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BÀI TẬP ĐỌC HIỂU EXERCISE 1: 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. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? Question 1: In the second passage, the word “prophesied” is closest in meaning to . A. foretold B. terminated C. precipitated D. affiliated Question 2: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations? Advanced tools of measurement Knowledge of the earth’s surface Advanced technology Observation of the celestial bodies Question 3: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passageways? To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. To permit the high priests to pray at night. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the Pharaoh. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife Question 4: The word “feat” in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to . A. accomplishment B. festivity C. appendage D. structure Question 5: What is the best title for the passage? Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops Symbolism of the Great Pyramid Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza Question 6: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? It was built by a super race. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops. It was very old. Question 7: What has research of the base revealed? There are cracks in the foundation Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body A superior race of people built in The lines represent important events ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2019- CÔ QUỲNH TRANG MOON – ĐỀ 1 EXERCISE 2: 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 INTERNET JOBS Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of course, there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of Webmaster. However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organization needs a Webmaster to perform. To specify the job description of a Webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software the website the Webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software require different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally or externally (renting shared space on the company servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description. Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer applications. However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in high demand. Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a “new media’. The term “new media” is difficult to define because it compasses a constantly growing set of new technologies and skills. Specifically, it includes websites, email, internet technology, CD-ROM, DVD, streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital music, computer illustration, video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry. Additionally, many of today’s Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions. With many companies having to downsize in tough economic items, the outsourcing and contracting of freelance workers online has become common business practice. The Internet provides an infinite pool of buyers from around the world with whom freelancers can contract their services. An added benefit to such online jobs is that freelancers are able to work on projects with companies outside their own country. How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many questions related to today’s evolving technology, there is no simple answer. There are many companies willing to pay people with Internet skills salaries well over $70,000 a year. Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can vary greatly. Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 to $70,000 a year. Question 8: Which of the followings is true about the job of the freelance writers? They may work with others in the company. It is considered a “content” job. They manage hardware and software. They require in-depth knowledge of applications. Question 9: The word “vary” in paragraph 6 can be best replaced by . A. decrease B. change C. differ D. increase Question 10: It can be inferred from the passage that . only skilled workers make good money online workers can work full-time online. it is easy to become a webmaster workers with limited computer skills can not work online. Question 11: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters? They never work independently. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for. They require a minimal level of expertise. They do not support software products. Question 12: What is the purpose of the passage? To inform people about the tasks and the roles of a webmaster. To inform people about employment related to the Internet. To inform people about the computer industry. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money. Question 13: According to the passage, all of the followings are TRUE except . Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications. Online workers can not free themselves from the office. “New media” is not easy to define. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills. Question 14: Which of the followings is not mentioned as part of the “new media”? A. Internet technology B. writing skills C. websites D. video games Question 15: The word “identify” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to . A. name B. discover C. encounter D. estimate ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2019- CÔ QUỲNH TRANG MOON – ĐỀ 1 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 large number of inventions require years of arduous research and development before they are perfected. For instance, Thomas Edison had to make more than 1,000 attempts to invent the incandescentlight bulb before he finally succeeded. History is replete with numerous other examples of people trying, yet failing to make inventions before they eventually succeede d. Yet some inventions have come about not through hard work but simply by accident. In most cases, when someone unintentionally invented something, the inventor was attempting to create something else. For example, in the 1930s, chemist Roy Plunkett was attempting to make a new substance that could be used to refrigerate items. He mixed some chemicals together. Then, he put them into a pressurized container and cooled the mixture. By the time his experiment was completed, he had a new invention. It was not a new substance that could be used for refrigeration though. Instead, he had invented Teflon, which is today most commonly used to make nonstick pots and pans. Similarly, decades earlier, John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia .He was attempting to create a tonic that people could use whenever they had headaches. While he was not successful in that endeavor, he managed to invent Coca - Cola, the world – famous carbonated soft drink. Scientists have also made crucial discoveries by accident when they were conducting experiments. In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic, in this manner. He discovered some mold growing in a dish with some bacteria. He noticed that the bacteria seemed to be avoiding the mold. When he investigated further, he determined some of the many useful properties of penicillin, which has saved millions of lives over the past few decades. Likewise, in 1946, scientist Percy Spencer was conducting an experiment with microwaves. He had a candy bar in his pocket, and he noticed that it suddenly melted. He investigated and learned the reason why that had happened. Soon afterward, he built a device that could utilize microwaves to heat food: the microwave oven. Question 16: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage? History's Most Important Inventions Accidental Inventions and Discoveries How to Become a Great Inventor You Don't Always Get What You Want Question 17: In paragraph 1, the word “arduous” is closest in meaning to . A. detailed B. tough C. specific D. constant Question 18: In paragraph 2, the word “endeavor” is closest in meaning to . A. research B. dream C. request D. attempt Question 19: What does the author say about Teflon? People first used it as a refrigeration device. It was created many years before Coca-Cola The man who made it was a pharmacist. It is used for kitchenware nowadays. Question 20: Who was John Pemberton? The person who made Teflon The creator of Coca-Cola The man who discovered penicillin The inventor of the microwave Question 21: The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of . one of the most famous inventors in history a person who made an accidental scientific discovery someone who became a millionaire from his invention a man who dedicated his life to medical science Question 22: What does the author imply about penicillin? Doctors seldom use it nowadays. Some people are not affected by it. It is an invaluable medical supply. Mold combines with bacteria to make it. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2019- CÔ QUỲNH TRANG MOON – ĐỀ 2 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 With Robert Laurent and William Zorach, direct carving enters into the story of modern sculpture in the United States. Direct carving - in which the sculptors themselves carve stone or wood with mallet and chisel - must be recognized as something more than just a technique. Implicit in it is an aesthetic principle as well: that the medium has certain qualities of beauty and expressiveness with which sculptors must bring their own aesthetic sensibilities into harmony. For example, sometimes the shape or veining in a piece of stone or wood suggests, perhaps even dictates, not only the ultimate form, but even the subject matter. The technique of direct carving was a break with the nineteenth-century tradition in which the making of a clay model was considered the creative act and the work was then turned over to studio assistants to be cast in plaster or bronze or carved in marble. Neoclassical sculptors seldom held a mallet or chisel in their own hands, readily conceding that the assistants they employed were far better than they were at carving. With the turn-of-the-century Crafts movement and the discovery of nontraditional sources of inspiration, such as wooden African figures and masks, there arose a new urge for hands-on, personal execution of art and an interaction with the medium. Even as early as the 1880's and 1890's, nonconformist European artists were attempting direct carving. By the second decade of the twentieth century, Americans - Laurent and Zorach most notably - had adopted it as their primary means of working. Born in France, Robert Laurent (1890-1970) was a prodigy who received his education in the United States. In 1905 he was sent to Paris as an apprentice to an art dealer, and in the years that followed he witnessed the birth of Cubism, discovered primitive art, and learned the techniques of woodcarving from a frame maker. Back in New York City by 1910, Laurent began carving pieces such as The Priestess, which reveals his fascination with African, pre-Columbian, and South Pacific art. Taking a walnut plank, the sculptor carved the expressive, stylized design. It is one of the earliest examples of direct carving in American sculpture. The plank's form dictated the rigidly frontal view and the low relief. Even its irregular shape must have appealed to Laurent as a break with a long-standing tradition that required a sculptor to work within a perfect rectangle or square. Question 23: The word “medium” in paragraph 1 could be used to refer to . A. principle B. mallet and chisel C. technique D. stone or wood Question 24: What is one of the fundamental principles of direct carving? A sculptor must work with talented assistants. The subject of a sculpture should be derived from classical stories. The material is an important element in a sculpture. Designing a sculpture is a more creative activity than carving it. Question 25: The word “dictates” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to . A. includes B. determines C. reads aloud D. records Question 26: How does direct carving differ from the nineteenth-century tradition of sculpture? Sculptors are personally involved in the carving of a piece. Sculptors find their inspiration in neoclassical sources. Sculptors have replaced the mallet and chisel with other tools. Sculptors receive more formal training. Question 27: The word “witnessed” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to . A. studied B. influenced C. validated D. observed Question 28: Where did Robert Laurent learn to carve? A. The South Pacific B. Paris C. Africa D. New York Question 29: The phrase “a break with” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to . A. a solution to B. a collapse of C. a destruction of D. a departure from Question 30: The piece titled The Priestess has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT . A. It depicts the front of a person. B. The carving is not deep. C. The design is stylized D. It is made of marble ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2019- CÔ QUỲNH TRANG MOON – ĐỀ 2 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. You can usually tell when your friends are happy or angry by the looks on their faces or by their actions. This is useful because reading their emotional expressions helps you to know how to respond to them. Emotions have evolved to help us respond to important situations and to convey our intentions to others. But does raising the eyebrows and rounding the mouth say the same thing in Minneapolis as it does in Madagascar? Much research on emotional expressions has centered on such questions. According to Paul Ekman, the leading researcher in this area, people speak and understand substantially the same "facial language". Studies by Ekman's group have demonstrated that humans share a set of universal emotional expressions that testify to the common biological heritage of the human species. Smiles, for example, signal happiness and frowns indicate sadness on the faces of people in such far- flung places as Argentina, Japan, Spain, Hungary, Poland , Sumatra ,the United States, Vietnam, the jungles of New Guinea , and the Eskimo villages north of Artic Circle. Ekman and his colleagues claim that people everywhere can recognize at least seven basic emotions: sadness, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, happiness, and surprise. There are, however, huge differences across cultures in both the context and intensity of emotional displays - the so called display rules. In many Asian cultures, for example, children are taught to control emotional responses - especially negative ones- while many American children are encouraged to express their feelings more openly. Regardless of culture, however, emotions usually show themselves, to some degree, in people's behavior. From their first days of life, babies produce facial expressions that communicate their feelings. The ability to read facial expressions develops early, too. Very young children pay close attention to facial expressions, and by age five, they nearly equal adults in their skill at reading emotions on people's faces. This evidence all points to a biological underpinning for our abilities to express and interpret a basic set of human emotions. Moreover, as Charles Darwin pointed out over a century ago, some emotional expressions seem to appear across species boundaries. Cross - cultural psychologists tell us that certain emotional responses carry different meanings in different cultures. For example, what emotion do you suppose might be conveyed by sticking out your tongue? For Americans, this might indicate disgust, while in China it can signify surprise. Likewise, a grin on an American face may indicate joy, while on a Japanese face it may just as easily mean embarrassment. Clearly, culture influences emotional expressions. Question 31: The word “evolved” is closest in meaning to . A. developed B. simplified C. increased D. reduced Question 32: Many studies on emotional expressions try to answer the question whether . raising the eyebrows has similar meaning to rounding the mouth. different cultures have similar emotional expressions. rounding the mouth has the same meaning in Minneapolis and Madagascar. eyebrow raising means the same in Minneapolis and Madagascar. Question 33: Unlike American children, Asian children are encouraged to . A. change their behaviour B. conceal their positive emotions C. display their emotions openly D. control their emotions Question 34: The biggest difference lies in . how intensive emotions are expressed how often positive emotions are shown how emotional responses are controlled how long negative emotions are displayed Question 35: According to the passage, we respond to others by . A. looking at their faces B. observing their looks C. watching their actions D. observing their emotional expressions Question 36: Young children . spend a long time learning to read others' emotions are sensitive towards others' emotions make amazing progress in controlling their emotions take time to control their facial expressions Question 37: The best title for the passage is . Human habit of displaying emotions Ways to control emotional expressions Cultural universals in emotional expressions Review of research on emotional expressions ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2019- CÔ QUỲNH TRANG MOON – ĐỀ 3 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. Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to it. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising. Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country dwellers? Such questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics, an advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars. Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for a product in the public's mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers. In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family - breadwinner father, non- working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group. Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can. Question 38: What does the passage mainly discuss? How to develop a successful advertising plan. New techniques and technologies of market research. The central role of advertising in selling products. The history of advertising in the United States. Question 39: The word "this" in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to . A. the quality of the product B. effective advertising C. repeatedly buying the same brand D. the most important goal Question 40: It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that advertisers must . encourage people to try new products aim their message at homemakers and professional people know about the people who will buy the product place several ads in newspapers and magazines Question 41: According to paragraph 2, market research includes . studying television ratings. hiring researchers with backgrounds in many fields. searching for talented workers. determining the price of a product. Question 42: The author implies that the advertising industry requires . A. millions of dollars B. a college-educated work force C. innovative thinking D. government regulation Question 43: According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at . A. working mothers with children B. two-parent families with children C. unmarried people D. older adults Question 44: The phrase "in a new light" in bold type in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to . A. differently B. with the use of color enhancement C. more distinctly D. in a more energy-efficient way Question 45: Where in the passage does the author give an example of a new development in advertising? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 5 D. Paragraph 3 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2019- CÔ QUỲNH TRANG MOON – ĐỀ 3 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. Martin Luther King, Jr., is well- known for his work in civil rights and for his many famous speeches, among which is his moving “I have a dream” speech. But fewer people know much about King’s childhood. M.L., as he was called, was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the home of his maternal grandfather. M.L.’s grandfather purchased their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty years before M.L was born. His grandfather allowed the house to be used as a meeting place for a number of organizations dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks. M.L. grew up in the atmosphere, with his home being used as a community gathering place, and was no doubt influenced by it. M.L.’s childhood was not especially eventfully. His father was a minister and his mother was a musician. He was the second of th