generations
Tạm dịch: Khi hoàn thành sứ mệnh này, các thư viện lưu giữ một hồ sơ văn hóa có giá trị có thể được
truyền lại cho các thế hệ tiếp theo
Chọn A
Question 3 D
Kiến thức: liên từ
Giải thích:
ensure + that + mệnh đề: bảo đảm rằng
Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (3) that the
record is preserved and made available for later use
Tạm dịch: Cho dù hồ sơ văn hóa được chứa trong sách hoặc ở định dạng điện tử, thư viện đảm bảo rằng
hồ sơ được lưu giữ và cung cấp để sử dụng sau này
Trang 17C talents (n): các tài năng D capacities (n): sức chứa
Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (4) skills in
locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits
Tạm dịch: Học sinh sử dụng các thư viện để bổ sung và nâng cao kinh nghiệm trong lớp học, để học các
kỹ năng xác định nguồn thông tin và phát triển thói quen đọc và học tốt
Chọn B
Question 5 C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
A relates (v): liên quan B applies (v): áp dụng
C supplies (v): cung cấp D digests (v): tiêu hoá
One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (5) supplies information and services that
are essential to learning and progress
Tạm dịch: Một trong những giá trị nhất của tất cả các tổ chức văn hóa, thư viện cung cấp thông tin và
dịch vụ rất cần thiết cho việc học tập và tiến bộ
Chọn C
Dịch bài đọc:
Thư viện là một bộ sưu tập sách và các tài liệu thông tin khác được cung cấp cho mọi người để đọc, nghiên cứu hoặc tham khảo Thư viện từ xuất phát từ chữ latin “liber” có nghĩa là “cuốn sách” Tuy nhiên, các bộ sưu tập thư viện hầu như luôn chứa nhiều loại tài liệu Các thư viện đương đại duy trì các bộ sưu tập không chỉ bao gồm các tài liệu in như bản thảo, sách, báo và tạp chí, mà còn cả cơ sở dữ liệu nghe nhìn và trực tuyến Ngoài việc duy trì các bộ sưu tập trong các tòa nhà thư viện, các thư viện hiện đại thường có các liên kết viễn thông cung cấp cho người dùng quyền truy cập thông tin tại các trang web từ
xa
Nhiệm vụ trung tâm của thư viện là thu thập, tổ chức, bảo tồn và cung cấp quyền truy cập vào kiến thức
và thông tin Khi hoàn thành sứ mệnh này, các thư viện lưu giữ một hồ sơ văn hóa có giá trị có thể được truyền lại cho các thế hệ tiếp theo Thư viện là một liên kết thiết yếu trong giao tiếp này giữa quá khứ, hiện tại và
tương lai Cho dù hồ sơ văn hóa được chứa trong sách hoặc ở định dạng điện tử, thư viện đảm bảo rằng
hồ sơ được lưu giữ và cung cấp để sử dụng sau này
Mọi người sử dụng tài nguyên thư viện để có được thông tin về sở thích cá nhân hoặc để có được các tài liệu giải trí như phim và tiểu thuyết Học sinh sử dụng các thư viện để bổ sung và nâng cao kinh nghiệm
Trang 18trong lớp học, để học các kỹ năng xác định nguồn thông tin và phát triển thói quen đọc và học tốt Các quan chức nhà nước sử dụng các thư viện để nghiên cứu pháp luật và các vấn đề chính sách công Một trong những giá trị nhất của tất cả các tổ chức văn hóa, thư viện cung cấp thông tin và dịch vụ rất cần thiết cho việc học tập và tiến bộ
Exercise 4:
Question 1 A
Kiến thức: Mệnh đề danh từ
Giải thích:
Mệnh đề danh từ là mệnh đề có thể đóng vai trò như một danh từ trong câu
Mệnh đề danh từ có thể làm chủ ngữ trong câu: Where/ when/ why/ what/ that…+ S + V + V
What + S + V: những gì …
That + S + V: việc …
How: như thế nào
Which: cái mà (dùng trong mệnh đề quan hệ)
(1) What they should provide is
properly (adv): một cách thích đáng worthily(adv): thích đáng, đáng làm
perfectly (adv): hoàn toàn equally (adv): bằng nhau, như nhau
There is also a huge range of videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book
and are (2) perfectly helping to increase vocabulary and concentration
Tạm dịch: Có một lượng lớn các video, mà có thể củng cố và mở rộng niềm vui mà trẻ tìm thấy trong
sách và có giá trị trong việc hoàn toàn giúp gia tăng vốn từ và sự tập trung
Chọn C
Question 3 C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Trang 19Giải thích:
age group: lứa tuổi
because too many spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their age (3) group Tạm dịch: bởi vì quá nhiều trẻ em dành quá nhiều thời gian để xem các chương trình không phù hợp với
Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning
much more difficult 4) However, discriminating viewing of programmes designed for young children
can be useful
Tạm dịch: Quá nhiều chương trình truyền hình gây ra thái độ thờ ơ, thiếc óc phê bình sẽ làm cho việc
học trở nên khó khăn hơn nhiều Tuy nhiên, những quan điểm đúng đắn về các chương trình được thiết kế cho trẻ em có thể có ích
Chọn B
Question 5 C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
illustrate (v): minh họa extend (v): kéo dài, mở rộng
feature (v): có (ai đóng vai chính) possess (v): sở hữu
so children will pounce on books which (5) feature their favourite television characters and videos can
add a new dimension to a story known from a book
Tạm dịch: trẻ em sẽ vớ ngay lấy cuốn sách được dựng thành phim có diễn viên truyền hình mà chúng
yêu thích nhất đóng vai chính
Chọn C
Dịch bài đọc: