Bài tập trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh theo chuyên đề tách từ đề thi thử THPTQG năm 2019 - Chuyên đề: Đọc hiểu - Đề 23 (Có đáp án)

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. Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often. Question 1. According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because . they are indispensable in everyday communications they make them look more stylish they keep the users alert all the time they cannot be replaced by regular phones Question 2. The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with . A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of the brain C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory Question 3. The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with . A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of the brain C. the arteries of the brainD. the resident memory Question 4. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may . A. damage their users’ emotions B. cause some mental malfunction C. change their users’ temperament D. change their users’ social behaviours Question 5. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, . A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory ( ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG CÔ PHAN ĐIỆU – ĐỀ 1) Exercise 2:Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job. Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated. In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes. Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity. Question 6. The passage mainly discusses . A. public assistance in America. B. immigration into America. C. funding agencies in America. D. ways of fund-raising in America. Question 7. New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from . A. the people who came earlier B. the US government agencies C. only charity organizations D. volunteer organizations Question 8. It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth of . A. industrialization B. modernization C. urbanization D. population Question 9. The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means . A. “executed” B. “studied” C. “introduced” D. “enforced” Question 10. Most of the public assistance programs after the severe economic crisis. A. were introduced into institutions B. did not become institutionalized C. functioned fruitfully in institutions D. did not work in institutions Question 11. That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that . A. elderly people ask for more money B. the program discourages working people C. the number of elderly people is growing D. younger people do not want to work Question 12. Americans on low incomes can seek help from . A. federal government B. government agencies C. state governments D. non-government agencies Question 13. Public assistance has become more and more popular due to the . A. young people’s voluntarism only B. volunteer organizations C. people’s growing commitment to charity D. innovations in the tax system ( ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG CÔ PHAN ĐIỆU – ĐỀ 1) Exercise 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. A small but growing group of scholars, evolutionary psychologists, are beginning to sketch the contours of the human mind as designed by natural selection. Some of them even anticipate the coming of a field called “mismatch theory”, which would study maladies resulting from contrasts between the modern environment and the “ancestral environment”. The one we were designed for. There is no shortage of such maladies to study. Rates of depression have been doubling in some industrial countries roughly every 10 years. Suicide is the third most common cause of death among young adults, after car wrecks and homicides. Evolutionary psychology is a long way from explaining all this with precision, but it is already shedding enough light to challenge some conventional wisdom. It suggests, for example, that the nostalgia for the nuclear family of the 1950s is in some way misguided that the model family of husband at work and wife at home is hardly a “natural” and the healthful living arrangement, especially for the wives. Moreover, the by gone lifestyles that do look fairly by commercialism. Perhaps the biggest surprise from evolutionary psychology is it depiction of the “animal” is us. Freud, and various thinkers since, saw “civilization” as an oppressive force that thwarts basic animal instincts and urges and transmutes them into psychopathology. However, evolutionary psychology suggests that a large threat to mental health may be the way civilization thwarts civility. There is a gentler, kinder side of human nature, and it seems increasingly to be a victim of repression in modern society. Question14: Which of the following is the theory that evolutionary psychologists forecast about its appearance? A. Ancestral environment theory B. Modern environment theory C. Civilization theory D. Mismatch theory Question 15: The word “contour” in line 1 is closet in meaning to . A. outlines B. limits C. structures D. actions Question 16: According to the passage, the death of many young people in industrial countries is mainly caused by . A. murder B. traffic accidents C. suicide D. depression Question 17: The word “one” in line 4 refers to the . A. mismatch theory B. field C. modern environment D. ancestral environment Question 18: It can be inferred from the passage that evolutionary psychologists dislike nostalgia for the 1950s because . it was an unhealthy time to live the nuclear family provides an unsatisfactory lifestyle women who wished to go out to work were misguided family life was seen to be unnatural ( ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG CÔ PHAN ĐIỆU – ĐỀ 2) Exercise 4:Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Footracing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like–minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun an exercise. People of all ages. From those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length. The largest footrace in the world is the 12 kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front of are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in a little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dresses like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of the firefighters who were tired together in a long line and who were carrying a firehose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route. Question 19: The main purpose of this passage is to . A. encourage people to exercise B. describe a popular activity C. make fun of runners in costume D. give reasons for the popularity of footraces Question 20: The phrase “a good cause” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following? A. or an award B. to reward the winner C. for a good purpose D. to protect a wise investment Question 21: Which of the following is NOT implied by the author? Footraces appeal to a variety of people. Walkers can compete for prizes. Entering is a good way to give support to an organization. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart. Question 22: As used in paragraph 1, the word “strollers” refer to . A. cribs B. wheelchairs C. wagons D. carriages Question 23: In what lines does the author give reasons for why people enter footraces? A. Footracing ... and exercise B. People off all ages ... in length C. The largest ... 34 minutes D. Behind them ... a firehose Question 24: The word “costumes” as used in paragraph 2 most likely refers to . A. outfits B. uniforms C. cloaks D. suits Question 25: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage? Some runners looked like Elvis Presley. Some runners were ready to put out a fire. Some runners were participating in a wedding. Some runners serious about winning. Question 26: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? A. chronological order B. specific to general C. cause and result D. statement and example ( ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG CÔ PHAN ĐIỆU – ĐỀ 2) Exercise 5: 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 Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from Question 27: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures Whales as the only animals to live in warm water Question 28: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their . A. tail and blubber B. size and head C. tail and skin D. skin and head Question 29: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its head B. On its back C. On its face D. On its tail Question 30: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales “are more similar to humans” EXCEPT . they do not desert the ill or injured members they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters they live in family groups and travel in groups the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years Question 31: The word “tiny” in paragraph 3 probably means . A. very small B. very deep C. very fat D. very ugly ( ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG CÔ PHAN ĐIỆU – ĐỀ 3) Exercise 6: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. It's called 42 – the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co–founders come from the world of technology and start–ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer – perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open–plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer–to–peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas – an important skill in the “real world” of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self–motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from –37694248) Question 32: According to the passage, 42 is . A. a kind of school B. a type of accommodation C. an innovation in technology D. a tool of virtual communication Question 33: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to . A. students at 42 B. projects C. resources D. software engineers Question 34: The author mentions “to design a website or a computer game” in paragraph 2 to illustrate . a job that a French software engineer always does a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete a free resource available on the Internet a help that students at 42 get for their work Question 35: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a certificate B. a degree C. a project D. a design Question 36: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. 42’s peer–to–peer approach promotes active learning and working. Question 37: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve . the skills of giving feedback the skills of searching for information the skills of teamwork and debating the skills of software programming Question 38: The word “notorious” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by . A. respectable B. incompetent C. infamous D. memorable Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that . 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance 42 adopts project–based and problem–solving learning methods ( ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG CÔ PHAN ĐIỆU – ĐỀ 3) 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. Scientists have experimented with a new procedure for alleviating the damage caused by strokes. Strokes are frequently caused by a blood clot lodging in the tree of arteries in the head, choking the flow of blood. Some brain cells die as a direct result of the stroke, but others also die over several hours because the proteins spilling out of the first cells that die trigger a chemical chain reaction that kills the neighboring cells. The current method of reducing the amount of damage is to give a clot dissolver, known as TPA, as soon as possible. But generally TPA is not given to the patient until he or she reaches the hospital, and it still does not immediately stop the damage. The new technology, still in the research stage, involves chilling the area or the entire patient. It is already known that when an organ is cooled, damage is slowed. This is why sometimes a person who has fallen into an icy pond is not significantly harmed after being warmed up again. The biggest issue is the method of cooling. It is not feasible to chill the head alone. Doctors have chilled the entire body by wrapping the patient in cold materials, but extreme shivering was a problem. The new idea is to cool the patient from the inside out. Several companies are studying the use of cold-tipped catheters, inserted into the artery in the groin and threaded up to the inferior vena cava, which is a large vein that supplies blood to the abdomen. The catheter is expected to cool the blood that flows over it, thus allowing cooler blood to reach the area of the stroke damage. It is not expected that the cooling will be substantial, but even a slight decrease in temperature is thought to be helpful. In effect, the patient is given a kind of forced hypothermia. And doctors believe it is important to keep the patient awake so that they can converse with the patient in order to ascertain mental condition. Studies continue to determine the most effective and least damaging means of cooling the patient in order to reduce this damage. Question 40: The word “alleviating” in the first sentence is closest in meaning to . A. causing B. devastating C. reducing D. increasing Question 41: According to the passage, the method of chilling from the inside out is being considered for all of the following reasons except . it is not possible to chill the head alone cold dissolves blood clots chilling from the inside out avoids shaking drugs are not helpful in stopping the chain reaction. Question 42: According to the passage, what causes a stroke? A. Low blood flow B. A blood clot sticking in an area of the brain C. Hot blood D. A patient choking on food Question 43: According to the passage, all of the following are true except that . some cells die immediately when a person has a stroke, and others die later the protein from dead cells kills other cells cells die only as a direct result of the stroke TPA is effective in removing blood clots Question 44: What is the passage mainly about? The dangers of cooling the body. New pharmaceutical methods for reducing stroke damage that are being researched. Causes and effects of strokes. A new method of cooling the body to reduce stroke damage that is being researched. ( ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG CÔ PHAN ĐIỆU – ĐỀ 4) 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. Hobbit-like Species of Humans On the tiny island of Flores, east of Bali and midway between Asia and Australia, the scientists have discovered the remains of a small, hobbit-like species of humans. These people grew no larger than the modern three-year-old child. They lived about 18,000 years ago and are completely different species of human. This discovery has taught scientists a lot about the human species. This remarkable discovery shows that the human species is more varied and flexible in its ability to adapt tha