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Điền từ vào chỗ trống INTELLIGENCE TEST Schools exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of tests we take. They find out how much knowledge we have (1) . But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t it a fact that some people who are very successful academically don’t have any (2) sense? Intelligence is the speed at which we can understand and (3) to new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientists are now preparing advanced computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains, for the present tests are still the most popular ways of measuring intelligence. A person’s IQ is their intelligence as it is measured by a special test. The most common IQ tests are run by Mensa, an organization that was founded in England in 1946. By 1976 it had 1300 members in Britain. Today there are 44000 in Britain and 100000 worldwide, largely in the US. People taking the tests are judged in relation to an average score of 100, and those score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa. This (4) at 2% of the population. Anyone from the age of six can take the tests. All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if (5) enough time. But that’s the problems – the whole point of the tests is that they’re against the clock Question 1:A. fetched B. gained C. attached D. caught Question 2: A. natural B. bright C. sharp D. common Question 3: A. accord B. react C. answer D. alter Question 4:A. adds up B. turns to C. comes up D. works out Question 5: A. allowed B. spared C. let D. provided How men first learnt to (6) words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (7) invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (8) certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, whetherspoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (9) powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (10) men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar. Question 6. A. invent B. create C. make D. discover Question 7. A. whatever B. however C. somewhat D. somehow Question 8. A. at B. upon C. for D. in Question 9. A. interest B. appeal C. attract D. lure Question 10. A. take B. send C. break D. move Health is something we tend to (11) when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are hardly aware of it. But illness can come, even (12) we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little how to cure them once they struck. The result was that many children died. About a century ago,(13) , scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed. The cause of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the world became (14) safer for children. The result is that whereas a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can expect to live for 75 years. And what do we expect by the year 2020? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (15) . Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today. Question 11. A. forget B. ignore C. give up D. throw away Question 12. A. if B. so C. when D. while Question 13. A. therefore B. however C. although D. moreover Question 14. A. more B. much C. very D. quite Question 15. A. speed up B. run C. accelerate D. advance One of the most beautiful parts of Britain is the Lake District. The Lake District is situated in the north-west of England and consists of high hills, mountains and, of course, lakes. In all, there are 16 lakes, of (16) the largest is Lake Windermere. Over the years many writers have been (17) with this region but there can be no (18) that the most famous of all was William Wordsworth (1770-1850), who was born and lived almost the whole of his life there. He had close connections with the village of Grasmere, where he lived for some thirteen years. He loved this particular part of England and many of his poems of the joy he felt when surrounded by beautiful countryside Every year more than 14 million people from Britain and abroad visit the Lake District to enjoy the fresh air and the scenery. Some go to walk in the mountains while others sail boats on the lakes or simply sit admiring the (19) views. Unfortunately, the region is becoming a victim of its own success in attracting visitors. (20) come to the Lake District that they threaten to destroy the peace and quite which many are searching for there Question 16: A. all B. them C. which D. those Question 17:A. associated B. connected C. bound D. linked Question 18:A. thought B. evidence C. supposition D. doubt Question 19: A. principal B. magnificent C. effective D. significant Question 20: A. Such many people B. So few people C. So many people D. Such people English has without a (21) become the second language of Europe and the world. European countries which have most (22) assimilated English into daily life are England's neighbors in Northern Europe: Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and the rest of Scandinavia. The situation is so (23) that any visitor to the Netherlands will soon be aware of the pressure of English on daily life: television, radio and print bring it into every home and the schoolyard conversation of children; advertisers use it to (24) up their message, journalists take refuge in it when their home-bred skills fail them. Increasingly one hears the (25) that Dutch will give way to English as the national tongue within two or three generations. Question 21. A. question B. doubt C. problem D. thought Question 22. A. successfully B. victorious C. successful D. lucrative Question 23. A. plain B. open C. blatant D. marked Question 24. A. life B. energy C. pep D. enthusiasm Question 25 A. feeling B. posture C. judgment D. view Here is a wonderful opportunity at a small cost to visit the truly remarkable island of Cuba. We have (26) rooms at some of the finest hotels for periods of 7 and 14 nights. You may divide your time between relaxing and exploring this beautiful country by taking advantage of our extensive excursion programme. The diversity of such a small country is amazing and, as it is set in the warm waters of Caribbean, it is (27) to have one of the most pleasant climates in the world. Cuba, being so small, is not only an ideal country to tour, but it's also a place where visitors can relax and (28) in exotic surroundings. Not only has nature (29) Cuba with magnificent coast and some fine sandy beaches, but there are also extensive facilities near them. Most beaches are close to important sites such as international parks with their abundant wildlife, flora and fauna. Because the south of the island is blessed with being the driest region in the country most hotels are situated here. Rain is however (30) in the north from December to July. Question 26. A. reserved B. registered C. required D. retained Question 27. A. suggested B. hoped C. reputed D. credited Question 28. A. unwind unroll B. uncoil C. unburden D. Question 29. A. enhanced B. endowed C. endured D.enlightened Question 30. A. unusual B. interminable C. inevitable D.unfortunate All men should study, we have to study to (31) our knowledge and develop our intelligence. An uneducated man can only utilize his body strength to work and live. An educated man, without this strength, still has the faculty of his intelligent brain and good inflection. This intelligence and thought enable him to help his physical strength to act more quickly (32) cleverly In a same profession or work, the educated man differs from the uneducated considerably. Therefore, intellectual workers have to study, this is a matter of course but (33) workers must also (34) an education In civilized countries compulsory education has been applied. Man must spend seven or eight years studying. From ploughmen to laborers in these nations, no one is (35) to read a book or a paper fluently Question 31:A. wide B. widely C. widen D. broad Question 32:A. and B. but C. yet D. or Question 33: A. simple B. easy C. hard D. manual Question 34:A. learn B. study C. acquire D. know Question 35:A. able B. unable C. not D. never School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of test we take. They find out how much knowledge we have gained. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t it a fact that some people who are very academically successful don’t have any common sense. Intelligence is the speed (36) which we can understand and react to new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientist are now preparing (37) computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains, for the present tests are still the most popular ways of measuring intelligence. A person’s IQ is their intelligence as it is measured by a special test. The most common IT tests are (38) by Mensa, an organization that was found in England in 1946. By 1976, it had 1,300 members in Britain. Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000 worldwide largely in the US. People taking the tests are judged in (39) to an average score of 100, and those who score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa. This works out at 2 percent of the population. Anyone from the age of six can take tests. All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if allowed enough time. But that’s the problem; the whole (40) of the test is that they’re against the clock. Question 36. A. to B. on C. at D. in Question 37. A. ahead B. upper C. forward D. advanced Question 38. A. steered B. commanded C. run D. appointed Question 39. A. relation B. regard C. association D. concern Question 40. A. reason B. question C. matter D. point The elementary means of communicating with other people is (41) messages by voice. This fact is widely acknowledged and we recognize the voice as a feature characterizing the identity of a person. The array of voices is immeasurable as no two are exactly similar. They can be nasal, resonant or shrill produced in accordance with the individual physical (42) of the throat One possible implementation of the art of voice recognition is voice profiling used by police analysts as a method of (43) court evidence in trials. Every year thousands of audiotapes with recorded interviews or casual utterances are put to the purpose to help identity the probable culprit. Specialists dealing with the voice investigation claim that people can give themselves away by their accents, infections or other voice attributes like pitch, intensity and loudness. A recorded sample is usually (44) into electric impulses and later transformed into a pictorial recording which is processed by a computer program. Very frequently voice analysts have a stab at deciphering the relevant information which may be mingled with background noise or other interfering sounds until they attain the desired results. Thankfully, these efforts help the police detect individuals who threaten their victim by phone or inform about bomb planting or those who make offensive calls (3=45) the peace of decent citizens. Question 41. A. commuting D. conveying C. discharging D. informing Question 42. A. tendencies B. credentials C. assets D. properties Question 43. A. substantiating B. facilitating C. pledging D.withstanding Question 44. A. reformed B. exchanged C. adjusted D. converted Question 45. A. distracting B. dismantling C. disturbing D. dispersing Reading is Fun More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with others can be as rewarding as the act of reading itself. For people who feel that they are too busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read, others have gained self-confidence by (46) in or leading a discussion. And most people enjoy the chance to (47) new friends A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can be heard but also big enough for many different opinions. The best arrangement is a (48) of ages, sexes, and backgrounds for more reading variety and livelier discussions The book club could (49) in one subject or type of book, like mysteries, science fiction, or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, as long as the book is highly recommended by someone who thinks it would be (50) discussing Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries, or restaurants, but most have their meetings in members’ homes. The approach simply offers more privacy and time for longer meetings. To make the meeting go smoothly, a leader should be appointed. The leader will usually start the discussion by asking what the author’s main idea was. Book club members should never be afraid to offer their opinions, even if they don’t like a book. They just need to be prepared to explain why. Question 46: A. sitting B. talking C. participating D. taking Question 47:A. do B. form C. gather D. make Question 48:A. mixture B. lot C. range D. number Question 49:A. talk B. focus C. concentrate D. specialize Question 50: A. worth B. useful C. valuable D. busy Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (51) because you can control yourself. But when you are asleep, your feeling position shows the real you. In a normal (52) , of course, people often change their positions. The important position is the one you go to sleep in. If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very open person. You usually believe people and you accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad, so you never express your (53) feeling. You are quite shy. If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you always easily become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (54) having a good time. If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself. You are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (55) to be on your own. You are easily hurt. Question 51. A. awake B. active C. happy D. honest Question 52. A. room B. bed C. night D. body Question 53. A. real B. lonely C. cheerful D. gentle Question 54. A. regret B. enjoy C. mind D. deny Question 55. A. pretend B. oppose C. refuse D. prefer If you ask anyone who invented television, they will tell you that it was John Logie Baird. While Baird was, of course, extremely important in the history of television, it would be more accurate to see his role as part of a (56) of events which finally led to television as we know it today. The history of television really begins in 1817 with the discovery by Berzelius, a Swedish chemist, of the chemical selenium. It was found that the amount of electric current that selenium could carry depended on how much light struck it. This discovery directly led to G. R. Carey, an American inventor, (57) _ up with the first real television system in 1875. His system used selenium to transmit a picture along wires to a row of light bulbs. This picture was not very clear, however. Over the next few years, a number of scientists and inventors simplified and improved on Carey's system. It was not until1923 that Baird made the first practical transmission. Once again, the picture was (58) through wires, but it was much clearer than Carey's had been almost fifty years before. The Second World War (59) the development of television. After the war, television sets began to flood the market, with the first mass TV audience watching the baseball World Series in the USA in 1947. Within a few years, television had captured the (60) of the whole world. Question 56. A. connection B. cycle C. link D. chain Question 57. A. coming B. making C. going D. doing Question 58. A. pushed B. sent C. transported D. transferred Question 59. A. abandoned B. cancelled C. delayed D. waited Question 60. A. observation B. awareness C. notice D. attention Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the land, it often (61) small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away. In this way, even very hard rocks are worn away by the wind. When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the hillsides. Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea. Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses very (62) of its soil. The roots of plants help to (63) the rocks and soil in place. Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground. Thus, forests and grasslands help to slow down erosion. Even where the land is (64) covered with plants, some erosion goes on. In the spring, the (65) snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams. As a stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper. After thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed. Question 61. A. holds up B. cleans out C. carries out D. picks up Question 62. A. large B. little C. few D. much Question 63. A. store B. back C. stay D. hold Question 64. A. thinly B. strongly C. thickly D. scarcely Question 65. A. melted B. building C. melting D. formed It stands to reason that a city like Los Angeles, which is home to the rich and famous, is also where you find the Association of Celebrity Personal Assistants. Celebrity Personal Assistants is a unique group among Hollywood professionals. (66) the lawyers and agents who rub shoulders with the stars and make millions, personal assistants (PAs) are not paid well. They typically earn about $56,000 a year which, (67) their round-the-clock obligations, isn’t much by Hollywood standards. As for the job description, it’s also far from glamorous. Responsibilities include doing laundry, fetching groceries and paying bills. So what's the attraction? One celebrity PA says, ‘I don’t (68) myself a vain or superficial person, but it would be wrong to say that we all don't like being close to someone's that's powerful.’ But not everyone is qualified for the job. Rita Tateel teaches would-be assistants to the stars and begins her lessons with some (69) truths: 'You must be in good health at all times, because you are running a celebrity's life. If you get sick their life can't just stop. And you need to be flexible and able to (70) in all kinds of hours. You have to be a can-do person. If there’s one word that celebrities don't want to hear, that word is “no”.’ Question 66. A. However B. Unlike C. Despite D. Similarly Question 67. A. given B. received C. spend D. being Question 68. A. describe B. know C. consider D. think Question 69. A. such B. hard C. heavy D. advice Question 70. A. take B. adapt C. get D. put If you are an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away society. But there seems little doubt it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (71) even environmental ones. It's not really the plastic themselves that are the environmental evil - it's the way society chooses to use and abuse them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal- non-renewable natural (72) We import well over three millions tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (33) of our annual consumption is in the form of packaging, and this constitutes about 7% by weight of our domestic refuse. Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (74) is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich - they have a higher calorific value than coal and one (75) of "recovery" strongly favoured by the plastic manufacturers is the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel. Question 71. A. savings B. pleasures C. benefits D. profits Question 72. A. processes B. resources C. products D. fuels Question 73. A. amount B. proportion C. portion D. rate Question 74. A. industry B. manufacture C. plant D. factory Question 75. A. medium B. method C. measure D. mechanism INFLUENCES OF TELEVISION Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made. Television, although not essential, has become a(n) (76) part of most people’s lives. It has become a baby-sitter, an initiator of conversations, a major transmitter of culture, and a keeper of traditions. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer. The poor quality of programs does not elevate people into greater (77) . The primary reason for the lack of quality in American television is related to both the history of TV development and the economics of TV. Television in America began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with television. Therefore, the close relationship, which the advertisers had with radio programs, became the system for American TV. Sponsors not only paid money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs. Thus, coming from the capitalistic, profit-oriented sector of American society, television is primarily (78) with reflecting and attracting society rather than innovating and experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than challenging. Television in America today remains, to a large (79) , with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the (80) system. Question 76. A. integral B. mixed C. fractional D. superior Question 77. A. preconception B. knowledge C. understanding D. feeling Question 78. A. concerned B. interested C. worried D. connected Question 79. A. extent B. degree C. size D. amount Question 80. A. total B. full C. entire D. complete In 1830, there were under 100 miles of public railway in Britain. Yet within 20 years, this figure had grown to more than 5000 miles. By the end of the century, almost enough rail track to encircle the world covered this small island, (81) the nature of travel forever and contributing to the industrial revolution that changed the course of history in many parts of the world. Wherever railways were introduced, economic and social progress quickly (82) In a single day, rail passengers could travel hundreds of miles, cutting previous journey times by huge margins and bringing rapid travel within the (83) of ordinary people. Previously, many people had never ventured beyond the outskirts of their town and villages. The railway brought them greater freedom and enlightenment. In the 19th century, the railway in Britain represented something more than just the business of carrying goods and passengers. Trains were associated with romance, adventure and, frequently, (84) luxury. But the railways did more than revolutionize travel; they also left a distinctive and permanent mark on the British landscape. Whole towns and industrial centers (85) up around major rail junctions, monumental bridges and viaducts crossed rivers and valleys and the railway stations themselves became desirable places to spend time between journeys. Question 81. A. altering B. amending C. adapting D. adjusting Question 82. A. pursued B. followed C. succeeded D. chased Question 83. A. reach B. capacity C. facility D. hold Question 84. A. considerable B. generous C. plentiful D. sizeable Question 85. A. jumped B. stood C. burst D. sprang Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (86) between the human and the machine. All, body parts will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human brain with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. T