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Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
SHEEP CAN RECOGNISE FACES!
Many people think sheep aren't very (1) ______ creatures. But in fact, according to new
research, they may be cleverer than we think. For example, sheep can actually be trained to recognise
human faces from photographs!
Recognising faces is an important (2) ______. However, it seems that sheep are also social
animals that can recognise other sheep as well as familiar humans. In experiments, researchers trained
eight sheep to recognise the faces of celebrities from photographs. Training involved (3) ______ the
sheep to make decisions about the photos (4) ______ they saw. At one end of a room, they would see
two different photographs, and would receive a reward of food (5) ______ approaching the photograph
of the celebrity; if they approached the wrong photograph, they got nothing. Over time, they learned to
(6) ______ getting food with the celebrity's photograph. And after training, the sheep correctly chose
the celebrity's face eight times out of ten!
Question 1: ​A. intelligent ​ B. intelligently ​ C. intelligence ​ D. intelligibility
Question 2: ​A. man social skill ​ ​ B. social human skill
​ C. human social skill ​ D. skill human social
Question 3: ​A. getting ​ B. to get ​ C. to be got ​ D. get
Question 4: ​A. whose ​ B. who ​ C. whom ​ D. that
Question 5: ​A. about ​ B. for ​ C. to ​ D. of
Question 6: ​A. confuse ​ B. consume ​ C. connect ​ D. control
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
AIRPORT ANNOUNCEMENT
“Attention, passengers traveling on Flight BA 2345 to London. We regret to inform you that,
due to unforeseen weather (7) ______, this flight has been delayed. The new estimated (8) ______ time
is now set for 2:15 PM. We understand that this may disrupt your travel plans, and we sincerely
apologize for the inconvenience.
(9) ______ this time, we encourage you to relax in the departure lounge, where (10) ______
refreshments and Wi-Fi are available. Additionally, our staff at the help desk can assist you with any
questions regarding your travel itinerary or (11) ______ flights. We appreciate your understanding and
patience as we work to (12) ______ your safety. Thank you for flying with us.”
Question 7: A. stations ​ B. maps ​ C. conditions ​ D. forecast
Question 8: A. arrival ​ B. departure ​ C. landing​ D. taking
Question 9: A. During ​ B. When ​ C. While ​ D. Whereas
Question 10: A. complicit ​ B. compliment ​ C. complementary ​ D. complimentary
Question 11: A. connecting ​ B. linking​ C. transiting ​ D. transfering
Question 12: A. assure ​ B. reassure ​ C. unsure ​ D. sure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a
meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions.
Question 13:
a. “That's amazing! What did you see there?”
b. “I went to the new science museum yesterday.”
c. “There were interactive exhibits about space and robots, and I even got to try a virtual reality
experience.”
A. a-b-c ​ B. b-a-c ​ C. c-b-a ​ D. b-c-a
Question 14:
a. "Awesome! The weather is supposed to be perfect for it."
b. "Great! I'll bring some snacks and water for us."
c. "Perfect. Let's meet early to avoid the afternoon heat."
d. "I'm thinking about hiking up to the mountain this weekend. Want to come?"
e. "Sure! I've been wanting to go hiking for a while now."
A. c-b-a-e-d ​ B. c-e-d-b-a ​ C. d-b-a-e-c ​ D. d-e-a-b-c
Question 15:
Hi Gemma,
a. Could you please let me know if you are available for a meeting on Friday instead?
b. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
c. I'm writing to inform you that I won't be able to attend the meeting scheduled for Thursday.
d. Unfortunately, I have an urgent personal matter that requires my attention on that day.
e. I hope this adjustment can be accommodated.
Write back soon,
Billy
A. c-d-a-b-e ​ B. c-a-d-e-b ​ C. d-c-a-e-b ​ D. a-d-c-b-e
Question 16:
a. Another benefit is personal development, like taking a yoga class or learning how to cook a new dish
you like.
b. Learning new things, especially high-tech skills like computer programming or data analysis, will
also help you be more competitive in the job market because having a wide range of abilities will make
you more attractive to employers.
c. For example, if you are working for a company that does business internationally, learning a new
language might help you get a better salary, or open up opportunities to work in a different country.
d. Lifelong learning can help you find new passions and hobbies. For example, you could take a course
in digital design in your free time and then discover that you really love making fun and beautiful
images!
e. First of all, lifelong learning can offer benefits for your professional development.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
A. e-d-b-a-c ​ B. e-b-a-d-c ​ C. e-a-d-c-b ​ D. e-c-b-a-d
Question 17:
a. However, these problems can be solved by training humans to work with AI and creating laws to
control how AI is used.
b. Since AI is used to automate tasks, it could lead to job losses for millions of people. It is estimated
that 3-14% of people will lose their jobs to AI by 2030.
c. On the other hand, there are also some potential drawbacks of using AI.
d. Another key thing to consider is that Al can increase disinformation.
e. It is impossible to distinguish between a real video and a fake one generated by AI, which makes it
easier to spread false information.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
A. e-b-c-d-a ​ B. c-b-d-e-a ​ C. b-c-e-d-a ​ D. d-e-b-c-a
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
There are a wide variety of chatbots (18) ______ but chatbot52 is certainly one of the most
impressive. Many readers have suggested that we try this chatbot, and it's easy to see why: it offers a
great all-round user experience.
Perhaps the best feature of chatbot52 is (19) ______. This means that users can configure the
chatbot quickly and begin working with it right away. Additionally, chatbot52's Al adapts well to most
situations, (20) ______. It is also very adaptable as it is used on instant messaging and social media
platforms.
Chatbot52 has two major drawbacks. One is that it has limited answer options. This means that
(21) ______. Also, some users have complained that chatbot52's messages are too impersonal.
Therefore, chatbot52 might not be the best option for complex questions that require personalized
attention.
Overall, chatbot52 is an excellent choice due to its speed and accuracy. (22) ______, this
AI-powered chatbot is a reliable option that is highly recommended.
Question 18:
A. used artificial intelligence nowadays
B. use artificial intelligence nowadays
C. using artificial intelligence nowadays
D. that uses artificial intelligence nowadays
Question 19:
A. how user-friendly its dashboard is
B. how its dashboard is user-friendly
C. how its user-friendly dashboard is
D. how its user-friendly is dashboard
Question 20:
A. provide quick responses and accurate information
B. provides quick responses and accurate information
C. provided quick responses and accurate information
D. providing quick responses and accurate information
Question 21:
A. some questions that chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers
B. some questions chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers
C. chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers some questions
D. there are some questions that chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers
Question 22:
A. Some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions
B. Because some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions
C. While some users reported issues when asked it more complex questions
D. While some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions
Read the following passage about Helen Keller and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
At the age of 19 months, Helen Keller lost her vision and hearing due to an illness, which made
her learning extremely difficult. Luckily, at seven years old, she was introduced to Anne Sullivan, who
became her lifelong teacher. With Sullivan's assistance, Keller learned to read and write using Braille.
In 1904, she graduated from Radcliffe College with a BA in philosophy, with which she became the
first blind and deaf person ever to obtain a college degree.
Unlike Helen Keller, Albert Einstein seriously struggled with his academic performance in his
early life. After years of difficulty at school, however, he finally found his passion in science and
mathematics. At 26 years old, he received a doctorate in physics from the University of Zurich. Then,
Einstein started doing some of the most groundbreaking work in the history of the field, including his
theory of relativity, which changed the field of physics forever and earned him the Nobel Prize in
Physics in 1921.
Despite their incredible achievements, both Helen Keller and Albert Einstein remained lifelong
learners. Keller continued reading and writing all her life and she published 12 fantastic books,
including her inspirational autobiography, The Story of My Life. As for Einstein, after receiving his
Nobel Prize, he continued researching new ideas and stayed active in the scientific community until he
passed away in 1955.
The lives of Keller and Einstein are proof of the importance and value of lifelong learning.
Through their hard work and dedication, they showed that anyone can achieve greatness if they have a
strong desire to learn.
(Adapted from Bright)
Question 23: The word “lifelong” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. temporary ​ B. deep-rooted ​ C. enduring ​ D. persistent
Question 24: The word “groundbreaking” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
A. conventional ​ B. recreational ​ C. revolutionary ​ D. experimental
Question 25: The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. Keller's and Einstein's achievements ​ B. Keller's books
C. Einstein's research ​ ​ D. Nobel Prize winners
Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Keller and Einstein's achievements highlight how essential lifelong learning is.
B. Keller and Einstein's lives demonstrate the challenges of lifelong learning.
C. Lifelong learning was difficult for both Keller and Einstein.
D. Lifelong learning only benefits people who are highly intelligent.
Question 27: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of Helen Keller's achievements?
A. Graduating from college with a degree in philosophy ​B. Publishing an autobiography
C. Winning a Nobel Prize ​ ​ D. Learning to read and write using Braille
Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Keller received a degree from the University of Zurich.
B. Einstein struggled academically throughout his entire life.
C. Keller was able to read and write due to her work with Anne Sullivan.
D. Einstein focused only on mathematics in his early years.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention Keller's achievements in college?
A. Paragraph 1 ​ B. Paragraph 2 ​ C. Paragraph 3 ​ D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer discuss the lifelong dedication of both Keller and
Einstein to learning?
A. Paragraph 1 ​ B. Paragraph 2 ​ C. Paragraph 3 ​ D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage about the selfie and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best
answer to each of the following questions.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE SELFIE
They're everywhere - people posing with their phones held out in front of them or on a
selfie-stick. And it's not just young people - social media users of all ages take selfies, including
space-walking astronauts and the Pope.
So when did this selfie mania begin? [I] Most people would guess that it was around the
beginning of this century or perhaps a bit later when smartphones became mainstream. But most
people would be wrong, just as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were wrong when they declared on
Twitter in 2017 that they had invented the selfie eleven years previously. In fact, they were around 167
years too late to make that claim. [II] The oldest existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer
Robert Cornelius took a self-portrait photograph of himself. [III] Cornelius couldn't take a dozen shots
and choose the best one-his selfie had to be just one photo. Half a century later, in 1914,
thirteen-year-old Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia took a picture of herself in a mirror
and became the first teenager to take a selfie. [IV]
And what about the origin of the word itself? It is thought to come from Australia where people
have a habit of putting -ieon the end of words - barbie for barbecue, postie for postal worker and even
Aussie for Australian. In 2002, an Australian man took a photo of an injury to his lip and put it up on a
public forum to ask for advice on how to treat it. He referred to the photo as a selfie, and the term was
born. Selfie became Oxford Dictionaries' word of the year in 2013.
So, why do we take so many photos of ourselves? A 2017 study into 'selfitis', as the obsessive
taking of selfies has been called, found a range of motivations, from seeking to feel more part of a
group to shaking off depressive thoughts and of course - capturing a memorable moment. Since we live
so much of our lives online, there is pressure to present good quality images, and so it is no
surprise that airbrushing apps that enable people to retouch images and present an idealised version of
themselves are gaining popularity.
(Adapted from Discovery)
Question 31: The word "mainstream" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. accessible ​ B. widespread ​ C. restricted ​ D. expensive
Question 32: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. social media users ​ ​ B. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears
C. astronauts and the Pope ​ ​ D. smartphone manufacturers
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a selfie in the
past?
A. The selfie taken by Robert Cornelius
B. The photo taken by the Pope
C. The photo taken by Grand Duchess Anastasia
D. The Twitter post by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton
Question 31: Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
To achieve this, he had to uncover the lens, run to his place and pose in the same position for up to
fifteen minutes and then run back to cover the lens.
A. [I] ​ B. [II] ​ C. [III] ​ D. [IV]
Question 35: Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
A. The word "selfie" originated in Australia as part of a trend to shorten words, with the term becoming
internationally recognized in 2013.
B. Australians invented the word "selfie" and used it exclusively before it became globally popular.
C. The word "selfie" became popular in 2013, but its meaning has shifted over time.
D. A selfie by an Australian man in 2013 inspired Oxford Dictionaries to adopt the word into its
lexicon.
Question 36: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in the final paragraph?
A. People spend so much time online that they cannot avoid taking high-quality selfies.
B. Online life creates a demand for people to take and share high-quality photos.
C. Social media requires people to take professional-quality selfies.
D. People feel pressured to be online all the time to create perfect images.
Question 37: The word “gaining” in the final paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. growing ​ B. losing ​ C. declining ​ D. increasing
Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The first teenage selfie was taken by Britney Spears in 2017.
B. Robert Cornelius took the earliest known selfie in 1839.
C. The word “selfie” was coined in the United States.
D. Social media has reduced people's interest in taking selfies.
Question 39: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The origin of the word "selfie" is still widely debated by scholars.
B. Taking selfies has become a common activity for people of all ages.
C. Selfies were mostly popular among teens until recently.
D. Robert Cornelius created the term "selfie" after taking his self-portrait.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. Selfies have a long history, starting in the 1800s, and have become a global trend driven by social
media and personal expression.
B. Selfies, a recent invention in the digital age, originated with the spread of social media, becoming
popular only after the term was coined in Australia in 2013.
C. Social media platforms have made selfies popular, with most of the early selfies taken by teens and
celebrities; the activity remains a primarily youthful trend today.
D. Selfies became popular due to smartphone cameras, and the term "selfie" was immediately accepted
worldwide, especially after Britney Spears and Paris Hilton popularized it.
 BẢNG ĐÁP ÁN

1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D

11. A 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. D

21. D 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. C

31. B 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. B 38. B 39. B 40. A
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
SHEEP CAN RECOGNISE FACES!
Many people think sheep aren't very (1) ______ creatures. But in fact, according to new
research, they may be cleverer than we think. For example, sheep can actually be trained to recognise
human faces from photographs!
Recognising faces is an important (2) ______. However, it seems that sheep are also social
animals that can recognise other sheep as well as familiar humans. In experiments, researchers trained
eight sheep to recognise the faces of celebrities from photographs. Training involved (3) ______ the
sheep to make decisions about the photos (4) ______ they saw. At one end of a room, they would see
two different photographs, and would receive a reward of food (5) ______ approaching the photograph
of the celebrity; if they approached the wrong photograph, they got nothing. Over time, they learned to
(6) ______ getting food with the celebrity's photograph. And after training, the sheep correctly chose
the celebrity's face eight times out of ten!
Question 1: ​A. intelligent ​ B. intelligently ​ C. intelligence ​ D. intelligibility
Lời giải
Chọn A
Ta cần một tính từ bổ nghĩa cho danh từ “creature”
intelligent (adj): thông minh
intelligently (adv): một cách thông minh
intelligence (n): trí tuệ, sự thông minh
intelligibility (n): tính dễ hiểu
Trích bài: Many people think sheep aren't very intelligent creatures.
Tạm dịch: Nhiều người nghĩ rằng cừu không phải là loài động vật thông minh.
Question 2: ​A. man social skill ​ ​ B. social human skill
​ C. human social skill ​ D. skill human social
Lời giải
Chọn C
Cụm danh từ “social skill”: kỹ năng xã hội. Tính từ “human” đứng trước cụm danh từ → chọn “human
social skill”
Trích bài: Recognising faces is an important human social skill.
Tạm dịch: Việc nhận diện khuôn mặt là một kỹ năng xã hội quan trọng của con người.
Question 3: ​A. getting ​ B. to get ​ C. to be got ​ D. get
Lời giải
Chọn A
involve + V-ing: liên quan đến hoặc yêu cầu làm một hành động nào đó
Trích bài: Training involved getting the sheep to make decisions about the photos ...
Tạm dịch: Việc huấn luyện bao gồm việc làm cho những con cừu đưa ra quyết định về các bức ảnh ...
Question 4: ​A. whose ​ B. who ​ C. whom ​ D. that
Lời giải
Chọn D
Đại từ quan hệ “that” để quy chiếu cho danh từ chỉ vật “the photos”
Trích bài: … to make decisions about the photos that they saw.
Tạm dịch: … đưa ra quyết định về các bức ảnh mà chúng nhìn thấy.
Question 5: ​A. about ​ B. for ​ C. to ​ D. of
Lời giải
Chọn B
receive a reward for doing something: nhận phần thưởng vì đã thực hiện một hành động nào đó
Trích bài: At one end of a room, they would see two different photographs, and would receive a reward
of food for approaching the photograph of the celebrity; if they approached the wrong photograph, they
got nothing.
Tạm dịch: Ở một đầu phòng, chúng sẽ nhìn thấy hai bức ảnh khác nhau và sẽ nhận được phần thưởng
là thức ăn nếu chúng tiến lại gần bức ảnh của ngôi sao nổi tiếng; nếu chúng tiến lại bức ảnh sai, chúng
sẽ không nhận được gì.
Question 6: ​A. confuse ​ B. consume ​ C. connect ​ D. control
Lời giải
Chọn C
confuse (v): làm rối, làm bối rối
consume (v): tiêu thụ, sử dụng, ăn uống
connect (v): kết nối, liên kết → phù hợp với ngữ cảnh của câu
control (v): điều khiển, kiểm soát
connect + V-ing: kết nối một hành động hoặc quá trình với một điều gì đó khác
Trích bài: Over time, they learned to connect getting food with the celebrity's photograph.
Tạm dịch: Qua thời gian, chúng đã học được cách kết nối việc nhận được thức ăn với bức ảnh của ngôi
sao nổi tiếng.
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
AIRPORT ANNOUNCEMENT
“Attention, passengers traveling on Flight BA 2345 to London. We regret to inform you that,
due to unforeseen weather (7) ______, this flight has been delayed. The new estimated (8) ______ time
is now set for 2:15 PM. We understand that this may disrupt your travel plans, and we sincerely
apologize for the inconvenience.
 (9) ______ this time, we encourage you to relax in the departure lounge, where (10) ______
refreshments and Wi-Fi are available. Additionally, our staff at the help desk can assist you with any
questions regarding your travel itinerary or (11) ______ flights. We appreciate your understanding and
patience as we work to (12) ______ your safety. Thank you for flying with us.”
Question 7: A. stations ​ B. maps ​ C. conditions ​ D. forecast
Lời giải
Chọn C
station (n): trạm, ga
map (n): bản đồ
condition (n): điều kiện, tình trạng
forecast (n): dự báo, dự đoán
weather condition (n.phr): điều kiện thời tiết
Trích bài: We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen weather conditions, this flight has been
delayed.
Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo rằng, do điều kiện thời tiết không lường trước được,
chuyến bay này đã bị hoãn.
Question 8: A. arrival ​ B. departure ​ C. landing​ D. taking
Lời giải
Chọn B
arrival (n): sự đến, sự tới nơi
departure (n): sự rời đi, sự khởi hành → phù hợp với ngữ cảnh của câu
landing (n): sự hạ cánh
taking (n): sự lấy, sự chấp nhận
Trích bài: The new estimated departure time is now set for 2:15 PM.
Tạm dịch: Thời gian dự kiến khởi hành hiện tại được ấn định là 2:15 chiều.
Question 9: A. During ​ B. When ​ C. While ​ D. Whereas
Lời giải
Chọn A
During + N: trong khi (xuyên suốt)
When + to-V/V-ing/mệnh đề: khi
While + mệnh đề/V-ing: trong khi
Whereas + mệnh đề: trong khi đó
Sau chỗ trống là một cụm danh từ “this time” → chọn “During”
Trích bài: During this time, we encourage you to relax in the departure lounge, ...
Tạm dịch: Trong thời gian này, chúng tôi khuyến khích quý khách thư giãn tại phòng chờ, ...
Question 10: A. complicit ​ B. compliment ​ C. complementary ​ D. complimentary
Lời giải
Chọn D
complicit (adj): có liên quan, đồng lõa trong một hành động sai trái
compliment (n): lời khen ngợi, sự tán dương
complementary (adj): bổ sung, làm đầy thêm cho nhau, tương thích
complimentary (adj): miễn phí, biếu, tặng (thường là dịch vụ, sản phẩm) → phù hợp với ngữ cảnh của
câu
Trích bài: … we encourage you to relax in the departure lounge, where complimentary refreshments
and Wi-Fi are available.
Tạm dịch: … chúng tôi khuyến khích quý khách thư giãn tại phòng chờ, nơi có các dịch vụ ăn uống
miễn phí và Wi-Fi.
Question 11: A. connecting ​ B. linking​ C. transiting ​ D. transfering
Lời giải
Chọn A
connecting flight: chuyến bay kết nối
Trích bài: Additionally, our staff at the help desk can assist you with any questions regarding your
travel itinerary or connecting flights.
Tạm dịch: Thêm vào đó, nhân viên của chúng tôi tại quầy trợ giúp có thể hỗ trợ quý khách với bất kỳ
câu hỏi nào về hành trình du lịch hoặc các chuyến bay kết nối.
Question 12: A. assure ​ B. reassure ​ C. unsure ​ D. sure
Lời giải
Chọn A
assure (v): cam đoan, đảm bảo → phù hợp với ngữ cảnh của câu
reassure (v): làm yên tâm, trấn an
unsure (adj): không chắc chắn
sure (adj): chắc chắn
Trích bài: We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to assure your safety.
Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi trân trọng sự thông cảm và kiên nhẫn của quý khách trong khi chúng tôi làm việc
để đảm bảo sự an toàn của quý khách.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a
meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions.
Question 13:
a. “That's amazing! What did you see there?”
b. “I went to the new science museum yesterday.”
c. “There were interactive exhibits about space and robots, and I even got to try a virtual reality
experience.”
A. a-b-c ​ B. b-a-c ​ C. c-b-a ​ D. b-c-a
Lời giải
Chọn B
- "I went to the new science museum yesterday."
- "That's amazing! What did you see there?"
- "There were interactive exhibits about space and robots, and I even got to try a virtual reality
experience."
Tạm dịch:
- "Hôm qua tớ đến bảo tàng khoa học mới."
- "Tuyệt quá! Cậu thấy gì ở đó?"
- "Có các triển lãm tương tác về vũ trụ và robot, và tớ còn được trải nghiệm thực tế ảo nữa."
Question 14:
a. "Awesome! The weather is supposed to be perfect for it."
b. "Great! I'll bring some snacks and water for us."
c. "Perfect. Let's meet early to avoid the afternoon heat."
d. "I'm thinking about hiking up to the mountain this weekend. Want to come?"
e. "Sure! I've been wanting to go hiking for a while now."
A. c-b-a-e-d ​ B. c-e-d-b-a ​ C. d-b-a-e-c ​ D. d-e-a-b-c
Lời giải
Chọn D
- "I'm thinking about hiking up to the mountain this weekend. Want to come?"
- "Sure! I've been wanting to go hiking for a while now."
- "Awesome! The weather is supposed to be perfect for it."
- "Great! I'll bring some snacks and water for us."
- "Perfect. Let's meet early to avoid the afternoon heat."
Tạm dịch:
- "Cuối tuần này tớ định đi leo núi. Cậu đi cùng không?"
- "Chắc chắn rồi! Tớ đã muốn đi leo núi lâu rồi."
- "Tuyệt! Thời tiết chắc sẽ rất đẹp đấy."
- "Hay quá! Tớ sẽ mang đồ ăn nhẹ và nước cho cả hai."
- "Hoàn hảo. Gặp nhau sớm để tránh nắng chiều nhé."
Question 15:
Hi Gemma,
a. Could you please let me know if you are available for a meeting on Friday instead?
b. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
c. I'm writing to inform you that I won't be able to attend the meeting scheduled for Thursday.
d. Unfortunately, I have an urgent personal matter that requires my attention on that day.
e. I hope this adjustment can be accommodated.
Write back soon,
Billy
A. c-d-a-b-e ​ B. c-a-d-e-b ​ C. d-c-a-e-b ​ D. a-d-c-b-e
Lời giải
Chọn A
Hi Gemma,
I'm writing to inform you that I won't be able to attend the meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Unfortunately, I have an urgent personal matter that requires my attention on that day. Could you please
let me know if you are available for a meeting on Friday instead? I apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause. I hope this adjustment can be accommodated.
Write back soon,
Billy
Tạm dịch:
Chào Gemma,
Tôi viết thư để thông báo rằng tôi không thể tham dự cuộc họp vào thứ Năm. Tiếc là tôi có việc cá nhân
khẩn cấp cần giải quyết vào hôm đó. Cô có thể cho tôi biết liệu thứ Sáu cô có rảnh để họp không? Tôi
xin lỗi vì sự bất tiện này. Mong rằng chúng ta có thể điều chỉnh lịch được.
Hồi âm sớm nhé,
Billy
Question 16:
a. Another benefit is personal development, like taking a yoga class or learning how to cook a new dish
you like.
b. Learning new things, especially high-tech skills like computer programming or data analysis, will
also help you be more competitive in the job market because having a wide range of abilities will make
you more attractive to employers.
c. For example, if you are working for a company that does business internationally, learning a new
language might help you get a better salary, or open up opportunities to work in a different country.
d. Lifelong learning can help you find new passions and hobbies. For example, you could take a course
in digital design in your free time and then discover that you really love making fun and beautiful
images!
e. First of all, lifelong learning can offer benefits for your professional development.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
A. e-d-b-a-c ​ B. e-b-a-d-c ​ C. e-a-d-c-b ​ D. e-c-b-a-d
Lời giải
Chọn D
First of all, lifelong learning can offer benefits for your professional development. For example, if you
are working for a company that does business internationally, learning a new language might help you
get a better salary, or open up opportunities to work in a different country. Learning new things,
especially high-tech skills like computer programming or data analysis, will also help you be more
competitive in the job market because having a wide range of abilities will make you more attractive to
employers. Another benefit is personal development, like taking a yoga class or learning how to cook a
new dish you like. Lifelong learning can help you find new passions and hobbies. For example, you
could take a course in digital design in your free time and then discover that you really love making fun
and beautiful images!
Tạm dịch:
Trước hết, học tập suốt đời mang lại lợi ích cho sự phát triển nghề nghiệp. Ví dụ, nếu bạn làm việc cho
công ty giao dịch quốc tế, học ngôn ngữ mới có thể giúp tăng lương hoặc mở cơ hội làm việc ở nước
khác. Học kỹ năng công nghệ cao như lập trình hoặc phân tích dữ liệu cũng giúp bạn cạnh tranh hơn
trong thị trường lao động. Lợi ích khác là phát triển cá nhân, như tập yoga hay học nấu món mới. Học
tập suốt đời giúp bạn khám phá đam mê, ví dụ tham gia khóa thiết kế đồ họa và khám phá ra rằng bạn
thực sự thích tạo ra những hình ảnh vui nhộn và đẹp mắt!
Question 17:
a. However, these problems can be solved by training humans to work with AI and creating laws to
control how AI is used.
b. Since AI is used to automate tasks, it could lead to job losses for millions of people. It is estimated
that 3-14% of people will lose their jobs to AI by 2030.
c. On the other hand, there are also some potential drawbacks of using AI.
d. Another key thing to consider is that Al can increase disinformation.
e. It is impossible to distinguish between a real video and a fake one generated by AI, which makes it
easier to spread false information.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
A. e-b-c-d-a ​ B. c-b-d-e-a ​ C. b-c-e-d-a ​ D. d-e-b-c-a
Lời giải
Chọn B
On the other hand, there are also some potential drawbacks of using AI. Since AI is used to automate
tasks, it could lead to job losses for millions of people. It is estimated that 3-14% of people will lose
their jobs to AI by 2030. Another key thing to consider is that AI can increase disinformation. It is
impossible to distinguish between a real video and a fake one generated by AI, which makes it easier to
spread false information. However, these problems can be solved by training humans to work with AI
and creating laws to control how AI is used.
Tạm dịch:
Mặt khác, việc sử dụng AI cũng có một số nhược điểm tiềm ẩn. Vì AI được dùng để tự động hóa các
công việc, nó có thể dẫn đến tình trạng mất việc làm của hàng triệu người. Ước tính rằng 3-14% số
người sẽ mất việc vào tay AI vào năm 2030. Một vấn đề quan trọng khác cần xem xét là AI có thể làm
gia tăng thông tin sai lệch. Không thể phân biệt được giữa một video thật và một video giả do AI tạo ra,
điều này khiến việc lan truyền thông tin sai sự thật trở nên dễ dàng hơn. Tuy nhiên, những vấn đề này
có thể được giải quyết bằng cách đào tạo con người làm việc cùng AI và xây dựng các luật lệ để kiểm
soát cách AI được sử dụng.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There are a wide variety of chatbots (18) ______ but chatbot52 is certainly one of the most
impressive. Many readers have suggested that we try this chatbot, and it's easy to see why: it offers a
great all-round user experience.
Perhaps the best feature of chatbot52 is (19) ______. This means that users can configure the
chatbot quickly and begin working with it right away. Additionally, chatbot52's Al adapts well to most
situations, (20) ______. It is also very adaptable as it is used on instant messaging and social media
platforms.
Chatbot52 has two major drawbacks. One is that it has limited answer options. This means that
(21) ______. Also, some users have complained that chatbot52's messages are too impersonal.
Therefore, chatbot52 might not be the best option for complex questions that require personalized
attention.
Overall, chatbot52 is an excellent choice due to its speed and accuracy. (22) ______, this
AI-powered chatbot is a reliable option that is highly recommended.
Question 18:
A. used artificial intelligence nowadays
B. use artificial intelligence nowadays
C. using artificial intelligence nowadays
D. that uses artificial intelligence nowadays
Lời giải
Chọn C
Rút gọn của mệnh đề quan hệ mà động từ mang nghĩa chủ động “that use artificial intelligence
nowadays” sử dụng dạng V-ing.
Trích bài: There are a wide variety of chatbots using artificial intelligence nowadays, but chatbot52 is
certainly one of the most impressive.
Tạm dịch: Có rất nhiều chatbot sử dụng trí tuệ nhân tạo hiện nay, nhưng chatbot52 chắc chắn là một
trong những chatbot ấn tượng nhất.
Question 19:
A. how user-friendly its dashboard is
B. how its dashboard is user-friendly
C. how its user-friendly dashboard is
D. how its user-friendly is dashboard
Lời giải
Chọn A
how + adj + N + be: diễn tả một tính chất của sự vật hay hiện tượng
Trích bài: Perhaps the best feature of chatbot52 is how user-friendly its dashboard is.
Tạm dịch: Có lẽ tính năng tốt nhất của chatbot52 là giao diện người dùng thân thiện.
Question 20:
A. provide quick responses and accurate information
B. provides quick responses and accurate information
C. provided quick responses and accurate information
D. providing quick responses and accurate information
Lời giải
Chọn D
Rút gọn của mệnh đề quan hệ mà động từ mang nghĩa chủ động “which provides quick responses and
accurate information” sử dụng dạng V-ing.
Trích bài: Additionally, chatbot52's AI adapts well to most situations, providing quick responses and
accurate information.
Tạm dịch: Ngoài ra, trí tuệ nhân tạo của chatbot52 thích ứng tốt với hầu hết các tình huống, cung cấp
các phản hồi nhanh chóng và thông tin chính xác.
Question 21:
A. some questions that chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers
B. some questions chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers
C. chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers some questions
D. there are some questions that chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers
Lời giải
Chọn D
- some questions that chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers: một vài câu hỏi mà thuật toán
AI của chatbot52 không thể cung cấp câu trả lời → sai do thiếu chủ ngữ và động từ chính
- some questions chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers: một vài câu hỏi thuật toán AI của
chatbot52 không thể cung cấp câu trả lời → sai do thiếu chủ ngữ và động từ chính, và thiếu "that" để
nối mệnh đề
- chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers some questions: thuật toán AI của chatbot52 không
thể cung cấp câu trả lời một vài câu hỏi → sai trật tự từ và thiếu chủ ngữ
- there are some questions that chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide answers: có một vài câu hỏi
mà thuật toán AI của chatbot52 không thể cung cấp câu trả lời → phù hợp, có chủ ngữ ("there are") và
động từ chính, cấu trúc câu đầy đủ
Trích bài: This means that there are some questions that chatbot52's AI algorithms cannot provide
answers.
Tạm dịch: Điều này có nghĩa là có một số câu hỏi mà thuật toán trí tuệ nhân tạo của chatbot52 không
thể trả lời.
Question 22:
A. Some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions
B. Because some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions
C. While some users reported issues when asked it more complex questions
D. While some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions
Lời giải
Chọn D
- Some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions: Một số người dùng báo cáo các
vấn đề khi hỏi nó những câu hỏi phức tạp hơn → Không có từ nối, không rõ mối quan hệ
- Because some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions: Bởi vì một số người
dùng báo cáo các vấn đề khi hỏi nó những câu hỏi phức tạp hơn → Mối quan hệ là nguyên nhân - kết
quả, không phù hợp
- While some users reported issues when asked it more complex questions: Trong khi một số người
dùng báo cáo sự cố khi hỏi những câu hỏi phức tạp hơn → Hợp lý về nghĩa nhưng sai “when asked”
- While some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions: Trong khi một số người
dùng báo cáo sự cố khi hỏi những câu hỏi phức tạp hơn → Đúng, phù hợp ngữ pháp “When V-ing” và
phù hợp nghĩa.)
Trích bài: While some users reported issues when asking it more complex questions, this
AI-powered chatbot is a reliable option that is highly recommended.
Tạm dịch:Mặc dù một số người dùng đã gặp vấn đề khi hỏi những câu hỏi phức tạp, nhưng chatbot sử
dụng trí tuệ nhân tạo này là một lựa chọn đáng tin cậy và rất được khuyến nghị.
Read the following passage about Helen Keller and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
At the age of 19 months, Helen Keller lost her vision and hearing due to an illness, which made
her learning extremely difficult. Luckily, at seven years old, she was introduced to Anne Sullivan, who
became her lifelong teacher. With Sullivan's assistance, Keller learned to read and write using Braille.
In 1904, she graduated from Radcliffe College with a BA in philosophy, with which she became the
first blind and deaf person ever to obtain a college degree.
Unlike Helen Keller, Albert Einstein seriously struggled with his academic performance in his
early life. After years of difficulty at school, however, he finally found his passion in science and
mathematics. At 26 years old, he received a doctorate in physics from the University of Zurich. Then,
Einstein started doing some of the most groundbreaking work in the history of the field, including his
theory of relativity, which changed the field of physics forever and earned him the Nobel Prize in
Physics in 1921.
Despite their incredible achievements, both Helen Keller and Albert Einstein remained lifelong
learners. Keller continued reading and writing all her life and she published 12 fantastic books,
including her inspirational autobiography, The Story of My Life. As for Einstein, after receiving his
Nobel Prize, he continued researching new ideas and stayed active in the scientific community until he
passed away in 1955.
The lives of Keller and Einstein are proof of the importance and value of lifelong learning.
Through their hard work and dedication, they showed that anyone can achieve greatness if they have a
strong desire to learn.
(Adapted from Bright)
Question 23: The word “lifelong” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. temporary ​ B. deep-rooted ​ C. enduring ​ D. persistent
Lời giải
Chọn A
lifelong (adj): suốt đời >< temporary (adj): tạm thời, ngắn hạn
deep-rooted (adj): ăn sâu, vững chắc
enduring (adj): lâu dài, bền vững
persistent (adj): kiên trì, bền bỉ
Thông tin: Luckily, at seven years old, she was introduced to Anne Sullivan, who became her lifelong
teacher.
Tạm dịch: May mắn thay, khi cô bảy tuổi, cô đã được gặp Anne Sullivan, người đã trở thành cô giáo
suốt đời của cô.
Question 24: The word “groundbreaking” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
A. conventional ​ B. recreational ​ C. revolutionary ​ D. experimental
Lời giải
Chọn C
groundbreaking (adj): mang tính đột phá = revolutionary (adj): cách mạng, mang tính cách mạng
conventional (adj): theo lối truyền thống, thông thường
recreational (adj): giải trí, thuộc về giải trí
experimental (adj): thí nghiệm, thử nghiệm
Thông tin: Then, Einstein started doing some of the most groundbreaking work in the history of the
field, including his theory of relativity, which changed the field of physics forever and earned him the
Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
Tạm dịch: Sau đó, Einstein bắt đầu thực hiện một số công trình đột phá nhất trong lịch sử vật lý, bao
gồm lý thuyết tương đối, làm thay đổi toàn bộ lĩnh vực vật lý và giúp ông nhận Giải Nobel Vật lý vào
năm 1921.
Question 25: The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. Keller's and Einstein's achievements ​ B. Keller's books
C. Einstein's research ​ ​ D. Nobel Prize winners
Lời giải
Chọn A
Thông tin: Despite their incredible achievements, both Helen Keller and Albert Einstein remained
lifelong learners.
Tạm dịch: Mặc dù đạt được những thành tựu đáng kinh ngạc, cả Helen Keller và Albert Einstein đều là
những người học suốt đời.
Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Keller and Einstein's achievements highlight how essential lifelong learning is.
B. Keller and Einstein's lives demonstrate the challenges of lifelong learning.
C. Lifelong learning was difficult for both Keller and Einstein.
D. Lifelong learning only benefits people who are highly intelligent.
Lời giải
Chọn A
- Keller and Einstein's achievements highlight how essential lifelong learning is: Thành tựu của Keller
và Einstein làm nổi bật tầm quan trọng của việc học tập suốt đời (cùng ý với câu trong bài)
- Keller and Einstein's lives demonstrate the challenges of lifelong learning: Cuộc đời của Keller và
Einstein minh họa những thách thức của việc học tập suốt đời (sai nghĩa)
- Lifelong learning was difficult for both Keller and Einstein: Học tập suốt đời rất khó khăn đối với cả
Keller và Einstein (sai nghĩa)
- Lifelong learning only benefits people who are highly intelligent: Học tập suốt đời chỉ có lợi cho
những người cực kỳ thông minh (sai nghĩa)
Thông tin: The lives of Keller and Einstein are proof of the importance and value of lifelong
learning.
Tạm dịch: Cuộc sống của Keller và Einstein là bằng chứng về tầm quan trọng và giá trị của việc học
tập suốt đời.
Question 27: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of Helen Keller's achievements?
A. Graduating from college with a degree in philosophy ​B. Publishing an autobiography
C. Winning a Nobel Prize ​ ​ D. Learning to read and write using Braille
Lời giải
Chọn C
Thông tin: With Sullivan's assistance, Keller learned to read and write using Braille. In 1904, she
graduated from Radcliffe College with a BA in philosophy, with which she became the first blind and
deaf person ever to obtain a college degree [...] Keller continued reading and writing all her life and she
published 12 fantastic books, including her inspirational autobiography, The Story of My Life.
Tạm dịch: Với sự giúp đỡ của Sullivan, Keller đã học đọc và viết bằng chữ Braille. Năm 1904, cô tốt
nghiệp Đại học Radcliffe với bằng Cử nhân Triết học, trở thành người mù và điếc đầu tiên trong lịch sử
có được bằng đại học [...] Keller tiếp tục đọc và viết suốt cuộc đời, cô đã xuất bản 12 cuốn sách tuyệt
vời, trong đó có cuốn tự truyện đầy cảm hứng của cô, The Story of My Life.
Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Keller received a degree from the University of Zurich.
B. Einstein struggled academically throughout his entire life.
C. Keller was able to read and write due to her work with Anne Sullivan.
D. Einstein focused only on mathematics in his early years.
Lời giải
Chọn C
Thông tin: With Sullivan's assistance, Keller learned to read and write using Braille.
Tạm dịch: Với sự giúp đỡ của Sullivan, Keller đã học đọc và viết bằng chữ Braille.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention Keller's achievements in college?
A. Paragraph 1 ​ B. Paragraph 2 ​ C. Paragraph 3 ​ D. Paragraph 4
Lời giải
Chọn A
Trong đoạn văn 1 tác giả đề cập đến những thành tựu của Keller ở trường đại học.
Thông tin: In 1904, she graduated from Radcliffe College with a BA in philosophy, with which she
became the first blind and deaf person ever to obtain a college degree.
Tạm dịch: Năm 1904, cô tốt nghiệp Đại học Radcliffe với bằng Cử nhân Triết học, trở thành người mù
và điếc đầu tiên trong lịch sử có được bằng đại học.
Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer discuss the lifelong dedication of both Keller and
Einstein to learning?
A. Paragraph 1 ​ B. Paragraph 2 ​ C. Paragraph 3 ​ D. Paragraph 4
Lời giải
Chọn C
Trong đoạn văn 3 tác giả thảo luận về sự cống hiến trọn đời của cả Keller và Einstein cho việc học.
Thông tin: Despite their incredible achievements, both Helen Keller and Albert Einstein remained
lifelong learners.
Tạm dịch: Mặc dù đạt được những thành tựu đáng kinh ngạc, cả Helen Keller và Albert Einstein đều là
những người học suốt đời.
Read the following passage about the selfie and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE SELFIE
They're everywhere - people posing with their phones held out in front of them or on a
selfie-stick. And it's not just young people - social media users of all ages take selfies, including
space-walking astronauts and the Pope.
So when did this selfie mania begin? [I] Most people would guess that it was around the
beginning of this century or perhaps a bit later when smartphones became mainstream. But most
people would be wrong, just as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were wrong when they declared on
Twitter in 2017 that they had invented the selfie eleven years previously. In fact, they were around 167
years too late to make that claim. [II] The oldest existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer
Robert Cornelius took a self-portrait photograph of himself. [III] Cornelius couldn't take a dozen shots
and choose the best one-his selfie had to be just one photo. Half a century later, in 1914,
thirteen-year-old Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia took a picture of herself in a mirror
and became the first teenager to take a selfie. [IV]
And what about the origin of the word itself? It is thought to come from Australia where people
have a habit of putting -ieon the end of words - barbie for barbecue, postie for postal worker and even
Aussie for Australian. In 2002, an Australian man took a photo of an injury to his lip and put it up on a
public forum to ask for advice on how to treat it. He referred to the photo as a selfie, and the term was
born. Selfie became Oxford Dictionaries' word of the year in 2013.
So, why do we take so many photos of ourselves? A 2017 study into 'selfitis', as the obsessive
taking of selfies has been called, found a range of motivations, from seeking to feel more part of a
group to shaking off depressive thoughts and of course - capturing a memorable moment. Since we live
so much of our lives online, there is pressure to present good quality images, and so it is no
surprise that airbrushing apps that enable people to retouch images and present an idealised version of
themselves are gaining popularity.
(Adapted from Discovery)
Question 31: The word "mainstream" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. accessible ​ B. widespread ​ C. restricted ​ D. expensive
Lời giải
Chọn B
mainstream (adj): chính thống = widespread (adj): lan rộng, phổ biến
accessible (adj): dễ tiếp cận
restricted (adj): hạn chế
expensive (adj): đắt tiền
Thông tin: Most people would guess that it was around the beginning of this century or perhaps a bit
later when smartphones became mainstream.
Tạm dịch: Hầu hết mọi người sẽ đoán rằng nó bắt đầu vào khoảng đầu thế kỷ này hoặc có thể là một
chút muộn hơn khi điện thoại thông minh trở nên phổ biến.
Question 32: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. social media users ​ ​ B. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears
C. astronauts and the Pope ​ ​ D. smartphone manufacturers
Lời giải
Chọn B
Đại từ “they” thay thế cho “Britney Spears and Paris Hilton” ở vế trước.
Thông tin: But most people would be wrong, just as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were wrong when
they declared on Twitter in 2017 that they had invented the selfie eleven years previously.
Tạm dịch: Nhưng hầu hết mọi người sẽ sai, giống như Britney Spears và Paris Hilton đã sai khi họ
tuyên bố trên Twitter vào năm 2017 rằng họ đã phát minh ra selfie cách đây mười một năm.
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a selfie in the
past?
A. The selfie taken by Robert Cornelius
B. The photo taken by the Pope
C. The photo taken by Grand Duchess Anastasia
D. The Twitter post by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton
Lời giải
Chọn B
Thông tin: But most people would be wrong, just as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were wrong when
they declared on Twitter in 2017 that they had invented the selfie eleven years previously … The oldest
existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer Robert Cornelius took a self-portrait photograph
of himself … Half a century later, in 1914, thirteen-year-old Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of
Russia took a picture of herself in a mirror and became the first teenager to take a selfie.
Tạm dịch: Nhưng hầu hết mọi người sẽ sai, giống như Britney Spears và Paris Hilton đã sai khi họ
tuyên bố trên Twitter vào năm 2017 rằng họ đã phát minh ra selfie cách đây mười một năm … Chân
dung selfie cổ nhất tồn tại được ghi lại vào năm 1839 khi nhiếp ảnh gia Robert Cornelius đã tự chụp
một bức ảnh tự chân dung của mình … Nửa thế kỷ sau, vào năm 1914, Grand Duchess Anastasia
Nikolaevna của Nga, khi đó 13 tuổi đã chụp một bức ảnh tự chụp qua gương và trở thành người đầu
tiên trong giới trẻ chụp selfie.
Question 31: Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
To achieve this, he had to uncover the lens, run to his place and pose in the same position for up
to fifteen minutes and then run back to cover the lens.
A. [I] ​ B. [II] ​ C. [III] ​ D. [IV]
Lời giải
Chọn C
Câu bổ sung giải thích quy trình chụp ảnh tự sướng của Robert Cornelius (1839) được đề cập ở câu
trước vị trí [III] → phù hợp với vị trí [III] vì liên kết mạch lạc với câu trước đó.
Thông tin: The oldest existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer Robert Cornelius took a
self-portrait photograph of himself. To achieve this, he had to uncover the lens, run to his place and
pose in the same position for up to fifteen minutes and then run back to cover the lens.
Tạm dịch: Chân dung selfie cổ nhất tồn tại được ghi lại vào năm 1839 khi nhiếp ảnh gia Robert
Cornelius đã tự chụp một bức ảnh tự chân dung của mình. Để thực hiện được điều này, anh ấy phải mở
ống kính, chạy đến chỗ của mình và tạo dáng ở cùng một tư thế trong vòng mười lăm phút, sau đó chạy
lại để che ống kính.
Question 35: Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
A. The word "selfie" originated in Australia as part of a trend to shorten words, with the term becoming
internationally recognized in 2013.
B. Australians invented the word "selfie" and used it exclusively before it became globally popular.
C. The word "selfie" became popular in 2013, but its meaning has shifted over time.
D. A selfie by an Australian man in 2013 inspired Oxford Dictionaries to adopt the word into its
lexicon.
Lời giải
Chọn A
Đoạn văn giải thích nguồn gốc của từ "selfie" xuất phát từ Australia, nơi người dân có thói quen rút
gọn từ bằng cách thêm đuôi "-ie". Năm 2002, một người Úc đã dùng từ này để mô tả bức ảnh tự chụp
vết thương trên môi, và đến năm 2013, "selfie" được Oxford Dictionaries công nhận là "Từ của năm".
Thông tin: And what about the origin of the word itself? It is thought to come from Australia where
people have a habit of putting -ieon the end of words -barbie for barbecue, postie for postal worker and
even Aussie for Australian. In 2002, an Australian man took a photo of an injury to his lip and put it up
on a public forum to ask for advice on how to treat it. He referred to the photo as a selfie, and the term
was born. Selfie became Oxford Dictionaries' word of the year in 2013.
Tạm dịch: Vậy còn nguồn gốc của từ "selfie" thì sao? Nó được cho là xuất phát từ Úc, nơi mọi người
có thói quen thêm đuôi "-ieon" vào cuối các từ - “barbie” cho barbecue, “postie” cho người đưa thư và
thậm chí “Aussie” cho người Úc. Vào năm 2002, một người đàn ông Úc đã chụp một bức ảnh về vết
thương trên môi và đăng lên một diễn đàn công cộng để hỏi cách điều trị. Anh ấy gọi bức ảnh đó là
"selfie", và từ này đã ra đời. "Selfie" trở thành từ của năm 2013 theo từ điển Oxford.
Question 36: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in the final paragraph?
A. People spend so much time online that they cannot avoid taking high-quality selfies.
B. Online life creates a demand for people to take and share high-quality photos.
C. Social media requires people to take professional-quality selfies.
D. People feel pressured to be online all the time to create perfect images.
Lời giải
Chọn B
- People spend so much time online that they cannot avoid taking high-quality selfies: Mọi người dành
quá nhiều thời gian trực tuyến đến nỗi họ không thể tránh khỏi việc chụp ảnh tự sướng chất lượng cao
(sai nghĩa)
- Online life creates a demand for people to take and share high-quality photos: Cuộc sống trực tuyến
tạo ra nhu cầu cho mọi người chụp và chia sẻ những bức ảnh chất lượng cao (cùng ý với câu trong bài)
- Social media requires people to take professional-quality selfies: Phương tiện truyền thông xã hội yêu
cầu mọi người chụp ảnh tự sướng chất lượng chuyên nghiệp (sai nghĩa)
- People feel pressured to be online all the time to create perfect images: Mọi người cảm thấy áp lực
phải trực tuyến mọi lúc để tạo ra những bức ảnh hoàn hảo (sai nghĩa)
Thông tin: Since we live so much of our lives online, there is pressure to present good quality
images, …
Tạm dịch: Vì chúng ta dành phần lớn cuộc sống trực tuyến nên có áp lực phải trình bày hình ảnh chất
lượng tốt, …
Question 37: The word “gaining” in the final paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. growing ​ B. losing ​ C. declining ​ D. increasing
Lời giải
Chọn B
grow (v): tăng trưởng
lose (v): mất mát
decline (v): suy giảm
increase (v): tăng lên
lose popularity (collocation): mất đi sự nổi tiếng
gaining popularity: đạt được sự nổi tiếng >< losing popularity
Thông tin: … so it is no surprise that airbrushing apps that enable people to retouch images and present
an idealised version of themselves are gaining popularity.
Tạm dịch: … vì vậy, không có gì ngạc nhiên khi các ứng dụng chỉnh sửa ảnh cho phép mọi người làm
đẹp hình ảnh và thể hiện phiên bản lý tưởng hóa của bản thân đang ngày càng phổ biến.
Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The first teenage selfie was taken by Britney Spears in 2017.
B. Robert Cornelius took the earliest known selfie in 1839.
C. The word “selfie” was coined in the United States.
D. Social media has reduced people's interest in taking selfies.
Lời giải
Chọn B
Thông tin: The oldest existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer Robert Cornelius took a
self-portrait photograph of himself.
Tạm dịch: Chân dung selfie cổ nhất tồn tại được ghi lại vào năm 1839 khi nhiếp ảnh gia Robert
Cornelius đã tự chụp một bức ảnh tự chân dung của mình.
Question 39: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The origin of the word "selfie" is still widely debated by scholars.
B. Taking selfies has become a common activity for people of all ages.
C. Selfies were mostly popular among teens until recently.
D. Robert Cornelius created the term "selfie" after taking his self-portrait.
Lời giải
Chọn B
Thông tin: They're everywhere - people posing with their phones held out in front of them or on a
selfie-stick. And it's not just young people - social media users of all ages take selfies, including
space-walking astronauts and the Pope.
Tạm dịch: Ảnh tự sướng có ở khắp nơi - mọi người tạo dáng với điện thoại hoặc gậy chụp. Không chỉ
giới trẻ - người dùng mạng xã hội mọi lứa tuổi đều chụp selfie, kể cả phi hành gia đi bộ ngoài không
gian và Giáo hoàng.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. Selfies have a long history, starting in the 1800s, and have become a global trend driven by social
media and personal expression.
B. Selfies, a recent invention in the digital age, originated with the spread of social media, becoming
popular only after the term was coined in Australia in 2013.
C. Social media platforms have made selfies popular, with most of the early selfies taken by teens and
celebrities; the activity remains a primarily youthful trend today.
D. Selfies became popular due to smartphone cameras, and the term "selfie" was immediately accepted
worldwide, especially after Britney Spears and Paris Hilton popularized it.
Lời giải
Chọn A
Bài văn nói về lịch sử dài của selfies bắt đầu từ năm 1839 và cách chúng trở thành một xu hướng toàn
cầu nhờ mạng xã hội và sự thể hiện cá nhân.
Thông tin: They're everywhere - people posing with their phones held out in front of them or on a
selfie-stick. And it's not just young people - social media users of all ages take selfies [...] The oldest
existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer Robert Cornelius took a self-portrait photograph
of himself ... Half a century later, in 1914, thirteen-year-old Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of
Russia took a picture of herself in a mirror [...] A 2017 study into 'selfitis' ... found a range of
motivations, from seeking to feel more part of a group to shaking off depressive thoughts …
Tạm dịch: Chúng ở khắp nơi - mọi người tạo dáng với điện thoại giơ ra trước mặt hoặc trên gậy tự
sướng. Không chỉ giới trẻ - người dùng mạng xã hội ở mọi lứa tuổi đều chụp selfie [...] Bức ảnh tự
sướng lâu đời nhất có từ năm 1839, khi nhiếp ảnh gia Robert Cornelius chụp chân dung tự họa ... Nửa
thế kỷ sau, năm 1914, Công chúa Anastasia Nikolaevna của Nga 13 tuổi tự chụp ảnh mình qua gương
[...] Nghiên cứu năm 2017 về 'bệnh selfie' ... chỉ ra nhiều động lực, từ mong muốn hòa nhập đến xua
tan suy nghĩ tiêu cực …