Cô vũ mai phương tuyển chọn câu hỏi đọc HIỂU hay và đặc sắc FULL lời giải chi tiết (phần 6)

A.the large and lowest possible-cost McMansion became unaffordable for many owners B.land developers built homes using a similar basic design and identical construction methods C.the mat

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

CHINH PHỤC ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2020

BỘ CÂU HỎI HAY VÀ ĐẶC SẮC

ĐỌC HIỂU VĂN BẢN (P6)

Nguồn:Đề thi trường Chuyên mùa thi 2019 -2020

EXERCISE 7: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency In other words, they are a type of money that does not exist inthe actual world However,they can be used to purchase actual products and services from real companies.

The bitcoin system was created in 2009 by an enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto In fact, noone is sure if Satoshi Nakamoto is an actual person or a group of people Bitcoins are designed to serve as analternative to national currencies, such as dollars and euros, They can be used to pay for things instead ofcash or credit cards When bitcoins are transferred from a buyer to a seller, the transaction is recorded in apublic database

Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by hackers It has dawned on them thatthey might be used for illegal purposes For example, stolen goods could be purchased without thegovernment's knowledge Although more and more companies are beginning to accept bitcoins, thepercentage of purchases made using bitcoins isminuscule compared to other online payment methods, such

as credit cards Instead, many bitcoin owners simply keep them as an investment since more valuable in thefuture

This may or may not be a wise approach Currently, the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly,especially when compared to highly stable national currencies, Bitcoin Investors are gambling on the hopethat as this high-tech money becomes more widely accepted, its value will soar

(Adapted from: https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/)

Question 46:What is the passage mainly about?

A.A new kind of currency in the virtual world B.A way of doing business in the virtual world

C.An alternative to bitcoins created by Nakamoto D.The future of bitcoins in the real world

Question 47:The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to

Question 48:The word “minuscule” is closest in meaning to

Question 49:Why are bitcoins of great concern to governments?

A.Because the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly

B.Because bitcoins will eventually replace national currencies

C.Because bitcoins may be used in illegal transactions

D.Because most of bitcoin owners are hackers.

Question 50:Which of the following is defined in the passage?

A.Bitcoins B.Transactions C.Credit cards D.Public Database

EXERCISE 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

A mansion is a very large home McDonald's is the name of a fast food hamburger chain What do youget when you put the two together? You get McMansion, the recently created name for a type of largesuburban, two storied home that originated in the United States Many people love McMansions for theirlow price, abundant space and impressive styling, but the news is not all good In fact, McMansions may now be a threatened species.

McMansion became very popular in the United States during the 1990s, and this popularity continuedfor almost 20 years During those years the economy was relatively strong, and banks were willing to lendlarge sums of money to people who wanted to buy a home The result was an increase in the average homesize In 1988, the average new American home was 170 square meters, but by 2008 this had risen to 244square meters, a 44% increase

To offset the greater costs of these large homes, land developers built many homes that all used asimilar basic design and identical construction methods Framing and interior fittings were constructed infactories, instead of on site, and the materials used were often of a lower quality Finally, the sections of landused for each house were much smaller than before

The result was suburban developments full of huge homes, often over 280 square meters in floor area,that all looked similar to each other Their standardization and lowest possible-cost construction remindedpeople of McDonald's hamburgers, hence the term McMansion For many people a McMansion was theirdream home, but that dream is now rapidlyturning sour.

There are two main problems with McMansions One problem is that their huge size means that theycost a lot to heat or cool Energy is becoming more expensive, so owners are faced with huge bills if they try

to heat or cool their home The other problem is that McMansion owners are often in a lot of debt Theyborrowed a lot of money to pay for their impressive home, but during the 2000s, with struggling economyand high unemployment, they couldn't afford to repay their loan

McMansion are still popular in some area, but no one is sure how longit will last Will energy become

even more expensive and force owners to downsize? Will the economy grow and banks become morewilling to end again? Will the drop-in house prices allow larger, less affluent families to afford aMcMansion? These questions are weighing heavily on the future of one of the most popular housing styles

of the late 20th century

(Source: Reading planet)

Question 51:In paragraph 1, the writer introduces the concept of McMansion by _.

A.comparing hamburgers and houses

B.introducing various types of homes in the United States

C.discussing the advantages and disadvantages of McMansions

D.explaining how McMansions were named

Question 52:The phrase “turning sour” in paragraph 4 refers to the fact that _.

A.the large and lowest possible-cost McMansion became unaffordable for many owners

B.land developers built homes using a similar basic design and identical construction methods

C.the materials used to construct framing and interior fittings were often of a low quality

D.suburban areas were full of huge homes that all looked similar to each other

Question 53:According to the passage, which of the following is a major problem with McMansions?

A.Their impressive designs make them dream homes for many people

B.The large size of McMansions asks their owners for huge energy bilis

C.The identical look of the McMansions everywhere makes them no longer popular

D.The identical look of the McMansions reminds people of McDonald's hamburgers

Question 54:Which of the following statements is true about McMansions according to the passage?

A.They don't have much interior space for furniture and other home activities

B.They were one of the most popular housing styles of the late 20th century

C.Their owners are all very rich and able to afford McMansions, mostly bankers

D.They all just look very different to each other if looked from the above

Question 55:Which of the following statements is NOT true about McMansions?

A.They share the same large size and impressive designs

B.The strong economy made them less popular even among the wealthy

C.The materials used were often of a lower quality, hence lower cost

D.The sections of land used for each house were much smaller than before

Question 56: What can be inferred from this sentence in paragraph 1: “McMansions may now be a threatened species”?

A.Some threatened species are living in McMansions

B.It's dangerous to live in McMansions

C.McMansions may be destroyed soon

D.People will not build McMansions anymore

Question 57:The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to _.

A.the popularity of McMansions in some areas

B.the fact that few people can afford a McMansion

C.the struggling economy and high unemployment

D.the dream of owning an impressive McMansion

Question 58:Why does the writer ask questions in paragraph 6?

A.to discuss the rise and fall of energy prices for America houses

B.to emphasize the importance of McMansions in American culture

C.to make readers think about the future of McMansions

D.to explain why McMansions are still popular these days

EXERCISE 9: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

A tropical cyclone is a violent low pressure storm that usually occurs over warm oceans of over 80°F

or 27°C It winds counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere

as it is described for the term, cyclone itself This powerful storm is fueled by the heat energy that is releasedwhen water vapor condenses at high altitudes, the heat ultimately derived from the Sun

The center of a tropical cyclone, called the eye, is relatively calm and warm This eye, which isroughly 20 to 30 miles wide, is clear, mainly because of subsiding air within it The ring of clouds aroundthe eye is the eyewall, where clouds reach highest and precipitation is heaviest The strong wind, gusting up

to 360 kilometers per hour, occurs when a tropical cyclone’s eyewall passes over land

There are various names for a tropical cyclone depending on its location and strength In Asia, atropical cyclone is named according to its strength The strongest is a typhoon; its winds move at more than

117 kilometers per hour In India, it is called a cyclone Over the North Atlantic and in the South Pacific,they call it a hurricane

On average, there are about 100 tropical cyclones worldwide each year A tropical cyclone peaks inlate summer when the difference between temperature in the air and sea surface is the greatest However, ithas its own seasonal patterns May is the least active month, while September is the most active

The destruction associated with a tropical cyclone results not only from the force of the wind, but alsofrom the storm surge and the waves it generates It is born and sustained over large bodies of warm water,

and loses its strength over inland regions that are comparatively safe from receiving strong winds Althoughthe tract of a tropical cyclone is very erratic, the Weather Service can still issue timely warnings to the

public if a tropical cyclone is approaching densely populated areas If people ever experience a cyclone, theywould know how strong it could be

Question 59:What is the main idea of the passage?

A.The tropical cyclone is the most powerful force on the earth

B.The tropical cyclone can cause flooding and damage to structures

C.A tropical cyclone forms over the oceans and has great power

D.The tropical cyclone is called by different names around the world

Question 60:According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true about the eyewall?

A.The eyewall is formed in cold weather

B.When the eyewall passes overhead, the wind weakens

C.The temperature is highest around the eye

D.The eyewall is a cloud band that surrounds the eye

Question 61:What can be inferred about typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes?

A.Typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes form together above the oceans

B.A typhoon is stronger than both the cyclone and the hurricane

C.Typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes are all most powerful over a humid ocean

D.Although tropical cyclones have different names, they are basically the same

Question 62:The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to _.

A.a tropical cyclone B.the wind C.torrential rain D.the storm surge

Question 63:The word “erratic” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

A.complicated B.unpredictable C.disastrous D.explosive

EXERCISE 10: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

As the twentieth century began, the importance of formal education in the United States increased.The frontier had mostly disappeared and by 1910 most Americans lived in towns and cities Industrializationand the bureaucratization of economic life combined with a new emphasis upon credentials and expertise tomake schooling increasingly important for economic and social mobility Increasingly, too, schools wereviewed as the most importantmeans of integrating immigrants into American society.

The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the century

coincided with and contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling By 1920 schooling to age

fourteen or beyond was compulsory in most states, and the school year was greatly lengthened.

Kindergartens, vacation schools, extracurricular activities, and vocational education and counselingextended the influence of public schools over the lives of students, many of whom in the larger industrialcities were the children of immigrants Classes for adult immigrants were sponsored by public schools,corporations, unions, churches, settlement houses, and other agencies

Reformers early in the twentieth century suggested that education programs should suit the needs ofspecific populations Immigrant women were once such population Schools tried to educate young women

so they could occupy productive places in the urban industrial economy, and one place many educatorsconsidered appropriate for women was the home

Although looking after the house and family was familiar to immigrant women, American educationgave homemaking a new definition In preindustrial economies, homemaking had meant the production aswell as the consumption of goods, and it commonly included income-producing activities both inside and

outside the home, in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States, however,

overproduction rather than scarcity was becoming a problem Thus, the ideal American homemaker wasviewed as a consumer rather than a producer Schools trained women to be consumer homemakers cooking,shopping, decorating, and caring for children "efficiently" in their own homes, or if economic necessitydemanded, as employees in the homes of others Subsequent reforms have made these notions seem quiteout-of-date.

Question 64: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that one important factor in the increasing importance ofeducation in the United States was _

A.the growing number of schools in frontier communities

B.an increase in the number of trained teachers

C.the expanding economic problems of schools

D.the increased urbanization of the entire country

Question 65:The word “means” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.

A.advantages B.probability C.method D.qualifications

Question 66:The phrase "coincided with" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.

A.was influenced by B.happened at the same time as

C.began to grow rapidly D.ensured the success of

Question 67: According to the passage, one important change in United States education by the 1920's wasthat _

A.most places required children to attend school

B.the amount of time spent on formal education was limited

C.new regulations were imposed on nontraditional education

D.adults and children studied in the same classes

Question 68: Vacation schools and extracurricular activities are mentioned in paragraph 2 to illustrate _

A.alternatives to formal education provided by public schools

B.the importance of educational changes

C.activities that competed to attract new immigrants to their programs

D.the increased impact of public schools on students

Question 69:According to the passage, early-twentieth century education reformers believed that _

A.different groups needed different kinds of education

B.special programs should be set up in frontier communities to modernize them

C.corporations and other organizations damaged educational progress

D.more women should be involved in education and industry

Question 70:The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _.

A.consumption B.production C.homemaking D.education

Question 71:All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _

A.immigrants played a part in changing American education system in the 20th century

B.many foreign people found it easier to settle down in American thanks to schools

C.prior to the 20th century, public education had never had any influence on students’ lives

D.among the changes in American education system last century, one centred on women

EXERCISE 11: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Body language is a vital form of communication In fact, it is believed that the various forms of bodylanguage contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension It is important to note, however, that bodylanguages varies in different cultures Take for example, eye movement In the USA a child is expected tolook directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her In other cultures the opposite is true Lookingdirectly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance InNorth America people don’t generally stand as close to each other as in South America Two NorthAmericans who don’t know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas SouthAmericans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart North Americans will stand closer thantwo feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there isintimacy between them.

Gestures are often used to communicate We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – ormove any other part of the body - to show what we want to say However, this does not mean that people allover the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings Very often we find that the samegestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country An example of a gesture that could

bemisinterpreted is sticking out the tongue In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some

placesit communicates ridicule.

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great Obviously, it is not enough to learn thelanguage of another culture You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicatesuccessfully

(Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)

Question 1.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Misunderstandings in communication

B.Interpretations of gestures in different cultures

C.The significance of non-verbal signals in America

D.Non-verbal communication across cultures

Question 2. According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, and American child isexpected to _

A.stand close to the person B.raise his/her eyebrows

C.point a finger at the person D.look directly at the person

Question 3.The word “intimacy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.

A.enjoyment B.closeness C.strength D.agreement

Question 4.The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _.

A.mispronounced B.misbehaved C.misspelled D.misunderstood

Question 5.The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _.

A.the country B.an example C.misspelled D.misunderstood

Question 6.As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from another culture,

it is advisable for a person _

A.to use the body language of the people from that culture

B.to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture

C.to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture

D.to travel to as many countries as possible

Question 7.Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI CHI TIẾT

EXERCISE 7: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency In other words, they are a type of money that does not exist inthe actual world However,they can be used to purchase actual products and services from real companies.

The bitcoin system was created in 2009 by an enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto In fact, noone is sure if Satoshi Nakamoto is an actual person or a group of people Bitcoins are designed to serve as analternative to national currencies, such as dollars and euros, They can be used to pay for things instead ofcash or credit cards When bitcoins are transferred from a buyer to a seller, the transaction is recorded in apublic database

Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by hackers It has dawned on them thatthey might be used for illegal purposes For example, stolen goods could be purchased without thegovernment's knowledge Although more and more companies are beginning to accept bitcoins, thepercentage of purchases made using bitcoins isminuscule compared to other online payment methods, such

as credit cards Instead, many bitcoin owners simply keep them as an investment since more valuable in thefuture

This may or may not be a wise approach Currently, the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly,especially when compared to highly stable national currencies, Bitcoin Investors are gambling on the hopethat as this high-tech money becomes more widely accepted, its value will soar

(Adapted from: https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/)

Question 46:What is the passage mainly about?

A.A new kind of currency in the virtual world

B.A way of doing business in the virtual world

C.An alternative to bitcoins created by Nakamoto

D.The future of bitcoins in the real world

Giải thích:

Ý chính của bài là gì?

A.Một loại tiền tệ mới trong thế giới ảo B.Một cách kinh doanh trong thế giới ảo

C.Một thay thế cho bitcoin được tạo bởi Nakamoto D.Tương lai của bitcoin trong thế giới thực

Bài đọc nói về Bitcoin, một loại tiền ảo

Chọn A

Question 47:The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to

Giải thích:

Từ họ “they” trong đoạn 1 đề cập đến

“they” đề cập đến bitcoin:Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency In other words, they are a type of money

that does not exist in the actual world However, they can be used to purchase actual products and services

from real companies

Tạm dịch: Bitcoin là một dạng tiền ảo Nói cách khác, chúng là một loại tiền không tồn tại trong thế giớithực Tuy nhiên, chúng có thể được sử dụng để mua các sản phẩm và dịch vụ thực tế từ các công ty thật

Chọn D

Question 48:The word “minuscule” is closest in meaning to

Giải thích:

Từ “minuscule” có nghĩa gần nhất với

Question 49:Why are bitcoins of great concern to governments?

A.Because the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly

B.Because bitcoins will eventually replace national currencies

C.Because bitcoins may be used in illegal transactions

D.Because most of bitcoin owners are hackers

Giải thích:

Tại sao bitcoin là mối quan tâm lớn đối với chính phủ?

A.Vì giá trị của bitcoin đang dao động mạnh

B.Vì bitcoin cuối cùng sẽ thay thế tiền tệ quốc gia

C.Vì bitcoin có thể được sử dụng trong các giao dịch bất hợp pháp

D.Bởi vì hầu hết chủ sở hữu bitcoin là tin tặc

Thông tin:Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by hackers It has dawned on themthat they might be used for illegal purposes For example, stolen goods could be purchased without thegovernment's knowledge

Tạm dịch:Chính phủ lo ngại rằng bitcoin có thể dễ dàng bị đánh cắp bởi tin tặc Họ nhận ra rằng chúng cóthể được sử dụng cho mục đích bất hợp pháp Ví dụ, hàng hóa bị đánh cắp có thể được mua mà chính phủkhông biết

Chọn C

Question 50:Which of the following is defined in the passage?

A.Bitcoins B.Transactions C.Credit cards D.Public Database

Giải thích:

Điều nào sau đây được định nghĩa trong đoạn văn?

A.Bitcoin B.Giao dịch C.Thẻ tín dụng D.Cơ sở dữ liệu công cộng

Thông tin: Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency In other words, they are a type of money that does notexist in the actual world

Tạm dịch: Bitcoin là một dạng tiền ảo Nói cách khác, chúng là một loại tiền không tồn tại trong thế giớithực.

Chọn A

DỊCH BÀI ĐỌC:

Bitcoin là một dạng tiền ảo Nói cách khác, chúng là một loại tiền không tồn tại trong thế giới thực Tuynhiên, chúng có thể được sử dụng để mua các sản phẩm và dịch vụ thực tế từ các công ty thật

Hệ thống bitcoin được tạo ra vào năm 2009 bởi một người bí ẩn tên Satoshi Nakamoto Trên thực tế, không

ai chắc chắn Satoshi Nakamoto là một người thật hay một nhóm người Bitcoin được thiết kế để phục vụthay thế cho các loại tiền tệ quốc gia, chẳng hạn như đô la và euro Chúng có thể được sử dụng để thanh toántrực tuyến thay cho tiền mặt hoặc thẻ tín dụng Khi bitcoin được chuyển từ người mua sang người bán, giaodịch được ghi lại trong cơ sở dữ liệu công khai

Chính phủ lo ngại rằng bitcoin có thể dễ dàng bị đánh cắp bởi tin tặc Họ nhận ra rằng chúng có thể được sửdụng cho mục đích bất hợp pháp Ví dụ, hàng hóa bị đánh cắp có thể được mua mà chính phủ không biết.Mặc dù ngày càng có nhiều công ty bắt đầu chấp nhận bitcoin, nhưng tỷ lệ mua hàng được thực hiện bằngbitcoin là rất nhỏ so với các phương thức thanh toán trực tuyến khác, chẳng hạn như thẻ tín dụng Thay vào

đó, nhiều chủ sở hữu bitcoin chỉ đơn giản giữ chúng như một khoản đầu tư vì có giá trị hơn trong tương lai.Điều này có thể hoặc không thể là một cách tiếp cận khôn ngoan Hiện tại, giá trị của bitcoin đang biến độngmạnh mẽ, đặc biệt khi so sánh với các loại tiền tệ quốc gia có tính ổn định cao, các nhà đầu tư Bitcoin đangđánh bạc với hy vọng rằng khi loại tiền công nghệ cao này được chấp nhận rộng rãi hơn, giá trị của nó sẽtăng cao

EXERCISE 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

A mansion is a very large home McDonald's is the name of a fast food hamburger chain What do youget when you put the two together? You get McMansion, the recently created name for a type of largesuburban, two storied home that originated in the United States Many people love McMansions for theirlow price, abundant space and impressive styling, but the news is not all good In fact, McMansions may now be a threatened species.

McMansion became very popular in the United States during the 1990s, and this popularity continuedfor almost 20 years During those years the economy was relatively strong, and banks were willing to lendlarge sums of money to people who wanted to buy a home The result was an increase in the average homesize In 1988, the average new American home was 170 square meters, but by 2008 this had risen to 244square meters, a 44% increase

To offset the greater costs of these large homes, land developers built many homes that all used asimilar basic design and identical construction methods Framing and interior fittings were constructed infactories, instead of on site, and the materials used were often of a lower quality Finally, the sections of landused for each house were much smaller than before

The result was suburban developments full of huge homes, often over 280 square meters in floor area,that all looked similar to each other Their standardization and lowest possible-cost construction remindedpeople of McDonald's hamburgers, hence the term McMansion For many people a McMansion was their

dream home, but that dream is now rapidlyturning sour.

There are two main problems with McMansions One problem is that their huge size means that theycost a lot to heat or cool Energy is becoming more expensive, so owners are faced with huge bills if they try

to heat or cool their home The other problem is that McMansion owners are often in a lot of debt Theyborrowed a lot of money to pay for their impressive home, but during the 2000s, with struggling economyand high unemployment, they couldn't afford to repay their loan

McMansion are still popular in some area, but no one is sure how longit will last Will energy become

even more expensive and force owners to downsize? Will the economy grow and banks become morewilling to end again? Will the drop-in house prices allow larger, less affluent families to afford aMcMansion? These questions are weighing heavily on the future of one of the most popular housing styles

of the late 20th century

(Source: Reading planet)

Question 51:In paragraph 1, the writer introduces the concept of McMansion by _

A.comparing hamburgers and houses

B.introducing various types of homes in the United States

C.discussing the advantages and disadvantages of McMansions

D.explaining how McMansions were named

Giải thích:

Trong đoạn 1, người viết giới thiệu khái niệm McMansion bằng cách

A.so sánh hamburger và nhà

B.giới thiệu nhiều loại nhà ở Hoa Kỳ

C.thảo luận về những ưu điểm và nhược điểm của McMansion

D.giải thích cách McMansion được đặt tên

Thông tin: A mansion is a very large home McDonald's is the name of a fast food hamburger chain What

do you get when you put the two together? You get McMansion

Tạm dịch: Một khu chung cư là một ngôi nhà rất lớn McDonald là tên của một chuỗi hamburger thức ănnhanh Bạn nhận được gì khi kết hợp cả hai? Bạn có được McMansion…

Chọn D

Question 52:The phrase “turning sour” in paragraph 4 refers to the fact that _.

A.the large and lowest possible-cost McMansion became unaffordable for many owners

B.land developers built homes using a similar basic design and identical construction methods

C.the materials used to construct framing and interior fittings were often of a low quality

D.suburban areas were full of huge homes that all looked similar to each other

Giải thích:

Cụm từ “turning sour” trong đoạn 4 đề cập đến thực tế là

A.McMansion lớn và chi phí thấp nhất có thể trở nên không phù hợp với nhiều chủ sở hữu

B. nhà phát triển đất xây nhà bằng cách sử dụng một thiết kế cơ bản tương tự và phương pháp xây dựnggiống hệt nhau

C.các vật liệu được sử dụng để xây dựng khung và phụ kiện nội thất thường có chất lượng thấp

D.khu vực ngoại thành có rất nhiều ngôi nhà to lớn trông giống nhau

Thông tin:There are two main problems with McMansions One problem is that their huge size means thatthey cost a lot to heat or cool [ ] The other problem is that McMansion owners are often in a lot of debt

Tạm dịch:Có hai vấn đề chính với McMansion Một vấn đề là kích thước khổng lồ của chúng có nghĩa làchúng tốn rất nhiều chi phí để sưởi ấm hoặc làm mát [ ] Vấn đề khác là chủ sở hữu McMansion thườngmắc nợ rất nhiều

Chọn A

Question 53:According to the passage, which of the following is a major problem with McMansions?

A.Their impressive designs make them dream homes for many people

B.The large size of McMansions asks their owners for huge energy bilis

C.The identical look of the McMansions everywhere makes them no longer popular

D.The identical look of the McMansions reminds people of McDonald's hamburgers

Giải thích:

Theo đoạn văn, điều nào sau đây là một vấn đề lớn với McMansion?

A.Thiết kế ấn tượng của chúng khiến chúng trở thành ngôi nhà mơ ước của nhiều người

B.Kích thước lớn của McMansion yêu cầu chủ sở hữu thanh toán các hóa đơn năng lượng khổng lồ

C.Vẻ ngoài giống hệt của McMansion ở khắp mọi nơi khiến chúng không còn phổ biến

D.Vẻ ngoài giống hệt của McMansion khiến người ta liên tưởng đến hamburger của McDonald

Thông tin: One problem is that their huge size means that they cost a lot to heat or cool Energy isbecoming more expensive, so owners are faced with huge bills if they try to heat or cool their home

Tạm dịch:Một vấn đề là kích thước khổng lồ của chúng có nghĩa là chúng tốn rất nhiều chi phí để sưởi ấmhoặc làm mát Năng lượng đang trở nên đắt đỏ hơn, vì vậy chủ sở hữu phải đối mặt với các hóa đơn khổng

lồ nếu họ cố gắng sưởi ấm hoặc làm mát ngôi nhà của họ

Chọn B

Question 54:Which of the following statements is true about McMansions according to the passage?

A.They don't have much interior space for furniture and other home activities

B.They were one of the most popular housing styles of the late 20th century

C.Their owners are all very rich and able to afford McMansions, mostly bankers

D.They all just look very different to each other if looked from the above

Giải thích:

Khẳng định nào sau đây là đúng về McMansions theo đoạn văn?

A.Chúng không có nhiều không gian nội thất cho đồ nội thất và các hoạt động gia đình khác

B.Chúng là một trong những kiểu nhà ở phổ biến nhất vào cuối thế kỷ 20

C.Chủ sở hữu của chúng đều rất giàu có và có khả năng chi trả cho McMansions, chủ yếu là nhân viên ngânhàng

D.Tất cả chúng chỉ trông khác nhau nếu nhìn từ phía trên

Thông tin:These questions are weighing heavily on the future of one of the most popular housing styles ofthe late 20th century

Tạm dịch:Những câu hỏi này đang cân nhắc rất nhiều về tương lai của một trong những phong cách nhà ởphổ biến nhất vào cuối thế kỷ 20 Chọn B